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Hi, I'm Peter.

I'm a travel writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. I'm currently the editor of Daily Passport, a website and daily newsletter with over 1 million subscribers. My work has also appeared on Travelzoo.com and in Inc. magazine.

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This Airline Is Launching a Record-Breaking 22-Hour Flight

In the 1950s and 1960s — what many consider the golden age of air travel — a simple hop across the Atlantic from New York to London usually required a fuel stop in Gander, Newfoundland. Today, however, you can fly nonstop from New York to Singapore — a journey of more than 9,500 miles — in around 19 hours. That’s currently the world’s longest nonstop passenger flight, but a longer route is on the horizon. It’s been in the works for close to a decade, and in 2027, travelers will finally be able t...
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Inside Pittsburgh’s Striking New $1.7 Billion Airport

In 1992, Pittsburgh International Airport opened a new 75-gate terminal, the country’s third-largest terminal at the time, to accommodate booming demand. It was hailed as the “airport of the future” and would serve as a major hub for US Airways. But after US Airways abandoned its hub in 2004 (and later merged with American Airlines), traffic at Pittsburgh International declined significantly, leading the airport authority to close off parts of the terminal to sit empty. Now, after two decades, P...
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What In-Flight Meals Were Like 50 Years Ago

When’s the last time you were served a meal on a flight that was truly memorable? Chances are, the answer is not anytime recently — unless you were fortunate enough to “Book the Cook” when flying first or business class on Singapore Airlines, or to try the famed French cuisine from celebrity chef Daniel Boulud when flying up front on Air France. For most travelers, in-flight dining is a far cry from what it used to be, which had us wondering: What was airplane food really like 50 or 60 years ago...
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What Does "Star Alliance" Mean? A Guide to Global Airline Alliances

When flying, you may have heard this familiar announcement: “Welcome aboard United Airlines, a member of Star Alliance.” But have you ever wondered what that phrase means, exactly? In 1997, the Star Alliance became the first global aviation alliance, soon followed by Oneworld in 1999 and SkyTeam in 2000. In these alliances, member airlines agree to cooperate on codeshare flights, airport resources, marketing, frequent flyer benefits, lounges, and many other facets of air travel. Find out how the...
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Exploring North America's Largest Urban Car-Free Community

Travelers come to Toronto, Canada’s largest city and the capital of the province of Ontario, for many reasons — its iconic skyline, its pretty lakefront and parks, its arts scene, its multiculturalism, and its tasty food, for starters. However, there’s one thing about Toronto no one likes: traffic. According to recent studies, Toronto has the worst congestion on the continent — which might make the fact that it’s home to North America’s largest urban car-free community all the more surprising. D...
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The Best Travel Perks You Can Get From Credit Cards

Signing up for a travel rewards credit card could bring that bucket-list vacation one step closer to reality. With a big sign-up bonus and extra points earned in categories such as dining and travel, the points can quickly add up to a free flight or hotel stay. But why stop there? Savvy travelers know that the best travel credit cards offer a slew of other valuable perks, from access to swanky airport lounges to often-overlooked benefits including travel insurance. Here are five of the most valu...
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6 Secret Airline Perks Most Travelers Don’t Know About

We can probably all agree that the golden age of air travel is long behind us, but that doesn’t mean flying these days has to be run-of-the-mill — you just have to know what to look for. From helpful (and free) amenities for families to the invite-only memberships airlines keep under wraps for their most loyal customers, these are six of the coolest secret airline perks you never knew existed.

If you’re willing to shell out the big bucks for first or business class (though it might be cheaper t
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5 Relics From the “Golden Age” of Air Travel

The late 1950s marked the beginning of what many consider the “golden age” of air travel. It was the dawn of the jet era, and as passenger jets took to the skies for the first time, they cut the time it took to fly from New York to London in half. A lot has changed since then. Many of the changes are for the better, particularly the heightened safety standards and greater affordability, yet many travelers find themselves nostalgic for a seemingly more glamorous era in the skies — one without the
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The Secret to Finding the Best Deals on Flights

These days, travelers have no shortage of options for booking flights online. While there are many tips and tricks out there for finding the cheapest fares, the pros at finding cheap flights have a single go-to site: Google Flights. The search engine is not only extremely simple to use, but it also offers a number of handy features — like telling you when’s the best time to book or offering money back if you find a cheaper flight elsewhere. Ready to book a cheap flight? Here’s everything you nee

About Me

Hi, I'm Peter. Originally from Los Angeles and now residing in Toronto (by way of Chicago and NYC). I was lucky enough to take my first international trip at just 10 months old on a TWA Boeing 747 from L.A. to London, and I haven't looked back since. (Although, for a brief period, I was afraid I would get flushed out of the airplane lavatory — fortunately, I got over that.)

I'm currently the Lead Travel Editor at Optimism, an inbox-focused modern media company that seeks to build a brighter web. I curate, edit, and produce Daily Passport's website and email newsletters with more than 1 million armchair explorers — who are just as curious about all the fascinating corners of the globe as I am.

Previously, I was a Publisher at Travelzoo, responsible for content marketing newsletters that delivered one-of-a-kind travel deals and local experiences to the inboxes of 13 million subscribers every day. My work has also appeared in Inc. magazine. I have over a decade of experience in multimedia storytelling, strategic marketing, content production, account management, SEO, and data analytics.