All posts by Michael W

Anthony Bourdain Documentary, SPG Amex Bonus Offer, Airport Pod Hotel Stay With Kids, Tourist Steals Pebbles From Beach- Faces $1,300 Fine & More- The Rehash

August 28, 2018Travel ArticlesNews, RehashMichael W

The Michael W Travels family is currently on a one month, six country trip around Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. It’s been a great trip but all good things must come to an end.

Today is our last day, which we’ll be spending in Yerevan, Armenia.

Besides really enjoying these new destinations, it was nice to see our plans work out without any issue. (During last summer’s 5 week trip around the Pacific, we ran into trouble during our flight home.) Continue reading Anthony Bourdain Documentary, SPG Amex Bonus Offer, Airport Pod Hotel Stay With Kids, Tourist Steals Pebbles From Beach- Faces $1,300 Fine & More- The Rehash →

Airport Flight Statuses Updated On Whiteboards, Bear Attacks Boy In Yellowstone, Top 2 US Airlines Raising Fees, Disney World vs Disneyland, 1st Beer Hotel Opening, Airbnb 10th Anniversary & More- Travel News

August 27, 2018Travel NewsDeals, News, OffersMichael W

Travel News:

ABC News reports that A Bear Attacked A 10 Year-Old Boy In Yellowstone NP.
Yahoo writes that 2 Of America’s Favorite Airlines Are Increasing Fees.
The New York Times has an in articles Favorite Places: My Armenia.
Fox News has Disney World vs Disneyland: 9 Little Known Differences.

Continue reading Airport Flight Statuses Updated On Whiteboards, Bear Attacks Boy In Yellowstone, Top 2 US Airlines Raising Fees, Disney World vs Disneyland, 1st Beer Hotel Opening, Airbnb 10th Anniversary & More- Travel News →

Win A Trip For Two To Las Vegas For UFC 229

August 26, 2018Contest, SweepstakesLas Vegas, UFCMichael W

The UFC is giving away a chance to win a trip fro two to Las Vegas to attend the UFC 229 event. The prize includes tickets to the fights, airfare and a two- night hotel stay.

While I’m not a fan of the UFC, I’d love to win this prize. Continue reading Win A Trip For Two To Las Vegas For UFC 229 →

Our Experience Staying in an Airport Pod Hotel with Kids

August 25, 2018Family Travel, Trip ReportsGettSleep, Moscow, Pod Hotel, SVOMichael W

During our four week trip to six countries, we were bound to try some new travel experiences.

One of them was a new food experience, trying a doughnut hotdog!

Two other new experiences included catching some zzz’s. We spent a night on an overnight sleeper train and also stayed in an airport pod hotel with kids. Continue reading Our Experience Staying in an Airport Pod Hotel with Kids →

Tourist Stole Pebbles From Beach, Faces $1,300 Fine If They’re Not Returned!

August 24, 2018Travel NewsCornwall, Pebbles, UKMichael W

Have you every taken sand from a beach? What about a seashell or an interesting rock? I’d guess that most of you have done this at least once. Would you consider it a crime? I think that most of us would say NO!

A man is facing a hefty fine for stealing pebbles from a beach in Corwall, UK if he doesn’t return them! Continue reading Tourist Stole Pebbles From Beach, Faces $1,300 Fine If They’re Not Returned! →

Lonely Planet Giving Away Trip For 2 To Spain

August 23, 2018Contest, SweepstakesIntrepid Travel, Lonely Planet, SpainMichael W

Lonely Planet is teaming up with Intrepid Travel to give away a trip for two to Spain!

The prize will be a culinary adventure which includes the #1 eating experience in the world, according to Lonely Planet, exploring “the famed pintxos trails of culinary powerhouse San Sebastián.”

Spain was the first country I visited in Europe so I’d love to win this prize to see another part of the country which I’ve yet to explore. Continue reading Lonely Planet Giving Away Trip For 2 To Spain →

Earn Up To 15,000 Bonus Points with the SPG Amex Card

August 22, 2018Miles & PointsAmex, Bonus, SPGMichael W

I’ve had the SPG Amex card for as long as I can recall. I’ve had both versions of the card but only have the personal version now.

The SPG Amex cards have been popular due to the ability to transfer 20,000 points to airlines while receiving a 5,000 point bonus. (20K SPG would come to 25K airline miles.) Continue reading Earn Up To 15,000 Bonus Points with the SPG Amex Card →

Anthony Bourdain Documentary From CNN Coming In 2019

August 21, 2018Off TopicAnthony Bourdain, CNN, Documentary, Grub StreetMichael W

Chef, TV star, author and traveler Anthony Bourdain shockingly passed away in early June. We recently found out that the final season of his hit series, Parts Unknown would air this fall.

After all of the developments related to Anthony Bourdain, I figured the final season of Parts Unknown would be the final show we’d see from CNN. Continue reading Anthony Bourdain Documentary From CNN Coming In 2019 →

Overnight Sleeper Train With Kids, Hippo Kills Tourist In Kenya, Awkward Baku Uber Experience, Barcelona’s Tourist Problems, Bourdain Recommended Doughnut Hot Dog & More- The Rehash!

August 20, 2018Travel ArticlesNews, RehashMichael W

We’re currently traveling around the country, Georgia. After spending a couple of days in Tbilisi, we’ve been on a road trip around the country.

Out of the places we’ve visited so far (Belarus, Ukraine, Transnistria, Moldova & Azerbaijan), the food has definitely been the best in Georgia. We’ve visited some amazing monasteries, fortresses and cave cities. The views have also been spectacular throughout our journey.

After a few more days in Georgia, we’ll be moving onto Armenia and the breakaway republic of Nagorno Karabakh! Continue reading Overnight Sleeper Train With Kids, Hippo Kills Tourist In Kenya, Awkward Baku Uber Experience, Barcelona’s Tourist Problems, Bourdain Recommended Doughnut Hot Dog & More- The Rehash! →

When A Pacific Island Upsets China, American Arrested In Uganda For Racism, Airbnb Hotel Concepts, Best BBQ in America, United Will Charge More For Upfront Economy Seats & More- Travel News!

August 20, 2018Travel NewsDeals, News, OffersMichael W