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Delayed 10 Hour Flight. 2 Fewer Lavatories. A Cup of Water For Breakfast. Guess Which Airline.
I was a passenger aboard an airplane for a 10 hour flight that departed at least one hour and 39 minutes late. The airplane had 2 fewer lavatories than what was shown on the seat map. All passengers in the economy class cabin were served a single cup of water...
Live from a Lounge
First Look: Inside the swanky Air India’s Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 International
Air India is close to opening its first lounge, the Air India Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 (International), which reflects the airline's design philosophy. Here is a 2000-word detailing of what to expect inside. The post First Look: Inside the swanky Air India’s Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport’s...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Return to Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge – Growing Old in Style
A Quick Return to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge Growing Old In Style It’s time to head towards home in some kind of eastward direction. First stop, Changi and the Marhaba Lounge.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
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First Antarctic Continental Landing: Meusnier Point and Recess Cove
Our first Antarctic continental landing after breakfast was at Meusnier Point before cruising the waters of Recess Cove in a zodiac. Although we were on land at Barrientos Island in the South Shetland Islands the evening before, Meusnier Point was the first time most of us would ever step on...
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Early Arrival at Barrientos Island in the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica
As we were not supposed to explore any part of Antarctica until the next day, the surprise announcement towards the end of dinner of the early unscheduled arrival at Barrientos Island in the South Shetland Islands off the coast of Antarctica shot the excitement of all of the passengers aboard...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late through The Jewel and Changi – Grown Old in Style
The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late Night through The Jewel and Changi Growing Old in Style I want to be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real quest, to train them is my cause. I will travel to Singapore, searching far and...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Glasses in a Rush (Or, New Spectacles Time) – Growing Old in Style
Glasses (Spectacles) in a Rush. Because it’s nice to see things properly sometimes Growing Old in Style Sometimes it’s nice to see when travelling. If I can pick up glasses that are ready to go in 30 minutes or so when travelling, even better. Time to go shopping for spectacles…....
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The Tree That Owns Itself in Athens, Georgia.
Although this city is best known for its Bulldogs college football team, if you find yourself at the corner of Dearing Street and South Finley Street, you will find a strange anomaly at the top of a steep hill with a cobblestone street: the Tree That Owns Itself in Athens...
Will Run For Miles
Trip Report: Bogota, Colombia – Tours and Activities
Often the best way to learn about the history and vibe of a city is through a local tour guide! The tour of Bogota led by Beyond Colombia was great! The post Trip Report: Bogota, Colombia – Tours and Activities appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked – Growing Old in Style
Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked Growing Old In Style For tourism beyond food, Singapore has a lot to offer. Or you can engage in rampant consumerism, too – that’s fine, too.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: For the love of Nasi Lemak, Laksa and Hawker Markets in Singapore – Growing Old in Style
For the love of Nasi Lemak and Hawker Market foods in Singapore Growing Old In Style If there’s one thing to do in Singapore’s tourism scene, it’s to explore the food scene and enjoy the local colours and flavours—time to head into the world of Hawker Markets and Food Centres....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) – Growing Old in Style
The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) Growing Old in Style It’s time to head to one of my favourite hotels in the world, which is just classical in so many ways and able to hit the right service notes.  A shame the owners have switched flags on it now…  In this...
View from the Wing
Hyatt Regency Aruba Suite On Points — Huge Value, Just Do Not Sleep Past 9 A.M.
Hyatt Regency Aruba can be an outrageous points value over peak dates—especially with a confirmed suite upgrade and Globalist breakfast at a resort where cash rates can hit four figures. The catch is that it runs like a resort factory: if you want decent beach or pool chairs you need...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: MH627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi (Economy Class)
MH627 Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 to Singapore Changi Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Time to cross the 200ish-mile stretch between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in a full-service airline. But does that full service mean  I get an unwanted surprise at Changi?    In this mammoth trip...
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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...