So you want to go to the land down under? Well first brace yourself for the—no not the cost—the flight duration. Even from LAX to Brisbane it will be around 14 hours. When you add your origin flight-in my case Seattle–that’s adding an additional 3 to 4 hours to your total trip time. So realistically […]
Author Archives: travel
03
Jun
Jun
You’re an Aussie (or Kiwi) who’s just landed in the U.S. on Delta Air Lines new Brisbane to LAX route and need to transfer to another U.S. or Canadian city. Did you know, before you board your next flight, you must clear U.S. customs and immigration, claim your luggage, recheck it, exit the terminal, then […]
Bali, Blog, Indonesia, South Korea
How to Get to Bali for FREE Using Points (and Avoid Dumb Layovers)
27
May
May
The Short: There are no direct flights from the United States to Bali, Indonesia. The Long: Flying from the U.S. to Bali is challenging with no direct flights available. You’ll need to fly to Denpasar International Airport (the main airport in Bali), which usually requires a layover in Asia or the Middle East. But Delta […]
Australia, Blog, Brisbane, Travel
One Day Layover Brisbane: Why You Should Spend Christmas “Gravy Day” in Brissie
26
May
May
Imagine it’s nearing Christmas, but instead of Eggnog, dressing, rolls, and warm apple pie—you’re eating gravy. Yes, Gravy. You haven’t heard of Gravy Day? Brisbane just became more accessible to Americans thanks to Delta’s new route from LAX to the river city. Whether you’re visiting the Queensland capital city as a layover or for an […]
26
May
May
Imagine hearing the sounds of crashing waves filling your apartment. A mix of pine trees that you’d find in the Pacific Northwest. The only thing? This is Australia. Australia’s Gold Coast is something to be admired. The sun, weather, waves and over 70km of sprawling beaches make it one of the hottest surf and travel […]
Australia, Blog, Brisbane, Travel
Renting a Car at Brisbane Airport: The National-Car-Rental Playbook for American Travelers
23
May
May
Ahh you touch down off that new Delta flight from LAX to Brisbane. Now you need to make your way to the Brisbane Airport car rental area and get going. So what should you know? Head to the car rental area in the International Terminal, which is to the right after you exit customs and […]
22
May
May
Arriving in Dallas on layover? Work conference? Or maybe you want to look around before you head to Fort Worth. Did you have a cereal bar on your menu? Well, keep reading… this guide covers the essentials you’ll want to check out. Getting Started (Hour 0–1) Touch Down & Refresh You’ve just landed on your […]
Bali, Blog, Indonesia
Best Gym in Bali: Why Bali’s Hybrid Gyms Are Changing How Digital Nomads Work and Train
22
May
May
I never thought working shirtless was cool until I went to Bali. It might give off a ‘let’s just be hot and do nothing’ vibe, but there’s more to the story. Introduction: The Evolution of Gyms in Bali The challenge of maintaining fitness while traveling has led Bali to reinvent the gym experience. This fusion […]
21
May
May
Imagine indulging in fresh Sea Urchins caught less than two-hours ago. You’re sitting at the dinner table on the restaurant’s outside patio, at night, overhead heaters on, surrounded by the Santa Monica Mountains. The catch? Getting there. Arrival & Check-In Getting to the Four Seasons in Westlake Village is the challenging part. I arrived from […]
21
May
May
Imagine sitting on the edge of the tarmac in Los Angeles. From a distance, you can see a white cloud of smoke billowing up from the tires of the airplane that just landed. But, you could probably do without the jet fuel. Delta’s Los Angeles Sky Club at LAX in Terminal 3 is just to […]