Visit Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital: a unique cultural experience
Abu Dhabi is the bustling hub of Etihad Airways and a major stopover of international airlines. When in the city, visit Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, a world-renowned facility just six kilometres from the airport. Even on a short layover, you may be able to squeeze in a...
Pack light with bar shampoo
Choosing the right toiletries is a pivotal piece of packing light. If you’ve struggled with the challenges of carrying liquid shampoo, perhaps it’s time to pack light with bar shampoo. Advantages of a solid shampoo bar Compared to liquid shampoo, a shampoo bar...
For amazing seafood in Malta, hop over to Gozo
It took a trip to Gozo to enjoy amazing seafood in Malta. One of the great joys of Mediterranean cuisine is the availability of a fabulous range of fresh seafood. When it comes to Malta, another delight is that dining on seafood invariably involves a view overlooking...
Polaris review of United Airlines’ lounge and in-flight experience
Does United’s upgraded and rebranded business-class product ‘Polaris,’ and its signature Polaris Lounge, live up to the hype? My Polaris review of United’s lounge and in-flight experience is based on an award flight from New York to Tokyo in January,...
A favourite itinerary management app for travel bookings
Updated January 25, 2020 A favourite itinerary management app is intuitive, easy to use, and capable of organizing fragmented bookings into an organized electronic package. Say goodbye to heavy, space-hungry envelopes filled with printed confirmations of bookings and...
Buying a SIM card in the USA
Updated January 13, 2020 Finally!! Visitors to the United States can pick up a local SIM card and a decent prepaid calling and data plan at an affordable price. Compared to my previous visits, buying a SIM card in the USA was never this easy. This latest update...
Brisbane to Cairns on the Spirit of Queensland: Is the RailBed sleeper worth it?
“So let me get this straight. You could have flown business class on points, on a direct flight from Sydney to Cairns for $25 in taxes and fees. Instead, you flew from Sydney to Brisbane for $22 and from there took the train to Cairns for $389? In other words, you...
Hike through Cinque Terre vineyards to Corniglia in Italy
One of the best things to do in Italy’s Liguria region is to hike through Cinque Terre vineyards high above Manarola and Corniglia, two of the five villages that make up the ‘five lands.’ What’s the best part? The views are spectacular. Hike through Cinque...
25 Magical sights on a self-guided walking tour Sydney
Most visitors to Sydney have a travel list that includes the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and points in between. If you fall into this category, my suggested self-guided walking tour Sydney (with a few short ferry and train rides) includes 25 magical...About
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