The Global Entry process has become available to Australians this year, making the entire process novel for us down under. On January 17th, I submitted my background check with AusCheck. On January 22nd, I received an email from the Department of Home Affairs informing me that they are currently processing...
As part of the Australian Global Entry application process, a background check is conducted by the Australian Government’s Home Affairs department. On Saturday, I encountered an error when attempting to submit the background check. The payment section, which is currently not required due to the amount being $0, was causing...
Global Entry is now available to Australians, albeit in a limited phase. As this is a new process in Australia, I thought providing this information would be helpful for anyone considering applying in the future. The initial step is to apply via the Trusted Traveller Program, which is now available...
The Hubbard Glacier is a remarkable natural wonder, and its presence is best appreciated through the photos I took during my solo cruise to Alaska, check them out below. As we bid farewell to the Hubbard Glacier, I was fortunate enough to secure a stateroom at the back of the...
Embarking on a cruise along the Tracy Arm in Alaska, I was amazed by its breathtaking beauty, even at the ungodly hour of 6 AM!Seeing the mountains and ice was an absolute blast! Its nature’s own masterpiece, not man-made at all. But slowly the Sawyer Glacier disappearing and retreating unfortunately....
This was my first stop on my cruise to Alaska from Vancouver, and one I can't wait to revisit sometime in the future. Juneau is an amazing place and wish I had more time to explore. Unfortunately during my stop it was raining on and off but I already had...
Before going on my first ever solo cruise, I had only traveled with family and friends. Therefore, this experience presented me a fantastic and nervous opportunity, as it was a destination I had always wanted to visit. I thoroughly enjoyed my two-week stay onboard.This cruise was on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance...
I was fortunate to experience Polaris Business Class on United Airlines Boeing 777-300, seat 3A, departing from Sydney, Australia, en route to San Francisco. This seat offers enhanced privacy, shielding you from disturbances caused by carts or passing passengers due to its proximity to the window, which is further protected...
My first solo trip overseas was to Los Angeles for WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium, and Washington DC the week before. I’d been to WrestleMania with friends before, but this was my first time in a fancy suite, and by myself. Although the suite had other people, no one really...
Dining alone at a restaurant can be somewhat intimidating. While this may not be a concern for most individuals, it is a consideration for me, and I am gradually becoming more comfortable with it. It’s not that I don’t enjoy my own company, but the thought of being alone in...