Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire. Today (October 7, 2019): Top 10 most dangerous airports in the world. Although flying is one of the safest means of travel, many passengers suffer from a fear of flying, including myself. That said, some airport approaches are a lot more challenging than others, and can turn into a terrifying experience that makes the bravest frequent flyers grip their armrests. From mountain ranges and oceans to less than half a mile runways, here are ten of the most dangerous airports in the world, where landings and takeoffs require extreme precision and massive pilot skill. There is more information (with Youtube clips) below the slideshow. Think I missed one? Leave a comment. This slideshow requires JavaScript.*** Follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Twitter or Facebook for a daily moment of travel inspiration *** 10. WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NEW ZEALAND Serving the capital of … [Read more...] about Top 10 most dangerous airports in the world
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Review of Six Senses Bhutan – Thimphu Lodge
Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review. I recently traveled to India & Bhutan. You can read my trip reports here Review: Swiss Airbus A330 First Class from Zürich to Delhi Review: India Aman Tour – The Lodhi New Delhi Review: India Aman Tour – Aman-i-Khas, Ranthambore National Park Review: India Aman Tour – Amanbagh, Rajasthan Review: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra Review: The Oberoi New Delhi Review: Six Senses Thimphu, Bhutan (today) Review: Six Senses Punakha, Bhutan Review: Six Senses Paro, Bhutan Review: Bhutan Airlines A320 Business Class from Paro to Delhi Review: The Leela Palace Delhi Review: Taj Lake Palace (Udaipur) Review: The Oberoi Udaivilas (Udaipur) Review: Lufthansa A380 First Class Delhi to Frankfurt Today (October 9, 2019): Review of Six Senses Bhutan, Thimphu Lodge. Location: Google maps Hotel website: Six Senses Bhutan, Thimphu Lodge Tip: get complimentary VIP perks … [Read more...] about Review of Six Senses Bhutan – Thimphu Lodge
Tips to overcome your fear of flying
Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series, or news. Today (October 11, 2019): Tips to overcome your fear of flying. This may come as a (minor) shock to most of you – since I publish a lot of flight trip reports on this blog and since I am one of the most popular YouTubers posting flight clips – but I am terrified of flying (despite having an absolute fascination for the airline industry and being a frequent flyer). And apparently, I am not alone since it is reported that 25% of people have at least some fear of flying, while about 1 in 10 people have a phobia of flying. While it was not a problem for most of my life, it all changed when I was in my younger thirties and took a transatlantic, overnight flight on Continental Airlines (now United) from Newark to Brussels on a stormy April night. Mid-flight, the Boeing 767-400ER encountered some severe turbulence. I still remember the … [Read more...] about Tips to overcome your fear of flying
There’s no looking back for Brad Marchand and Bruins
Like the Patriots, the Bruins seem to be doing a better job than the Red Sox of picking up where they left off. The Sox never figured out how to follow up on their World Series win, but the Bruins are playing the same inspired hockey that got them to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals. “I think the best thing to happen to our group was pretty much staying together,’’ Marchand said. “It allowed us to continue our chemistry and kind of roll in from last year and feel confident and comfortable with one another. “It’s easy to get on our game quickly when you already have the chemistry and already feel comfortable with one another, and that’s what’s going on here.’’ Keeping things the same seems to have been the offseason goal for Bruins hockey bosses Cam Neely and Don Sweeney. This is the same team that got to Game 7. Playing at the same level so far. Everything else about the Boston Garden Bruins experience feels … [Read more...] about There’s no looking back for Brad Marchand and Bruins