This Singapore Airlines Business Class flight was booked using a combination of cash and miles. Singapore Airlines had a really good sale a few months ago and I took advantage of it by booking a premium economy class ticket from Los Angeles to Phuket for $1200. I then … [Read more...]
Review: SATS Premier Lounge Singapore, a Priority Pass Lounge
There are several Priority Pass Lounges at Singapore Changi Airport but the SATS Premier Lounge in terminal 3 is one of my favorites. The SATS Premier Lounge terminal 3 is located on the mezzanine level in between gates A and B, above the shopping arcarde. The other … [Read more...]
Review: Ambassador Transit Hotel, Singapore
There are two Ambassador Transit Hotels at Singapore Changi International Airport. This review is for the Ambassador Transit Hotel in terminal 3. The other Ambassador Transit Hotel is located in terminal 2. The Ambassador Transit Hotel terminal 3 is located adjacent to … [Read more...]
Review: United Airlines Boeing 787 Economy Class, SFO to Singapore
I just flew the world’s longest Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight. . . on United. . . in economy class and it actually wasn’t that bad! I mean, it wasn’t easy by any means but with a great entertainment system, decent food and a great crew, United sure made this long-ass, er … [Read more...]
Singapore Air Sale – Fly to Asia for $599!!
New year, new travels! Singapore Air is having a New Year sale and it's pretty amazing. From now until January 27, 2017, you can book round-trip airfare from the United States to many destination in Asia (and a couple in Europe) for as low as $599! We're talking … [Read more...]
Review: New Majestic Hotel Singapore
For a variety of reasons, this year has me re-thinking my priorities when I travel. I am predominantly a leisure traveler, though I usually let the blog dictate decisions about how I travel. In particular, I've often avoided smaller or independent hotels because they … [Read more...]
Discovering Singapore’s Peranakan Culture at the Intan
You probably know about Singapore's multi-ethnic society and the endless variety of food stalls and restaurants. Colonization by the British created a strong Western influence, but the population is principally of Chinese, Malay, or Indian descent. Many of these Chinese … [Read more...]
Revisiting Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
It's been a while since I wrote about my trip to Singapore in March, but with the city-state's Golden Jubilee approaching on August 7-10, I thought it would be interesting to comment on a couple of cultural observations about the city.Today's focus is on the Gardens … [Read more...]
Off the Beaten Path in Singapore
One of my favorite things to do in a city is get lost and explore, and Singapore offers a surprising number of opportunities to do this despite its position as a small island nation. Violent crime is almost unimaginable, so you're safe wherever you go. The booming … [Read more...]
Eating Well in Singapore
When I first got an invitation to visit Singapore as part of an official tourism board event, one thought went through my head -- I am going to get fat on all that amazing food! Singapore's long history as a multicultural entrepôt has brought together so many different … [Read more...]
