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Review: Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road Chennai
During our trip to India, we had quite a varied need when it came to hotels. A good part of the trip took us to some really rural parts of Tamil Nadu. Needless to say, you take what you can find when traveling in those areas. We did end up...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring more of Kuala Lumpur in the Dry, Wet and Nighttime – Growing Old in Style
Exploring more of Kuala Lumpur in the Dry, Wet and Nighttime Growing Old with In Style Time to do some on-foot exploring around Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy watching me getting soaked in the process…  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 570: MalaGa(lavanting)
We're in Malaga this week, along with some listeners, enjoying great food, delicious drinks, and some aviation excursions along the way.
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: Around The World In Luxury On Starlux, Thai Airways, Aero Dili, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, And Aer Lingus
Welcome to my next trip report, which will account my recent whirlwind trip to East Asia, including an absolutely delightful last-minute diversion to a new country for me: Timor-Leste. East Asia Adventure In Business Class + First Class It’s not often I get to visit a new country anymore or...
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...