Trip Reports
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Review: SriLankan Airlines A320neo Business Class (KTM-CMB)
SriLankan Airlines flight details Sri Lanka’s national airline has weathered decades of turbulence, from political headwinds to continuous financial difficulty. Originally launched as Air Lanka in 1979, the carrier was partially managed by Emirates before returning to full state control in 2008. Today, its fleet consists entirely of Airbus planes, featuring a mix of A320…
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Review: Executive Lounge Kathmandu (KTM)
Radisson Executive Lounge The Executive Lounge at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, located before security, is the principal premium lounge in the international terminal. Operated by the Radisson Hotel Kathmandu, the lounge has served the airport since 2009. It is one of only a few lounges available at Nepal’s main international gateway, where facilities remain…
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Review: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Founded in 1903 by Jamsetji Tata, The Taj Mahal Palace is the crown jewel of the Taj Hotels and Resorts empire. Occupying its prominent lot on the Colaba waterfront, the Grande Damme is an integral part of Mumbai’s skyline and is an undeniable icon of the city. Over the years,…
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Review: Hotel Yak & Yeti Kathmandu
Hotel Yak & Yeti Hotel Yak & Yeti is a historic hotel, housed partly within the restored Lal Durbar Palace, which dates back to the late 19th century. Originally built in 1890, the palace was later converted into a hotel in 1977 with 241 rooms. The property has since expanded to include newer wings, while…
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Review: The LaLiT New Delhi
The LaLiT, New Delhi Opened in 1988, The LaLiT New Delhi is the flagship of the Indian-based Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. The 461-room property has undergone many name changes, beginning with the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza at its opening, then as the New Delhi Hilton International in 1995, before becoming InterContinental The Grand in 1997.…
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Review: Buddha Air ATR 72-500 (KTM-BWA)
Buddha Air flight details Founded in 1997, Buddha Air is Nepal’s principal domestic carrier and the nation’s largest airline. Focusing mostly on domestic flights, the airline operates a mixed fleet of ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. Furthermore, Buddha Air is generally considered the safest and most reliable domestic airline in the country. Booking Buddha Air Buddha…
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Review: Swoniga Lounge Kathmandu (KTM)
Swoniga Lounge Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport isn’t historically one to have the most stellar reputation – in fact, one survey quoted the airport as being the ‘second worst in Asia’ back in 2018. While the international terminal is lacklustre at best, the situation is a lot less pleasant in the airport’s outdated and overcrowded domestic…
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Review: Nepal Airlines A330 Business Class (DEL-KTM)
Nepal Airlines flight details Nepal Airlines is the national flag carrier of the namesake Himalayan country. The airline has in recent years reinvented itself following decades of mismanagement and reliability issues. This culmulated in the acquisition of its current fleet of modern Airbus A320s and A330s, alongside online booking services for its flights. This was…
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Review: Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore Opened in 2020, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore marks the Thai hotel group’s debut in Asia’s little red dot. Located within the Laguna National Golf Club, the Dusit is one of the few hotels to have a resort setting on Singapore island. The 198-key property, like most Dusit resorts, emphasises its wellness…
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Review: Air India 777 Business Class (BOM-DEL)
Air India flight details The longtime flag carrier of India is in the midst of a renaissance. After being reacquired by the Tata conglomerate, Air India has embarked on a journey of fleet renewal to replace its long-despised fleet. This includes a set of relatively young widebody aircraft acquired from Delta Air Lines and Etihad…