Going Back to Oahu

I’m going back to Oahu tomorrow! The last time I went to Oahu — or Hawaii for that matter — was right at the end of 2017 to visit my housemate David and his lovely girlfriend, Lynn. This time Jackie and I will be visiting them together, but this time David’s no longer our housemate and they’re married (we were supposed to be there last June, but couldn’t due to COVID)! Jackie and I are also super excited to go on another adventure to a place we’ve never been together. We’re not sure of all we’re going to get up to, though we know we’ll be in good hands with our friends making us feel at home. COVID is still happening at large, so we’ve had to do a number of things to prepare for the journey of going back to Oahu.

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By Jason, 4 yearsMarch 30, 2021 ago

Goodbye 2020; Happy New Year 2021!

Can you believe it, the year is FINALLY ending today and we all finally get to say goodbye 2020! What a relief! In hindsight, if I would have known about the little getting around I would do in 2020, I would have done a better job of planning what to do with this year that barely happened. I’m thankful to be saying goodbye to one of the most challenging years most all of us have ever experienced. Before I do, I figure I should share some of the good and the bad of 2020 that I’ve experienced this year and my optimistic view of 2021.

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By Jason, 4 yearsDecember 31, 2020 ago

Biking

To Reach the Beach [Canceled]

Update (8/31): Sad to say…but Reach the Beach has been canceled this year. Feel free to read-on though!

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By Jason, 4 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago

Alaska

Alaska Postponed: Another Trip Bites The Dust

Another trip canceled due to COVID-19. This time a trip for my mom to Alaska has been postponed.

By Jason, 5 yearsMarch 12, 2020 ago

Italy

Postponing Our Trip To Catania, Italy

With everything going on with regards to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have decided on postponing our trip to Catania, Italy. It’s worth saying that I am not afraid of traveling to Italy, in fact, I think it would be a wonderful time of year to go and probably much less crowded than normal (bonus!), however, I am afraid of it spreading further do to my want, not need, to visit a place that has been set to Category 3 by the CDC (Avoid Nonessential Travel). I really wanted to go to Catania and see Sicily, but it just isn’t worth possibly spreading this to my friends and family after I return.

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By Jason, 5 yearsMarch 2, 2020 ago

Coronavirus Has jetBlue Waiving Fees!

Even though jetBlue primarily only flies domestically, as far as I’m aware, it is great to see coronavirus has jetBlue waiving fees! It’s great that an airline is stepping up early to help out its passengers by waiving change and cancellation fees.

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By Jason, 5 yearsFebruary 28, 2020 ago

Passport Renewal Time: Remembering the Decade

Having a hard time saying goodbye to my new passport who I’ve been so far with over the last decade. Looking forward though to the next passport and decade though!

By Jason, 5 yearsFebruary 7, 2020 ago

Carbon Footprint Offsetting with EasyJet

EasyJet is making a big focus on carbon offsetting and sharing what they’re doing today and what their plan is tomorrow to reduce their carbon footprint.

By Jason, 5 yearsNovember 19, 2019 ago

Italy

How I Scored Portland to Rome For $250!

Explanation of how I scored tickets from Portland to Rome for under $250 per person using ScottsCheapFlights, AA and Alaska Cards, and miles.

By Jason, 5 yearsNovember 11, 2019 ago

Locations

136 Airports Down using OurAirports

136 Airports Down…only 55,092 to go!

I’m excited to share that I’ve got 136 airports down over my last 10+ years of traveling! A lot of those are small airports that I’ve flown into as a pilot usually in a Cessna 172! I’m stoked for so many more to see around the globe!

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By Jason, 6 yearsApril 28, 2019 ago

As much as I love Alaska Airlines, I’m pretty sad to see Virgin America go out the window. Alaska Airlines is pretty relaxed overall but pretty focused on business. That being said, I’ll be missing Virgin America’s relaxation and focus on making flying fun. Their safety video alone is way more entertaining than any other airline out there.

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By Jason, 7 yearsApril 16, 2018 ago