If you have flown United in the last month, you have seen the opening video thanking veterans and demonstrating how many work for United. If you haven’t seen it, go to this YouTube site first and then come back here. I have to say that I personally think it is pretty cool for them to…
Sorry, gang, but due to a family emergency, we won’t both be able to be at our first Military Frequent Flyer Blog Meet-up. Thus, we will delay the event for two weeks so you don’t have to settle for half the pleasure of meeting our team. Believe me, the average intelligence (and good looks) of…
Hope all of you who can make it will come out. Andy and I look forward to meeting you all and hearing your own travel stories and military adventures. We will also be happy to answer your questions or give you specific advice on any miles and points questions that you may have. Hope you…
I am sure that I could write a blog just about Anchorage and Alaska if I was there all the time. I thought that I would wrap up my trip report with some last interesting things to see if you make it there. Point Woronzof is at the end of the Coastal Trail that I…
Continuing on from yesterday’s post. Remember how I discussed Portage as a community that sank beneath the waves during the 1964 earthquake? Well so did Girdwood about 9 miles west. Except Girdwood moved inland and rebuilt. Today Girdwood Valley is a thriving community known for its world class ski resort and artist community. Ok, it…
While Anchorage is a great town, there are great things to see outside of it too. A fantastic day trip can be had by visiting Whittier, a very unique town about 45 minutes south. First, I have to give a little history lesson. When WW II broke out, America was very worried that Alaska offered…
One of the great things about Anchorage is that even though it’s population is approaching 400,000, it is still a small town in many aspects. One of these is that the populace still stays very close to nature. Heck, moose wandering in my yard for a snack is pretty common. One thing that the city…
There is nothing finer than a sunny, summer day in Anchorage. 72 degrees and blue skies meant it was time to get out and enjoy the day. Of course, sunrise was at 0330 so that helped get me out of bed early. Pro Tip: Bring an airline sleeping mask with you when you come visit,…
As some of you know from past posts, I still have a home in Anchorage from my years there. We visit it as often as we can. Since my wife doesn’t work, this means she gets the whole summer up here, but for me it means only a week away from work to go have…
On my way to ANC for a week of vacation. I was flying DCA-IAH-SFO-ANC in order to get about a 1,000 extra EQM. As a UUA Gold, upgrade chances were iffy, but it happened on the first leg and then they pulled me from coach to take First Class from a couple who didn’t make…
