Category: Travel

  • Singapore AirlinesDate: 07 June 2023Gate: D9Seat: 15A (Business Class Seat)Plane: Airbus A350-900Boarded: 12:45Pushback: 13:31 (Scheduled 13:30)Arrived: 05:10 (Scheduled 05:00)Duration: 10 hour 40 minutesDistance: 8,680 kms This flight was from Istanbul International Airport (Türkiye) to Changi (Singapore) Airport.

  • Wednesday 07 June 2023Highlights: The journey home begins, Turkish Airline Business Class Lounge Today I begin the long journey home with my first flight leaving at 13:30 for Singapore. This is a rare midday international flight for me with means a relaxing morning before leaving for the airport.

  • When visited: 07 June 2023Time of day: Lunch time Rating: 4 / 5 SUMMARY A modern and large Business Class Lounge that allows views of the concourse and the tarmac. Multiple food stations and onsite chefs cooking Turkish and other foods.

  • Tuesday 06 June 2023Highlights: Exploring the Hagia Sophia, The Grand Bazaar My last full day visiting tourist locations before the long journey home had me keen to make the most of today even if my body and mind was drifting back to Melbourne. So after another nice and filling buffet breakfast I set off to…

  • Monday 05 June 2023Highlights: Roaming around Istanbul, Climbing Galata Tower, Spice Market Another an excellent breakfast at the hotel I was ready to see more of Istanbul. I had decided to walk to Galata Tower, both for its history but also to visit the European side of Istanbul with the added bonus of just roaming…