The Mystery of MH370 Takes a Murderous Turn

Just like everyone else in the world at the time, I remember intently watching the news each week for updates regarding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-370. Now over 5 years later, key components of the investigation still remain unsolved and many families are still left with unanswered questions. …

Why Lisbon Should be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and is quite possibly one of Europe’s smallest and most charming capital cities. The city itself predates London, Rome, and many other European cities by centuries and is the westernmost capital on the European continent. Lisbon was once considered one of Europe’s best kept …

Review: EuroWings “SMART” Class Berlin – Cologne – Lisbon

After the completion of ITB Berlin (more on the conference later), I was scheduled to meet my family in Portugal for some brief vacation time. Interestingly enough there is only one nonstop flight between Berlin and Lisbon. That flight is operated once or even twice a day depending upon the …

Focal Point: 10 Images of Beautiful and Eclectic Berlin

Berlin is something that is on everyone’s bucket list for its historical significance. Who hasn’t read about the divide between communism and democracy? The cold war between the USSR and the US? The success of capitalism over socialism? And of course the fall of East Germany and the rise of …

Review: KLM Business Class Oslo-Amsterdam-Chicago (Boeing 747)

Oslo – Amsterdam Our hour long flight from Oslo to Amsterdam was fairly uneventful. Business class on intra-European flights is just pretty much the middle seat blocked on every airline and KLM was no different in that regard. Service on our flight was outstanding though despite it being only an …

Review: Radisson Blu Oslo-Gardermoen Airport

After getting off the plane in Oslo, we picked up our bags and headed straight for the Radisson Blu for check in. While Oslo Airport itself is absolutely gorgeous and ultra modern, the hotels in the area aren’t exactly that great if you look at TripAdvisor. And let’s not forget …

King Suite @ Hotel Indigo (LES): Insane View of New York!

A month ago I had an expiring IHG Annual Free Night Certificate (I wish it was an affiliate link) that had to be used up. Since I hadn’t gone anywhere in a couple of months I took this as an opportunity to make a trip to the City for some urban …