Hello from the Philippines! I get very excited every time I land in a new country. Once deplaned, I headed to the immigration hall. Luckily,
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Transit at Shanghai (PVG): I Signed Up for It, But I Probably Would Not Do It Again
After 14 hours flying over the Pacific, my American Airlines flight arrived in Shanghai around 4 in the afternoon. I love a long haul flight
Unnecessary Obsession When Flying
When you are into this miles and points game, people automatically think you’re weird. Well, I’m weird, and I’m okay with that. There are particular
Holiday Checklist: International Travel Essentials
I can’t believe we are a week away from Thanksgiving and then Christmas and New Year shortly after. 2019 flew by so fast. It feels
I Hate Packing
Hate is a strong word, and I don’t mean it that way. I love traveling, and I’m always looking forward to my upcoming trip. But
When I’m Grounded
I love traveling more than anything. That’s my passion. But sometimes I really need a downtime. So, what do I do while I’m not in
Why Credit Card Points Are Worth More Than Airline Miles
Miles and points have unlocked opportunities to travel in luxury without breaking your wallet. There are many ways to earn miles and points, and there
What is a Positioning Flight?
Great question! I’m going to make this post as transparent and straightforward as possible. So basically, a positioning flight is a flight that you take
Why I am not Chasing Hotel Status
I am an aviation enthusiast, aka AvGeek (Aviation Geek). I started flying at a very young age and became obsessed with commercial aviation. I have
American Airlines Mileage Redemption Sweet Spot: How Far Can You Go?
If you are a U.S. based flyer, you probably have flown on either American, Delta, or United – The big three legacy airlines. They all
If It’s Too-Good-to-be-True: Book Now and Worry Later!
We all love traveling in luxury without breaking our wallet. That’s why firstofly is here to help! Why spend a fortune in the economy if
Beaches and Temples: What We Did in Bali
We spent a total of a week on the island of Bali. We thought the best way to nurse our jetlags is by spending the
