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Beautiful Bold Brightline -the best way to ride
IIn 2018, Brightline did the unthinkable and opened a new private rail service in the car focussed United States of America. The USA is a country that closed most of its rail network in the 1950s and 1960s. I am a huge rail fan and have travelled by train right...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: Garuda Indonesia A330 Bali to Jakarta
After flying on Thai Airways into Bali, I had a sneak peek at how a retired B737-200 is turning into a luxury private jet villa with amazing ocean views from the cliff. It should be opening later this year for stay. Take a look inside: View this post on Instagram...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: Malaysia Airlines Business Class + Golden Lounge Regional
I recently flew with Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok in Business Class. The ticket was redeemed from British Airways for 16,500 Avios +$17 tax which is excellent value. Here are some photos of the trip: Dedicated check-in for Business Class in row D at KLIA1. Malaysia Airlines Golden...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: Thai Airways B787 Business Class + Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge
I recently traveled on Thai Airways from Bangkok to Denpasar Bali onboard their B787-8 Royal Silk Class (Business Class). Here are some pictures from my flight and the new Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge experience. Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge Bangkok Overall, I think the Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge is a better...
Wild About Travel
Pleasant Surprise: A Comprehensive Review of Philippine Airlines Business
My expectations of Philippines Airlines were quite low. My only experience of Philippine Airlines had been a single adequate domestic flight five years ago. Instead, I found that PAL holds their own and offers service that is, overall, currently better than both Thai Airways and Malaysia Airlines. As those two...
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Royal Air Maroc Business- Could do better
Overall, I enjoyed my first-ever flight with Royal Air Maroc (RAM), the Moroccan flag carrier from Casablanca to Doha in Qatar, aboard a very comfortably laid out Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The experience, however, wasn’t quite One World standard. RAM is owned by the Moroccan Government, and is headquartered at Casablanca-Anfa...
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Easily Exploring Morocco by Train
Recently enjoyed ten lovely days traversing Morocco, a country known for its vibrant culture, ancient history, and picturesque landscapes. The country also has one of the most comprehensive and comfortable rail systems in Africa. This includes a high-speed train system also known as the LGV (Ligne à Grande Vitesse) or...
Wild About Travel
Unique Flying – an Island Hop with Citilink Airlines
The direct distance from Dili, the Capital of Timor L’Este to Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia is just over 1100 km (660 mil) and takes around 90 minutes. Two carriers ply the route- each one flying a few times a week. I chose a new airline for me: Indonesia’s Citilink, hopping on...
2PAXfly
TRIP REPORT: Virgin Australia: Armrests up!
I travelled on flight VA 429 over the weekend between Adelaide and Sydney. I have a great affectation for Virgin Australia, and think their current reincarnation under the ownership of Bain Capital is going well. I like their service style, and they have adopted a method of communication with passengers...
Miles To Memories
Review: American Flagship First A321 Transcon
Review: American Flagship First A321 Transcon It finally happened: I had my first American Flagship First A321 transcontinental experience. I’ve wanted to fly this product for a while. There are only a few select routes on which American operates their specially-configured Airbus A321 with Flagship First. San Francisco to New...
2PAXfly
HOTEL REVIEW: Scheduled housekeeping is my wish come true!
I’m in Adelaide at the moment for the Adelaide Festival and Writers Week. I’ve been staying at the Indigo Hotel in Market Street, adjacent to the wonderful Central Market. The hotel is part of the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), and as a Diamond member, I get free breakfast and late...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge Amman (AMM)
The Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge in Amman (AMM) has improved, with a number of elements that made for a very pleasant visit prior to my flight. Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge Amman Review (AMM) In short, I think this lounge is trying to rival the great Turkish Airlines lounges in Istanbul...
