Saying goodbye to a city that’s not home, leaving a country I didn’t expect to find myself in again so soon, and for the wrong reasons. Head spinning from fatigue and reeling from the events of the past few days.
I stumbled upon the Zion Road Food Centre as it was close to my hotel and I was on the lookout for char kway teow, fried thick rice noodles. I wasn’t hungry at all, mind, but when in Singapore… There was a queue outside the stall, suggesting its popularity. I think I waited about … More Char kway teow at 18 Zion Road Food Centre, Singapore
On a mission to find the tastiest laksa … More Katong laksa: 328 vs Marine Parade Laksa
I was so excited to be flying Thai’s A350 in business class, only to board and see the familiar older seats… Thai is well known for last minute equipment changes. When I mentioned my disappointment to the charming flight attendant who helped me stow my cabin luggage, she smiled and said “But this aircraft is … More The dreaded Thai Airways equipment swap! From A350 to 777-300
Dinner, sunset, feet in the sand and watching the beach kitties try to catch sand crabs. A sense of ease between us, no need to shout to be heard or defend one’s personal space. After, a carefree bike ride back to the villa, where we cuddle and chat in our pool.
The very first time I went overseas, I was by myself and flew Singapore Airlines. I remember being in awe of how spacious the dual aisle cabin seemed, helped by those signature Boeing overhead bins. Krisworld was amazing, and I still remember what I watched on that first flight – this trip opened the world … More A blast from the past: Singapore Airlines B777-200, HKG-SIN
As we disembarked from the 747 which had taken us to BKK from HKG, I saw white buggies waiting to whisk first class passengers away. As lowly business class passengers, we had to move ourselves to immigration or the transit areas 😉 Transit security was packed and took a long time to get through. As … More Thai Airways 787 BKK-BNE, business class
There’s something really special about ascending those stairs to the top deck of a 747! So many carriers have retired their fleet that it’s a very rare experience these days for me. The last time I’d flown in a 747 had been in 2013 on a trip to Osaka flying Cathay, so who knows – … More Thai Airways 747 upper deck Business Class, HKG-BKK
I’m writing this from Hong Kong airport, and I have to say I’m glad to be getting the hell out of this continent during Chinese new year. The absolutely appalling behaviour I’ve witnessed tonight, my god. Yes, I’m really ready for a break from China. I checked in for my Thai Airways flight in Terminal … More The great Star Alliance lounge-off
Have you ever thought about opening a map, picking a random place and just going there? That’s what we did this new year’s day. New year’s in Japan is a pretty quiet, family affair. It would be our final full day of the trip, but most shops and restaurants in Hiroshima would be shut. We … More New year’s day
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