To get to California during our Living It Up in California trip, I chose Alaska Air Flight 830. Sure, my decision to fly Alaska was driven by my need to use expiring credits, but the airport I chose was based more on our last trip to NorCal back in 2018. Was that the right decision? I'm not sure. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Flight 830 HNL to SJC
Trip Report
Living It Up in California – Introduction
As you may recall from my 2023 Outlook post, I don't really plan on traveling this year and may not travel much at all in the mid-term. But before I made this decision, I had booked a stay in Napa and ended up turning that trip into a last hurrah, living it up in California. … [Read more...] about Living It Up in California – Introduction
Alaska Air Flight 808 Honolulu to Seattle
As I mentioned in my introductory post, I flew Alaska Air flight 808 to get to Seattle. This was the first flight I took with my preferred airline since the start of the pandemic and it was kind of a mess. But Alaska continues to mostly deliver where it counts. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Flight 808 Honolulu to Seattle
Labor Day 2022 PNW Adventure – Introduction
Our second trip of the year ended up being our Labor Day 2022 PNW adventure. This wasn't a planned trip, but it came up when our niece needed help moving into her dorm. Only, she changed her mind just before departure, causing me to pivot the trip into a fast and furious five-night adventure in Seattle and Portland. … [Read more...] about Labor Day 2022 PNW Adventure – Introduction
Big Island 2022 Trip Report – Introduction
Our first trip of the year saw Mrs. Island Miler and me returning to the Big Island. However, unlike most trips, we didn't have any solid plans - the whole thing was a bit chaotic. So, let's kick off the reviews with an introductory Big Island 2022 trip report post. … [Read more...] about Big Island 2022 Trip Report – Introduction
Vegas + Irvine Trip Report Introduction
Well, it's been a minute since I've done one of these. In fact, by the time I set foot on the plane for my recent trip, it was over TWO YEARS since I last left Oahu. So, let's hope I remember how to do this 😂 - my Vegas + Irvine trip report introduction. … [Read more...] about Vegas + Irvine Trip Report Introduction
A Long Weekend in Portland – Introduction
The last trip I went on out of state before COVID-19 hit was a quick one for a friend's wedding last July. So, let's kick-off my last pre-pandemic trip report with the long weekend in Portland introduction. … [Read more...] about A Long Weekend in Portland – Introduction
Touring the PNW with My Grandparents – Trip Report Intro
Immediately following my Dismal Las Vegas Experience, I immediately jumped on a plane to begin Touring the PNW with my grandparents. So let's go over what I'll be covering in this next series. … [Read more...] about Touring the PNW with My Grandparents – Trip Report Intro
My Dismal Las Vegas Experience – Introduction
Remember how I never had any desire to go to Vegas? It's ironic how much I find myself there these days given that sentiment. And I'll continue to go despite my dismal Las Vegas experience earlier this year. … [Read more...] about My Dismal Las Vegas Experience – Introduction
Review: Bouchon Bakery Yountville
After checking out of the Courtyard Merced began the 2.5 to 3-hour drive to our next hotel, the Las Alcobas. But before getting there, we made a pit stop in Yountville for a light lunch at Bouchon Bakery. … [Read more...] about Review: Bouchon Bakery Yountville