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Post by irvred on Feb 20, 2019 14:37:35 GMT -6
Ugh last time I flew AA they gave me a voucher to be bumped to a later flight. I just went to redeem it and it couldn’t be used online - I had to actually book over the phone. THEN they told me I have to MAIL to voucher in and they hold my seats for me until they receive it... Why is this so complicated in 2019 lol
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Post by thebosma on Feb 20, 2019 14:39:25 GMT -6
Because they don’t want you to use it so they can charge you
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Post by neader on Feb 20, 2019 14:40:39 GMT -6
Yeah. I love getting those tho. That's how my Euro trip was like $200 roundtrip.
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Post by llamaoftime on Feb 21, 2019 9:06:42 GMT -6
Japan is ridiculously awesome and I'd recommend it to anyone. Had so much fun on that trip.
And now I'm in Anchorage and this is actually a really cool city. It's beautiful, it's a nice size (doesn't take long to get anywhere), surprisingly a really great food city, and tons of fun outdoor stuff. Also seeing this much snow is new to me and I've been enjoying it.
Fun travels
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Post by claypoolfan on Feb 21, 2019 9:34:26 GMT -6
Anybody have any opinions on Away luggage? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on the bigger carry on but I normally don't like hard case bags. Seems like it's pretty big without being too big, though.
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Post by neader on Feb 21, 2019 9:35:00 GMT -6
This girl I met in Prague works for them and loves it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2019 9:37:21 GMT -6
She could have been trying to sell you luggage.
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Post by thebosma on Feb 21, 2019 9:37:59 GMT -6
She could have been trying to sell you luggage. And if YOU get two of YOUR friends to sell luggage... |
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Post by ultravisitor on Feb 21, 2019 9:48:36 GMT -6
Anybody have any opinions on Away luggage? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on the bigger carry on but I normally don't like hard case bags. Seems like it's pretty big without being too big, though. Most of what I've read is that they're expensive for what they are. I looked at them for a bit last year when I was looking to get a carry on and ended up with a Samsonite that cost less and that I like a lot more. |
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Post by alady on Feb 21, 2019 10:58:11 GMT -6
I just got a new Samsonite hard case yesterday. I thought it seemed a lot bigger than my current checked bag but they're actually about the same size *shrug emoji* it is a bit deeper though.
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Post by andrewvb on Feb 21, 2019 11:26:06 GMT -6
Anybody have any opinions on Away luggage? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on the bigger carry on but I normally don't like hard case bags. Seems like it's pretty big without being too big, though. mother in law travels a lot for work and loves her's |
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Post by fiveiron83321 on Feb 24, 2019 16:15:05 GMT -6
starting to finally hash out my Brussels trip in April. Right now thinking of just splitting the time between Brussels and Amsterdam. Might add Bruges or Antwerp, but TBD if I get more people to come along and what their two cents are.
is there any must see's or do's in any of those cities? I am just keeping a running spreadsheet right now to get ideas thrown at a wall and to see what sticks later. Going to Cantillon is my only requirement in Brussels
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Post by neader on Feb 24, 2019 16:29:10 GMT -6
Never been to Belgium but fwiw I constantly hear how Bruges is amazing and Brussels is a letdown.
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Post by sick2b on Feb 24, 2019 16:30:50 GMT -6
Never been to Belgium but fwiw I constantly hear how Bruges is amazing and Brussels is a letdown. Pretty much that. |
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Post by sick2b on Feb 24, 2019 16:32:28 GMT -6
Btw if you guys ever get to Baltimore, make sure to check out George Peabody's "Cathedral of books" library in the Mount Vernon's historic district. It is truly stunning (judge it by yourself)  |
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Post by sick2b on Feb 24, 2019 16:36:07 GMT -6
On another note, has anyone been to Pamukkale in Turkey?
(we are envisaging more and more to tag a trip to that area on our way to Central Asia in May)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2019 22:59:46 GMT -6
I'm sure everyone was on the edge of their seat for this, but we're gonna do San Francisco for the 10 year anniversary extravaganza. First trip my wife and I took as a couple was to San Francisco, so it won out over the other choices.
I think we're going to do Vancouver in early 2020 and bring a family member along to watch the kiddo, so we'll get to visit two of our options soon.
