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Saving money at the ATM
Posted on 5 July, 2009 | No Comments5 July 2009 – When ever you are traveling abroad or even with in your own country, you should check with you banks to see if your bank is partnerted up with other banks for free ATM access. This can save you money in a... -
Pound falls to 1.50 – Fall 2008
Posted on 5 November, 2008 | No CommentsNovember 2008 (London, England) – During my trip home this Fall, I was in for a very nice surprise, the pound sterling dropped in value from the $2 per pound mark to $1.50 per pound mark. This presented huge savings for me and made this... -
The Days of the Cheap Upgrades are Over
Posted on 20 October, 2008 | No Comments20 October 2008 – With less then three weeks to go, I was hoping that may be with the collapse in oil prices and less people traveling, British Airways would lower the price of an upgrade to Economy Plus. Well, it is a bit of... -
Eagle Creek Exploration Systems 25″ Switchback Max
Posted on 5 September, 2008 | 5 CommentsSeptember, 2008 – This fall, I decided to purchase a new roll-on luggage, one more designed with how I travel in mind. After some research, I found my answer, the Eagle Creak Exploration System Switchback Max. The Switchback was a two for one, designed in... -
Update: Price of Oil Climbs, So Does the Cost of Upgrades
Posted on 28 August, 2008 | No Comments28 August 2008 – Since publishing the article, I have started to keep a closer eye on the price of the cost to Upgrade to Economy Plus. British Airways sent out an email to Frequent Fliers about a fare sale. Mostly out ouf curiosity, I... -
Price of Oil Climbs, So Does the Cost of Upgrades
Posted on 26 August, 2008 | No Comments26 August 2008 – Thinking of paying to upgrade on an upcoming flight, you might be in for a sticker shock. It used to be, to upgrade on international flights would only cost a few hundred dollars if just upgrading from Economy to Economy Plus.... -
United Airlines – International Economy Plus – the extra space makes a difference
Posted on 15 April, 2008 | No Comments15 April 2008 (Brussels, Belgium to Dulles Washington International Airport) – Flying in United Airlines’ Economy Plus on transatlantic flights makes a difference. The extra few inches of space between seats really do make one feel more comfortable and able to spread out during a... -
Hotel Fevery – A small family hotel with 5 star services for a 3 star hotel
Posted on 15 April, 2008 | No Comments15 April 2008 (Bruges, Belgium) – Hotel Fevery is a small, family owned and operated hotel in the northern part of Bruges. The hotel offers a total of ten rooms, spread out on three floors. The hotel provides breakfast from 08:00 to 10:00 each morning,... -
IAD to BRU – The United Experience (Standard Economy Class)
Posted on 9 April, 2008 | 2 Comments9 April 2008 – My flight to Brussels was on a B777-200, which is pretty much the standard airplane for trans Atlantic services for most airlines. I have flown on the 777 across the Atlantic on BA, UAL and Air France. Each offers an economy... -
Lunch with the Animals at St. James’s Park
Posted on 11 November, 2007 | No CommentsEver have a squirrel attack you while entering a park to eat lunch?? Well, I can now say that I have. During my stay in London I took a sandwich lunch to St. James’s Park, where I thought I was going to eat in peace. ...