How Do You Pronounce Suvarnabhumi Airport Name
If you’re not familiar with Thai, you might have trouble sounding out the name of their international airport, Suvarnabhumi also known by ..
Milan Flights on Sale – Emirates Offers Two-for-One
Emirates is once again having a two for one sale! This time the flights are from JFK (New York) to Milan for fall travel. The fare sales a..
SilverCar Shines with SilverShots
Based out of Austin, Texas, Silvercar has challenged and succeeded in the car rental market by renting only Audi-A4 automobiles. I have wr..
When Urban Exploration Goes In An Unexpected Direction (AKA: I Got Felt Up in the Middle East)
i’m going to try and keep this post PG but there may be content some readers may find slightly NSFW.
you may know by now that i love ex..
Quiz: What Is Your Packing Personality
Packing a suitcase can cause stress for some travelers while others have it down to a routine. What type of packing personality are..
Have Pet Earn Points
Ever wondered if you can earn points for your pets when they travel with you? The answer is yes, if you fly JetBlue or Virgin Australia. ..
Slice of Life: Fahaheel Bazaar, Kuwait
originally posted to my VSCO Journal (except it doesn’t want to work…)
How To Get a Visa on Arrival at Kuwait International Airport
the process of getting a VOA at KWI (FYI) isn’t terribly complicated — the problem is you have NO IDEA WHAT YOU’RE DOING. i wasn’t going ..
Hilton’s Digital Key – Smartphone Convenience
Hilton Hotels announced last year that they would be improving the check in process for travelers through digital check ins. Throughout t..
10 off 75 Prime Pantry Delivery for Amazon Prime Members
I was doing some browsing on Amaz.on yesterday and I saw an advertisement about Prime Pantry. Naturally I had to find out what it’s all ab..
Giddy’s Travel Gear
Everyone has their own travel style and must have gear when going on vacation. Here are are my items of choice when traveling:
Luggage
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Is It Okay To Buy A Buddha Statue In Thailand?
If there’s one thing I love to do in Thailand it’s shop. On my last trip I noticed signs at the airport international arrivals area that ..
A (Photo) Walk Through Souq Waqif, Bahrain
originally posted to my VSCO Journal
Southwest of Manama in Hamad Town stands a marketplace, Souq Waqif. The first row of merchants..
Sign up for Free Unlimited Boingo Wireless Today for SPG Amex Card Holders
The SPG American Express Personal and Business Card added new features to its card effective today which include:
- No Foreign Transacti..
Learning About Islam at the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain
i never tire of sacred spaces, from any religion, and while i’ve toured many mosques, none has come with such an excellent tour. i’m still..
Local SIM: Bahrain Edition (spoiler: CRAZY CHEAP DEAL)
sidebar: Bahrain visas if you can, it’s worth it to get an eVisa before arriving. i did and breezed through passport control. Jamison of P..
Green Hotels Forget About One Thing
More and more hotels are going “green” and publicizing their commitment to the environment and saving the planet (one towel at a time.) M..
Summer Cruising In Alaska
It’s summer time, so that means it’s a great time to cruise to Alaska. Alaska is one of my favorite vacation destinations and I’ve been t..
Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills What A Thrill
There’s just something about Beverly Hills that makes me smile. Maybe it’s the pretty people, maybe it’s the amazing food, and maybe it’s ..
British Airways Changes Hand Baggage Allowance
Changes to Boarding and Luggage…
I received an email from British Airways the other day informing me that the company ha..