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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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What to see in Doha during a layover

What to see in Doha during a layover

by Goffe de BoerNovember 16, 2018April 26, 20220

More and more passengers are transiting through Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar nowadays. Since Qatar Airways flies to so many destinations, it is very likely that you may have a layover here. A layover in Doha can last a few hours or as long as 24 hours. Qatar no …

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Review: Thai Airways Boeing 747 Royal First Class

Review: Thai Airways Boeing 747 Royal First Class

by Goffe de BoerNovember 12, 2018July 28, 20232

Flying Thai Airways in Royal First on a Boeing 747 is definitely special. Luckily, I was able to experience this in May when flying from Bangkok to Sydney. For this flight, I redeemed 40,000 United Miles and paid $ 41 in taxes and fees. Flight: Thai Airways 471 Route: Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi …

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5 places you must visit in Hong Kong During A Layover

5 places you must visit in Hong Kong During A Layover

by Goffe de BoerNovember 9, 2018April 26, 20220

Hong Kong International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. Many passengers change flights at this airport. Unlike Emirates, Cathay Pacific does not allow stopovers in Hong Kong. However, you can plan your flights to have a maximum of 24 hours between each flight. Thus, this will …

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Review: Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Review: Conrad Bora Bora Nui

by Goffe de BoerNovember 5, 2018April 26, 20220

On my trip to Bora Bora, I stayed at a 5 star resort called Conrad Bora Bora Nui, a real paradise on earth. Rates per night here always cost over $ 900 but I redeemed 80,000 Hilton points per night to cover entire the cost per night, which was a …

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How I earned and spent 90,000 avios

How I earned and spent 90,000 avios

by Goffe de BoerNovember 2, 2018January 17, 20202

Iberia offered an incredible promotion during the month of June. That is to say, if you booked a flight during that time, you would receive 9,000 avios into your account. Customers were able to earn a maximum of 90,000 avios by booking 10 flights. The terms and conditions stated that …

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