As 2018 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the 10 best airport lounges I visited in 2018. 10. Marco Polo Club – Venice (VCE) I appreciated that...
2017: The Year in Review (Turbulence, in a Good Way)

Turbulence: great commotion or agitation; departure from a smooth flow. 2017 was a turbulent year for me. But in a good way. It was time for a change and boy did this year usher in changes in my life. Late last...
My Top 10 Hotels Stays in 2017

I spent roughly 85 nights in a hotel room in 2017…not too bad, but still quite a few nights away from home. Here’s a list of my top 10 hotels I personally stayed at this year. My list is...
My Top 10 Lounges in 2017

In addition to many remarkable flights this year, I’ve also enjoyed many excellent lounges. Here’s a look back at my top 10 lounges of 2017. Although I have visited many superior hotel lounges, I’ve constrained my list only to...
My 10 Best Airline Meals of 2017

For this year’s final Meal of the Week, I count down my top 10 airline meals of 2017. 1. Garuda Indonesia First Class, CGK-AMS Garuda asked me what I wanted to eat, and I told them. Rack of lamb?...
My 10 Worst Flights of 2017

Unlike my 10 Best Flights of 2017 post from earlier today, I’d say this list is a bit more controversial. After all, how bad can Lufthansa First Class be…or any premium product for that matter? But listing my 10...
My 10 Best Flights of 2017

As the year draws to a close, here’s a look back at my 10 best flights in 2017. 1. Saudia 777-300 First Class, RUH-LAX The best flight of the year was due to one man: Chef Rahmi. I’ve never...