Instead of taking guided tours of the cities you visit, why not explore them on your own? Along with your map and guidebook, take a good novel set in the city - and read a few pages when you stop for a rest at parks and cafes!
Flight Review: Qatar Airways Business Class from Hong Kong to Stockholm
First hand account of flying Business Class on Qatar Airways Boeing 7879 Dreamliner from Hong Kong to Stockholm: the food, the wine, the in-flight experience, the comfort, the lie-flat seats, the business class lounge at Doha Airport.
If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Sweden (or Why I’m Only Visiting One Country This Summer)!
The advantages of slow travel: why I'm going to spend a month in Sweden rather than visiting several European countries. If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Sweden (or Why I'm Only Visiting One Country This Summer)!
Midsummer’s Eve – Why It’s Sweden’s Second Most Popular Holiday
Midsummer's Eve takes place in Sweden on a Friday between in late June. It coincides with St. John's Eve, which is no coincidence: 24 June was a feast day of the Christian martyr St John the Baptist, and the celebrations began the night before.
Cathay Pacific Serves Spanish Cuisine on New Hong Kong – Madrid Route
Cathay Pacific Airways has launched daily non-stop service between Hong Kong and Madrid, Spain. To celebrate, the airline will serve Business Class passengers authentic Spanish dishes created by a five start hotel chef..
Happy Swedish National Day!
Swedish National Day is observed on 6 June every year. The holiday honours the election of King Gustav Vasa to the thrown in 1523 and the adoption of a new constitution in 1806, both of which took place on 6 June. Before 1983, 6 June was known as Swedish Flag Day. It only became an official public holiday in 2005, replacing Whit Monday.
Britain: Northern Californians Will Have 2 New Ways to Get to London Next Spring
Northern California travelers flying to London, England, will soon have 3 airports to choose from : Oakland Airport, San Francisco Airport, and San Jose Airport as well as 2 in London: Gatwick and Heathrow..
Cinema: ‘The Force Awakens’ Cast and Crew Fly to London for European Premiere
Following the World Premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Southern California, Cast and Crew are flown by All Nippon Airways on a customized Star Wars jetliner for the European premier in London.
Spain: Hispanic Day Celebrates Columbus’ Discovery of the Americas
The anniversary of the discover of the Americas by Christopher Columbus is known as Hispanic Day in Spain. His voyage of discovery was funded by the Spanish crown
Germany: Airline Launches Restaurant Style Meal Service in Business Class
Forget flight trolleys and trays! Passengers flying Business Class on Lufthansa's long haul flights can now look forward to ordering from a menu and being served directly from the galley - when they want to eat.