Standby & Beyond

   Tea, Towers, and Timeless Charm ✈️ How I Got There I was lucky enough to fly first class standby with American Airlines , landing at Heathrow International Airport feeling rested, pampered, and ready for adventure. After arriving, I stayed overnight at the Marriott Hotel near Heathrow Airport — a convenient and smart base after a long flight. From there, I took a local bus to the train station, where I boarded a train to Paddington Station — one of London’s major transportation hubs. Traveling by public transportation was efficient, budget-friendly, and gave me a genuine feel for London life right from the start. 📅 Day-by-Day in London 📍 Day One: Arrival, Pub Classics, and Comedy Landed first class standby on American Airlines into Heathrow Checked into Marriott Hotel Heathrow Took bus and train into Paddington Station Stopped for a classic fish and chips lunch at St. Stephen’s Tavern across from Parliament Dinner at the hotel rest...

  Date Visited:  September 2017 Travel Style:  Spirit Airlines $308 Round Trip Budget Level:  $400 I flew standby from Miami to Managua, then took a local shuttle to San Juan Del Sur. Rented a car with Budget for $10 a day. Total for the (USD 54) 🏖️ First Impressions San Juan Del Sur instantly felt like a hidden gem — colorful, welcoming, and peaceful. It's the kind of place that feels like a secret beach paradise. From hiking up to Christ for those panoramic views, to sipping cold beer with ceviche right on the beach — it’s a place I’ll never forget. Whether you're flying standby, using points, or backpacking on a budget, this is a must-see spot in Nicaragua . I stayed at Villas Del Palermo Hotel & Resort, a cozy mountainside villa with the most spectacular view, and booked through Booking.com. It is safe, clean, and perfect for budget travelers. 🌴 Places to Visit in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua   Mirador del Cristo de la Misericordia Perched atop a hill,...

I recently visited the Panama Canal in Panama City, and Colon Panama. They were both beautiful cities rich in history and culture, but I quickly realized that there was a huge difference between the two. Panama City was very well kept, modern, and clean for the most part. It had skyrises, shopping malls, hotels, cafe's, and anything you would expect in a modern-day city. It was also very diverse with descendants from many races like Spanish, Indigenous, Chinese, African, American, and many more. They were all business owners, and they all represented their culture.  Colon Panama, although very rich in culture, and history was very depressing. It was an old city that has been forgotten by its government. Where you walk the streets, and you can see miles of trash and dog shit all over the place. On every block, every corner, and every street we visited in the central part of Colon it was the same. Unsafe structures, that did not look habitable, but they were. Pieces of some of ...