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[Flight Review] TAAG DT574

July 6, 2023

 Windhoek Hosea Kutako International → Luanda 5 Jun · 16:35 – 5 Jun · 19:05Direct · 3h 30m  Luanda → Windhoek Hosea Kutako International 8 Jun · 11:05 – 8 Jun · 15:35Direct · 3h 30m It was my first time flying with TAAG Angola Airlines and of course I was feeling excited. They do …
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Doubletree Hilton Ploenchit Hotel

[Hotel Review] Doubletree Hilton Ploenchit

July 2, 2023

Address: 12 Sukhumvit Soi 2, Bangkok, 10110, ThailandEmail: BKKSO_HOTEL@hilton.com Skyline views and city convenience Take in city center views from the downtown Bangkok hotel. Doubletree Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit is a 10-minute walk from Nana Plaza and Central Embassy, with multiple BTS stations nearby. The fitness center is open all day, and there is also an …
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[Flight Review] Ethiopian Airlines Business class ET639

June 30, 2023

Flight: ET639 Ethiopian Airlines Origin: Singapore 02:00Destination: Addis Ababa 05:50Plane: Boeing 787-8Duration: 8h 50 min Ethiopian Airlines is a Star Alliance member, having joined in December 2011. The company slogan is ‘The New Spirit of Africa.’ Ethiopian’s hub and headquarters are at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, from where it serves a network of 125 passenger destinations—20 of them domestic—and 44 …
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[Flight Review] Southwest MCO-FLL

May 20, 2023

Depart: MCO 9.20amArrive: FLL 10.25am Airline: SouthwestPlane: Boeing 737-700 (twin-jet)  Southwest Airlines is a major U.S. airline known for its low-cost fares and customer-friendly policies. It was founded in 1967 and operates domestic flights within the United States, with some destinations in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Since we were headed to board our …
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[Flight Review] Air Canada LGA-YUL

May 16, 2023

28 November 2022|New York – Montreal  10:35LaGuardia Airport B28 Nov 202212:00Montreal-Trudeau International Airport  Air Canada AC8635 | 1hr25mins It was a short-haul flight. When planning for this trip, I was contemplating between the Amtrak train from New York to Montreal, which takes 10 hours and it travels during the day, thus we would lose precious time on our holiday. The other …
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3-day itinerary for Jeju island

April 24, 2023

Here is the suggested itinerary from ChatGPT: Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Of course, this is just a suggestion, and you can customise the itinerary to suit your interests and preferences. Jeju Island has many other attractions and activities to offer, such as beaches, waterfalls, and natural parks, so make sure to do some …
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Hard Rock Desaru Coast

April 17, 2023

Desaru is a coastal resort town located in the state of Johor, Malaysia. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Johor Bahru district, facing the South China Sea. Desaru is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, scenic golf courses, and various outdoor activities. Desaru is easily accessible by road and …
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Jeju Day 3 – trip to Udo Island

April 7, 2023

Udo literally translates to Cow Island, with “u” meaning “cow” in the Korean Hanja alphabet (Chinese words used in Korean). It’s named after cows because, apparently, the outline looks like a cow lying down or the top of a cow’s head depending on who you ask. People started inhabiting and visiting Udo during the Joseon Dynasty …
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Doubletree Hilton Johor Bahru

March 29, 2023

The hotel is off Highway 1 in the central business district. Being less than a kilometer from City Square shopping and Persada Johor Convention Centre, it only takes 10 minutes on foot after crossing the Malaysia customs at CIQ complex. Mid Valley Southkey Mall is seven km away, and Aeon Mall and Toppen Shopping Centre …
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Van Gogh immersive experience

March 24, 2023

Address: The Forum Level B1 – Resorts World Sentosa – 8 Sentosa Gateway Prices Book your tickets here 🎫 Standard Admission (Resident and Tourist) – includes entry to the experience 🎫 VIP Admission (Resident and Tourist) – includes entry to the exhibition, entry to the VR experience* with skip-the-line, and a Van Gogh Starry Night poster 🎫 Premium Flex Entry VIP (Resident and …
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[Flight Review] Jeju Air GMP-CJU

