The word “heavenly” isn’t quite adequate as description for a California Poppy Super Bloom. This rare event happens only about once every 10 years, so when it happens it’s a major event. …
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Landing At Paris (CDG) On A Norwegian Air Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Paris, France)
On a recent trip out to Africa, I had a connection through Charles De Gaulle (CDG Airport) in Paris. I was able to snap some interesting aerial photos and video (well, at …
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Aerial Photos: Flying Bangkok (BKK) To Tokyo Haneda (HND) With A View Of Mt. Fuji At Sunset (Tokyo, Japan)
With epic hangovers from the night before, we awoke at the [flawless] St. Regis Bangkok before sunrise to catch the first train to BKK Airport. Sadly, the reality set in that our …
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Hiking The Trans-Catalina Trail (TCT): Part 1 – Two Harbors To Parsons Landing (Catalina Island, CA)
The Trans-Catalina Trail, otherwise known as simply the “TCT”, is an epic California backpacking adventure that treks from one end of Santa Catalina Island to the other. During this gorgeous but challenging …
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In 2019, I finally made my way out to Orlando, Florida, to do what I should have done long ago – visit Walt Disney World. Here are some interesting photos I was …
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Hiking The Heart Rock Trail To The Waterfall (Lake Arrowhead Area, CA)
After the previous night’s stay at The Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, it was time to head out and explore one of the more popular trails in the Lake Arrowhead area, the …
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Review: Lake Arrowhead Resort And Spa, Autograph Collection (Lake Arrowhead, CA)
So there I was, trying to figure out how best to use up my free annual night certificate courtesy of the Marriott Bonvoy Business credit card from American Express when I stumbled …
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American Express Platinum Is Sending Out Surprise Gifts – What Did They Send Me? [Targeted Gift 2020]
Well, it happened again. American Express Platinum sent me out another “surprise gift” – similar to the one I received last year. American Express Platinum Is Sending Out Surprise Gifts – What …
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The FHOP Top 20 Travel Photos Of 2019 Like the previous post in this series, The FHOP Top 20 Aerial Photos Of 2019, here are my top travel photos from 2019. #20: Ananda …
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Just like we did in 2018, here’s a look back at the year in aerial photos. The FHOP Top 20 Aerial Photos Of 2019 #20: The Islands Of Krabi #19: Tampa Bay …
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Chase Sapphire Reserve: My Year In Review [2019]
I’m just ending my third cardmember year with the Chase Sapphire Reserve (“CSR”) credit card. In my mind, this card is a keeper for sure (it has been since year one). But …
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Hiking The Havasupai Trail To Havasu Falls (Supai, Arizona)
Half-Dome. Angels’s Landing. Whitney. These are the names of some of the most popular/infamous hikes in the United States. The most recent trail to take its place among this elite club is …
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American Express To End Non-Lounge Access On Their Priority Pass Memberships Beginning August 1, 2019
Well, it was rumored this was coming, but this morning I received the official email confirmation from Priority Pass and the American Express Global Lounge Collection. American Express To End Non-Lounge Access …
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Hiking The Kelso Dunes Trail (Mojave National Preserve, California)
For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here. The Mojave National Preserve is filled with some great hiking trails like the Teutonia Peak Trail and the Barber Peak Loop Trail, …
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Hiking The Teutonia Peak Trail (Mojave National Preserve, California)
For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here. Having tackled the awesome Barber Peak Loop Trail the day before, I wanted to try another classic Mojave National Preserve trail – the …
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Hiking The Barber Peak Loop Trail (Hole-In-The-Wall Campground, Mojave National Preserve, California)
True, Mojave National Preserve is one of the lesser-known Parks in California, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less impressive than say Joshua Tree National Park or Death Valley National Park. In …
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Review: Luxury Hotel And Resorts Collection – NoMad Las Vegas – Classic King Edition (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Review: Luxury Hotel And Resorts Collection – NoMad Las Vegas – Classic King Edition (Las Vegas, Nevada) Editor’s Note: The following review is of Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection [as utilized …
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Review: Luxury Hotel And Resorts Collection – NoMad Las Vegas – Classic Queen Edition (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Review: Luxury Hotel And Resorts Collection – NoMad Las Vegas – Classic Queen Edition (Las Vegas, Nevada) Editor’s Note: The following review is of Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection [as utilized …
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Landing At Narita International Airport (NRT) On A Clear Day Aboard A JAL Boeing 777-300er (Tokyo, Japan)
Editor’s Note: This post is part of my Myanmar–Thailand trip to Asia. For more on this trip, check out my other posts on Myanmar, Thailand, and Japan. Landing At Narita International Airport (NRT) On A Clear …
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Landing At LHR In Low Clouds On A British Airways Airbus A380 (Heathrow Airport, London, UK)
Landing At LHR In Low Clouds On A British Airways Airbus A380 (Heathrow Airport, London, UK) This international flight route from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR) was serviced by a British …