Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring the Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur – Growing Old in Style
Exploring Batu Caves, Near Kuala Lumpur Growing Old In Style It’s time to do something other than engage in rampant consumerism. Time to head to The Batu Caves. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into Malaysia and the Holiday Inn Express, KLCC – Growing Old In Style
Into Malaysia and off to the Holiday Inn Express KLCC Growing Old In Style Welcome back to Malaysia. It’s time to get into the country and continue this trip as I hit the second hotel of this trip, the Holiday Inn Express KLCC. And what a beauty of a hotel...
View from the Wing
The Peninsula New York: My First Stay at a $1,000 Cash Rate—Worth It
I’ve redeemed points for resorts and received upgrades to rooms with $2,000+ sticker prices, but this was my first time on a cash rate at a $1,000 all-in The Peninsula New York. The renovation has the place feeling current, the base room is unusually large for the city, and the...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Philippine Airlines A350-1000
On 17th January, 2026, Asia's oldest airline, Philippine Airlines, celebrates its 85th Anniversary. The President of the Philippines, H.E. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., unveiled PAL’s first Airbus A350-1000 during the event. I was invited, along with other aviation media and colleagues, to attend the event at Lufthansa Technik Manila. Here are some photos...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Off to Singapore Changi T4 and AirAsia AK710 Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
Off to Singapore Changi T4 and AirAsia AK710 Singapore Changi Terminal 4 to Kuala Lumpur International Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Back to the airport after a short pit stop in Singapore. Now, let’s go to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Into Singapore and the Ibis Budget Ruby – Growing Old in Style
Into Singapore and the Ibis Budget Ruby, Geylang Growing Old with In Style Time to head into Singapore and my digs for the night – it might be basic, but is it good enough for a crash pad? Welcome to the Ibis Budget Ruby, Gelany.  In this mammoth trip report...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: TK54 Istanbul to Singapore (Business Class)
TK54 – Istanbul Airport to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 – BUSINESS CLASS Growing Old with In Style Can a soft product make up for a classic hard business product? Let’s take a look as I fly aboard Turkish Airlines in one of the 777-300ERs… In this mammoth trip report (note,...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Northern Lights in Sweden. Aurora Borealis.
The main part of the itinerary to most of the Nordic countries was to view the northern lights in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland, as we had never personally witnessed this phenomenon before the trip — but Aurora Borealis might not have appeared due to weather and other factors. The first...
2PAXfly
HOTEL REVIEW: Bring boltcutters? Picton Waterfront Apartments, New Zealand
Our New Zealand holiday continued once we arrived in Picton and alighted from the Interisland ferry, picked up our hire car and made our way to the Waterfront Apartments, ready for our four-night stay, with a view straight down Picton harbour. Car Hire Just a note, that another visitor, who...
ATX Jetsetter
Booked: A 72 Hour Dash Across Europe
For my first major trip report of 2026, I'll be spending 72 hours criss-crossing Europe in February. The post Booked: A 72 Hour Dash Across Europe appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Welcome to Istanbul Airport… Wait, where’s my passport? Growing Old in Style
Welcome to Istanbul Airport… Wait, where’s my passport? Growing Old with In Style Time for a new business class experience. How does the Turkish Airlines Mid-Haul Experience stack up?  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and...
Live and Let’s Fly
Inside Alaska Airlines’ New Global Livery Reveal: My Quick Trip To Seattle
It’s time for another “day in the life of a travel blogger” story, where I’ll share about a very quick trip to Seattle for the global livery reveal for Alaska Airlines. My Trip To Seattle For Alaska Airlines Livery Reveal With so many obligations and only 24 hours in a...
Altitude Yes
Trip Report: Japan Airlines First Class, Chicago to Tokyo (ORD-HND)
The meal service and watching the Northern Lights from bed were the biggest highlights from this flight. The post Trip Report: Japan Airlines First Class, Chicago to Tokyo (ORD-HND) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Best Laid Oslo Plans and the OSL Lounge – Growing Old in Style
The Best Laid Oslo Plans and the OSL Lounge Growing Old with In Style In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe/European Business Class) – Growing Old in Style
BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe/European Business Class) Growing Old with In Style In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best Laid...