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Return to AirAsia: My Latest Experience With a Recent Flight
I had no reason to hesitate to return to AirAsia based on past experiences with the airline, whose slogan is Now Everyone Can Fly — but what was my latest experience with a recent flight with the “low fares no-frills” airline that operated as Thai AirAsia?
Although AirAsia was...
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Viroth’s Villa in Cambodia: My First Stay at a Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Property — and The Verdict Is…
My first stay at a Mr & Mrs Smith hotel property occurred while I was at Viroth’s Villa in Siem Reap in Cambodia. The acquisition of the carefully curated and growing collection of greater than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties was officially announced by Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Friday, April...
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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, Boston to New York: How Have They Held Up? (Business Class)
I recently got a chance to take Amtrak's NextGen Acela again after riding them for the first time back in September 2025.
The post Amtrak’s NextGen Acela, Boston to New York: How Have They Held Up? (Business Class) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos
I walked across the Old French Bridge in Luang Prabang in Laos after dining on a meal at Khua Kao, which is an open-air restaurant that is located on the western bank of the Nam Khan River adjacent to the southwestern entrance to the structure.
The...
Eye of the Flyer
Is Norwegian Viva’s Complimentary Dining Any Good? An Honest Review Plus Photos
Norwegian Cruise Line’s “free” dining used to be a highlight—but on the Viva, things feel a little… smaller. Here’s what’s still worth ordering (hello, perfect poached eggs and shrimp scampi), what to skip, and a few smart pro tips to get the most out of your meals at sea.
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TSA at JFK T8: Smooth With PreCheck + Touchless ID, Madness for Regular Lines
I cleared TSA in 9 minutes with PreCheck and Touchless ID this morning, while regular lines wrapped around the entire terminal.
The post TSA at JFK T8: Smooth With PreCheck + Touchless ID, Madness for Regular Lines first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Echo Point Lookout in the Blue Mountains of Australia
Echo Point Lookout in the Blue Mountains of Australia is a place which visitors can take in breathtaking views of the Three Sisters Aboriginal Place — which is a natural rock formation that is recognized as a place of special cultural significance to Aboriginal people — and the surrounding landscape.
At...
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Chả Cá Thắng in Hà Nội in Vietnam. Restaurant Review.
Chả Cá Thắng in Hà Nội in Vietnam has no menus because it specializes in only one local dish for which it is known: Chả cá Lã Vọng or Chả cá Thắng Long. The restaurant received good reviews and was within walking distance of where we were staying; so we...
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The Tallest Hedge In the World: Meikleour Beech Hedge in Scotland
Officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest and tallest hedge in the world, Meikleour Beech Hedge in Scotland was first planted in autumn of 1745 by Robert Murray Nairne and his wife Jean Mercer to define the eastern border of their land.
This European Beech hedge is measured at...
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Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia
The Three Sisters Walk in the Blue Mountains of Australia is a paved path which visitors can take to the Three Sisters Aboriginal Place, which is a natural rock formation that is recognized as a place of special cultural significance to Aboriginal people.
A stone archway stands at...
View from the Wing
Hyatt Quietly Added a New Vietnam Hotel Brand — Wink Da Nang Gives You a Full 24-Hour Stay
Hyatt’s new Wink Hotels partnership quietly doubled its footprint in Vietnam—and the most interesting part isn’t the branding, it’s the 24-hour stay model. At Wink Da Nang City Centre you check out 24 hours after you arrive (Globalists effectively get four extra hours on top of that). $60 bought strong...
