Before my trip to Valencia to visit the Formula One Grand Prix, my understanding of Formula One racing was limited to fast cars that cost millions, whizzing around a track, and gorgeous girls. Sure, I’d heard of Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso but that was about as many famous Formula One names as [...]
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Air Asia
What: Nasi lemak Where: On board most Air Asia flights Note: Nasi lemak is a traditional Malaysian dish (some call it the national dish). Nasi lemak literally means ‘creamy rice’. The rice is soaked in coconut milk and cooked. Knots of pandan leaves are added for a wonderful flavour and scent. The rice is served [...]
Skytrax World Airline Awards 2009
Skytrax, a leading research advisor to the aviation industry, hosted its annual World Airline Awards 2009 on 1st April in Hamburg. The world’s best airline award went to Cathay Pacific. Eight of the top ten airline awards went to Asian and Middle Eastern airlines. The other two in the top-ten were Qantas and Air New [...]
Air Asia X: Next stop, USA
In an interview today, the CEO of Air Asia X announced that the airline is planning to fly to the USA from Kuala Lumpur and/or London, possibly by the end of this year. Air Asia X launched its first long-haul low cost service to London from Kuala Lumpur earlier this month. More than 50,000 tickets [...]
Spotlight: East Malaysia
East Malaysia comprises the two states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. The region boasts some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the world, top-notch diving spots, stunning beaches, a fascinating history involving headhunters and white kings, breathtaking landscapes and atmospheric towns. A wide network of air, bus and boat [...]
Flight review of Air Asia X
The first reviews of Air Asia X’s Kuala Lumpur – London service have been surfacing on the net. The review by Jaunted.com is particularly comprehensive, and includes a video of the aircraft’s interior and photos. Verdict: there are teething problems (the most exasperating of which was the non-functioning in-flight entertainment system – I would be [...]
Air Asia X’s new gamble
Air Asia X commences its five-times a week service from its hub in Kuala Lumpur to London Stansted on 11th March. This will be the first attempt at a viable long-haul low cost service between Asia and Europe since the demise of Hong Kong’s Oasis Airlines last year. Will it work this time around? Only [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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