Between Departures.
Travel rarely happens in a straight line.
Between the planning, the points, the unexpected detours, and the moments that stay with you long after the flight home — this is what happens between departures.
Why "Between Departures"?
Travel doesn’t begin at the airport, and it certainly doesn’t end when the plane lands.
Somewhere between researching destinations, chasing the right flight redemption, navigating unfamiliar streets, and reflecting on the experience afterward, the real story of travel unfolds.
Between Departures is where those stories are shared.
Each month Mike shares lessons from the road — travel tips, points-and-miles strategies, destination insights, and the perspectives that come from seeing the world one journey at a time.
You’ll also find our full travel journals from trips around the globe and a look at where we’re headed next.
Between Departures
By: Mike Lynn
A monthly travel blog with reflections topped with practical tips for getting there smarter, using points and miles, and making the most of the journey.
What Dreams Are Made Of.
Every trip leaves behind a story.
Below are the travel journals from our recent adventures — captured along the way through photos, notes, and reflections from the road on FindPenguins.com.
Thai Moon
Thai Moon
Total Travel Days = 17 days
Tuk Tuk, Teas and Turquoise Seas
Sri Lanka + Maldives
Negombo - Galle Fort - Dikwella - Tangalle- Yala National Park - Ella - Nurwara Eliya - Kandy - Sigiriya
MALDIVES (8 Days): Laamu
Pura Vida
Costa Rica
Quepos - Tamarindo
Total Travel Days - 14 Days
The best journeys rarely go exactly as planned — and that’s part of the story.
Ready for the Next Adventure?
Follow along as we continue exploring new destinations, collecting experiences, and sharing what we learn between departures.
