Boarding might become easier in the near future. German Lufthansa tested a new biometric boarding process at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and was able to board a huge Airbus A380 in 20 minutes using facial recognition! After the successful trial, Lufthansa is planning to roll it out to other US airports – say goodbye […]
The Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is a peaceful oasis in busy Phnom Penh with modern, tastefully decorated rooms, full service amenities and luxurious touches throughout. Off all the hotels I visited in Phnom Penh, this was my favorite. The pond in the lobby and the pool area with lush greenery make you feel more
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, yet most visitors bypass the city and head straight to Siem Reap to see the story of the ancient Khmer capital with its amazing temples. But there are reasons why you should visit Phom Penh: It also has a story to tell, off the French Colonial period, the
Cathay Pacific is one of the oldest airlines in Asia, among the top ten largest airlines for passengers and cargo and consistently ranked a 5-star airline, making them a preferred choice for flights to and around Asia. Find out all about their destinations around the world, their fleet and how they rank for quality and
Accor Hotels currently runs a “Stay 3, Pay 2 – Live the Unexpected” promotion for hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America, offering up to a 33% discount on hotel stays. You have to book by April 3, 2018 for stays until June 10, 2018. So, be quick to book that long
Rumors about the pending sale of uber’s business in South East Asia to rival Grab have been circulating for weeks. Now, it’s official and the two companies announced the acquisition. uber is selling their transportation business for a 27.5% in the rival with the uber CEO joining the board. The consolidation has been pushed by
The Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate offers modern rooms, friendly service and great amenities including a beautiful pool, gym and several very good restaurants. The location half-way between the airport and downtown is a mixed blessing – with nothing in walking distance, but everything 20-30 minutes away by taxi. Read my Novotel Abu Dhabi review to
Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates is a fascinating city. It has developed from a few huts in the sand to a gleaming mega-city with a skyline of high-rise buildings along the shore, opulent hotels and malls, over-the-top entertainment and a growing number of historic and cultural sights, making it a great destination for
JC Cambodia International Airlines is a new airline serving Cambodia and cities in the region with a small fleet of Airbus jets. You get friendly service, free checked luggage and food included in low fares! I flew them on domestic and international flights and was pleasantly surprised! They offer a low-cost alternative on routes served
IHG Rewards holds regular sales of their points currency. In the current Flash Sale till March 22, 2018, you can get 100% bonus points when buying 5,000 points or more. The more points you buy, the lower the price. Starting at 26,000 points, the price is only 0.5 cents/point – the lowest I have ever
Hilton Honors is the rewards program of Hilton Worldwide Hotels and with more than 50 million members, it’s one of the largest hotel reward programs in the world. It has frequently been written about on travel blogs, unfortunately often because of their drastic devaluations of points. They made significant changes in 2017, making it easier
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is reporting a worldwide growth of 4.6% in passenger travel in January 2018 compared to the year before. While that is a little slower than the month before, it’s due to calendar differences and continued strong growth is expected for the remainder of the year! IATA is expecting passenger