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Southern California is no stranger to great craft beer: some of the most iconic breweries call SoCal home. When I found myself flying into SNA though, I realized that most of the SoCal breweries I was familiar with were closer to San Diego. To fix that, I compiled a list of every single brewery located …
Texans are proud of their barbeque. What began as a weekend tradition in rural communities has evolved into one of the most recognizable fixtures of Texas’ food scene. While the metroplex may be plagued by chain restaurants on every corner, you can always count on finding local BBQ joints putting their best foot forward to …
If you have ever flown into Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you have no doubt passed by its huge stacks of luggage that tower over the baggage claim area in Terminal A. This iconic feature is the most photographed thing at this California airport, but have you ever wondered what they symbolize? Samson by Brian Goggin …
Why are there stacks of luggage in SMF’s baggage claim? Read More »
There is no question about it: Holland is stunningly beautiful. Most people who fly all the way to the Netherlands dream of exploring different towns that dot the countryside. While there is a lot to explore across Holland, I found myself spellbound by Amsterdam’s charm. After returning from a recent weekend trip to AMS, I …
Non-rev Destinations: A Weekend Guide to Visiting Amsterdam (AMS) Read More »
The 2021 MLS season kicks off this month with in-person attendance which means we are gearing up for some sports-related travel. It has been a long time since many Americans have been able to cheer on their favorite teams at the actual game. Today, we share our first of many GameDay Guides — a new …
GameDay Guides: Restaurants & Bars Near BBVA Stadium (Houston, TX) Read More »
Hidden beaches. Breathtaking views. World-class diving. All of this and more is what you can expect from a trip to the tiny island of Bonaire nestled just north of Venezuela. Never heard of Bonaire? You’re not alone. Best known for having over 80 dive sites, scuba divers & snorkelers flock to this island paradise for …
Non-rev Destinations: A Guide to Visiting Bonaire (BON) Read More »
So much of our traveling revolves around flying into hub airports and exploring the major cities they are situated in. Business travelers and nonrevs alike are familiar with layovers & short trips are familiar with such megahubs like Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth, and Charlotte. Unfortunately, sometimes we get bored of the cities we visit …
Small-town Charm Near CLT Airport: Discovering Gaston County & Cleveland County Read More »
Why did I visit Cincinnati? Aside from subpar professional sports teams, you would be forgiven for not knowing much about Cincinnati. I certainly never knew much about this southern Ohio city of around 300,000. Regardless, I knew I would eventually end up visiting one day. Some of my best friends called Cincinnati home at one …
Non-rev Destinations: Our Weekend Guide to Visiting Cincinnati (CVG) Read More »
Are you flying into Tulsa and need some ideas about where to eat? Fear not! I have had my fair share of business & nonrev trips through TUL. Below is a collection of some one of the places that I have enjoyed eating out while in town. Check out my Tulsa food recommendations and let …
XNA is one of those special airports that nonrev travelers love. Because Northwest Arkansas is the home of Walmart, a number of major airlines have nonstop service to XNA from multiple hub cities. This means getting to & from this airport is a breeze. You have tons of flights every day, and XNA is often …
Non-Rev Destinations: Visiting Bentonville during an XNA layover Read More »
