What to do and see in Sri Lanka I've written a lot of long posts about Sri Lanka so I wanted to put together something shorter and more accessible for those of you scrolling through thinking 'just tell me where to go!' Sri Lanka has great scenery, culture and food and the country is compact … Continue reading Two weeks in Sri Lanka
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One week in Vietnam: 48 hours in Hanoi
What to see and what to eat during 48 hours in Hanoi
36 hours in Luang Prabang
Temples, Temples, Temples I wasn’t going to go to Luang Prabang. After a busy year at work I was planning nearly three weeks off to relax and do a little bit of exploring in South East Asia. It was supposed to be a relaxing trip around Thailand but I couldn’t resist sneaking in a few … Continue reading 36 hours in Luang Prabang
Review of Qatar Airways Business Class Qsuites and reverse herringbone A350 and B787
Review Qatar Airways Business Class Stockholm (ARN) to Singapore (SIN): reverse herringbone vs Qsuites (A350-900 / B787-800 vs A350-900 / 1000) So many times when I sit down to write these reviews and I think back through all the details of the flight I can't help but think 'what the hell were you thinking?' about … Continue reading Review of Qatar Airways Business Class Qsuites and reverse herringbone A350 and B787
Hiking Trolltunga – everything you need to know
Why hike Trolltunga? For the ‘gram! No, I kid, there are much easier ways to get cool photos for your social media than hiking over 20km up river and down dale. Trolltunga is a beautiful hike that takes you through completely different landscapes, from shallow lakes, to mossy rocks, panoramic views over the fjord below, … Continue reading Hiking Trolltunga – everything you need to know
Mountains, Fjords and Fish – a one week summer itinerary for Norway
One week in Norway I’ve planned lots of road trips over the years and I have to say this was one of the hardest to put together. Norway is vast and punctuated like a doily with rivers and fjords meaning a lot roads suddenly turn into ferry crossings which can add some unexpected time. Add … Continue reading Mountains, Fjords and Fish – a one week summer itinerary for Norway
Flight report – Finnair business class Airbus A330 and A350
Review of Finnair business class A330 London to Helsinki and A350 Helsinki to Seoul I’m a sucker for an airline that gives me slippers. Well done Finnair on joining the slipper list – sporty grey felt numbers twice as long as my feet but comfy none the less (and robust enough to wear to the … Continue reading Flight report – Finnair business class Airbus A330 and A350
Flight report – British Airways business class (Club World) 787-9 Dreamliner
Flight report – British Airways business class (Club World) 787-9 Dreamliner Flight: BA33 / BA34 London Heathrow Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Seat: 7E (for both journeys) What lounges are available to British Airways business passengers in Heathrow Terminal 5? You would typically have access to any One World business lounge with a British Airways Club … Continue reading Flight report – British Airways business class (Club World) 787-9 Dreamliner
Flight Report: Emirates Airbus A380 vs Emirates Boeing 777 Business Class
Review of Emirates Airlines Airbus A380 Business Class LGW to DXB and Emirates Boeing 777 Business Class Dubai to Kuala Lumpur There are 6 flights a day to Dubai from Heathrow, 3 from Gatwick and 1 from Stansted, making a total of 10 flights a day on Emirates from London to Dubai. I recently flew … Continue reading Flight Report: Emirates Airbus A380 vs Emirates Boeing 777 Business Class
What to do on an 8 hour layover in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is a major hub for traveling to various destinations across Asia, but what happens if you end up with a long layover? This has happened to me when connecting onwards to Indonesia and KLIA is not exactly the most luxurious or exciting airport to kill more than a couple of hours in. My … Continue reading What to do on an 8 hour layover in Kuala Lumpur