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KSA: Saudia SV814 (Business)

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JED-CGK (9h 55m) Boeing 777-300ER ETD: 12.05am (GMT + 3)  ETA:  2.00pm (GMT + 7) After spending about 4 hours at the  Alfursan Lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport , it was finally time to say goodbye to Jeddah. BTW, did you know that each of Saudia's wide-body aeroplanes has got a prayer room towards the rear of the Economy Class cabin?
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KSA: Alfursan Lounge @ King Abdulaziz International Airport

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South Terminal, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Daily: 24 hours Saudia's lounge shares the same name as its frequent flyer programme. During our transit at Jeddah, my BFF and I spent most of the time at the lounge. Business Class and First Class passengers can access the lounge for free, while their Economy Class counterparts can do so by paying at the door.
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KSA: Saudia SV256 (Business)

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IST-JED (3h 50m) Airbus 330-343R ETD: 3.30pm (GMT + 3)  ETA:  7.20pm (GMT + 3) Welcome back! Before anything else, let's continue the story regarding my journey from Istanbul, Turkey to Jakarta, Indonesia via Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian Airlines, or Saudia in short, is said to be the third largest in the Middle East in terms of revenue. No prize for guessing, but it's behind Emirates and Qatar Airways.
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CAN: Toronto Downtown

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto, the capital of the Ontario province, is the largest city in Canada. As an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports and culture, it's one of the most multi-cultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world. It's said that approximately half of its residents were born outside of Canada.
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CAN: Super 8 by Wyndham Niagara Falls

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5577 Ellen Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada I suppose seeing Niagara Falls is one of the essential experiences when visiting Ontario, Canada. Without checking out of our hotel in Toronto, my BFF and I embarked on a quick 2D1N trip to the iconic destination. We opted to stay at Super 8 (2*), a budget-friendly choice managed by Wyndham Hotels, which offers complimentary breakfast to guests.
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TWN: Tze-Chiang Limited Express (Puyuma) 218

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Taipei - Xincheng (2h 1m) ETD: 10.26am (GMT + 8)  ETA:  12.27pm (GMT + 8) Having heard of the unparalleled beauty of Taroko Gorge, my BFF and I made it a point to see it with our own eyes despite the rainy season in June. Our journey began from Taipei Main Station by making use of the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) system on Tze-Chiang Limited Express (Puyuma), the newest, fastest and more spacious train type introduced in 2013.
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