March 19, 2023

Departure: Gimpo (Seoul)Arrival: Jeju City Airline: Jeju Air Flight: 7C101Duration: 1 h 10 minPlane: Boeing 737-800 Jeju Air Co., Ltd., is the first and largest South Korean low-cost airline. It is also a founding member of the Value Alliance.  For our trip to Jeju Island, we decided to fly with Jeju Air as it was …
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Jeju Island Day 2

March 13, 2023

We started off the morning by having a local breakfast near our hotel. We chanced upon this donut shop that sells freshly made donuts and breads. Due to the language barrier and me not understanding all of the Korean that is spoken by the service staff, I only tried certain pastries. We had wanted a …
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Jeju Island Day 1

March 8, 2023

Second time to Jeju, and looking forward to it. The first time when I visited Jeju, it was with my mother and it was in 2012. We did not rent a car, so it was quite inconvenient to explore areas outside of Jeju City. This time round, I rented a car from Lotte car rentals, …
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Florida Keys

February 18, 2023

The Florida Keys are a chain of islands located off the southern coast of Florida. They stretch about 120 miles from Key Largo in the north to Key West in the south. The islands are connected by a series of bridges and causeways, including the famous Seven Mile Bridge. From south of Miami, it is …
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Palma de Mallorca

February 13, 2023

From tantalising gastronomic tours to railway adventures and dune buggy experiences, Palma has a whole lot to offer beyond its beauty and beaches. Prepare to experience this city in its full glory. Explore differently Train, car, bike, buggy? Whatever your preferred mode of exploration you’re guaranteed to experience something incredible. Take the train to see Mallorca’s …
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Dahlia Dreams 2023

February 9, 2023

Event date: 13 Jan – 26 Feb 2023 Dahlias are beautiful flowering plants that are native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. They belong to the Asteraceae family, which also includes daisies and sunflowers. Dahlias are known for their showy blooms, which come in a wide range of colours and shapes. They are a popular …
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Living the Miami Life

January 24, 2023

Beautiful beaches and all night parties are just a small part of Miami’s charm. So if you’re looking to learn more about Florida’s most fun city then you’re in the right place. Although Miami is the second most populous city in Florida, the Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state. Due to being …
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Orlando, more than just theme parks

January 22, 2023

When you mention Orlando, theme parks such as Disneyland or Universal Studios come to your mind. It is the theme park capital of the world. With the estimated 52 million tourists a year, Orlando and many other areas in the region have been developed a lot to offer a traveller who wants to see something …
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Montreal

January 21, 2023

North America’s largest francophone city is a blend of French-inspired joie de vivre and cosmopolitan dynamism that has come together to foster a flourishing arts scene, an indie rock explosion, the Plateau’s extraordinary cache of swank eateries and a cool Parisian vibe that pervades every terrasse (patio) in the Quartier Latin. It is also the …
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Welcome to New York

January 9, 2023

New York City is composed of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Each borough is coextensive with a respective county of New York State, making New York City the largest U.S. municipality situated in multiple counties. Manhattan traces its origins to a trading post founded by colonists from the Dutch Republic …
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[Flight Review] Eva Air BR226

December 28, 2022

From: Singapore SINTo: Taipei TPEFlight: BR226Plane: B773Flight time: 4 h 35 min This was not our first time flying with EVA Air, so we are quite familiar with the airline. I used my *A miles to redeem 2x Economy class tickets from Singapore to New York on EVA Air, which cost 60,000 miles per person …
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Climbing Mount Rinjani

October 12, 2022

DAY 01Senaru Village – Sembalun Village (1,150 m) – Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 m) We were driven to Sembalun Village for about an hour. After some health check out and registration at Rinjani Information Center (RIC), we started trekking at 9am, towards POS-1 PEMANTAUAN (1,300 m) in about 2 hours. We then continued walking to …
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Bali revisited 2022

October 5, 2022

Bali is always a good idea right? Just a short hop of 2.5 hours from Singapore, it offers all sorts of fun and activities to all types of tourists. Bali itself is 8 times as big as Singapore, so it makes for an excellent getaway to experience new stuff. From chilling in your resort villa …
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[Flight Review] Super Air Jet

September 28, 2022

Super Air Jet is a low-cost airline based in Jakarta, Indonesia, which provides a premium in-flight travel experience with high connectivity, reliability, and reasonably-priced transportation for modern generations. It was newly launched in 2021 and I was eager to try out this new low-cost airline in Indonesia. In late June, the airline’s website was launching …
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