So as it turns out, North Korea actually does have a pretty decent hotel. It’s located about 2 hours north of Pyongyang in the Myohyang mountainous area. This particular hotel, the Hyangsan, was newly refurbished, and involved an additional charge to stay here as opposed to the standard option. This is the sixth component of…
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Review | Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang
Who wouldn’t like to stay at “Pyongyang’s best hotel”?! One of the few choices for guests to the city, the Koryo is a twin-tower building frequented by diplomats, officials, teachers and delegates, whilst tourists most often stay at the Yanggakdo Hotel. This is the fifth component of the November trip: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy (Sydney –…
Review | Air Koryo Economy (Beijing – Pyongyang)
Well this was sure to be an experience of a lifetime! An excellent start to our North Korean adventure, onboard Air Koryo’s Tupolev 204-100. This is the fourth component in the November trip: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy (Sydney – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Economy (Singapore – Beijing) Hilton Wangfujing, Beijing Air Koryo Economy (Beijing – Pyongyang)…
Review | Hilton Wangfujing, Beijing
The thing about Hilton Hotels, is that they’re generally hit or miss. Some countries (e.g. Australia, Singapore) have exceptional quality properties, whilst others (namely the USA) have very average or poor quality Hiltons. China, thankfully, is up in the ‘exceptional’ range. This review is the first hotel review in the November trip, which is as…
Review | Singapore Airlines Economy (Singapore – Beijing)
Welcome to the second component of the November trip, consisting of the following: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy (Sydney – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Economy (Singapore – Beijing) Hilton Wangfujing, Beijing Air Koryo Economy (Beijing – Pyongyang) Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang Hyangsan Hotel, North Pyongyang Tour of North Korea Air China Economy (Pyongyang – Beijing) Raffles Beijing Hong…
Review | Singapore Airlines Premium Economy (Sydney – Singapore)
At last I had the opportunity to experience SIA’s new Premium Economy Class. Operating the flight was a 777-300ER, fitted with the all new First, Business and Economy Class cabins, refitted with only a single row of First, and with the all new KrisWorld. This is the first component of my November trip, with the…
Soon to come!
I have just spent a week in the infamous Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and am looking forward to sharing the experience in as much detail as possible! Whilst reports and reviews are on the way, here is an outline of what is to come over the following weeks: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy (Sydney –…
Singapore Airlines to reclaim longest non-stop flight
After much discussion, Singapore Airlines have confirmed they will upgrade 7 of their A350-900 order to the -900ULR (Ultra Long Range) version. This will enable the carrier to resume non-stop flights between Singapore and New York/ Los Angeles, with the longest clicking in at over 18 hours. The route was originally operated by an A340…
Inflight Attitudes
A simple, fictional short story, written for the HSC ‘Discovery’ creative writing section. Flight Deck I sit in the right hand seat, as always. Captain Reilly, known to us as ‘The Air Lord’, is the airline’s chief pilot, and after 45 years of flying, dominates the left seat with an overpowering, and overwhelming stance. The…
Flight. A Short Film [Trailer]
At what point do uniquely special experiences become commonplace? At what point do commonplace experiences become uniquely special? When experiences become everyday, intricate details and ideas are absorbed unwittingly, with human habits preventing the true notice of pivotal aspects. Many experiences have evolved into common activities. Modern flight is just one of these countless and…
How to get the most out of Singapore Airlines Business and First Class
When you’re fortunate enough to be in the exclusive nose or upper deck of a monstrous and awe-inspiring aircraft, you’ll want to get the absolute most out of the blissful hours onboard. Spending tens of thousands of miles or dollars can seem risky (and not worth it, to some), so to ensure you’re funds are…
Singapore Airlines Reveals Premium Economy Class!
After much anticipation, Singapore Airlines has finally revealed their brand new Premium Economy Class. The product is a welcome addition, especially for passengers on prime routes like Sydney, Hong Kong and London. In the 24 hours leading up to the reveal, SIA posted a short video of a champagne bottle being corked, and emphasised the…
High Tech Flight 