Tippins, Author at Standby Sojourners

STT-STX via the World: A Fairytale Non-Rev Story

By Tippins
January 9, 2022

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...

A Whale of a Good Time! Top 6 Things to Do in Isla Mujeres this Summer

By Tippins
August 8, 2021

Enjoy our list of 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...

Africa Egypt Itineraries Sojourns

One Week Egypt Itinerary

By Tippins
May 27, 2021

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...

Standby Travel Travel Tips

Non-Rev in the Time of COVID

By Tippins
May 27, 2020

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...

Asia Caribbean Central America Europe Iceland Ireland North America Oceania Palau Portugal Singapore Sojourn Memoirs South Africa South America Spain Standby Travel U.S. Virgin Islands United Kingdom

Best Experiences from a Decade of Non-Rev Travel

By Tippins
December 30, 2019

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 mentioned plenty...

Standby Travel Travel Tips

Top 10 Tips to Take the Stress out of Non-Rev Travel

By Tippins
October 18, 2019

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...

Categories Explore Guam Marshall Islands Micronesia Northern Mariana Islands Oceania Palau Sojourns

Micronesia – The Forgotten Jewel of the Pacific

By Tippins
March 14, 2019

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...

Colombia Itineraries Sojourns South America

Romantic Weekend in the Walled City of Cartagena

By Tippins
September 12, 2018

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...

Drink Europe Ireland Sojourn Memoirs Sojourns

Erin go Bragh: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin

By Tippins
March 16, 2018

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...

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STT-STX via the World: A Fairytale Non-Rev Story

A Whale of a Good Time! Top 6 Things to Do in Isla Mujeres this Summer

One Week Egypt Itinerary

Non-Rev in the Time of COVID

Best Experiences from a Decade of Non-Rev Travel

Top 10 Tips to Take the Stress out of Non-Rev Travel

Micronesia – The Forgotten Jewel of the Pacific

Romantic Weekend in the Walled City of Cartagena

Erin go Bragh: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin

Lessons in the Snow: How Failing at Snowboarding was an Unexpected Birthday Gift

Top 9 Things to Do Off the Beaten Path in Singapore

How to Survive the 70th Anniversary of La Tomatina Festival

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