As we drove I was struck by what would prove to be a theme in Baku. On the one hand, I saw opulence, the likes of which I had never seen before outside of Dubai. But on the other hand, I saw signs of destitution side by side.. Azerbaijan was a split society, I saw quickly, with a fancy upper class for those who could afford to show off and participate, but a struggling lower class living among this gaudy facade.
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We left off on the story of our Icelandic adventure in a hotel on the south side of the island. We had completed a road trip of three-quarters of the rotation around Iceland’s famed Ring Road, and saw waterfalls, seals, whales, and lava fields. But it was the final three days of our trip that would become some of the most intense.
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We travel all over the land of fire and ice to see some of the most spectacular imagery on earth.
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It’s time for Delta to quit hiding behind the pandemic and bring back full first-class cabin service.
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The Marriott Georgetown is halfway between Georgetown and the National Mall. It’s a good value and especially clean hotel, even if it is a bit generic.
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During my long weekend in balmy Madrid, Spain, I explored the city’s many historic squares, took in a relaxed Sunday morning, and chased history at a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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you’re even a little familiar with premium cabins, you’ve probably heard that Spanish carrier Iberia’s business class is not exactly a high-end goal worth striving for. Spoiler alert: I can confirm can Iberia is a below average-to-average way to cross the Atlantic.
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Delta’s newest SkyClub in Salt Lake City opened during the height of the pandemic. It’s a welcoming space to make a connection in Delta’s primary western domestic hub.
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Denver recently lounged American Express’ Centurion Lounge network and I passed through the airport in June and had the opportunity to check it out.
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I was excited to try out the Waldorf Astoria, a former Mandarin Oriental property in the heart of the Strip with no casino, but it ultimately left me feeling underwhelmed.
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