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January 6, 2016

Review: Auberge Discovery Bay (Hong Kong)

My parents wanted to book a stay at the Auberge Discovery Bay with my sister during July when I…
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January 2, 2016

YTHK’S Top Three Flight Reviews of 2015

This year, I’ve vowed to take more airline products so I could review them for you. Out of…
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January 1, 2016

Our “Best” and “Worst” Travel Of 2015

Happy new year! Last year, we thought it would be fun to create a post on our “best”…
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January 1, 2016

Five Things I Noticed At The Auberge Discovery Bay

Happy (early) new year from the Auberge Discovery Bay! Auberge Discovery Bay Ocean Front Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite…
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December 31, 2015

China Eastern Makes A B*tch Move!

Back in May, I flew China Eastern from Hong Kong to Kunming to Lijiang roundtrip. While my enjoyment…
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December 25, 2015

Wishing Upon A Star For Myanmar on Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! I have a hotel stay to complete next week before I call it a year,…
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December 19, 2015

RUMOUR: Is This Cathay Pacific’s New A350 Interior?

Update: The rumoured seats have been confirmed, and in fact, I’ve flown the A350 from Taipei to Hong…
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December 19, 2015

Remember American’s ~HK$3500 Transatlantic Business Class Fares? Well, Someone Was Luckier Than You

Admittedly I’m about eight months late in sharing this. Back in April, American Airlines had a lucrative ~HK$3,500…
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December 18, 2015

Going Into A Flight “Blind”?

Since the start of my aviation geekiness in late 2013, I’ve basically known what to expect every time…
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December 16, 2015

Review: Dragonair A321 Economy Class (RGN-HKG)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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December 16, 2015

My Year in 2016

I won’t be flying anymore in 2015 (exam week this week will be followed by a load of…
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December 15, 2015

Review: Myanmar Life Hotel (Yangon, Myanmar)

Introduction Dragonair 252 A321 Economy Class Hong Kong to Yangon Inya Lake Hotel Yangon Yangon Airways 917 ATR…
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December 14, 2015

Review: Yangon Airways ATR 72 (NYU-RGN)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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December 14, 2015

Cathay Pacific’s New Flight to London Gatwick

Since Hong Kong Airlines discontinued their London Gatwick service in 2012, nothing has been flying between the airports.…
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December 13, 2015

Teaching in Myanmar

Introduction Dragonair 252 A321 Economy Class Hong Kong to Yangon Inya Lake Hotel Yangon Yangon Airways 917 ATR…
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December 11, 2015

Comparing OneWorld and Star Alliance Lounges Hong Kong

While I’ve only flown business class a few times this year (it’s made up the bulk of my…
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December 11, 2015

Review: The Hotel Umbra Bagan (Bagan, Myanmar)

Introduction Dragonair 252 A321 Economy Class Hong Kong to Yangon Inya Lake Hotel Yangon Yangon Airways 917 ATR…
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December 6, 2015

Review: Yangon Airways ATR 72 (RGN-NYU)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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December 4, 2015

Jin Air to Start F-380 Service from Hong Kong to Seoul

While I’m more of a commercial plane geek than anything else, I’ll take new things in a heartbeat.…
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December 4, 2015

Review: Inya Lake Hotel (Yangon, Myanmar)

Introduction Dragonair 252 A321 Economy Class Hong Kong to Yangon Inya Lake Hotel Yangon Yangon Airways 917 ATR…
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