I fulfilled a bucket list item of seeing Mt. Everest up close via helicopter while in Kathmandu, Nepal. What a majestic sight! Must Do: Mt. Everest Helicopter Tour One of my primary reasons for visiting Nepal was to take...
Review: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal
I enjoyed a very pleasant stay at the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, a full-service property with nice amenities and excellent service. It is an aging facility and also not the cleanest, but I really liked it and greatly appreciated how...
Review: The Dwarika’s Hotel Kathmandu
The Dwarika’s Hotel, a five-star property, is widely regarded as the best hotel in Kathmandu and one of the first tourist hotels in Nepal. I was happy to review it and enjoyed a pleasant stay, though I question whether...
Review: Nepal Airlines A330-200 Business Class
I rarely get to fly on a new carrier, let alone two in one day. But after a smooth flight to Bangkok on Bangkok Airways, I connected to Kathmandu on Nepal Airlines onboard an A330-200 in business class. Nepal...
Review: Miracle Business Class Lounge Bangkok Concourse G (BKK)
Let me be succinct: the Miracle Business Class Lounge in Concourse G of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is not worth a visit unless your flight is delayed (as mine was). I suppose it will do in a pinch as a...
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The Turkish Airlines Lounge in Bangkok (BKK) is a pleasant Star Alliance and Priority Pass Lounge in Bangkok, with one amenity that always justifies a stop. Turkish Lounge Bangkok Review (BKK) It had been several years since I had...
Review: Oman Air Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The Oman Air Lounge in Bangkok (BKK) remains my favorite Priority Pass Lounge in an airport with no shortage of lounge options. Oman Air Lounge Bankgok Review (BKK) I’ve reviewed this lounge extensively (below) but am pleased to report...
Review: Bangkok Airways ATR 72-600 (Best Regional Airline In The World)
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...
