So, you just booked your flight on Air France—or Delta—and you have a layover in Paris? Maybe you even purposely chose that particular airline for that layover—and now you need a place to stay? What’s a good hotel for a layover in Paris? Here are the questions I asked myself for this particular trip: Where […]
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Blog, France, Hotel, Reunion Island, Travel
Le Tuit-Tuit: A Hidden Gem in Reunion Island’s Mountain Paradise
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Apr
Apr
I’ll be honest, if it weren’t for Amex, I wouldn’t have found out about this hotel or the town of La Plaine-des-Palmistes. Le Tuit-Tuit is a small, but formidable 10-bedroom hotel located in the middle of the Island of Reunion that makes it feel like a home away from home. Already, the Island of Reunion […]
17
Apr
Apr
Simple. Book a hotel and explore the Parisian night. Ok, maybe it’s not that simple. If you’re on a layover on your way back to the States from a far away destination–in my case Mauritius–then why not explore the city for the night?
16
Apr
Apr
So you want to know if you can sneak in a brief view of Paris with just 8 hours? Maybe you found a good deal on an Air France ticket and figure you can see Paris. Or maybe you’re headed to Mauritius and have an 8-hour layover like I did? What if I tell you […]
16
Apr
Apr
Getting to Reunion Island is hard. That’s if you’re coming from the United States. The easiest way to get there is via Mauritius, which drastically reduces the cost. However, it’s still on my bucket list to tackle one of the longest domestic flights in the world (previously held by Air Tahiti Nui) going from Charles […]
16
Apr
Apr
Reunion and Mauritius are like sibling islands that no one knows about–at least in the American world. And before you come at me, when I say American I mean those from the United States. I mean, you can’t even see the islands easily on the map. And the two islands couldn’t have more different characters. […]
15
Apr
Apr
I’ll keep it short. The best way to travel the beautiful island of Reunion is by car. With a car, you will be able to visit the smallest cities, experience the winding roads through La Place des Palmistes or on the way to Cilaos. And—it’s the only way you will be able to experience and […]
15
Apr
Apr
You’ve either just arrived in Paris, here on layover, or about to leave and want to unwind at the Air France Lounge in Terminal 2E at CDG. Well here’s what you should know in this brief, step-by-step guide. Getting In After you’ve finished clearing security at Charles de Gaulle’s Terminal 2E (Hall L)—look for the […]
15
Apr
Apr
Many posts online say that getting a free business class upgrade is a rare thing. Even typing “free business class upgrade Air France” doesn’t really yield any search results. In my case, however, my Economy ticket was upgraded to Premium Economy, and then at the gate, it was changed to Business Class during my 16-hour […]
Blog, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, USA
The Best VPN for Remote Work and Travel in 2025
10
Sep
Sep
By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. The best VPN travel router based on my experiences traveling to 30+ countries and flying over 300,000 miles: The GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX). A VPN router paired with a VPN service is crucial for remote work whether at home or abroad. Remote work is […]
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