My review of China’s high speed train, business studio
Last year I took China’s high-speed rail in business class and in first class. I was complaining about not being able to get the new business...
6 June 2025
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99% off Heathrow Express, Great value London hotel vouchers
Trip.com had a round of “5.5 Mega Sales” on its international sites globally, and now it’s the turn of Ctrip, its parent company in China. There...
10 May 2025
Accor new partners: Orient Express and Odeon (with status fast track)
For us who live in Europe, Accor has added two new partners where we can earn or spend points. First one being the Orient Express luxury...
27 March 2025
Heathrow travel saving tip: buy a Day Travelcard
For travellers heading to Heathrow Airport, the Elizabeth line offers a faster and more comfortable alternative to the Piccadilly line, though it comes at a higher...
16 March 2025
My review of the Eurostar Premier Lounge Brussels
I was travelling in Eurostar’s Plus cabin, but thanks to my Amex Platinum I gained access to their Premier lounge at Brussels, which I will review...
12 March 2025
My review of Eurostar Plus (formerly Standard Premier)
Eurostar had an excellent promotion in December, giving me an excuse for a weekend getaway to Brussels (which, to be frank, doesn’t have much to offer)...
4 March 2025
Use Eurostar Smartcheck at London St Pancras
Brexit was bad news for Eurostar. They had to add additional emigration and immigration check facilities at London St Pancras and I remember reading the news...
17 January 2025
Black Friday: Aegean & Eurail pass sale, 50% off UK trains
A few more UK- and Europe-oriented Black Friday sales. [Aegean] The Greek airline Aegean is running a good sale: I see some solid fares, although they...
29 November 2024
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