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Around the World 2011

July 19 – August 2, 2011

A grand adventure to burn a bunch of bmi Diamond Club points, attend a wedding in Bangkok and safari in Africa. Oh, and a quick steak in Argentina, too, just because I could.

  • Avoiding the reciprocity fee in Argentina
  • Welcome to Robben Island
  • Enjoying a heli-tour over South Africa’s Western Cape
  • Pre-flight pampering from Thai Airways
  • Chao, Bankgok: Life on the river
  • In flight: Seventeen hours is a LOOOONG time in the air
  • Big game sightings on safari in Africa
  • Dear Mr. Airport Lounge Bartender
  • A cold, wet and muddy safari adventure
  • Award booking awesomeness (Part 2)

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