The Flying Honu – First Class on ANA's A380 🐢 ✈️
One of my bucket list flights was experiencing first class on ANA's "Flying Honu" A380. ANA owns three of these massive aircraft between Tokyo and Honolulu, each painted …
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Asia Again in 2024 Part I: First Class to Yokohama for Baseball 🇯🇵
From ANA's sea turtle-themed A380 to Cathay's 777 first class, this journey took me beyond Tokyo to discover Yokohama's passionate baseball scene.
Impromptu Trip to the Algarve, Portugal + Lisbon 🇵🇹
Explore Portugal's stunning Algarve region and historic Lisbon. From the beautiful Benagil Caves and pristine Marinha Beach to the charming Alfama district and iconic 25 …
Our First Time in South America Part II: Steak and Wine in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷🥩🍷
Buenos Aires beckons with vibrant neighborhoods, affordable gourmet steaks, and cultural gems. From tango cafes to colorful streets, this South American city offers an …
Our First Time in South America Part I: The Atacama Desert, Chile 🇨🇱 ⛰️
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Chile's Atacama Desert, from stunning lagoons and starry nights to unique geological formations. Explore San Pedro de Atacama, …
Asia 2024 Part V: Taipei, Taiwan + Naha, Japan 🇹🇼 🇯🇵
The last leg of our Spring 2024 trip to Asia was a stint in one of my favorite countries, Taiwan. While the original plan wound up getting derailed by an earthquake …
Angkor Wat, Cambodia: Asia Spring 2024 Part IV 🇰🇭
I feel like I can't even begin to try and describe or give a backstory on Angkor Wat and the surrounding structures. The Angkor Wat complex is one of the most stunning …
A Ninh Binh Adventure, 3 Days in Trang An, Vietnam – Asia 2024: Part III 🇻🇳
When visiting northern Vietnam we knew we wanted to spend time somewhere more naturally beautiful besides Hanoi. Most travelers seem to opt for Ha Long Bay, but the …
Can Tho, Vietnam's Cai Rang Floating Market 🇻🇳 Asia Spring 2024: Part II
The Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho, Vietnam is a beautiful, photogenic, and unique part of the country. While unfortunately marred by trash, the infamous Mekong …
Hong Kong for the First Time 🇭🇰 Asia Spring 2024: Part I
‼️I'm busy as hell lately—new job, traveling a lot, side projects, etc, etc. I am finding it hard to find time to really devote a few hours to writing like I want to. …
