With everything that is going on in the world, I set out to see my family and my country after two years of being absent from “La Tierra del Encanto”. It wasn’t easy planning since the current man-made pandemic has caused governments regulation to be unpredictable. As an Airline Fares Specialist, I arrange all my…
Category: Airports – Runways to the World
Back to the Skies – Heathrow to Rome Fiumicino
Last July I had the opportunity to fly again after 6 months in semi London lockdown, a time in which I was prevented to witness the sky splendour from an aircraft window seat. Although it wasn’t that bad since I had time learn some new skills, and have some travel reminiscences, but still I wanted…
From Hong Kong Airport Chek Lap Kok to Tokyo & Pokemon Store
After our fantastic travel experience in Hong Kong, we were ready for the next adventure: Tokyo, a destination chosen by my little boy. As I commented on my last entry, it was straightforward and inexpensive to get to Hong Kong airport from Tseung Kwan o. Once there, well, I studied the airport a little. My son’s…
Chengdu to Guilin – & Longsheng Rice Terraces – Ancient Zhuang – Diaojiaolou – Day 8
After a few months since my last entry, I just happened to have some time to do some writing. And yes it is about China, all positive here. Enjoy… ——————————————————————————————————————————– As our time in Chengdu came to an end, we prepare for our next destination: Guilin. Over 1100 km separate these two cities, so arranged…
The elephant in the room: Sustainability and the future of Aviation: My experience in WTM Sustainable Tourism Day
It is undeniable the major global developments that have been possible thanks to the aviation industry, our entire world is subject of its social and economic domino effect. Not for nothing, quite a few airlines are celebrating with great fanfare their hundredth anniversary this year. A century of tremendous developments and technological revolution. Just today,…
China Warriors Tour Day 1/2: Beijing Airports & The Temple of Heaven
Last August I got on what I would call, one of the most stimulating travel adventures that I have ever embarked on. Among the many and varied destinations on my travel bucket-list, China has been calling out to me for a long time. China, that country that is all over the world, represented by its people…
KLM and its 100 Years of Remarkable Aviation History, a journey of past and present
Today I combined two beautiful things I dearly love: music and aviation … this video is mixed in different times: Contemporary Dutch Producer and Composer Jen Reijnders and its latest song salsa libre « La Flecha y mi Corazon « 🎼 …… and also featuring the Celebration of KLM, Dutch as well,…
IBERIA & BA – FAM Trip London to Madrid Airport May 2019
CLICK ME – IBERIA – BA FAMILIARISATION TRIP TO MADRID We meet at 06:00 at the check in area Zone A in London Heathrow Terminal 5. This gave us enough time to pass through security and enjoy a nice Starbucks coffee before the flight BA458 London Heathrow (LHR) to Madrid (MAD): Airbus 321: The flight run on…
ARRIVING AND DEPARTING: Siem Reap Angkor Airport (REP)
Introduction: Siem Reap Angkor Airport (REP), is the busiest airport in Cambodia, due to being the nearest airport to the well-known Angkor World Heritage Temples. The airport managed three and a half million passengers in 2016 (growing 20% in 2017!) …, similar passenger’s quantity that Leeds airport in the UK and Cartagena in Colombia. The…
Arriving and Departing: Tan Son Nhat – Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN)
Introduction: Tan Son Nhat airport, in Ho Chi Minh, is the busiest airport in Vietnam, currently, it’s operating over its capacity, with over 32.5 million passengers last year! A comparable number of passengers than those handled at Bogota El Dorado airport in Colombia. Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh it is amongst the top 10 busiest…
Arriving and Departing: Hanoi Noi Bai International (HAN)
Introduction: Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport is the largest airport in northern Vietnam, serving the capital of the country. It is located 45 Km from the city centre, (40 minutes’ drive). It counts with two terminals, the T1 that handles domestic flights and the latest one, opened in 2014, which handles international ones. The airport…
Arriving & Departing Luang Prabang, (LPQ) – Laos
Introduction: Luang Prabang is the second most important airport in Laos and it serves as a small regional hub between Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. Less than five years ago, the airport undertook an expansion which enlarged its runway enabling the landing of Airbus 320 family aircraft. This has increased its popularity and the new flights…
Jenny Sky Is The Limit 