World’s best economy class airline 2017: Thai Airways!

SkyTrax released their awards for the best Economy Class travel experience in 2017 and Thai Airways won the important award, followed by Qatar Airways, Asiana, Garurda and Singapore Airlines! Lufthansa was the top European airline at spot 10 and none of the US airlines made it even into the top 20! Thai Airways

The world’s top 20 safest airlines for 2018

AirlineRatings has been evaluating airline safety since 2013, providing an independent rating of commercial airlines around the world. The top 20 for safest airlines have just been released and include some of my favorites, like Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Qantas. Other premium airlines, like Cathay Pacific and Eithad are also on the list!

Singapore to London from $112 one-way: Norwegian Air

Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air is offering super-low fares on one of their new route between Singapore and London-Gatwick with fares widely available in the next few months from SGD149 (USD112) one-way. That’s the lowest one-way fare I’ve ever seen between Europe and Asia! If that fits your plans, be quick before they are gone!

Top 10 Affordable Countries for Surf Lessons

If you have always admired the photos of surfers and want to learn yourself, without spending a fortune, check out the list of countries where you can take the cheapest surf lessons! Ecuador tops the list at $22 per lesson and the Philippines is the cheapest place in South East Asia at $26. Nor surprisingly,

Convenient Airport Hotel – Novotel Taipei Taoyuan

The Novotel Taipei Taoyuan Airport offers the latest Novotel room design, friendly service, a nice pool and gym and a great lounge for a stop-over. It has convenient train connections into the city and to the rest of the island and The big panda bear in my room, generous welcome amenity and fast internet added to

Earn up to 3,000 bonus points per stay with Marriott MegaBonus

Marriott Hotels has launched their first MegaBonus promotion for the new year, offering to earn up to 3,000 points per stay between January, 16th and April, 15th, 2018. You earn 2,000 bonus points per stay and an additional 1,000 bonus points for weekend stays and hotels of all 18 Marriott brands are participating.

Snapshot Review SkyJet Air – a boutique airline in the Philippines

SkyJet Airlines is a small boutique airline serving tourist destinations in the Philippines from the capital Manila. Their all-jet service is usually the only or most convenient airline to server their destinations. Find out all about their fleet, destinations and service experience on the ground and onboard from my snapshot review!

Earn 2,000 points per stay with no limit at Hilton Hotels

As the year comes to an end, hotel loyalty programs announce their new promotions for the new year. Hilton has launched their “points unlimited” offering 2,000 points per stay between January 1st and April 30th, 2018. You’ll earn an additional 10,000 points after 5 stays and there is no limit for the number of points

Funky design hotel – citizenM Taipei North Gate

citizenM Taipei North Gate is the most fun hotel I’ve stayed at in a long time. The funky, stylish decor, casual & competent service, rooms with ipad controlled mood lighting and the fastest hotel internet on this planet all add up to a fun experience. You’ll have to live with a small, but smart room, a

A progressive, fun city with a long history – Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei surprised me on my return visit as one of the most changed cities in Asia, in a good sense! It has embraced its history, including its dark spots, It is a modern city that has preserved its historic roots. And Taipei is one of the most diverse and open cities in Asia, welcoming any

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