Trip Report: Stuck in an Icelandic Storm (Part 1)

I’m currently in the midst of isolation out in West Texas at my parents house. Most of my work is now done from home and I can’t help but feel a bit introspective and reminiscent of my travels over the last two years. Never will I ever take travel for …

10 Movies to Satisfy Your Wanderlust During This Pandemic

Hello everyone,  I am assuming like me, most of you are at home snuggled up in bed and binging Netflix or Disney Plus (hopefully). Nevertheless it dawned on me that I could vicariously live through movies to witness the beautiful scenery from around the world.  Okay yes, I am definitely …

Coronavirus: Should You Stop Traveling?

UPDATED ON 03/15/2020:  STOP ALL NONESSENTIAL TRAVEL IMMEDIATELY There’s no doubt that the Coronavirus has hit the travel industry hard. All US airlines have shut down services to many parts of East Asia and the travel industry is already seeing bookings down by more than they would like to admit. And …

48 Hours in Switzerland for One Photograph

There’s little doubt in our minds on this blog that Switzerland is the most gorgeous country in the world. The snow capped peaks, alpine meadows, wooden huts, valleys,  hills, and waterfalls never cease to disappoint. Having shot the landscapes of Switzerland in the spring, winter, and fall, the lack of …

Review: The BRAND NEW Le Meridien Hyderabad: The Best Hotel in the City Yet?

Background: My place of residence in Hyderabad (during visits) has been the Westin Mindspace (find my review here) for the past 6 years or so. I’ve never really ventured out to try new hotels because this hotel is by far the closest one to my aunt’s apartment and I didn’t …

Yay! American to Launch Dallas – New Zealand Nonstop

Yay! As of October 25, 2020, American Airlines will begin flying nonstop to New Zealand from Dallas/Ft. Worth. The new flight will initially be thrice weekly until November 29, 2020 at which point the route will become a daily offering through March 25, 2021. American will use a Boeing 787-9 …