The Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for another night stop, this time at a Holiday Inn near Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Is it worth staying near the airport, or is a city stay more appropriate? … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Out of Vantaa Airport and into Helsinki… and a little beyond – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
Out of Vantaa Airport and into Helsinki... and a little beyond Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Too many people. Time to make a change about that... and head off into the heart of Central Helsinki and beyond. … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Finnair AY142 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Helsinki (BUSINESS CLASS) – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
Finnair AY142 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Business Class) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It's time to go west and start tracking towards the Nordics and Europe. And I'm doing this in style, with a Finnair Airbus A350 with Collins Aerospace Airlounge. But can the soft product hold up against a strong hard product? … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: An early morning at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and The Miracle Lounge, D Pier – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
An early morning at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and The Miracle Lounge, D Pier Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It's time to lose myself... and get lost in a big airport. The joy of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi first thing in the morning. … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: One Night in Bangkok, featuring the Avagard Capsule Hotel at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Taking the Long Way (and back) to Singapore
One Night in Bangkok, featuring the Avagard Capsule Hotel at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With limited time in Bangkok, do I hide in a capsule hotel, or do I go exploring? What do you think? Also, let us try a capsule hotel. … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: 3K513 – Singapore Changi to Bangkok with Jetstar Asia (Economy Class) – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
3K513 - Singapore Changi to Bangkok with Jetstar Asia (Economy Class) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for my first LCC flight of this trip, as part of the Finnair ticket. How does Jetstar Asia do? Or can Jetstar can, lah? … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Returning to Changi Airport, The Pokemon Centre at the Jewel and Terminal 4 – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
Returning to Changi Airport, The Pokemon Centre at the Jewel and Terminal 4 Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With a working iPhone in hand, it's time to bid farewell to the Lion City for now. But first, I had to go through its hub... and go to a certain store first. Because, I want to be the very best, like no one ever was. … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: The fallout of a stolen iPhone and the long road to a new device – Taking the Long Way (and back) to Singapore
The fallout of a stolen iPhone and the long road to a new device Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore This is a post I don't want to write much... but hopefully, you'll pick up a few notes if the worst does happen when travelling. … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Up to the Marina Bay Sands Skypark – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
Up to the Marina Bay Sands Skypark Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Sigh. Onto the two sections of this trip report that will be the most painful for me to write. This deals with the happy times. The story of the stolen and returned iPhone is coming next. … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: The Best Camera is the One You Have With You – Exploring The Gardens by the Bay – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Best Camera is the One You Have With You – Exploring The Gardens by the Bay Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore What happens when you forget a memory card for your big camera? We go to the words of Chase Jarvis to get us over the photography hump. … [Read more...]