A former flight attendant was caught allegedly smuggling a significant quantity of a new drug made of human bone and now faces up to 25 years behind bars in Thailand. In a case that has captured international attention, 21-year-old...
Flying From Canada Uniquely Advantageous, Cost Effective

While airlines pull back service between the US and Canada amid trade and tariff uncertainty, now might be the best time to book flights from Canada. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Devastation, Heartbreaking Video

As a former resident of Thailand, the Myanmar earthquake that caused massive devastation in both countries was particularly heartbreaking. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Myanmar Earthquake Rattles...
Breaking News: Jeju 2216 Crash With A Pilot’s Observation

Late on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 news broke of a South Korean airliner crash, Jeju 2216 from Bangkok to Muan. A pilot submits his thoughts. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
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...
2023: Destinations, Trips, Experiences I Am Excited About

I am overjoyed to flush 2022 down the drain and get this new year started. Here are the destinations, trips, and travel experiences I am excited about in 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
The First Place I’ll Travel When This is Over

My mind wanders to where I’ll head when the coast is clear. There’s no question for me, it’s Thailand. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
Thinking About Gaggan, Returning to Bangkok

Quarantine during the coronavirus crisis has made most travellers long for the return to favorite places. For me, I’d love to return to Bangkok, Thailand and try Gaggan’s new restaurant. Here is a revisit of my experience at the...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Bangkok (BKK)

Modern, hip, and bright, the Singapore Airlines Lounge is a nice alternative to the Thai Airways Business Class Lounge In Bangkok. Rather than rows of uniforms chairs, this lounge offers a mix of comfortable chairs, most with power outlets...
Review: Bangkok Airways Lounge Bangkok (BKK)

The Bangkok Airways lounge is a comfortable and well-appointed Priority Pass Lounge at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Style is subjective, but I really liked the furniture, artwork, flooring, and wallpaper in this lounge. Perhaps that is a tertiary issue, but...
My Favorite Priority Pass Lounge Re-Opens In Bangkok

The Oman Air Lounge in Bangkok is open once again after a one-month “refurbishment” closure. For better or for worse, it remains virtually unchanged. I’ve written positively about the Oman Air Lounge before. You can read my full review...
Review: Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok Suite Upgrade

The brand new Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok has opened and it’s incredible. Our suite upgrade and status gave us an experience that we can’t wait to repeat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Restaurant Review: Lhong Tou Bangkok Thailand
Though we have been to Bangkok, Thailand more times than we can count, my family continues to search out new places to eat and are rarely disappointed. On this occasion, we found Lhong Tou and enjoyed their dim sum menu. ...
Review: Coral Lounge Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok

My credit cards give me a membership in the Priority Pass program which allows me to use lounges all over the world. But Don Muang International in Bangkok, the discounter hub is not where you’d expect to find one....
Restaurant Review: Gaggan – Bangkok, Thailand

Winner of two Michelin stars and winner of the best restaurant in Asia, Gaggan is a progressive Indian restaurant in Bangkok’s Embassy district. Despite an outcry from the public, the restaurant will close forever in August of 2020. Here...
When The Hotel Concierge Comes Through

On a recent visit to Bangkok Thailand, we stayed in a number of hotels at a variety of price points. It was a pair of concierges at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit that made all the difference for our...
Review: Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit – Suite

After decades of just a single property in Bangkok, Hyatt has added three in the last two years, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit the most recent addition. We frequent the Big Mango and have stayed at more than a...
Why I’m More Fearful Of Flying to Thailand Than Saudi Arabia…

By now you’ve probably heard about the story of Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, the Saudi teenager who fled from her family and is seeking refugee status in Australia. While transiting in Bangkok, she was interdicted by a Saudi diplomat, who snatched...
Review: Miracle Lounge Bangkok (BKK)

While Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) actually has nine Miracle Lounges throughout its terminals, this review will give you a good sense of what to expect at any of them. These are all Priority Pass lounges and also contract with many airlines...
Review: A Return To The Hyatt Place Bangkok

Last year I was the first Globalist to stay at the Hyatt Place Bangkok during the hotel’s soft opening. A year later, the hotel continues to mature…in a good way. By virtue of my cheap Hong Kong Airlines business...