Author: Dan

Tallinn Tour: Hiking in an Abandoned Prison

Tallinn Tour: Hiking in an Abandoned Prison

I was in Tallinn for 4 days and 2 of those were rainy days.  On one of the clear days, I decided to get out of town and go on a tour. 

A Medieval Adventure in Tallinn, Estonia – Old Town

A Medieval Adventure in Tallinn, Estonia – Old Town

I’ve been to many cities and have to say that the Old Town in Tallinn, Estonia is my favorite place to walk around.  I really like the lore of Medieval Europe and walking through this town is like walking back in time.  Sure, it’s the 

Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry Review – Eckero

Helsinki to Tallinn Ferry Review – Eckero

For only 19EUR, I took a 2 hour ferry ride on a cruise liner from Helsinki to Tallinn.  This was probably the best 19EUR I’ve ever spent.

Walking Around Helsinki, Finland

Walking Around Helsinki, Finland

I picked Helsinki as my destination on a crazy business class sale because it was a good hub for using British Airways Avios.

LHR Transfer Hustle: Galleries Club Lounge Review

LHR Transfer Hustle: Galleries Club Lounge Review

I arrived in LHR’s Terminal 5 from my LAX flight at 16:00.  My connecting flight was out of Terminal 3 and departing at 19:35.  This would leave me with ample lounge time…or so I thought.

British Airways Club World (Business Class) LAX-LHR Review

British Airways Club World (Business Class) LAX-LHR Review

I’m about 3 years into my travel hacking hobby and I’ve been on quite a few different airlines business class flights.  That includes international and domestic flights.  

LAX TBIT OneWorld Lounge Review

LAX TBIT OneWorld Lounge Review

The OneWorld Business Class Lounge at LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal

The Grand Hyatt Santiago Executive Room, Diplomatic Suite and Corner Terrace

The Grand Hyatt Santiago Executive Room, Diplomatic Suite and Corner Terrace

When I first saw that the Grand Hyatt Diplomatic Suite mistake price, I booked 4 nights with no flight and details of where I wanted to be at the time.  When you see a crazy deal like that, you book first and ask questions later. 

Tipping A Flat Percentage: An Impractical Practice

Tipping A Flat Percentage: An Impractical Practice

To Tip Or Not To Tip? Several events this week really made me reevaluate how we should approach tipping servers in America.  In truth I’m frugal and generous to certain extents.

Planning A Round-The-World Adventure With United Miles

Planning A Round-The-World Adventure With United Miles

When they announced in late 2013 that they were going to devalue the United award chart, I decided to burn my United miles for my first, first class experience.