World Traveller 73 About
An executive based in Vancouver, Canada, he enjoys maximizing the use of airline and hotel award points in order to “Upgrade Your Travels”. His travels have led him to over 75 countries and over 1,000,000 miles flown. When he’s not on the road, he can often be found in his second adopted home in Whistler, Canada. He chronicles his personal and business travel adventures, advice, upgrade tips, tricks and secrets here…
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The Great Wall of China is a must see on any international travellers list of sights to see. Our visit today took us to the less visited portion of the wall at Miytanyu. The wall was almost completely deserted, which was a stark contrast from the more frequently visited wall at Balang. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain…. Read More
A visit to Beijing, China provides the opportunity to glimpse into one of the worlds greatest historic cities. Sightseeing here is some work, but if you put the effort in, you’ll be well rewarded with what you find. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how… Read More
We had a perfectly functional stay at the Swisshotel China “Hong Kong Macau Center” hotel. The property was conveniently situated on the Beijing Metro train line and was a convenient ride to all stops. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this trip was booked,… Read More
There’s nothing like straight forward service and Air China was no exception. On our flights with them, we got used to a “no nonsense” experience with the just the essentials made available to travellers. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this trip was booked,… Read More
The Air China Domestic Business Lounge in the Shanghai Pudong airport was highlighted by the ability to try the Great Wall of China Wine; another unique aspect to our trip to the Republic of China. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this trip was… Read More
The bustling metropolis of Shanghai, China has always been high on my list as one of the world’s places to explore. It’s got historic waterfront mixed with contemporary towers amid advanced technology. The city turned out to be an excellent stopover, instead being the sole focus of your international trip. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip… Read More
Our trip to Shanghai, China had us staying at the Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden hotel. It was reasonably priced as a mid point hotel, and was conveniently located for sightseeing and other tourist attractions in central Shanghai. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this… Read More
We had a comfortable international connection from our Asiana First Class flight onto another international connection with Asiana to China. The short flight was highlighted with great food and a reasonable wine list. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this trip was booked, please… Read More
The Asiana First Class Lounge in Seoul Incheon was a classy and tranquil space, much like it’s Asiana First Class first class product. During our visit, I resisted the urge to play the grand piano; believed to be the only grand piano in the Star Alliance Lounge system. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked… Read More
Asiana First Class offered among the most attentive service ever. It’s likely the highest service levels in First Class amongst Star Alliance carriers with traditional and elegant service delivery. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. For more information on how this trip was booked, please see our trip introduction… Read More
The Star Alliance First Class Lounge at the Tom Bradley International Terminal was undergoing an upgrade during our visit. It was still a comfortable place to hang out and is among one of the toughest lounges to access thanks to limited Star Alliance First Class flights leaving from this airport. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip… Read More
The first leg of our around the world adventure was on our home carrier Air Canada. Since there is no first class on Star Alliance from our home airport in Vancouver, we had a short hop down to Los Angeles where the real fun was to start. This post is one chapter in our Around the World in Star Alliance First Class via China, Thailand and Spain. This trip was booked using… Read More
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