Travel Tips & Guides

You learn a thing or two about traveling when you take 500+ flights across the globe.

This is the place to find non-rev tips, packing lists, and trip reports.

George H.W. Bush Library and Museum - Berlin Wall monument in College Station Texas

Non-Rev Destinations: A Guide To Visiting College Station (CLL)

Howdy, y’all! Thinking about taking a non-rev trip to CLL? Whether you are visiting Texas A&M for an Aggie gameday or are just looking to escape to a new destination, the Bryan-College Station offers something for everybody by combining small-town charm with all the amenities you can expect from a nearby SEC college campus. The …

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Heart Of San Jose mural at Eastridge Mall

Non-Rev Destinations: A Guide To Visiting San Jose (SJC)

San Jose has always been overshadowed by neighboring San Francisco & Oakland despite being larger than both of them. The entire San Francisco Bay Area is a wonderfully diverse metro area that is home to nearly 8 million residents. From the culinary gems in Oakland & Berkeley to the never-ending Instagram backgrounds around SF, every …

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The “must-have” travel items to avoid packing on your next trip

You don’t have to go far to find a hundred articles recommending this year’s must-have travel gadgets & gizmos. Oftentimes, I find that these are a mixed bag. Some gadgets are innovative and useful for travelers, but some stuff on the market is simply redundant or just downright gimmicky. Non-rev travelers spend a lot of …

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What to Expect During a Hotel Stay in 2020

It’s no secret that 2020 has flipped the travel industry upside down. Tourism revenue has all but evaporated. Entire airline fleets have been grounded. Hotel room vacancy is skyrocketing again. are empty. With company policies & government restrictions constantly evolving to tackle the threat of COVID-19, keeping up with every change is virtually impossible. I …

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Kipahulu Campground car camping at Haleakala National Park

I Accidentally Drove the “Back Side” of the Road To Hana (Here’s Why I Don’t Recommend It)

I Accidentally Drove The Back Side of the Road to Hana (Here’s Why I Don’t Recommend It) I squint out of my car’s windshield to try making out any of Hawaii’s famous views beyond the narrow, dusty path that we have been following for 30 minutes. The sun went down hours ago and I cannot …

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