World Traveller 73

Flying business class in Europe is always surprising to me as they’ve adopted the economy seat with a blocked middle as “standard” fare. Our trip today was no exception to this,...

After a week in Spain seeing Madrid, Salamanca and Barcelona, it was time for our onward journey back home to Canada. This trip would have us connecting Spain – Germany –...

After several days in Barcelona, it was time to re-position back to Madrid for our return ticket back home to Canada. Instead of an internal flight, we stuck to the convenient...

This is the second part of our time in Barcelona, Spain. For the first part, please see Exploring Barrio La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain Our efforts today were to see many of...

Barcelona was a city of contrasts compared to the more modern and business oriented Madrid. In the first portion of our time in Barcelona, we set off to explore Barrio La...

We opted for a convenient stay at the AC Hotel Barcelona Sants. The property was located immediately across the square from the Barcelona Sants train station, making for convenient inner city...

Soon it came time for us to continue our journey to Barcelona. I had considered flying there “Madrid – Barcelona” on a Low Cost Carrier but city-to-city travel in Europe is...

Thanks to Madrid’s location in the middle of the country, there are quite a few day tripping opportunities available to travellers. During our trip, we decided to take in a day...

We spent three well earned days exploring the heart of Madrid, Spain. We discovered a European city that is well worth some time to explore. With it’s varied neighbourhoods, terrific plazas...

The AC Hotel Carlton, Madrid Spain became my “go to” property in Madrid for quick stopovers. It was conveniently located next to Madrid Atocha train station, which can take you almost...

Thai Airways is one of the few remaining airlines within Star Alliance to continue to offer a first class cabin. The experience is a little “off perfect”, but still a really...

Any serious global frequent traveller has heard of the Thai Airways Royal First Lounge in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai Airways offers among the world’s best ground handling services for its first class...