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: USA
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Jul
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
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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May
May
Getting an Uber/Lyft at LAX is like watching paint peel. It’s wonderful! When you exit the Terminal look for signs that say LAX-it. Get it? “LA Exit.” No, I don’t know who came up with that name. It sounds like a German BD*M latex club item from the movie Eurotrip. And no, when you find […]
Hotel, Travel, USA, Washington D.C.
This Striking D.C. Urban Retreat Is One of the Most Unique Hotels in the Nation’s Capital
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Oct
Oct
If you want a break from the Fairmont’s grandeur and political buzz, this newly revamped 191-room hotel, just steps from the White House and Australian Embassy, might be the peaceful retreat you need. Introduction If you think you need to spend a fortune to enjoy Washington D.C.—coughs in Fairmont dollars—either to visit or to get […]
Travel, USA, Washington D.C.
48 Hours in Washington, D.C.: Things to Do and See (Election Fever, Craft Beer & Food)
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Oct
Oct
Washington, D.C.—Election season? Buckle up. The city unfolds in front of me like the start of a spy thriller. A city always on the brink of something major. But today, it felt different. Today, I wasn’t just attending a conference; I was in the middle of an operation I didn’t sign up for. Safe Houses […]
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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