Although I know my way around Tokyo’s most-visited neighborhoods better than many other cities, part of the reason is because I try to stay in a different district each time. To wit, last month, I got to know Akihabara (aka Akiba) a bit better, and this month, it was Ueno’s turn. On that note, let’s […]
Flight Review: Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong to Osaka Kansai
Although I tend to prioritize flights from which I could accrue miles, occasionally the rare hat trick of new airline (i.e. one I haven’t yet flown) + convenient times + competitive price manifests. As you probably guessed, this time the hat trick was performed by Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines. Unoriginal name aside (will they […]
Hotel Review: Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong
If you’re looking to do heaps of eating and shopping while in the Thai capital, you might want to know more about Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong. Location Slightly set back from busy Ratchadamri Road, and just a few minutes walk from the perpetually occupied Sukhuvmit Road, the hotel is in the heart of Chit Lom, one […]
My Problem with Capital One Lounge Grab and Go
The Capital One Lounge Grab and Go concept is a joke. Earlier this month, I had booked an itinerary with a nearly 2.5 hour layover at DFW (Dallas). The goal was to head towards the Capital One Lounge, no matter which terminal played host to my connecting gate. Turns out that my first flight was […]
Turkey will Fine Impatient Passengers for Standing Up Too Soon
In a world first, the government of Turkey will fine impatient passengers for standing up before the fabled airplane “ding” is heard. Uncoincidentally, on my take-offs and landings YouTube page LandingIsHalftheBattle, my most popular video involves this action, even if it was the country just west of Turkey. While the airplane was in its final approach […]
Hotel Review: Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo
Although it’s a mere mile away from Hotel Niwa Tokyo, if you want to submit to the craziness of a vast metropolis, then you should consider the Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo. Location Right in the heart of Akihabara, aka Akiba (Tokyo’s primary electronics and otaku district), this stylish hotel is very close to Akihabara’s eponymous […]
Hotel Review: Hotel Niwa Tokyo
If you want all of the conveniences of a big city without the predictable hubbub, Hotel Niwa Tokyo would probably suit you well. For history buffs, the ryokan Moritakan, the first lodging on the current hotel site, was built in 1935. Then, it transformed into a more standard issue business hotel in 1973. Hotel Niwa […]
Lounge Review: Delta Sky Club® New York LaGuardia
Open Sundays – Fridays 04:45 to 21:30, and Saturdays from 04:45 to 18:30, the LGA Delta Sky Club® is found in Terminal C, close to the exit of the security checkpoint. Given the mercurial nature of lounge access rules <– let Delta officially help you sort it out. The lounge has high ceilings, lots of […]
