The Quieter Side of California: A Weekend in the Woods

There’s something humbling about standing among giants. A few weekends month ago, I set out on a whirlwind road trip to Humboldt County, trading life in the city for towering redwoods and coastal fog. It wasn’t just about the destination, though — it was about the 1,000-mile journey, the quiet …
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Review: Air India Business Class on the A350 Hyderabad-Delhi

Recently had the chance to fly Air India's new flagship aircraft, the A350-900 in business class, on a two hour flight between Hyderabad and Delhi....
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Quick Review: Encalm Lounge Hyderabad Airport – Crowded, Unsanitary?

As an Air India business class passenger flying from Hyderabad to Delhi, I was given access to the Encalm Lounge at Hyderabad Airport, located on the domestic side of the terminal. The lounge is situated past security in the departures area, accessible via an escalator near the main food court. …
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Review: The Brand NEW Leela Hyderabad

Background: Recently finished up a stay at the brand new Leela in Hyderabad. And I have to say that at present moment, it's probably the...
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A Brief Review of United Polaris on UA’s Chicago-London Service

In recent times, I've taken the 9pm Chicago to London flight a few times in United Polaris and I thought I would comment on my...
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United Polaris Lounge – Chicago O’Hare

The United Polaris Lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Terminal 1, Concourse C, near Gate C18. This central location provides convenient access...
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Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge LaGuardia

The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) opened its doors on January 16, 2024 and is located in Terminal B, right next to the AMEX Centurion Lounge. It’s a standout feature of the newly transformed LGA, which has become one of the nicest airports in the U.S. The lounge …
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Review: The New York Edition, Anixi and more…..

I recently had the chance to use my Marriott annual free night certificate from the AMEX Brilliant Card, worth up to 85,000 points, before it...
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Review: Residence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center

So as I mentioned in my previous post, I had some recent conferences to attend at the DC Convention Center and stayed at various hotels around the convention center. One of those happened to be the AC Hotel and the other was the Residence Inn. This was another short stay …
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Quick Review: AC Hotel Washington DC -Convention Center

I spent a couple of nights in DC during recent times at Marriott Hotels. While these places hardly warrant a full review, they are still...
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