Europe’s New Entry System for Non-EU Nationals: What it Means
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Category: Tips & Advice
How to Plan the Perfect Surprise Trip for Your Partner Without Giving It Away
Planning a surprise trip for your partner can feel like juggling secrets, logistics, and love letters all at once. It’s equal parts thrilling and nerve-wracking — one wrong move and the surprise is toast. But when done right, the moment of reveal becomes a shared memory that lives longer than the vacation itself. The key? Foresight, empathy, and a stealth-level planning game. It’s not just about booking flights and picking hotels — it’s about anticipating reactions, dodging spoilers, and crafting a mini-experience before the actual journey begins. Here’s how to pull off a romantic getaway they’ll never see coming.
Travel Planning Revisited
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From Office Chair to Open Skies: Build a Location-Free Life That Works
You’ve stared at the office wall one too many times. Same desk, same Slack pings, same stale coffee. But what if you could break the loop—without breaking your career? Becoming a digital nomad isn’t a fantasy. It’s a systems upgrade. With the right structure, you can live anywhere, work everywhere, and still hit your deadlines. This guide shows you how.
Smart Travel Tips for Seniors: Comfort, Safety and Confidence on the Go
Travel can be one of life’s greatest pleasures at any age—but for seniors, it takes a little more intention. The small things that used to be second nature (packing, navigating crowds, or adjusting to new environments) can introduce new challenges as we age. But that doesn’t mean travel has to become intimidating or out of reach. It just means you travel smarter. Whether you’re heading to a family reunion across the country or ticking a bucket list city off the map, here’s how to do it on your terms.
The Worst Becomes the Best Seat in the House
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My Latest Economy Class Observations Are Disturbing
Many Economy Class passengers don’t realise they are doing annoying, disgusting and disrespectful things. Here are some beauties I just observed from my little corner of Economy Class on a couple of long-haul flights (out of six I did over a three week period).
Anti-Bacterial Wipes a Necessity in the Cabin, Definitely
Some will be thinking, “I won’t be taking any wipes with me and do the cleaning others should have done for me”. I’ll guarantee you, you will get strange looks from other passengers if you start doing the wiping and cleaning after sitting down in your seat. They do it to make you feel out of place as most won’t bother. But there is no dodging this fact; airline pilots and cabin crew recommend antibacterial wipes. Why? Because they know their workplace and know what goes on. Do I agree with them? Wholeheartedly even though I haven’t asked them specifically. I have always suspected the airplane cabin to be a place that harboured bacteria. I can tell you this through observation. Others should do...
Leonardo Express
Another short review about the best way to travel between Rome’s airport at Fiumicino and central Rome at the Roma Termini railway station. I have used this service virtually every time I am in Rome and I cannot fault it. It’s not cheaper than catching one of the bus services that run the same route to Roma Termini. If time is important the Leonardo Express is the best solution as the buses take about twice as long to get to Fiumicino and traffic can be a problem depending on the time of day. Also the buses do not run as frequent. Taxis are expensive and Ubers although more competitive are still prone by those road issues. If your destination is not central Rome or...
The Risks FAs Take on The Job Deserves Respect
The recent events of severe turbulence on two flights Singapore Airlines SQ 321 (London to Singapore) on the 21st of May and Qatar Airways QR017 (Doha to Dublin) on the 26th of May, has highlighted the dangers of being a Flight Attendant (FA). Yes, passengers did get hurt some severely with one elderly person dying from a heart attack, but cabin crew do this everyday with higher probability of getting injured while making sure passengers are safe. Their job is not all rosy and glamorous as some may think. They work very hard. Passengers need to understand this. Next time you fly please spare a thought for the FAs and what they have to endure while doing their job and the risks they take...
Hotel Memberships and Newsletters; Their Value
Just recently one of the hotel chains based in South East Asia, Far East Hospitality, sent me an email with a discount voucher. It was a nice surprise. They valued me as a member, even though I haven’t been that loyal. My last stay with them was many years ago. It’s not because of their product, which is good, it’s just that I’ve stayed elsewhere during this time. Just after that stay I signed up to their loyalty programme and newsletter which I receive regularly and keeps me informed of their products, services, promotions and new hotels. This particular email was sent to all their members celebrating “Members’ Day”. A promotion they do every year during the month of May. A nice gesture for...
Is Pursuing Status Worth It?
There are various perspectives to whether status is worth its weight…in Gold. It can be complicated. The simplest answer; does the individual see value in chasing status? Holding on to it is also a challenge. So the question beckons. Is it worth it?
Losing my iPhone at Fiumicino Airport
A moment I never thought would happen to me; losing my iPhone. Something I would dread to experience again… Like many people today we carry our lives on our smartphones. We are so dependent on them for most of our daily tasks: phone calls, messages, email, notifications, banking, air and train travel, identification, etc. To make matters worse most of the world around you requires a smart device to actually get things done. What would we do without them? This is why if your smartphone goes missing you are in a jam. The feeling of helplessness will overcome you, but, there is no place for panicking. A level head is required. As long as the smartphone is missing or lost and not destroyed there...
My first experience with Uber
I don’t usually catch taxis (cabs) on my travels, whether it is going to and from the airport or for general transport between places I visit. I tend to always catch public transport when it is convenient. However with luggage in tow not all public transport is suitable. Trains from airports to central stations are fine. Most places I’ve visited have this well sorted and just to name a few: Athens, Rome, Milan, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Singapore, Hong Kong… I have caught taxis too in the past in Barcelona, Hong Kong, Rome…, but I think unless they are the only option I now have an alternative. One I didn’t really fancy trying before. When travelling between home and the airport and back I was happy...
The Worst Seat Imaginable
Yes, I finally had the opportunity to score the worst seat on a long haul flight. How did this happen? I took a gamble by switching seats before my recent long haul flight from Singapore to Rome with Singapore Airlines. Why did I do this? Well, because I thought if I scored three seats I could lie down and get sleep during the 12.5 hour flight. Knowing those seats were bad also should’ve worked to my advantage. I thought no one with a sound mind would ever select them. I originally was located midway down the tail of the Airbus A350-900. In the aisle seat of the middle row of three. When I booked a couple of months earlier there were a lot of...
Tipping, When, How and Whom?
When is the right time to tip and how much and who should benefit? I’ve had several experiences with tipping. Not a lot but they were in different situations. Tipping just doesn’t only happen after been given great service. It can also be an incentive to get better service, perhaps even again and again. In the right places tipping can make a difference…
