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• United Airlines Flights to Ireland - Deal Alert

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} Late November / early December tends to be a bargain to fly from NYC to Dublin, Ireland. I remember, when I was a lad - (all of 10... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 TRAVEL

• Travel to Burma Aka Myanmar

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} It was a brief but rewarding visit to this (almost) tourist free land before the recent chain of events. Back then Burma was under th... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 TRAVEL

• Back to Bangkok, Thailand

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} Bangkok is a lot more civilized since I first visited the polluted sprawling mess in 2004. It's practically night and day from back... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Four Seasons - Chiang Mai, Thailand

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} We deserved a little treat as bus weary backpacking road warriors so we headed to the Four Seasons resort outside Chiang Mai which di... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 TRAVEL

• The Long Neck Tribe - Chiang Mai, Thailand

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} While headed to North of Thailand, we visited the Karen hill tribes (Long Neck or Padong) who originally lived in Myanmar (Burma)... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Thailand - Koh Samui

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} As one of Thailand's most popular and most expensive islands, my best advice here is to arrive off-season where the good hotels will... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Thailand - Khao Phing Kan

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} Made famous by the James Bond movie 'Man with the Golden Gun' Khao Phing Kan is a big tourist draw for it's signature mushroom rock.... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Thailand - Ko Phi Phi

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} The real gems are the islands near Ko Phi Phi reachable by long boat (small narrow one engine boat) where the turquoise water and... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 TRAVEL

• How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade from Economy to First Class

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} I've noticed AA are now aggressively offering upgrade offers as you book online. I recently booked a ticket for my family (me, wife... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Pulau Lankawi, Malaysia

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} Langkawi, aka the Jewel of Kedah is a beautiful group of islands off the West coast of Malaysia. This was a welcome splash of beach... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Babies in Airport Lounges

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} What do you think about bringing babies into airport lounges? Today we took the wee man into United Lounge in Boston as we had a 3... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Babies in Airport Lounges

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} What do you think about bringing babies into airport lounges? Today we took the wee man into the United Airlines lounge in Boston as... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Baby on Board

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} We flew Boston to Dublin last week on Aer Lingus using Avios points which is a points bargain and avoids fuel surcharges. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} KL is a food lovers paradise with a fusion of multiple Asian cuisines, Indian, Chinese, Thai to name a few but Malaysia has stamped... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 TRAVEL

• The Many Faces of Singapore

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} I've been on several trips to Singapore and was never disappointed. It has an interesting mix of East meets West with sightseeing,... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Ubud - Indonesia

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} For all the hoopla I had heard about Bali, I have to say I was very disappointed as I mentioned here but luckily not far away is the... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 TRAVEL

• All Aboard the bus..Indonesia Style

  #fullpost{display:inline;} Travel in Asia can be a little chaotic at the best of times and space is a premium luxury not often afforded to budget travelers. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 TRAVEL

• Prambanan, Indonesia

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} We visited the impressive 9th century Hindu temple compound (one of the largest in South East Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 TRAVEL

• Yogyakarta - Indonesia

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} The more time I am back in the 'comfort' of the West the more I think about the pleasure of the East which was not so comfortable at... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 TRAVEL

• Mount Bromo Volcano - Indonesia

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} This spectacular active volcano in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, was one of the highlights of our trip to East Java, Indonesia. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 TRAVEL