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Review: Qantas Airways Airbus A380 First Class

Review: Qantas Airways Airbus A380 First Class

by Goffe de BoerJuly 26, 2019February 20, 20200

Qantas has two types of aircrafts with a first class cabin: the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. Last year in May, I had the chance to fly The Spirit of Australia on the A380 between Melbourne and Singapore. Even though this first class is not as spectacular as Etihad first …

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Review: Garuda Boeing 777 Business Class (2018)

Review: Garuda Boeing 777 Business Class (2018)

by Goffe de BoerJuly 5, 2019March 21, 20200

Garuda Indonesia offers a decent business class on its Boeing 777. I was lucky to fly this 5-star airline from Denpasar to Beijing on my journey to Bangkok last year. For this trip, I redeemed a total of just 25,000 Flying Blue miles and about $ 100 in taxes and …

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My Recommended Spots In Singapore

My Recommended Spots In Singapore

by Goffe de BoerJune 28, 2019April 26, 20220

Singapore is a fantastic place and one of my favorites in Asia. The country is known as one of the best places to live in the world as the quality of life is really high. Everything in the city looks organized and clean. I’ve visited Singapore multiple times, whether it …

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Review: Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment

Review: Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment

by Goffe de BoerJune 21, 2019March 27, 20200

Flying Etihad first class on an A380 is definitely one of my best flight experiences so far. The airline is based in Abu Dhabi and offers a so called apartment on the upper deck of the largest passenger aircraft in the world. Besides real in-flight chefs, Etihad also offers the …

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How to earn miles and points with Rocketmiles

How to earn miles and points with Rocketmiles

by Goffe de BoerJune 15, 2019February 24, 20200

Since many frequent flyer programs are becoming revenue based nowadays, we’re all looking for other ways to earn miles. I found a great way to earn extra miles and points with Rocketmiles. Many hotel chains have partnerships with almost every frequent flyer program nowadays. Here are some examples of earning …

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Review: United Airlines Boeing 767 Polaris Business

Review: United Airlines Boeing 767 Polaris Business

by Goffe de BoerJune 8, 2019May 14, 20220

After a recent visit to New York during Easter weekend, I had the chance to fly the new United Polaris business class on my flight back from Newark to Madrid. I was already looking forward to visiting the United’s new Polaris lounge at Newark and I read positive stories about the new …

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Review: Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Review: Marina Bay Sands Singapore

by Goffe de BoerMay 22, 2019December 4, 20200

Have you ever heard of Marina Bay Sands? It is the famous hotel in Singapore with an infinity pool on the 57th floor. I have visited Singapore multiple times but I always stayed at different hotels. However, staying at the Marina Bay Sands was always something I have dreamed of. …

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Review: British Airways Boeing 777 Club World

Review: British Airways Boeing 777 Club World

by Goffe de BoerDecember 22, 2018April 26, 20220

I felt very lucky on my British Airways flight to Dubai in June 2017. I had booked a round-trip flight in Premium Economy, also known as “World Traveler Plus”. However, when I boarded the plane at London-Heathrow, the gate agent told me that I had been upgraded to business class …

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My Recommended Spots In Dubai During A Layover

My Recommended Spots In Dubai During A Layover

by Goffe de BoerDecember 17, 2018April 26, 20220

Dubai is undoubtedly a popular destination for many travelers. You could visit the city for a weekend, week or even during a layover. Emirates offers the possibility to schedule a free stopover between your flights. This allows you to stay in the city for more than 24 hours and then …

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Oman: The Jewel of the Middle East

Oman: The Jewel of the Middle East

by Goffe de BoerDecember 4, 2018March 25, 20205

Oman – Places To See And Things To Do In September 2017, I traveled through Oman for 10 days. At first, I expected to only see desert but later discovered that this country has a much more diverse landscape. In this article, I want to show you some wonderful places …

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From South To North Vietnam In 10 Days

From South To North Vietnam In 10 Days

by Goffe de BoerNovember 25, 2018April 26, 20222

In May of this year, I traveled from south to north Vietnam in 10 days. I visited the most important tourist attractions. I would like to categorize Vietnam into three parts, the southern Ho Chi Minh City as a “base”, the middle cities such as Na Trang and Da Nang that …

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Review: Qatar Airways A380 First Class

Review: Qatar Airways A380 First Class

by Goffe de BoerNovember 21, 2018April 26, 20222

In October 2016 I had the chance to fly Qatar Airways First Class on the A380 from Doha to Paris. Qatar Airways is a 5-star airline so I had high expectations, especially from the Al Sawfa first class lounge at Hamad International Airport. For this flight, I redeemed 30.000 AAdvantage …

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