When you are on an aircraft, it’s understandable that you would want to sit with your family, partner, and friends (unless you just fought with them), but if the situation doesn’t allow it, what can you do? First, you can ask the flight attendants if there are other available seats. Second, see if other passengers … Continue reading The Family Who Can’t Sit Apart
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What to do in Bordeaux during Winter?
The first thing that comes to my mind about Bordeaux is wine. Visiting chateaux and vineyards seems like a must-do activity in this wine-producing hub, and the best time to go is from April to October when the weather is warm, especially in September during the harvest season. However, my flying schedule just allowed me … Continue reading What to do in Bordeaux during Winter?
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Street Food You Must Try in Amsterdam
Wherever I travel, I love going to their local markets which are always the meeting points of the city’s culture, history, and delicacies. When my colleagues and I were riding on a tram from the hotel to downtown Amsterdam, we were captivated by a bustling street filled with a variety of stalls that made us … Continue reading Street Food You Must Try in Amsterdam
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Bouillon Chartier – Don’t Go with Expectation
Offering traditional French cuisine in the heart of Paris for over a century, Bouillon Chartier is a popular restaurant recommended by a lot of YouTubers and bloggers. Famed for its budget-friendly menus and authentic flavors, the venue was originally a beloved lunch spot for blue-collar workers, but now it’s frequented by tourists around the world. … Continue reading Bouillon Chartier – Don’t Go with Expectation
Last Quarantine in Hong Kong (Video)
It has been a rough time for many people in the past two years. My flying career has almost pulled to a halt with only a few international flight duties which all resulted in hotel quarantine. Thankfully, although it took longer than expected, the HK government has finally lifted the quarantine restriction for all travelers … Continue reading Last Quarantine in Hong Kong (Video)
My First Long-Haul Flight in 2022 (Video)
When I found YVR on my roster, I was delighted even though Vancouver flights are known to be tough. Since the Hong Kong government imposed stricter Covid rules on aircrew last year, I could only fly to China and my last long-haul journey was eight months ago. With the social-distancing restrictions in other countries being … Continue reading My First Long-Haul Flight in 2022 (Video)
My Longest Flight Delay in Shanghai (Video)
Flight delay is very normal in China because of the air control and restrictions. Even if all the passengers are on board, we wouldn’t be surprised if we are required to wait for an hour or two before the plane is allowed to take off. However, things have become more complicated since Covid. During transit, … Continue reading My Longest Flight Delay in Shanghai (Video)
What Flight Attendants Do on Cargo Flights? (Video)
Seated on a reclined business class seat, with a cup of green tea in my hand, and watching the DC superhero movie Wonder Woman, I was contented and feeling fortunate that I could fly back from New York to Hong Kong as a passenger. We have a name for this kind of duty - PX. … Continue reading What Flight Attendants Do on Cargo Flights? (Video)
Two-Day Hotel Quarantine in NYC (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T958r427cQQ&t=99s Despite only having a few Covid cases in the community, Hong Kong is arguably one of the strictest cities in the world for quarantine. Vaccinated or not, people arriving in HK from other countries would have to quarantine 14 or 21 days in a designated hotel. Previously, we, aircrew, were exempted from the two-week … Continue reading Two-Day Hotel Quarantine in NYC (Video)
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Taiwan: PADI Open Water Diver Course
It’d been a while since I devoted all my energy into one thing, forgetting my worries and frustrations in the reality of life. Taking the PADI Open Water Course was a tough and exhausting experience, nevertheless, the joy and satisfaction it brought were immense and rewarding. January isn’t the perfect season to dive in Liuqiu, … Continue reading Taiwan: PADI Open Water Diver Course
Crystal on the journey 