Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Out of Vantaa Airport and into Helsinki… and a little beyond
Out of Vantaa Airport and into Helsinki… and a little beyond Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Too many people. Time to make a change about that… and head off into the heart of Central Helsinki and beyond.   In this adventure I needed a break 02:40 on the coach?...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Finnair AY142 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Helsinki (BUSINESS CLASS)
Finnair AY142 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Business Class) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It’s time to go west and start tracking towards the Nordics and Europe. And I’m doing this in style, with a Finnair Airbus A350 with Collins Aerospace Airlounge. But can the...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Magnificent Journey To Tiger’s Nest In Bhutan
No trip to Bhutan is complete without visiting Paro Takstang, more commonly known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which sits perched high up on a rugged cliff outside of Paro. Here’s a pictorial guide recounting my journey to Tiger’s Nest and back. Pictorial Guide To Visiting Tiger’s Nest In Bhutan It’s...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: An early morning at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and The Miracle Lounge, D Pier
An early morning at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and The Miracle Lounge, D Pier Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It’s time to lose myself… and get lost in a big airport. The joy of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi first thing in the morning.  In this adventure I needed a break 02:40 on...
Travel Codex
Review: United Boeing 777 Economy Class, San Francisco to Frankfurt
I know flying long-haul economy class is never glamorous nor ideal but after this flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt, I can honestly say that United’s long-haul economy class product isn’t bad. In fact, it was better than I expected and I was pleasantly surprised to see how far along...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 506: P(l)aying premium
Lots of chatter this week about premium products, and which airlines are having success with them or not.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: One Night in Bangkok, featuring the Avagard Capsule Hotel at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
One Night in Bangkok, featuring the Avagard Capsule Hotel at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With limited time in Bangkok, do I hide in a capsule hotel, or do I go exploring? What do you think? Also, let us try a capsule hotel. In this...
Travel With Grant
Around the World in 24 Days: Becoming a SAS EuroBonus Millionaire
Buenos días everyone! As you may know, a couple of weeks ago Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced a new promotion to celebrate their transition from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. For flights between October 8 and December 31, they will give you bonus miles for flying SAS and its new partner airlines,...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: 3K513 – Singapore Changi to Bangkok with Jetstar Asia (Economy Class)
3K513 – Singapore Changi to Bangkok with Jetstar Asia (Economy Class) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for my first LCC flight of this trip, as part of the Finnair ticket. How does Jetstar Asia do? Or can Jetstar can, lah? In this adventure I needed a...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Freeloaders at Breakfast: What This Hotel Property is Doing About It. Hotel Review.
One problem with offering breakfast that is included with the room rate at no extra cost is the potential to attract freeloaders at breakfast — but is what this hotel property is doing about it the best solution? When I asked the person behind the front desk at the... The post Freeloaders...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
So, Ferry Cross The Mersey.
I never really was crazy about the song Ferry Cross The Mersey by Gerry and the Pacemakers over the years. It was an okay song at best; but it just seemed too British for me and I simply could not relate to it. When I was younger, I thought to...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Returning to Changi Airport, The Pokemon Centre at the Jewel and Terminal 4
Returning to Changi Airport, The Pokemon Centre at the Jewel and Terminal 4 Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With a working iPhone in hand, it’s time to bid farewell to the Lion City for now. But first, I had to go through its hub… and go to...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite Business Class
Join me on the Cathay Pacific Aria Suite Flight to experience their new Business Class. The Boeing 777 has gone through a complete makeover from the front to the back. Video HAECO Hangar Reveal The new cabin experience was introduced at a special ceremony for customers, guests and members of...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Pastakio in Timișoara in Romania. Restaurant Review.
The evening had given way to darkness long ago on that cool October evening; and after a long day, I wanted something quick, delicious, inexpensive, and close to the hotel property at where I was staying. Pastakio in Timișoara in Romania seemed initially like an odd choice; but because... The post...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The fallout of a stolen iPhone and the long road to a new device  – Taking the Long Way (and back) to Singapore
The fallout of a stolen iPhone and the long road to a new device Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore This is a post I don’t want to write much… but hopefully, you’ll pick up a few notes if the worst does happen when travelling. In this adventure...