My Aero Dili A320 flight in business class from Dili to Bali was a comfortable ride with a good meal, attentive, service, and plenty of privacy: I was the only (paying) passenger in the forward cabin! Aero Dili A320...
Review: Aero Dili A320 Economy Class Bali – Dili
My Aero Dili A320 journey from Bali to Dili in economy class was an excellent flight with a full meal, despite its short length, and friendly service onboard. Aero Dili A320 Economy Class Review (DPS-DIL) My trip to Timor-Leste...
Review: Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo Business Class
I enjoyed an excellent flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bali on a brand new Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo in business class, a beautiful aircraft with a comfortable business class seat and excellent service onboard. Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo Business Class Review...
Review: Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur (Central Location)
I spent my final night in Kuala Lumpur at the Hyatt Centric City Centre, a reasonably-priced, centrally-located Hyatt hotel within easy walking distance of the Petronas Towers and Bukit Bintang. Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Review If you’re...
Review: Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (Spectacular Luxury Hotel)
I had a magnificent stay at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, which has instantly become one of my favorite hotels in the world. Beyond the novelty of being over 100 stories off the ground, this hotel delivers with solid...
Review: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown
The Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is a nice new hotel with excellent amenities and a superb Regency Club, though the location may be off-putting for tourists and visitors to KL. Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL...
Review: Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class
My short journey from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur on Thai Airways onboard a 787-9 in “Royal Silk” business class exceeded (almost) all expectations, with gracious service and a delicious multi-course meal. Thai Airways 787-9 Business Class Review (BKK-KUL) After...
Review: Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The final stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge in the main terminal of the international departures area, the flagship Thai Airways Lounge. Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge...
Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok (BKK – Main Terminal)
The penultimate stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge in the main terminal of the international departures area, a dated but comfortable lounge that is like the ugly step...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
Singapore Airlines offers a comfortable outstation SilverKris Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with a generous selection of food and drinks plus comfortable seating. Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Bangkok Review (BKK) This lounge is open daily from 6:30 am...
Review: EVA Air Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The EVA Air Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a sizable lounge for EVA’s sizable operation in BKK. EVA Air Lounge Bangkok Review (BKK) I visited this lounge ahead of my Thai Airways flight to Kuala Lumpur. EVA maintains...
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
Here’s a 2026 update to my review of the Turkish Airlines Lounge in Bangkok. In a nutshell: This lounge is no longer part of the Priority Pass network thanks to the nepotism and corruption of the folks who run...
Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok (BKK – Concourse E)
The first stop on my Star Alliance Lounge tour in Bangkok (BKK) was the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge in Concourse E, a dated but comfortable lounge that was virtually empty. Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Bangkok Review –...
Review: St. Regis Bangkok (Outstanding Breakfast)
Like the Grand Hyatt Erawan a few doors down, the St. Regis Bangkok is a very nice, somewhat old-school Bangkok luxury hotel where I enjoyed a one-night stay including an outstanding breakfast buffet. St. Regis Bangkok Review For 40,000...
Review: Starlux A321neo Business Class (Lie-Flat Luxury On A Short Flight)
I enjoyed a short but sweet flight on Starlux from Taipei to Bangkok on the A321neo in business class. While not as luxe as the A350-900, it was nevertheless a very nice flight with great food and excellent service....
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 2)
The flagship Starlux Galactic Lounge in Terminal 2 of Taipei’s Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is meant to evoke a futuristic space port. With an a la carte menu, small buffet, restrooms, showers, and great service, this lounge represents...
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 1)
Starlux offers a cozy but comfortable lounge in Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), with an a la carte menu and buffet. Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei Terminal 1 Review (TPE) After checking in for my Starlux...
Review: W Taipei, Where A Rainy Day Turned Into A Spa Day
I stayed one night at the swanky W Taipei, a Marriott Bonvoy property in the heart of the Taiwanese capital. With the weather inclement, I ended up spending much of the day in the hotel and quite enjoyed this...
Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class Los Angeles – Taipei
I boarded my first-ever flight on Starlux, a longhaul journey from Los Angeles to Taipei on an A350-900 in business class, with high expectations. Even so, they were exceeded: my flight was superb in nearly every way, with small...
Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review: New Seats And Exceptional Service
After the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) onboard a recently retrofitted 737-800 in first class, enjoying a superb flight with outstanding service. Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I traveled as...
