Best Time To Visit Nairobi (Weather and Costs)
In this article, I’ll take you through the best time to visit Nairobi. I’ll focus on various seasons based on weather patterns and cost considerations, drawing from my extensive experience as a longtime resident of the city. Nairobi has been my home for over a decade. This East African city offers visitors a rich tapestry […]
Delta Air Lines economy review
Quick take: A mixed ground experience at Heathrow, but an above-average onboard economy experience, including excellent food. Pros: It offered an intuitive, well-rounded app and inflight entertainment. The airline served delicious food served in sustainable packaging. The Boeing 767 has only one middle seat per row in economy. Cons: Passengers might have to board via […]
Delta Air Lines lifetime elite status guide
If you’re an avid business traveler or an enthusiastic globe-trotter, achieving Million Miler status demonstrates your unwavering loyalty to Delta Air Lines and rewards you with lifelong Delta elite status. You’ll currently need to earn a significant amount of Medallion Qualification Miles to obtain Million Miler status with Delta, but starting from Jan. 1, 2024, […]
Shrek’s Swamp on Airbnb, Rosewood takes New Zealand and more hotel news you missed last month
It’s October, which means the leaves are changing, giant skeletons are taking over suburban lawns and people are apple-picking pretty much anywhere an apple grows. But while our month slowly faded to orange and yellow hues (or very suddenly, in some cases), the hotel world was as busy as ever. In September, Marriott announced yet […]
7 compelling reasons to book a luxury cruise
Cruise lines and travelers who aren’t up on their terminology tend to refer to just about any cruise as luxury. But megaships from the world’s biggest lines — no matter how impressive — don’t fall into the luxury category of ships. True luxury cruise lines, including most expedition lines, generally roll more inclusions into their […]
Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Puerto Vallarta in 2023
For digital nomads, living in Puerto Vallarta checks all the boxes. It’s home to an international airport, plenty of coworking spaces and cafes, furnished apartments, a unique culinary scene, and superb nightlife. Living in Puerto Vallarta, you have to pinch yourself constantly. The Sierra Madre mountains and the Bay of Banderas combine to create postcard-worthy […]
Value of Hilton Honors status when booking hotels directly
When you’re determining how to book a hotel, it’s easy to only compare the final cost. However, doing so doesn’t take into account the value your elite status can provide — both in terms of benefits and points — when you book directly with the hotel brand or through an eligible method. In this guide, […]
Alaska Airlines Visa credit card review: Earn hard-to-get miles
Alaska Airlines Visa® card overview The Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card is one of the best cards for earning Alaska miles. Even if you don’t live on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines miles are valuable since you can use them to book flights on Oneworld partner airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas and American […]
What are cruise ship pilots, and what do they do?
If you’ve sailed on a cruise ship of any size, you’ve probably seen pilot boats pull alongside the vessel, and you might have watched curiously as one or two people climbed onto the ship via a rope ladder. Have you ever wondered who these people are and what they do once they’re on board? They […]
15 Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Bath in 2023
I’ve compiled a list of 15 of the best cafes and best coffee shops in Bath. After recently spending a month housesitting in the historic Roman town, I got to know several Bath cafes well. In fact, the cafe culture is similar to that of some of my favorite European cities. Bath is a popular […]
