6.5
Is WestJet Premium Economy Worth it?
byThis WestJet Premium Economy post was last updated in October 2022 When checking in for a return flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Erin and…
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6.5
How I Turned My Dead MacBook Into a Free Business Class Flight
byOut of the blue, my less than two-year-old MacBook Pro died. Despite babying it throughout ownership, it decided it had enough and would no…
Al Dhabi Lounge Review – Abu Dhabi International Airport
byWith a 5 1/2 hour layover in Abu Dhabi, I was keen to check out its business class lounges. Due to the pandemic, I…
Oman Air Business Class Lounge Review – Muscat International Airport
byAs I found on my Oman Air First-Class lounge review, the business class lounge, surprisingly, has much more to offer guests. With time to…
5.8
Oman Air 737-900 Business Class Review – Manama to Muscat
byMy Oman airline experience continues through the Middle East with this Oman Air 737-900 business class review. Although it was a short hop between…
9.3
Pearl Lounge Bahrain Airport Review – Is it Worth a 5-Star Skytrax Rating?
byWhat’s it like inside the Pearl Lounge Bahrain? Let’s find out. After an excellent but exhausting day tour of Bahrain, I arrived at the…
Tips on Visiting Wadi Ash Shab – Good to Know Before You Go
byTurquoise blue pools of water surrounded by mountains with a secret waterfall at the end. This is my time hiking to Wadi Shab. Unlike…
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Gulf Air A320neo Business Class Review – Abu Dhabi to Manama
byMy trip of firsts continues with this Gulf Air A320neo business class review. I have yet to fly with Gulf Air and have not…
Air Canada Café Toronto Pearson Airport Review
byOn a recent short layover between Vancouver and Ottawa, I got a chance to check out the Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson airport….
Oman Air First-Class Lounge Review – Muscat International Airport
byOn the tail end of my amazing trip to the Middle East, I got to spend an incredible four hours in the Oman Air…
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Oman Air First-Class Experience – 787-9 Muscat to London
byPre-flight massages and a private cabin in the sky. This is my Oman Air First Class experience. How do you cap off on an…
Airalo eSIM Review – Finally, Seamless Global Data!
byLooking to ditch roaming charges AND SIM cards on your next trip?? Airalo just might be for you. Staying connected while travelling has long…
Bahrain Layover – Covering The Country Tip-to-Tip in Just 24 Hours
byFrom the Tree of Life to celebrating Ramadan with locals, here are my takeaways from an eventful Bahrain layover. If you’ve been following along,…
Elevation WestJet Lounge Calgary Airport Review
byAfter a rushed check-in and lounge experience in Paris, my brother Scott had 11 hours of relaxation onboard WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner. With one flight…
WestJet Dreamliner Business Class Review: Paris to Calgary
byWestjet Dreamliner Business Class – Solid Value, but fix your Paris problems. After two years of working almost every single day in the land…
Vancouver Maple Leaf Lounge Review – YVR International Departures
byWith the announcement that Air Canada is re-opening some of its lounges, I thought I would look back at my time enjoying them. Read on…
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Air Canada 777 Business Class Review – Vancouver to Cancun
byWith a short notice trip across Canada came last-minute prices that had me looking at using points instead. Aeroplan options weren’t much better leaving…
Carry-On Only Travel Tips – How To Pack Light For Long Trips
byPack light and pack right with these carry-on only travel tips. Over the last few years, I have become accustomed to carry-on only travel….
8.3
Etihad Business Class Review: A350-1000 Istanbul to Abu Dhabi
byFrom a cabin crew discussing orgies to a less-than-perfect check-in experience, my Etihad business class review got off to a turbulent start. Of all…
9.8
Review: Turkish Airlines Business Class 787-9 PTY to IST
byWhat’s it really like onboard Turkish Airlines Business Class 787-9? When Turkish Airlines announced they were flying their brand new 787–9 direct to Vancouver,…
3.5
Copa Club Lounge Review – Panama City Airport (PTY)
byAfter spending a day touring Panama City and its famous Canal, I was back at the Tocumen International Airport for a Turkish Air flight…
Panama City Layover Tour – What to See & Do When Passing Through
byThe Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and an important passage that affects 6% of the world’s commerce. Seeing this historic lock system in…
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Copa Airlines Business Class Review – Is it Worth The Upgrade?
byOn my first international trip in 2+ years, I got the chance to try out several new (and new to me) lounges and airline…
The Silver Islet General Store Is Turing 150 Again. Here’s Why It Matters.
bySubmerged off the tip of the Sibley Peninsula in Northwest Ontario lay one of Canada‘s most prosperous mine shafts. Although washed away by Lake…
Calgary Maple Leaf Lounge Review – YYC Domestic Departures
byAfter a successful redemption of Air Canada’s eUpgrades between YYC and YVR, I got access to the Calgary Maple Leaf Lounge. This was my…