by Matilda | Jun 4, 2015 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
It’s not you. It’s me. I’m sorry. We were airport bound for our first flight in Singapore Suites class. Our taxi slowed down as it approached the entrance to the first class check in and before we knew it, our doors were pulled open and our bags...
by Matilda | Mar 30, 2015 | Trip Reports
What do you do when there’s a bunny and hedgehog cafe near your hotel? You hop on over! And that’s exactly what we did while in Tokyo. Although Japan has cat cafes, dog cafes, reptile cafes, owl cafes, goat cafes and even regular ol’ coffee cafes,...
by Matilda | Mar 19, 2015 | Hotel Reviews, Marriott, Trip Reports
While trudging through another Chicago snowstorm, we decided it was time for some fun in the sun. We settled on Grand Cayman as flight times were reasonable and well, the photos of Seven Mile Beach were pretty irresistible. Disclaimer: This article contains...
by Matilda | Mar 13, 2015 | Updates/Musings
In honor of Friday the 13th, I thought it would be interesting to list some other “unlucky” numbers from around the world. 4 (China and various parts of Asia) – The word for “4” is similar to the word for death. Some buildings and public transport operators...
by Matilda | Feb 26, 2015 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
The first time I checked out the United Club lounge near gate B18 at Chicago O’Hare Airport, I did not stay long. My flight wasn’t departing anytime soon but after seeing the crowded lounge and “meh” offerings, waiting at the gate seemed more...