“Hey wait a second!” you say – “that’s Abu Dhabi’s airport!” – and indeed it is; but it was a cool picture I wanted to use and it is where my trip actually started. I was stopped over in Abu…
Points Cheap Global Hotel Redemptions
Drew over at Travel Is Free has a great post on cheap hotel redemptions around the world. I rarely use my points for hotels but did have some good luck in the Middle East, and at one of the proerties…
Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge Review
I was on a long layover twice through Doha, which doesn’t seem to be an uncommon experience. What to do? On the way out I spent time at the Al Mourjan lounge, and on the way back I opted to…
A Cheap Summer Hop To Europe In Business Class
One Mile At A Time points out that Aer Lingus availability looks pretty good right now, even in the summer, to Dublin. This is one of the better points deals out there using British Airways distance based award chart, where I…
Flight Review: CX807 Cathay Pacific 777-300ER 77H Business Class Chicago to Hong Kong
This is quite a long flight – no need to decide whether you want to sleep or watch movies; you’ll certainly be doing both! My first flight on Cathay Pacific. The seat was a nice lie flat and felt like…
Killarney International Raceway – Cape Town
About a week before starting my race cat trip, there was a ‘post a pic of your car’ thread on the FT86 enthusiasts group on facebook, in which a guy named Damien posted up a pic of his car. Hey!…
Falcon Hospital Tour – Abu Dhabi, UAE
We visited the Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, somewhat near the airport and reachable by taxi. They provide two tour packages that can be reserved online; a 2 hour tour and a 3 hour tour with lunch. FlyerTalkers appear to advise…
Flight Review: QR1360 Qatar 787-8 788 Business Class Johannesburg to Doha
Heading out of South Africa on my way to UAE on the way home. I had a Qatar flight from Doha to Abu Dhabi after this for a stopover as per my race cat vacation article. At this point I…
Driving a Formula YAS 3000 at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has an amazing motorsports complex in Yas Marina Circuit. It is located near Ferrari World and has a nice arrive and drive kart track. Many programs are available (and changing) on their site – see for details; these…
Visiting Ferrari World – Abu Dhabi, UAE
My buddy Josh and I visited Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi – the world’s largest indoor amusement park. It’s located on Yas Island, the same place as Yas Marina Circuit with its many driving experiences and kart track – although…
