Asheville is for (Dog) Lovers
As our one year wedding anniversary approached, Rufio and I decided we would make a tradition of celebrating each year of wedded bliss in one nearby domestic location and one international location. As...
View ArticleErin go Bragh: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
Standby (or non-rev) travel is an amazing privilege any time of the year, to any destination. But, it becomes an even more advantageous perk for special events or celebrations around the world - times...
View ArticleRomantic Weekend in the Walled City of Cartagena
To celebrate our first wedding anniversary (the international counterpart to our domestic anniversary trip), Rufio and I traveled back in time in the steamy and romantic cobblestoned and walled city of...
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Micronesia – The Forgotten Jewel of the Pacific
Many travelers dream of one day exploring the tropical paradise of Polynesia – visions of fire twirling, overwater bungalows, and drinking from coconuts dancing in their heads. Far fewer ever think...
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Top 10 Tips to Take the Stress out of Non-Rev Travel
Non-rev travel truly is a privilege, but it does come with a price. Last-minute changes (sometimes in your favor, often not), tight connections, and the otherwise sheer uncertainty of the game can...
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Best Experiences from a Decade of Non-Rev Travel
Since 2009, we’ve visited at least 33 international destinations and dozens of U.S. cities via non-rev travel (plus a handful more international destinations via revenue and award travel). I’ve...
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Non-Rev in the Time of COVID
Tips for Safe Non-Rev Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic The last week in May, I scanned a boarding pass, walked down a jet bridge, and boarded an aircraft for the first time in exactly 9 weeks and 1...
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One Week Egypt Itinerary
Egypt, home to the last remaining Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, is a bucket list destination for many travelers. However, given geopolitical turmoil in recent years coupled with the COVID-19...
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A Whale of a Good Time! Top 6 Things to Do in Isla Mujeres this Summer
Here are some of the top things to do in Isla Mujeres. I grimaced under my cloth facemask, with sweat dripping down my brow as I unstuck the back of my legs from plastic seat covers in the back seat...
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STT-STX via the World: A Fairytale Non-Rev Story
The Standby Sojourners Origin Story On a hot and humid July day in 2009, I nervously watched the screen overhead a gate in the E terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). It was to...
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