I've long been an advocate for finding ways to simplify the process when traveling. I'll gladly give up a bit of personal information to expedite security screening or the immigration process when … [Read more...] about Clear Immigration Faster with These Programs
Hong Kong
Get a Free Hong Kong City Tour or Discounted Tickets to Disneyland
Are you flying Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon to Hong Kong anytime soon? If so, make sure to book a stopover in Hong Kong for a free city tour or discounted tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland. From now … [Read more...] about Get a Free Hong Kong City Tour or Discounted Tickets to Disneyland
Using E-Channel For Expedited Passport Control in Hong Kong
Who doesn't like saving time and hassle while traveling? I've discussed expedited entry programs before, and I'm certainly a fan. The Easy Pass program in Germany is a nice feature, allowing certain … [Read more...] about Using E-Channel For Expedited Passport Control in Hong Kong
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Hong Kong Chep Lap Kok Airport
Trip Report Series Self-Connecting to an International Flight: Lessons Learned Review: Singapore Airlines Economy Class, San Francisco - Singapore (via Hong Kong) Review: Plaza Premium … [Read more...] about Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Hong Kong Chep Lap Kok Airport
Held Hostage by Cathay Dragon: Ground Delays In Hong Kong
Every airlines has a contract of carriage and a plan for delays. Airlines do things slightly differently but overall there are standards across the airline industry. To my surprise, Dragon Air now … [Read more...] about Held Hostage by Cathay Dragon: Ground Delays In Hong Kong
Review: Courtyard Hong Kong by Marriott
The Courtyard Hong Kong (Courtyard Marriott Hong Kong) is a great little hotel tucked away on the north side of Hong Kong Island. It's not in the most convenient location for touring the city but it … [Read more...] about Review: Courtyard Hong Kong by Marriott
Hong Kong: Exploring My Favorite Asian City a Few Hours at a Time
I've been to Hong Kong many times in the last few years, both as a destination and as a stopover point on trips for both work and for fun. With 2 business trips to mainland China since late 2016, I've … [Read more...] about Hong Kong: Exploring My Favorite Asian City a Few Hours at a Time
Day Trip from Hong Kong to Macau
If you’re going to Hong Kong for a few days, I highly recommend a quick day trip from Hong Kong to Macau. Plan on an overnight stay if you want to gamble at the casinos but if you just want to see … [Read more...] about Day Trip from Hong Kong to Macau
Review: Dragonair (Cathay Dragon) A330 First Class, Hong Kong to Beijing
Dragonair was recently rebranded by their parent company, Cathay Pacific, and will soon be called "Cathay Dragon." Oftentimes mislabeled as Cathay Pacific's "low cost carrier," Dragonair is actually … [Read more...] about Review: Dragonair (Cathay Dragon) A330 First Class, Hong Kong to Beijing
Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Class, Seoul to Bangkok (via Hong Kong)
Editor's note: this is the second installment of my round-the-world trip on Star Alliance in Premium cabins. You can find part one here. Continuing Westward After a great visit to Seoul, it was time … [Read more...] about Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Class, Seoul to Bangkok (via Hong Kong)
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