If you are planning to fly with carry-on only on a low-cost carrier like Ryan Air, easyjet or AirAsia, you will not only face a size limit for your carry-on, but also a weight limit! To keep your carry-on as light as possible and safe time and money by avoiding to check-in luggage, I recommend […]
In my post the Top 5 Travel Gadgets I pointed out that the single most important gadget to bring on your travels is a smartphone – and to make it work, you need to have the best travel apps with you! Check out the best apps to book and organize your trip, to find your
Sometimes, it’s just hard to describe what makes travel such a wonderful thing and keeps me going again and again – and then you stumble upon a quote that puts it into words just perfectly. If you are following my photo blog on Tumblr (check it out here), then you have read some of those
I love AirAsia – their motto is “now everyone can fly” and their super-low fare have given millions of people a chance to fly for the first time! You can see that everyday across Asia and I’ve been on plenty of flights with “first-timers” trying to navigate their way around unfamiliar territory. I have seen people
Having gadgets at home is one thing, but having the right electronic tools on your travel is essential and there are a few things you really shouldn’t leave home without. I will recommend the type of tools you should have and what is important to look out for when you buy something with an eye
Recently, I reported that it’s a pretty good sign that you have missed your plane when the door is closed. In this day and age, unless you own the airline, you probably won’t get on board and should resign yourself that your flight is gone! A lady in Kuala Lumpur disagreed and tried to open
Every time I travel in Europe, I just love the ease to get from one country to the next, especially in the Schengen group: no border controls, no passport needed! Asia isn’t quite as easy, with different visa rules and fees for every country, making it a hassle and expensive in many places. Fortunately, things
If you want a solid quality luggage that can go from city hotel to beaches of the beaten path, without having to pay the ever-increasing fees for checked luggage, a carry-on size backpack is your best bet. And the best one I have found in over 20 years and millions of miles, is the eBags
I love to travel and the experiences from all my trips have given me memories of a life time. I savor the many positive memories from destinations around the world and the people I met along the way. And I try to forget the not so positive moments, courtesy of airlines, hotels or other travelers.
If you have read my hotel and airline reviews, you have an idea of how many perks you can get as an elite member in one of the reward programs. From separate, shorter check-in lines at the airport, lounge access and free luggage check with airlines to room upgrades, free internet or free breakfast at
Bali’s beautiful, new international terminal offers two lounges, with the Premier Lounge available to the premier passengers and elite members of frequent flyer programs of most of the airlines serving Denpasar, as well as to Priority Pass members. If you haven’t noticed, I’m becoming a bigger fan of the Citibank Prestige card and its complimentary