Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: How to get home? Coach or Trains across London?
How to get home? Coach or Trains across London? Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With my good self landed at Gatwick Airport, I only had one more issue to solve – how was I planning to get home? To a coach, or the trains and a London...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Norrland Night Train in Sweden: Not Exactly As Advertised. Rail Review.
Although it fulfilled serving its main purpose, the Norrland Night Train in Sweden is not exactly as advertised. We traveled on it as passengers from Stockholm Centralstation to Kiruna station, which is an overnight trip of greater than 1,200 kilometers whose duration was supposed to be 15 hours and six...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Slow Return to Arlanda Airport (with a surprise on the way) – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Slow Return to Arlanda Airport – With a Surprise on the Way Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore After an interesting flight with NoRRA, it’s time to trek across Stockholm, take stock, have a coffee, run into a milatary band and return to Arlanda Airport.  Wait. Military...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: AY841 Helsinki Vantaa to Stockholm Bromma with NoRRA (Economy Class)
AY841 Helsinki Vantaa to Stockholm Bromma with NoRRA (Economy Class) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Flights on ATR Turboprop aren’t normally much to write about. This one… is a little different. With a bit of a TOGA to boot (and not the clothing kind). In this adventure...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Back to Helsinki Airport and the Finnair Schengen Lounge
Back to Helsinki Airport and the Finnair Schengen Lounge Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It’s too early in the morning. Therefore, it must be time for me to get out of the hotel and back to Helsinki Airport and try the new Finnair Lounge. In this adventure...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for another night stop, this time at a Holiday Inn near Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Is it worth staying near the airport, or is a city stay more appropriate?  In this adventure I needed a break 02:40...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
One Aspect I Liked About Swissport Lounge in Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Airport Lounge Review.
Swissport lounge in Chicago O’Hare International Airport would likely not be at the top of the list of favorite airport lounges for frequent travelers — the lounge does not even have its own toilets, let alone any shower facilities — but there was one aspect I liked about it... The post...
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,...