STT-STX via the World: A Fairytale Non-Rev Story
We would bookend our twelve year non-rev adventure in the U.S. Virgin Islands; the standby sojourner story would begin and end on the same little specks of land drifting warmly in the Caribbean Sea.
Posts Categorized: Sojourn Memoirs
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 mentioned plenty of times how harrowing non-rev travel can be, but looking back on the last decade, every single hour spent waiting around in airports and taking… Read more »
Erin 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 when already pricey airfare can become prohibitive to many travelers. For the standby traveler, huge demand means slimmer chances for open… Read more »
Reflections in the Snow: A Decade of Life, Love and Travel
The sun peaked over the snowcapped Andes as the last day of my roaring 20s dawned. My ego had just suffered a blow from our snowboarding debacle, but I wasn’t going to let this amazing decade culminate in defeat. Before we left the ski resort the day prior, Rufio hired a private ski instructor as… Read more »
Lessons in the Snow: How Failing at Snowboarding was an Unexpected Birthday Gift
As a Florida native I grew up water skiing, wakeboarding and surfing. I never took lessons, perhaps with the exception of a friend or family member shouting backseat-driver directives at me from the stern of the boat. I wasn’t a pro by any means, but learning water sports just came naturally. Snow sports, on the… Read more »
The 6 Greatest Life Lessons I Learned in 6 Years of Standby Travel
The Marta train screeched to a halt, I pulled out my headphones, telescoped the handle of my expertly packed luggage, and mechanically proceeded to collect my boarding pass at the carry-on-only kiosk before breezing into the south terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. It was my Friday routine, and I was going through the motions without thinking… Read more »
Save the Green Boat Asylum Seekers in Yap
The Federated States of Micronesia hold a very special place in my heart. Sure the fact that they are beautiful islands filled with gorgeous rainforest hikes and exciting dive opportunities helps their case, but my love for this small country runs much deeper. While working in the islands the last two years, I have been able… Read more »
A Renewed Sense of Pride at the Women’s World Cup Final
Marching down the streets of Vancouver from Doolin’s Irish Pub to BC Place Stadium to watch the Women’s World Cup Final filled me with more national pride than I had ever felt before. There we were, nearly 50,000 strong, decked out in red, white and blue and singing the praises of our country and the… Read more »
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