The Seat in the Middle

My recent stay at DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport was a really comfortable option for an overnight stay near JFK. Airport hotels are usually more about convenience than experience, but this stay...

The Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown is a modern boutique style hotel that does not try too hard. Everything felt clean, updated, and easy to navigate from the moment I walked in. Check-in was...

Virus/DiseaseAffected RegionsStatus/DetailsTravel AdviceAndes HantavirusMulti-country (cruise ship-linked; South America origin, cases in Europe)~11 cases, 3 deaths. Person-to-person transmission reported.Avoid close contact with cases; monitor symptoms post-cruise. Level 1 alert.Ebola (Bundibugyo)Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), UgandaOngoing...

Thailand has cut its visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries. The cabinet recently approved scrapping the 60-day visa exemption that started in July 2024. Most travellers will now get 30 days instead....

Airline alliances continue to shape long-haul travel with better points earning, lounge access and smoother connections. Here are the key changes so far this year. Star Alliance added ITA Airways as its 26th member on...

The world’s airlines work together in three main groups. These partnerships – Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld – make flying overseas much easier. They link routes, share airport lounges and let you collect and...

Planning a dive trip overseas? These five practical safety checks will help you avoid common mistakes and enjoy every dive with confidence.

Solo travel pulls you in with its freedom. You move at your own speed, follow your curiosity, and return with memories that belong only to you. Yet it also brings real challenges. After years...

We stayed at the Conrad Washington DC over Christmas, right in the dead of winter, which gave the whole trip a very specific atmosphere. Washington at that time of year can feel cold and...

I recently stayed at the Sheraton Johor Bahru and I want to share my experience in a simple and honest way. This hotel is one of the newest 5 star hotels in the city...

Fuel prices have shot up sharply this year. The reason is the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has tightened jet fuel supplies and pushed costs higher than anyone expected. Airlines around the...

I came across this post on X the other day and it made me laugh out loud. The ad showed a sleek digital screen at what looked like a busy airport, promoting a trip...

Songkran just finished in Thailand for 2026. If you have never been, 2027 is a strong year to try it. The festival runs from April 13 to 15, a Tuesday to Thursday that works...

A United-American merger is suddenly back on the table. Last month, United’s CEO Scott Kirby pitched the idea directly to President Trump. No deal exists yet, and regulators would almost certainly push back hard....

Unfortunately the creator has disabled embedding for this video. Please click here to watch it directly on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BDDy8eceMQA?si=YwfdtXfaOZq7DIRS Back in 1972, Singapore was a tiny dot on the map, barely 734 square kilometres, with...

After a quick few days in Shenzhen, it was time to head home to Singapore. I booked the return leg on Shenzhen Airlines from Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (SZX) to Singapore Changi (SIN). The flight...

I had an early morning flight out of JFK and arrived at the airport while it was still dark. JFK at that hour feels half asleep. A few travelers move through the terminal with...

Singapore Airlines uses the Plaza Premium Lounge at Jakarta Airport for its Business Class passengers, offering a quieter, exclusive area with better food and seating options.

Cathay Pacific's flights from Incheon to Hong Kong offer a solid option for travelers heading south. The route is short—about 3 hours and 30 minutes—but Cathay deploys its Boeing 777-300ER on some services. That's...

Mondrian Hong Kong sits right in the middle of Tsim Sha Tsui, at 8A Hart Avenue. It's the first Mondrian hotel in Greater China, and it opened late 2023 after a full redo of...