On my recent Europe trip, I flew from London to Venice on Swiss via Zurich. As Star Alliance Gold through KrisFlyer, I wanted to stay with the Star Alliance network for my “internal” travel within Europe. On my departure from London Heathrow, I was able to visit the Lufthansa lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 2.…
Review: Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge Bangkok
During my recent trip trip to London on Thai Airways Business class, I opted to use the Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge preflight. It’s a lounge I’ve visited several times. With a plethora of Star Alliance lounges in BKK – with Thai alone having 3 currently open in their home base – eligible Star Alliance flyers…
A few wrinkles: Thai Airways 777-300ER Royal Silk Review (BKK-LHR)
On my recent European autumn trip, I flew Thai Airways business class to London to kick off the trip. I’ve flown Thai short haul business class, and First on a medium haul, and several economy class flights, but this was my first experience of their long haul business class, or Royal Silk. I always feel…
A hidden gem?: Review: Hotel Resonance Taipei, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
I made a weekend trip to Taipei during a long weekend in Singapore back in September. For this trip, I chose to stay at Hotel Resonance, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property. Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a collection of independent hotels, with each property maintaining a unique, individual character. The independent properties are supposed…
Review: Air China Business Class Lounge (No.71) Shanghai Pudong
On my recent trip to Shanghai, I flew back on Singapore Airlines A380 business class (no review since I just reviewed a HKG-SIN flight on the same product a few months back). For this flight back, I had access to, and visited the Air China Business Class Lounge. I would have had access even if…
Doesn’t Feel Like A Conrad: Review of the Conrad Shanghai
A couple of weeks ago, I made a quick trip to Shanghai. Since China had recently opened up visa-free travel for Singapore passport holders, it was an opportune time for a visit to China. The purpose of the trip was mainly to feel what Shanghai was like now that China has emerged from Covid, and…
China Resumes Visa-Free Entry for Singaporeans
China has announced it will resume its 15-day visa free policy for Singaporeans, allowing Singaporean passport holders to enter China for business, tourism, family visit and transit purposes. The visa-free entry will also be resumed for citizens of Brunei. The visa-free entry will take effect from midnight on Wednesday 26 July, enabling Singaporeans to visit…
Hilton Extends Asia Pacific “Like A Member” Dining Offer to end-2023
Update (28 December 2023): Hilton has now extended this offer to 30 June 2024. The updated expiration date and T&Cs can still be found in the links below. Please refer to this post for more details. Hilton has once again extended the “Like A Member” dining discount for Asia Pacific region. The offer was previously…
The best business class lounge in Singapore? Review of Qatar Airways Lounge Singapore
Is the Qatar Airways lounge truly the best business class lounge in Singapore? It might well be, heck it may even be the best lounge in Singapore Changi Airport. I had the chance to stop by the Qatar Airways when flying Japan Airlines business class – they’re both members of Oneworld – and it was…
A mixed bag: Review of the Conrad Osaka
During my Japan Sakura trip in March, I stayed at the Conrad Osaka. It was a hotel I was looking forward to trying, having been lured in by the promise of stunning city views and large, modern rooms. While I had been pleasantly satisfied by the Hilton Osaka on my first trip to a reopened…