High Tech Flight

Review | Singapore Airlines Business (Sydney – Singapore)

It never ceases to amaze me how incredible it is to fly Singapore Airlines Business Class. I swear that each and every flight is an improvement from the last, and it’s certainly something I can never get tired of! This particular flight initiated our January trip to London, and we were to fly SQ Business all…

Review | Singapore Airlines Premium Economy (Singapore – Sydney)

One more flight left! 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 Kong Airlines Economy (Beijing – Hong Kong) Singapore Airlines…

Review | Singapore Airlines Economy (Hong Kong – Singapore)

This report will be brief, as it was a relatively generic Singapore Airlines flight. This is one of the last components of the November trip: 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…

Review | Hong Kong Airlines Economy (Beijing – Hong Kong)

Hong Kong Airlines have been considered a ‘budget’ carrier, yet seem to offer fairly full, premium service. For very low prices, they offer personal IFE, complimentary meals and drinks, complimentary checked baggage and a flat bed in Business Class. This was to be my first experience with the carrier. This is one of the last…

Review | Raffles Beijing Hotel

I’d been eagerly awaiting my first stay at a Raffles Hotel, one of the most renowned hotel chains in the world. The boutique hotel started operations with the famous Raffles Singapore, and has since spread to several corners of the globe. Famous for incredible service with a classical touch, the hotel was sure to impress!…

Review | Air China Economy (Pyongyang – Beijing)

The conclusion of a week in the world’s most infamous country, involving a speedy escape with a more ‘sophisticated’ airline… This is the 8th component of the November trip. Singapore Airlines Premium Economy (Sydney – Singapore) Singapore Airlines Economy (Singapore – Beijing) Hilton Wangfujing, Beijing Air Koryo Economy (Beijing – Pyongyang) Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang Hyangsan…

Review | Hyangsan Hotel, North Pyongyang

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…

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…