Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Home to world famous historic monuments such as the Acropolis, Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and is widely regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation. Athens also gave us the concept of democracy – in Greek, ‘demos’ means people and ‘kratia’ translates as […]
Plane views: Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is located in the Kathmandu Valley. Flying into or out of Kathmandu (map) is an amazing experience on clear days – those seated by the window will be rewarded with panoramic views of the valley and Kathmandu. On the approach into Kathmandu Airport, the plane basically follows the line of […]
Plane views: Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal. Lying on the banks of the Tagus estuary and bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon boasts an incredibly rich history, and a plethora of atmospheric neighbourhoods, grand monuments, picturesque lanes and broad boulevards. My recent visit reminded me yet again why it’s one of my favourite […]
Plane views: Himalayas and Mount Everest
“Would you be interested in going on a scenic flight tour to Mount Everest?”, the gentleman asked. I was in Kathmandu, Nepal, for a conference and I was just milling around after my presentation when this gentleman approached me. I was stunned by his question. You see, it has always been a dream of mine […]
Plane views – Innsbruck in winter
Several years ago, I visited Innsbruck (map), the capital of the state of Tirol in Austria, in the summer. The approach into Innsbruck Airport was absolutely spectacular and I wrote about this in my Plane Views – Innsbruck post. Surrounded by the stunning peaks of the Tirolean Alps, the views as one lands or takes-off […]
Plane views: Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is an historic, walled town near the southernmost tip of Croatia. The town can trace its roots back to the 7th century AD and at its pinnacle in the 15th and 16th centuries, Dubrovnik rivalled Venice in terms of trade and wealth. These days, Dubrovnik (map) is a popular destination for travellers from around […]
A helicopter tour of Cape Town
Cape Town (South Africa) never fails to amaze me. It truly is one of the most spectacularly situated cities in the world and each time I return, I’m always blown away by its beauty. Located at the southern tip of the African continent, Cape Town is backed by the iconic Table Mountain and fronts the […]
Book a window seat if you fly to these airports
I published a post a while ago about ten airports to book a window seat for. I chose those ten airports because of the amazing window seat views one can enjoy either before landing or after take-off. Many of my readers suggested other airports so here’s Part Two: another ten airports to book a window […]
Plane views: Paris
I’ve flown over Paris dozens of times but on my recent flight to Barcelona, the weather was clear and Paris shimmered in the morning sun. The plane was at a cruising altitude of 30,000+ feet but the aerial view of Paris was spectacular. I could easily spot the most iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel […]
Plane views: Penang Island
Penang (map) is a turtle-shaped island located off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 300km northwest of Kuala Lumpur. Often called the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Penang is home to Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage listed city, and is famed for its beautiful historic architecture and mouthwatering cuisine. On a recent flight from Amsterdam […]
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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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