Flight Review: Family flight on JapanAirlines Economy to Niseko
In Feb went skiing with the family to Niseko, Japan. The JapanAirlines flights were good, but the food average, the transit worrisome & the website poor.
Tokyo Transit Trauma
Tokyo has 2 airports, and I thought I was the only one who didn't notice that when managing transit. Last week I found I was not alone.
Fantastic Niseko
Just back from a week of super skiing and eating with the family in Niseko, Japan. Read on for what to do and what NOT to do!
On Safari, No Security Check at this Airport
When you go on safari, it often involves flying on tiny planes from even tinier airports. Here are some pictures from Kenya, flying to the Masai Mara.
Plane Spotting at Airports – Rare and Common Views
As an airplane enthusiast, I enjoy my travels even more with sights of plane spotting. Of rare airlines, aircraft types. And of commonly encountered ones with a twist. Have a look.
Smoking Rooms at Airports
Smokers are a dying breed in more than ways than one. Being one and travelling a lot, here are 27 airports in Asia, Europe & the US where you can indulge indoors.
Airport Lounge Bars – The Best and The Rest
These are always a welcome sight with their array of international drinks, and those special to that region. Recently I visited 9 lounges in 7 airports in 3 continents from 4 airlines. Some surprises, both good and bad.
Getting Extra Miles from Hotel Stays
A night at a hotel gives us 500 air miles if we are lucky. But help has arrived. Booking through sites like Kaligo, Rocketmiles and Pointshound give us 1000s of extra miles. At no extra cost as I have experienced.
Election Day From A Non-American
I found myself in New York during the voting. Then in Frankfurt when the results were announced. Finally in Singapore when the analysis came out. Read on for a view from a Non-American.
Lounge Review : Virgin Atlantic’s ClubHouse at JFK
Top Tips If you are flying Virgin from JFK, Newark, Dulles, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Heathrow, Gatwick, Hong…