My first flight on Bangkok Airways a short journey in a tiny propeller plane from Cambodia to Thailand, yet I walked away very clear why Bangkok Airways is regarded as one of the best regional airlines in the world....
Review: Air Canada Business Class 777-300ER Toronto-Rome

I haven’t flown Air Canada in business class for a decade, but I had a chance to fly from Toronto to Rome but the experience did not live up to my expectations. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Review: Le Meridien Visconti Rome Hotel

For a short, one-night stay, I tried the Le Meridien Visconti Rome hotel and was a little heartbroken at what’s happened to the brand over the years. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap

Returning to the Park Hyatt Siem Reap after 10 years was like returning home. This hotel is aging well and still offers luxury accomodations in the heart of Siem Reap with spacious rooms, delicous food, and excelent service. Park...
Review: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor – Siem Reap

I began my time in Cambodia at the historic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the original luxury hotel in Siem Reap. This is a very special hotel with much to love about it. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Review – Siem...
Review: Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class

From Singapore to Siem Reap, Cambodia I flew on Singapore Airlines on a beautiful new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in business class. For someone who mostly flies within the USA, it’s simply amazing what Singapore Airlines manages to pull...
Review: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Lounge Singapore T3 (SIN)

At its Changi Airport hub, Singapore Airlines offers several lounges including a specially designated KrisFlyer lounge for Star Alliance Gold flyers who are flying in economy class or premium economy class, the subject of this review. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge Singapore T3 (SIN)

Singapore Airlines has a beautiful SilverKris Business Class lounge in Terminal 3 of Changi Airport with great amenities, but also rather miserly hours for services like coffee and cocktails that make no sense at a flagship lounge for a...
Review: EVA Airways 777-300ER Economy Class

From Tapei to Singapore I enjoyed a lovely flight in a sparsely-filled economy class cabin onboard an EVA Airways 777-300ER. The flight was marked by delicious food and excellent service. EVA Airways 777-300ER Economy Class Review (TPE-SIN) After my...
Review: EVA Air Star Lounge Taipei (TPE)

I spent an hour in the EVA Air “The Star” Lounge in Taipei (TPE) before my flight to Singapore. While squarely in the ordinary regarding amenities, I did appreciate its cleanliness and had no trouble finding a place to...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge + Hotel – Taipei (TPE)

I arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) at 6:45 pm with a flight departing at 7:40 am the next morning. Rather than go into Taipei, I spent the night at the Plaza Premium Lounge (and hotel…) in Zone...
Review: United Airlines 77W Business Class (San Francisco – Taipei)

From San Francisco to Tapei I flew on a United Airlines 777-300ER, called the 77W for short, in Polaris Business Class. It was a solid flight with a lot of rest…after the initial drama at the gate. United Airlines...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class (ICN-SFO)

I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my 787-9 flight from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. Let’s unpack what made this...
Review: Asiana Business Lounge Seoul Incheon – West (ICN)

Star Alliance (soon to be ex-Star Alliance…if the US eventually approves the merger with Korean Air) carrier Asiana Airlines has four lounges in Terminal 1 of Seoul Incheon. I visited the Asiana Business Lounge West…and wished I had stayed...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Seoul Incheon (ICN)

In anticipation of Asiana Airlines leaving Star Alliance, Singapore Airlines opened a beautifully refurbished SilverKris lounge in Seoul Incheon in 2023. This is a lovely Star Alliance Gold lounge that is worth arriving early for before your flight. Singapore...
Review: Park Hyatt Seoul

As it approaches its 20th anniversary, the Park Hyatt Seoul is aging gracefully and I enjoyed my one-night stay here…my first time back in 13 years. So much has changed over that time, but this hotel has not changed...
Review: Grand Hyatt Seoul

I spent my first night in Seoul, South Korea at the Grand Hyatt, a very nice property at the base of Seoul’s Mount Namsan. Grand Hyatt Seoul Review I booked the hotel for $180/night, which made more sense to...
Review: JAL 787-9 Business Class

After my glorious flight to Tokyo Haneda in JAL First Class, I connected to Seoul Gimpo on a JAL 787-9 in business class. Despite dire warnings of an unbearably hard seat, the flight was just fine and I found...
Review: JAL A350-1000 First Class

My long-awaited flight on the Japan Airlines (JAL) A350-1000 in first class did not disappoint. In fact, it was one of the best flights of my life. This review will recount that (nearly) flawless journey from New York to...
Review: Soho Lounge New York (JFK) – Oneworld Emerald Lounge

I’ve been back to the Soho Lounge several times now at New York JFK and wanted to provide a fresh review with some more recent pictures. Soho Lounge New York JFK Review Since opening in late 2022, the Soho...