Category Archives: Travel

2018 In Review

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

2018 was definitely an unusual year for me as it included two overseas trips. I closed off 2017 while still on an African tour, the last days of 2017 had me camping under the stars in Chobe National Park (Botswana) … Continue reading →

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What’s Next – 2019 and beyond

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

Way back in May 2015 I wrote a blog entry “2016 and Beyond” that outlined possible travel over the next four years as I moved beyond 52 countries. I listed eight possible tours and I’ve ended up doing three of … Continue reading →

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Asia 2018: Trip Highlights

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

Well my short trip to Hong Kong, Nepal and Tibet is over and it’s time to reflect. This trip was basically three parts: Eight Lounge Experiences Nepal Experience Tibet Experience The Nepal and Tibet experience were mostly undertaken via the … Continue reading →

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Asia 2018: Day 19 Hong Kong to Melbourne, Australia

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

Tuesday 30 October 2018. Highlights: Cathay Pacific Business Class flight So after a very quick trip I’m now back home doing laundry and getting ready for work tomorrow :(. At least I got to enjoy a very comfortable flight back … Continue reading →

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Flight Review – CX105 Hong Kong to Melbourne

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

Airline: Cathay Pacific Gate: 25 Seat: 18K (Business window) Plane: A350-900 Boarded 23.37 (Scheduled 23.25) Pushback 00.01 Departed: 00.15 (Scheduled 00.05) Note: Time Change plus 3 hour Arrived: 11.43 (Scheduled 12.15) Duration: 8 hour 28 minutes Distance: 7,387 kms The … Continue reading →

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Asia 2018: Day 18 Hong Kong Airport

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

Monday 29 October 2018. Highlights: Shoulder & Neck Massage, Private Cabana So this was the last full day of the trip and it was all about exploring and enjoying the Hong Kong Airport and the various Cathay Pacific Lounges that … Continue reading →

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Lounge Review – Cathay Pacific Hong Kong “The Deck” Business Class Lounge

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

When visited: October 2018 Time of day: Evening (9.20 pm to 10.10 pm) Rating: 3.5 / 5

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