After a brief layover from my #2 flight departing from Presque Isle, ME, it’s now time to get ready for the next leg of this journey, which takes me to Nantucket, MA. Introduction This blog post is the third in a series of 25 posts documenting my JetBlue experience across 25 individual flights as I […]
Category Archives: Travel
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Jul
While I loved my time exploring Aroostook County, I couldn’t help but feel that I was being watched. Or, more accurately, violated due to the Presque Isle airport incident. As a result of that incident, I had a tense feeling the entire trip and really couldn’t enjoy it the way I wanted to. My conversations […]
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Jul
Flight #1 of 25: The Presque Isle Nightmare That Almost Ended My JetBlue Challenge Who would have thought that my innocuous choice to visit Northern Maine for my first JetBlue challenge trip would turn into one from hell? Definitely not a great start. First flight down, airport security flagged, and an Air Marshall called. My […]
Travel, USA, Washington
Seattle to Kitsap: A Weekend Ferry & Camping Guide to Washington’s Viking Village Poulsbo
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Jul
Jul
So you just finished re-watching the TV series Vikings on Netflix and you desperately want to go camping in the fjords, but feel that Norway is too far away . Well look no further than Kitsap where you can find a fjord–aka Hood Canal (which is a fjord)- and get your own taste of “Little […]
Australia, Brisbane, Hotel, Review, Travel
Hotel X Brisbane Review: Amex Hotel Collection Gem in Fortitude Valley
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Jun
Jun
With Delta’s new LAX to Brisbane route–this Queensland capital city is now accessible to American tourists. So, with your flight already booked—where are you planning to stay in Brisbane, Australia? If you’re after a walkable, design-forward boutique hotel in Brisbane, this one’s worth a stay. I was thrown off when locals at Black Hops Brewery […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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)
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]