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TRIP REPORT: Boating around the Singapore River and Bay – Taking the Long Way to Singapore

14/10/2024 by Kevincm

a statue of a lion spraying water from a fountain

Boating around the Singapore River and Bay Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Perspective is everything - be you in the air or on the water. Sometimes it's nice to be on the water, boating around on a bumboat. Even in the heat of a Singapore morning.  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: The Mercure Hotel, Bugis – Taking the long way to Singapore

11/10/2024 by Kevincm

a bed with a white sheet and pillows

The Mercure Hotel, Bugis Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for the main hotel for this trip, as I explore a different hotel group brand from the norm - where I go to a Mercure Hotel (part of the Accor Group brand). How does the customer service compare?  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Into Singapore and the Ibis Budget Crystal, Geylang – Taking the long way to Singapore

10/10/2024 by Kevincm

a bed with a wood headboard and a red stool

Into Singapore and the Ibis Budget Crystal, Geylang Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Ooh. A new-to-me terminal at Singapore Changi. How does the passenger experience work out here? Plus, the first hotel stay of this trip as I go budget for various reasons at an Ibis Budget near Geylang.    … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: CX715 Hong Kong to Singapore Changi (BUSINESS CLASS) – Taking the long way to Singapore

09/10/2024 by Kevincm

a tray with food on it

CX715 Hong Kong International Airport to Singapore Changi Terminal 4 (BUSINESS CLASS) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time to see how Cathay Pacific does in this short segment between two of Asia's powerhouse cities. Does the Cirrus Seat still stand up well?  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Hong Kong Transit, featuring Cathay Pacific’s “The Pier” – Taking the long way to Singapore

08/10/2024 by Kevincm

a man sitting in a chair in a large room

A Hong Kong Transit, featuring Cathay Pacific's "The Pier" lounge Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With the first big segment out of the way, it's time to navigate Hong Kong International Airport. I've always found it efficient to fly in and out of the place, but how does it hold up for transfer traffic?  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Finnair AY099 Helsinki to Hong Kong (BUSINESS CLASS) – Taking the long way to Singapore

07/10/2024 by Kevincm

a seat in a plane

AY099 Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Onto one of the big pieces for this trip - me trying out Finnair's AirLounge Seats by Collins Aerospace. Does the non-reclining business class seat work? Can your writer get more than a few minutes of sleep on it? And what about the rest of the … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Rapid Helsinki Transit and the Finnair Non-Schengen Lounge – Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore

04/10/2024 by Kevincm

a group of people in a room with a bar and a large chandelier

A Rapid Helsinki Transit and the Finnair Non-Schengen Lounge Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It's time to run like the wind and transit across Helsinki Airport. And maybe grab a quick Gin and Tonic in the lounge, if time allows... and then head onto my long-haul flight. With a Minimum Connection Time of 35 minutes... how did I do?  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Off to Stockholm Bromma, AY840 Stockholm Bromma to Helsinki Vantaa – Taking the long way to Singapore

03/10/2024 by Kevincm

a cup of liquid on a napkin

Off to Stockholm Bromma, AY840 Stockholm Bromma to Helsinki Vantaa Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for a rather compressed segment, as I head off to a new airport (to me) and an ATR flight. Thus, get compressed people.  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Into Stockholm and The ABBA Museum – Taking the long way to Singapore

01/10/2024 by Kevincm

a sign with lit up letters

Into Stockholm and The ABBA Museum Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Let's do something a little different for this trip - and indulge in some classic 70s and 80s music as we look at ABBA. Oh and how to get to Stockholm on the cheap too.  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT – BA776 London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda (Club Europe) – Taking the long way to Singapore

30/09/2024 by Kevincm

aerial view of a body of water and land from an airplane

TRIP REPORT: Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore BA776 London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda (Club Europe) Time for the first leg of this trip, with a Reward Flight Saver with British Airways. How is Club Europe fairing on a slightly longer segment to what I'm used to?  … [Read more...]

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