Travel
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Travel Tuesday: The Nash (Formerly The Bobby) Nashville Hotel Review
A funny thing happened to me recently when I was booking a hotel. When Googling a property I had seen listed, I was surprised to find that “The Nash” in Nashville, ironically, didn’t rank well (something in Dallas kept coming up). Well, it turns out that this is because The Nash was previously known as…
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Allegiant Extra Review – Worth the Upgrade?
Updated on April 1, 2026 Right before the pandemic, I was booking an Allegiant flight to Las Vegas and saw an option for Allegiant Extra. This upgrade included extra legroom, priority boarding, and other perks. Naturally, as something of an Allegiant connoisseur, I had to try it. Of course, as you can imagine, that trip…
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Travel Tuesday: Allegiant Wants You to “Travel with Confidence”
Over the past few weeks, travel has been a bit… treacherous. Overlooking international matters, here at home, several airports have been inundated with long lines and closed checkpoints due to the partial government shutdown that’s left TSA workers without pay. But, a silver lining has emerged as Allegiant has just launched a new flyer-friendly policy…
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Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Press Review – The Best Option?
Updated on March 23, 2026 When my wife and I are traveling and working, one of the biggest considerations is how we’re going to get our morning coffee. It’s not even like we’re big caffeine addicts or need our java to function, but coffee has become something we look forward to enjoying every morning as…
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Moderne Gentleman vs. Halfday – Comparing the Garment Duffles
Updated on February 12, 2026 Note: The Moderne Gentleman bag featured here has been discontinued. However, this article has been updated with details about Halfday throughout and continues to compare it to the Moderne Gentleman Travel Duffle as it was. A while back, I shared a look at the Moderne Gentleman Travel Duffle. As you…
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Travel Tuesday: Booking a Capital One Lifestyle Collection Hotel Stay – My Experience
You may have heard of Amex’s Fine Hotels & Resorts program (as well as the similar-but-different Hotel Collection program). You might have also heard of The Edit by Chase. Heck, you might have even caught wind of Bilt’s Home Away From Home program. But did you know that Capital One also has a hotel program…
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Travel Tuesday: Renewing Your Passport Online – What You Need to Know
The Beatles famously sang, “I’ve got to admit it’s getting better.” And while it’s true that not everything is always trending upwards, there are several aspects of daily life that are indeed becoming easier. My latest example involves renewing my passport — which can now be done online! Realizing that my passport was expiring, I…
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Quikflip Hero Hoodie Review — A Clever Piece of Travel Apparel?
Updated on February 19, 2026 When packing for a trip, there are a few things I can’t leave home without. At the top of the list (among the numerous chargers and cables I need for my various devices these days) is a comfortable hoodie. Not only is this a must while flying or driving, but…
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2026 Solis Pro 5G Mobile Hotspot Review
Updated on February 11, 2026 For years, I’ve been a regular user of Solis mobile hotspots and have used them for several international trips (and some domestic). Of course, as the years have gone by, my Solis 1 device has grown a bit old. While it still works just fine, it has been discontinued and…
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Travel Tuesday: Comfrt Airplane Mode Travel Zip Hoodie Review
I’ve previously gone on record as saying that I end up finding a number of interesting products via Instagram ads. And today’s item is no different. Just last month, I was served an ad for a hoodie from Comfrt that boasted some intriguing features. So, since I had a couple of upcoming trips at the…
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AAA Review: Is AAA Worth It in 2026?
Updated on February 9, 2026 When I turned 16 years old and got my driver’s license, one of the gifts my father gave me was a AAA (American Automobile Association) membership. In 2013, following a short lapse in membership, my wife and I decided that our road-tripping ways would make having AAA a smart idea.…
