Crossing China’s Newest Border with Hong Kong
Last week, after flying in to Hong Kong, I wanted to use the new(est) China Hong Kong border crossing to reach Shenzhen. For background, the Chinese side is called Liántáng (莲塘),…
Downtown Check-In Reopening Next Month in Hong Kong
After more than three years, it appears that downtown check-in is finally returning to Hong Kong. Starting 5 July, passengers on select airlines will once again be able to realize…
As Expedia’s One Key Approaches, My Travel Loyalty is Back on the Auction Block
6 July is when the fun hits the fan– Expedia’s One Key rewards program is coming to topple the First World achievements of many of us BoardingArea readers. Bid adieu to…
Trip Report: GX Airlines, Nanning NNG to Bangkok BKK
Here’s a new carrier for BoardingArea trip reports– GX Airlines. In this post, I will be covering my flight from Nanning, in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to Bangkok…
My Podcast Interview by the World Food Travel Association
Earlier this spring, I was interviewed by the affable Erik Wolf, a fellow food traveler, and creator of the World Food Travel Association; the non-profit organization was started in 2003…
First Class Lounge North, Zhengzhou, China
For my second of three lounge reviews from China, today we will visit the domestic First Class Lounge North at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. (If you’re not so familiar with…
