Category: Review

  • Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley Review

    Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley Review

    Last week I stayed at the Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley. I did stay a few times before at the Hyatt Centric Santa Clara. In fact, I stayed at the same hotel a long time ago when it was still called ‘The Quality Suites’. So time for a review and share my thoughts about…

  • Etihad B777-300 Business Class; worth considering?

    Etihad B777-300 Business Class; worth considering?

    I recently flew with Etihad’s B777-300 in Business Class from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi. Until that point in time, I mostly flew with Etihad’s 787 and A380. These business class cabins are one of my favorite business class cabins in the industry. This was the first time I flew with Etihad’s B777-300. Is the business…

  • Etihad A380 Business Class Review

    Etihad A380 Business Class Review

    Recently, I finally flew with Etihad’s A380 in Business Class from Abu Dhabi to London. Flying with the A380 in Etihad’s Business Class was high on my list. I think Etihad’s business class product is one of the best in the industry and combining that with my favorite plane, the A380, must be a magical…

  • Renovated Hyatt Regency Austin – improved?

    Renovated Hyatt Regency Austin – improved?

    Last week I stayed at the recently renovated Hyatt Regency Austin. In the past, I frequently stayed at the Hyatt Regency Austin. I also wrote a review of the Hyatt Regency Austin before and during the renovations. The common areas of the hotel started to look a bit outdated, so it was definitely time for…

  • Etihad A350-1000 Business Class Review

    Etihad A350-1000 Business Class Review

    Last month I had the opportunity to fly with Etihad’s new A350-1000 in Business Class from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam. Etihad is one of my favorite airlines so I was very curious to see what the new Business Class cabin in the A350-1000 would be like. Based on earlier flights with Etihad in Business Class,…

  • Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Review

    Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Review

    A few weeks ago I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel. This hotel opened almost 20 years ago (2006) as the Novotel Bangkok Airport Hotel and was rebranded as a Hyatt Regency back in February 2025. Could this new addition to the Hyatt brand compete with some of the best Hyatt Airport hotels…

  • How to use the Shanghai Airport Link

    How to use the Shanghai Airport Link

    In this article I’ll review the easiest and most efficient way to move from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and train station. This is using the new Shanghai Airport Link train. For 26RMB (roughly 3 Euro), you’ll travel comfortably in 39 minutes from Pudong to Hongqiao. Please read below and find out the…

  • Thai Airways Business Class A350 Review

    Thai Airways Business Class A350 Review

    During my recent Asia trip, I flew from Beijing to Bangkok with Thai Airways in Business Class. Please read below to find out whether it’s worth it flying with Thai Airways in Business Class on their A350. During this trip, I also took the High Speed Fuxing Train from Shanghai to Beijing in Business Class,…

  • Fuxing High Speed Train China Review

    Fuxing High Speed Train China Review

    What’s it like traveling in the fastest High Speed Train in China; the Fuxing Train? And, what does Business Class add to the experience? Please read below my review of the Fuxing High Speed Train in Business Class from Shanghai to Beijing. How to book your ticket I always try to book my international train…

  • Grand Hyatt Beijing Review

    Grand Hyatt Beijing Review

    A few weeks ago, I stayed at the Grand Hyatt Beijing. There are a lot of things to like about this hotel. Please read below why I think you should consider staying at the Grand Hyatt when staying in Beijing. Location Let’s start with the best thing this hotel has to offer; the location. If…