For this week’s Meal of the Week, I share a delicious little snack I enjoyed on a Turkish Airlines flight from Ercan (ECN) in occupied Northern Cyprus to Istanbul (IST) in 2011. The snack has a deeper political meaning...
How I Nearly Ruined My Qatar QSuite Trip
As if the yellow fever snafu was not enough, I had a visa issue as well in Bangkok and had to pay dearly for a solution. Yesterday, I had to get from Bangkok (where my cheap Ethiopian Airlines Business...
Review: Hilton Zurich Airport
I arrived late and left early so this review will be limited, but the Hilton Zurich Airport is conveniently located near ZRH with dated common areas but modern rooms. Shuttle service is complimentary from the airport to the property…but...
Beautiful New Hyatt Place in Bangkok
When booking my hotel in Bangkok this week I was surprised to see not only a Hyatt Place show up in my search, but that it was available for booking. I quickly booked it. Turns out I arrived on...
Yellow Fever Vaccination Bites Me Again
What is it with me and yellow fever vaccinations? First Nigeria, then Zambia, then Zanzibar. And now Thailand…I just can’t seem to learn my lesson. I believe I made this recommendation three years ago and never followed it, but...
