Brisbane isn’t known for its exotic selection of accommodation… The past few times I’ve visited I’ve generally put myself up at the various Oaks properties that dot the city. Unfortunately I’ve had a couple of average Oaks experiences recently and
Category Archives: Reviews
Review: Asiana Business Class OZ521 (Seoul – London)
After a couple of nights in Seoul it was time for us to make our way to the airport for the next leg of my 30th birthday adventure. A friend was travelling on a Korean air flight which was leaving
Hotel Review: Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa
Wanting to get away from Sydney for a long weekend, my partner and I decided to head to Noosa for what would hopefully be a relaxing break. This property sits smack bang on Noosa’s famous Hastings St strip which runs
Hotel Review: ‘The Inn at the Roman Forum’, Rome
Travellers evaluating accommodation options in Rome are spoilt for choice. Dizzying options await with countless hours of internet research passing by in a blink of an eye. I found myself stalking Trip Advisor late at night (on many nights!) desperately
Sunshine Coast Airport
Passing through this regional Queensland airport today, I thought it would be great to take a few snaps and do a write-up on this booming gateway to the Sunshine Coast. The airport sits just north of the Sunshine Coast city
Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt, Seoul
After arriving on a long flight from Sydney, we jumped into a taxi and headed for our hotel in Seoul – a solid 40 minutes from Incheon airport. The taxi ride was rather interesting at night as we passed towering
Review: Cosmo Hotel Mongkok
On a recent trip to London I had the opportunity to stopover in Hong Kong, and wanting to immerse myself into the unknown, I booked a hotel off the tourist track. Neither the hotel or the city let me down
Review: Asiana Business Class OZ602 Sydney-Seoul
To celebrate my 30th birthday we decided to fly to London for a couple of weeks of shopping and general debauchery. Thanks to some great tips on how to secure cheap business class tickets through US Airways, I was able
Flight Review: Qantas A380 Business (Video and Pictures)
Fabian Brimfield is a passionate aviation lawyer in training at the City University of Hong Kong, who is fuelled by Champagne & Greasy Noodles. Fabian runs a new food blog called The Hungry Gwailo offering a unique take on Hong Kong’s expansive
Flight Review: Qantas QF577 Sydney to Perth (Business Class)
I couldn’t hide my disappointment. It had been years since I had travelled Qantas, let alone a flight departing at midday. I had neglected to remember the ‘no alcohol before 12′ rule in the business class lounge. As I bashfully glanced
Flight Test: Virgin Australia’s 737 Business Class
After flying Virgin Blue’s disappointing premium economy many times over the years, I was eager to get the opportunity to fly the rebranded Virgin Australia’s new domestic business class product. The airline invested heavily in bringing its business class product to
Review: Scoot (Sydney-Singapore)
Layla Roberts is the founder and owner of Concierge Connections - a virtual concierge and personal assistance business helping clients in Australia (and those from abroad) organise their social and travel plans. Layla gives us an insight into her recent trip to Singapore
Review: Bianco off Queen, Auckland
I don’t know if it was because the previous night I was cramped in a noisy, smelly, sweaty 6 bed backpacker dormitory, but despite some unfavourable reviews the Bianco off Queen turned out to be a pretty decent apartment for the
Review: ‘Villa Martine’ Luxury Private Villa, Bali
Bali has a wide range of accommodation options and each has its attraction – some travellers like resorts, some choose international 5 star hotels and some prefer private rentals. Those who have done Bali however will attest that these best,
Review: Shama Sukhimvit, Bangkok
Shama Sukhimvit, Bangkok 3 Bedroom Deluxe We decided to stay at this Bangkok property as it was one of the few rentals that was available with 3 bedrooms in the one apartment. The location was right in middle of Bangkok
Review: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
We travelled to Hong Kong for a quick shopping trip so decided to treat ourselves to the imperial old school charm of the Mandarin Oriental. The hotel has been renowned for decades as one of the world’s leading hotels so
Flight Test: DJ89 Queenstown to Sydney in Economy
After spending an exceedingly relaxing time in Queenstown, the time came for us to leave this gorgeous scenic town and return home to Sydney. We had booked flights with Virgin Australia not only because they were cheap (about $200 each) but because we have Platinum and
Feature: Four Hops on Air New Zealand Props
NZ8429 Auckland – Napier (Dash 8 – Q300) “I love the look of the Q300 – the signature ‘snout’ of the aircraft is oddly amusing but cute at the same time…” I awoke from my slumber at the Auckland Airport
Flight Test: TG472 Sydney to Bangkok in Business Class
My partner and I decided to take the family to Thailand and Bali which was possible due to the availability of points awards through Singapore Airlines Krisflyer. I have always loved Asian carriers for their understated but elegant service and
Pebble Beach Motor Inn – Napier, New Zealand
This property is #1 on Tripadvisor for Napier/Hastings in New Zealand. I thought i’d give it a go to see if the #1 Tripadvisor rating matched reality. This really is a motor inn style property, but don’t let this put