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Post by munkivelli on Feb 24, 2019 23:06:24 GMT -6
Bonvoy
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2019 23:06:45 GMT -6
Btw if you guys ever get to Baltimore, make sure to check out George Peabody's "Cathedral of books" library in the Mount Vernon's historic district. It is truly stunning (judge it by yourself) Our friends just moved there recently, and my wife is visiting in May. I'll tell her to check this out - looks incredible. |
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Post by sthubbins on Feb 25, 2019 7:11:39 GMT -6
Never been to Belgium but fwiw I constantly hear how Bruges is amazing and Brussels is a letdown. I didn't make it to Bruges but yeah Brussels isn't super exciting |
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Post by fiveiron83321 on Feb 25, 2019 21:41:56 GMT -6
Never been to Belgium but fwiw I constantly hear how Bruges is amazing and Brussels is a letdown. Pretty much that. good to know. it seemed a bit much to cram a third city in, but if Brussels isn't all that I want it to be, maybe adding Bruges would be a good idea |
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Post by neader on Feb 26, 2019 11:02:51 GMT -6
thanks sthubbins for the recs, this is where I think I'm at for Boston. and yes, I really do travel like this. Friday Lunch - Neptune/Mike's Dinner - Regina Pizzeria Saturday Breakfast - Mike and Patty's Lunch - Meyers and Chang Dinner - Toro Sunday Breakfast Lunch - Waypoint Dinner - Cragerie on Main Late Night - Drink Monday Breakfast Lunch - Sam Lagrassa's Dinner - Shojo Late Night - Tasty Burger |
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Post by rango420 on Feb 26, 2019 11:05:07 GMT -6
good to know. it seemed a bit much to cram a third city in, but if Brussels isn't all that I want it to be, maybe adding Bruges would be a good idea I have been to both Brussels and Bruge and couldn't imagine spending more than 16 hours in Bruge. It's basically an area of Epcot with better beer. I dug Brussels enough but its not a thrilling place. Antwerp was pretty cool. |
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Post by neader on Feb 26, 2019 11:22:17 GMT -6
also please go to sam lagrassa's for a sandwich its a little hokey but omg starred. which kinda leads me to another general question, outside of the official travel thread what sites do people typically use for finding things to do and eat when they travel? are they useful? i feel like yelp, google maps, thrillist, eater, etc. are all kinda trash. to go back to this want to throw in www.theinfatuation.com. by far the most helpful site i've come across, up there with eater. |
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Post by thebosma on Feb 26, 2019 19:46:06 GMT -6
Some of them are from Arizona and Florida, most of them don’t know how to mute their mics on a teleconference, one woman ate breakfast on a hot mic while we all listened. I’m almost certain I don’t want to spend the whole time rubbing shoulders with them. Turns out the Arizona crowd was really nice and the woman who ate breakfast on a hot mic was cool. I was the only dude in this training and the youngest by far but, as always, was very easily adopted into the 40+ year old divorced wine mom crowd. I passed judgement too early. |
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Post by sick2b on Mar 1, 2019 19:11:36 GMT -6
Btw, re: Montreal recs, Mile End (just a few streets North of Plateau Mont-Royal) is also a pretty cool neighbourhood, and for sure the best place to get bagels
And if you guys like spectacular churches, I'd recommend both the Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal (which also feature a nice light and sound show), and Oratoire St. Joseph on top of Mount Royal (which brings together actually 3 or 4 churches in one compound, both old ones and modern ones, and from the top of which the view of the city is stunning)
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Post by sick2b on Mar 1, 2019 19:14:52 GMT -6
Btw if you guys ever get to Baltimore, make sure to check out George Peabody's "Cathedral of books" library in the Mount Vernon's historic district. It is truly stunning (judge it by yourself) Our friends just moved there recently, and my wife is visiting in May. I'll tell her to check this out - looks incredible. It truly is! And just on the opposite side of the street, there is a very old church, as well as the George Washington obelisque - so definitely worth dropping by that neighbourhood, which is actually really central. Generally speaking I was really impressed by the city's architecture |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 9:09:21 GMT -6
This feels like deja vu.
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Post by claypoolfan on Mar 4, 2019 9:10:49 GMT -6
Shit did I already ask this
EDIT: I totally already asked this wow
And now this will live at the bottom of a page where it shall be forgotten forever.
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Post by claypoolfan on Mar 4, 2019 9:12:29 GMT -6
So hey guys anyone have any cool trips coming up?
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