🏗️ Systems Optimization: We’re Upgrading Your Experience (Live Now!)


If you’re navigating the site today, you might notice some “construction tape” around our categories. Don’t worry—the mission is still a go.

I am currently performing a massive Infrastructure & UI Overhaul to make Traveling with Justin the ultimate tactical operations hub for your 2026 travels. While the site remains fully online and usable, I am systematically migrating our content into a high-performance grid layout to get you to your destination faster.

What’s Happening in Real-Time:

  • The “Cruise Hub” Refit: I am currently restructuring my Ruby Princess and Panama Canal dossiers into a more scannable, mobile-responsive grid.
  • Protocol Updates: 
    • Look for new Quick Stats cards appearing at the top of our Colombia, Costa Rica, and Delta/SLC pages. 
    • These are live-data snapshots designed to give you instant “intel” before you book.
  • The “Gadget Guy” Integration: 
    • I am going to start to add more of a tech feel for some of the posts. Looking at the WiFi, and tech-readiness of the hotels and airlines I’ve tested 
  • Navigation Cleanup: 
    • I’m streamlines our deep archives (dating back to 2013!) so you can find historical trip data without the “friction” of old layouts.

Our Navigation Goal: May 1, 2026

The site is fully functional today, but by May 1, the entire system will be fully optimized.

Thank you for your patience as I “re-wire” the backend. If a link looks a little different or a page has a new border, just know it’s part of the plan to make this the most meticulous travel resource on the web.

The data is live. The upgrade is in progress. Let’s get back to the logistics.

— Justin