Drinking Agua de Valencia at Café de las Horas in Valencia, Spain
As you walk around Valencia, it’s impossible not to notice just how many orange trees line the streets of the city. If you visit during the winter months, you’ll …
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Turkish Airlines Business Class Boeing 777-300ER San Francisco SFO to Istanbul IST review
In April, I traveled from San Francisco to Istanbul. I flew on Turkish Airlines in business class on a Boeing 777-300ER. It was nice to be able to fly …
American Airlines Business Class Airbus A330 London Heathrow LHR to Philadelphia PHL
After spending two months exploring Europe, it was time to head home. I traveled back home on American Airlines in Business Class on an Airbus A330 from London Heathrow …
A visit to the Bohemia Sekt winery in Pilsen, Czech Republic
For the second straight morning of my trip to Pilsen, I started the day drinking Bohemia Sekt. The previous morning, I had joined a group of travel bloggers on …
Air Canada Business Class Boeing 777-200LR Frankfurt FRA to Calgary YYC review
Following my trip to Portugal, I began to make my way home from Europe on a United Airlines award ticket, but I would be flying in business class on …
ANA Lounge Lisbon Airport LIS review
The ANA Lounge is the primary lounge at Lisbon airport. Run by Aeropuertos de Portugal, it serves as the lounge for many airlines, along with Priority Pass, which is …
A visit to LX Factory in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, like many cities around the world, has old industrial areas that are disused. LX Factory, a formerly abandoned factory in Lisbon, is a showcase for what a city …
A visit to Sao Jorge Castle & Alfama in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon’s rich history can be found around any corner, but it’s in the famous Alfama district where it really comes to life. Sao Jorge Castle is the centerpiece of …
The guide to port tasting in Porto, Portugal
While there are many great reasons to visit the beautiful city of Porto, port tasting is a must-do. The city’s position at the mouth of the Douro River has …
A day trip from Lisbon to Évora, Portugal
Portugal is filled with beautiful historic towns & cities. Thanks to being a small country, it’s easy to access many of them on a day trip if you are …
Swissport Horizon Lounge Geneva Airport GVA review
On my way to Portugal, I had yet another connection, this time in Geneva, Switzerland. I had a little over an hour in the airport. There are three Priority …
Lufthansa Business Class Boeing 747-400 Denver DEN to Frankfurt FRA review
Ever since I was a little kid, I always wanted to fly in the “bubble” of the Boeing 747. It’s the most iconic plane ever built; a majestic feat …
The top 10 things to do in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
The historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is an easy place to get lost & to lose yourself. There are ancient sights around every corner, interspersed with museums, bars, and …
A wine tasting tour of Bordeaux including Saint Emilion, Chateau de Sales, & Chateau de Ferrand
Bordeaux is one of the most famous wine regions in the world, and thus an obvious destination for wine lovers. While you can do your own tour of the …
A cheese feast at Baud Et Millet in Bordeaux, France
As soon as I heard about it, I knew I had to go. An all-you-can-eat cheese restaurant. Baud et Millet in Bordeaux, France is famed for their cheese cellar, …