About Carlo Irlitti
Ex-sports photojournalist and photographic-press agency owner and manager, Carlo is now an avid travel blogger. Although he hasn't traveled as widely as most, he will try his best to add as many new destinations he can while juggling home duties and caring for an elderly family member. Carlo has his opinions and advice he wants to share. If he's controversial or critical he hopes it's only so it generates interest and positive responses that will make travel better and more enjoyable.
Latest Articles
The Worst Seat Imaginable
* Review
Yes, I finally had the opportunity to score the worst seat on a long haul flight. How did this happen?…
Miles+Bonus Status Retention/Upgrade Changes
Loyalty
Elite status to become much harder in 2023 for Aegean Airlines’ flyers Aegean Airlines informed its frequent flyers and status…
Star Alliance Gold Status by Credit Card
Loyalty
With the launching last week of the HSBC Star Alliance credit card in Australia travellers now wanting gold status with…
Travel Planning
Tips & Advice
Visiting and experiencing new places is exciting, but before getting there one has to plan. The organising and planning of…
An airbnb Alternative in Hong Kong: Weave Living
Apartments
Since the permanent closure of the Rosedale Hotel Kowloon, a hotel I have stayed in twice and reviewed here, this…
Hotel Etiquette
Hotels & Resorts
When staying at someone else's house, perhaps a relative's or friend's place, do you respect the house rules? Do you…
24 Hours In Changi Not A Problem But How About 96 Hours?
Airports
This crazy idea came to me when I was thinking about my up-and-coming four day trip to Singapore. Could I…
Empty Seats? Yes please. Then Disappointment
Air Travel
On one flight from Singapore to Milan (Italy) several years ago, I asked at check-in whether the flight was full…
ITB Asia 2024
Opinion
ITB Asia is Asia’s largest business to business travel show where many deals are initiated and signed between buyers and…
Tipping, When, How and Whom?
Opinion
When is the right time to tip and how much and who should benefit? I've had several experiences with tipping.…
