Review: Air China B777 First Class, Beijing to London

Air China Boeing 777 first class cabin

Originally posted: April 6, 2014

Flight: CA 937
Departure time in Beijing (PEK): 12:55
Arrival time in London (LHR): 15:55
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300
Seat: 1L
Duration: 11h
Date of flight: March 14, 2014
*This is an award travel, First Class flight #16

Top Attractions in Hong Kong

Me with Bruce Lee at the Avenue of Stars in 2013

First visit: January 2009

Photography: Arthur Jeciel & Michael Pannagel

In 2009, I visited Hong Kong for the first time and although it was with the Singelresor group (where we visited Victoria Peak and Golden Bauhinia Square among others) I felt I needed to come back and rediscover it once more, this time without any guide. And so in May 2013, Mike and I were back to this bustling city rich with Asian culture and western influence.

Top Attractions in Turkey

Selfie with the Dolmahbace Mosque in 2016

First Visit: November 2013
Photography: Arthur Jeciel

In November 2013, I was able to visit Istanbul for the first time thus making Turkey my thirty-eighth visited country 😉 It was a very short visit to the beautiful city of Istanbul together with the Singelresor group but nonetheless very fruitful as we were able to make the most of our stay. In case you are visiting Istanbul in the future, here are some of my travel tips:

Top Attractions in Taiwan

Me visiting TAIPEI 101 

First visit: March 2014
Photography: Arthur Jeciel & Michael Pannagel

Top Attractions in Tanzania

Me and a girl from Iraqw Tribe wearing their traditional wedding dress

First visit: April 2014
Photography: Arthur Jeciel & Michael Pannagel

Photo Review: Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge, T2 Changi Airport (SIN)

Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge, Terminal 2 Changi Airport

Location: Terminal 2, Departure Transit Lounge, Level 3
Access: Singapore Airlines Suites and First class passengers; Star Alliance First Class passengers departing on a flight operated by a Star Alliance member
Opening hours: Daily, 24 hours

Photo Review: Emirates First Class Lounge, T3 Concourse B Dubai (DXB)

Emirates First Class Lounge, Terminal 3 Concourse B Dubai Airport

Location: Terminal 3, Concourse B, by gates B16-B18
Access: Emirates First class passengers; Emirates Skywards Platinum members departing on an Emirates flight; Emirates Skywards Gold members departing on an Emirates flight, for a USD 100 fee for four hours; Emirates Skywards Silver members departing on an Emirates flight, for a USD 100 fee for four hours; Emirates Skywards Blue members departing on an Emirates flight, for a USD 200 fee for four hours
Opening hours: Daily, 24 hours

Photo Review: Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge, T3 Changi Airport (SIN)

Singapore Airlines First Class Lounge, Terminal 3 Singapore Changi Airport

Location: Terminal 3, Departure Transit Lounge, Level 3. Enter through the SilverKris lounge
Access: Singapore Airlines Suites and First class passengers; Star Alliance First Class passengers departing on a flight operated by a Star Alliance member
Opening hours: Daily, 24 hours