With more than a dozen daily flights from Paris to New York City, there were no shortage of options to get me home from the Paris Air Show. I had my pick of nonstops operated by all three major Ame…
Tip: How to Find United MileagePlus Award Partner Confirmation Numbers
As experienced travelers know, choosing your seat in advance can make a big difference in the flying experience. For some cabins — like Finnair’s business class and Aer Lingus’ bu…
Meet the Man Who’s Flown 18 Million Miles on United
If you’ve ever flown over 100,000 miles in a single year, you’re in elite company. Over 200,000 miles and you’re definitely a top-tier road warrior. But how many people have flown…
Should Parents Fly in First Class and Stick Their Kids in Economy?
I recently came across an interesting article about how celebrity restauranteur Gordon Ramsay chooses to raise his children. In short, rather than sharing his fortune freely, Ramsay implements teac…
Where to Eat and Drink in Guatemala City and Antigua
During a recent trip to Guatemala for a PeaceJam conference, some members of the TPG team were able to check out the coolest dining and drinking spots in Guatemala City and Antigua. Here’s a …
American Airlines Improves 24-Hour Cancellation Policy
American Airlines has changed its 24-hour cancellation and refund policy again — but this time for the better. The airline will now allow customers to cancel (for free) within 24 hours of boo…
Why Are Some African Airlines Banned From Flying Into EU Countries?
Let me give you an example. One African airline I know of has the procedure that every landing must be a smooth one. That sounds okay to most people, but hopefully not to the pilots among us. They …
5 Reasons to Visit Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui is a paradise of sandy beaches and palm trees at every turn, a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand that’s definitely worth a visit. Here’s why you should be planning your …
How to Master the Fine Art of Haggling
Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook.Haggling, however, is an everyday survival skill for the long-term traveler, used beyond acquiring souvenirs to negotiate transport and tickets or to purcha…
7 Reasons I Think Qatar Qsuite is the Best Business Class in the World
It’s not uncommon to hear a company describe its new product as revolutionary. “We’re thrilled to announce our revolutionary new premium-economy seat .” “This revoluti…