by Patti | May 10, 2020 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
Late last year, I flew in Hello Kitty Eva Air economy class for the first time. I was looking forward to this flight and it did not disappoint. I can definitely say this was my best economy flight ever. For those of you not familiar with Hello Kitty flights, Eva Air...
by Patti | Jan 16, 2020 | Hotel Reviews, Trip Reports
On my last trip to Singapore I decided to splurge and spend two nights at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel to find out for myself if it is worth the high price. I will elaborate on the reasons I enjoyed my stay in my full review below but for me the short answer is yes the...
by The Travel Sisters | Jun 17, 2019 | Destinations, Hotel Reviews, Trip Reports
One our favorite experiences when visiting Japan was staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan near Jigokudani snow monkey park. If you are planning a trip to Japan and wondering if you should stay at a ryokan, here are a few things you need to know. What is a ryokan?...
by The Travel Sisters | Mar 15, 2018 | Trip Reports
Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei has an undeserved reputation as a boring city. While researching our two day trip, we ran across several postings suggesting travelers skip it altogether. We chose to check it out for ourselves anyway and were pleasantly surprised by...
by The Travel Sisters | Nov 9, 2017 | Tips, Trip Reports
Encountering a massive Silverback gorilla and family in their natural habitat was an amazing and humbling moment. With less than 900 mountain gorillas left in the world, the privilege of that experience is not lost on us. Planning our gorilla trek in Rwanda took a bit...
by Patti | Jun 15, 2017 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
I visited the Escape Lounge at Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport (MSP) earlier this year when it was still a Priority Pass lounge but it is still on the list of airport lounges you could access for free with an American Express Platinum Card. The...