Enjoying a heli-tour over South Africa’s Western Cape
Given a few days bumming around in Cape Town, South Africa, there were several different tours of the Cape on the itinerary. One of the...
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Pre-flight pampering from Thai Airways
The Thai Airways lounges in Bangkok have been oft regaled. Their first class passengers, particularly, are well spoilt with hour-long massages and excellent dining options....
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Chao, Bankgok: Life on the river
The Chao Phraya is dirty. There is no doubt about that. The brown, murky water is not something I’m keen to swim in and even...
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In flight: Seventeen hours is a LOOOONG time in the air
Los Angeles to Bangkok – non-stop on Thai Airways – seemed like a good idea at the time.Yes, the flight is blocked at just over...
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Big game sightings on safari in Africa
What’s the one animal you want to see most? The one that would make today’s game drive a "win" for you? This was the question,...
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Dear Mr. Airport Lounge Bartender
Yes, it was only 9am local time when I walked into your bar an ordered a pilsner (and a water). Yes, I was the only...
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A cold, wet and muddy safari adventure
Our arrival at the Kichaka Game Lodge was met by a most unexpected interloper: rain. Lots and lots of rain. So much that they had...
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Award booking awesomeness (Part 2)
In part one of this report I recounted a great award booking – even though it was all in economy and on small planes –...