Here's a bit of news that should excite anyone who flies. German's Condor airline has been around for a while and has been somewhat shy in exploring places away from the mother country. But, not anymore. Starting in May 2024, Condor’s new flagship flying our favourite jets, Airbus A330-900neos offering three flights…
It’s a long walk to your gate. Be prepared.
One thing about the world is that you'll never run out of things to do. Lucky us. And here we feature another such place that we're willing to bet that most of us haven't heard of, let alone seen. It's Ajara. A region located in southwestern Georgia, it offers a unique…
There is a place in Germany where Nazi ideals still exist.
You really should use airplane mode when you fly, for a load of good reasons.
As a traveler, you have lots of options when it comes to flying. Too many options, some might say. And there is always the sneaking suspicion that the online travel agencies have some kind of hocus pocus to steer you down the wrong path. It is true that online travel agencies…
Maybe being an adult and choosing your own seat makes sense.
Moulay-Idriss-Zerhoun is Moroccan me happy
Reading the news recently, post-Covid it feels like everything is falling apart. Flights are delayed or - even worse - canceled with little or no warning. Some seasoned airlines don't seem to be able or willing to solve on-the-ground problems with their flight schedule issues. Calling it frustrating doesn't even begin to…
Sorry if we seem a bit repetitious and over-excited when it comes to rail travel. We have loads of articles (see here) about why rail is the way to go and why all travelers should use it when they can. The earth is on fire and now is the time to act to…
Thun, Switzerland. Many, many, many years ago, your editor was a part-time software consultant, and a part-time musician. As one benefit of the latter career, I was fortunate enough to tour Europe, making music over a number of separate tours. Even though I had been to the UK many, many times, the music…
Being a pilot is serious business.
If you don't use Southwest Airlines, you might want to skip this post as this is focused on that carrier. Then again, you might find the subject-matter interesting anyway. Financial wizard Gary Leff writes here about four ways to get a free empty seat next to you on Southwest airlines. An empty…
As if Machu Pichu isn't thrilling enough, the clever Peruvian people have found a way to make your stay there even stickier and more fun. (We'll come to that in a moment.) Above and beyond that most desired location, Peru has so many add-ons or alternatives that will absolutely take your breath away, especially when…
When it comes to history, some people would rather crawl under a rock than sit and watch historians argue about who is right and who is wrong. Of course, there is usually an answer that the boffins land on eventually, otherwise we all would still be living in caves. We love history, so…
Easyjet manage around 1,800 flights and carrying around 250,000 customers per day. They have to be good.
Get your motor running. Get out on the highway.
. . . . nowadays, they just love to visit. They're much better behaved than they used to be.
Located along FDR Drive in Manhattan, NYC is Waterside Plaza, built on a spit of artificial land. But what many New Yorkers don't realise is that beneath Waterside Plaza are the remains of a…
We've been to Cartagena, Colombia many, many times. Why, you may ask? We have family there, but - even more - it's such a wonderful place to be (as is all of Colombia.) Relaxed, hip, diverse, fun and rich in history. And the food transcends. Located on the northern coast…
Singapore is a captivating destination with a unique blend of modernity, culture, and natural beauty. As Simon and Garfunkel once said, slow down, you're moving too fast. You've got to make the morning last. But, if you're a go for the gusto, to-the-extreme, what's in it for me win-win situation, been there,…