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HKG: The Bridge @ Hong Kong International Airport

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Level 5, Near Gate 35, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Daily: 5.30am - 12.30am Cathay Pacific operates four departure lounges at Hong Kong International Airport. The Bridge is the latest addition that was declared open in October 2013. Occupying an area of 2,567 square metres, the lounge is split into two wings, north and south, without segregation for Business Class and First Class passengers.
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VIE: Vietnam Airlines VN592 (Business)

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HAN-HKG (2h 5m) Airbus 321 ETD: 10.25am (GMT + 7)  ETA: 1 .30pm (GMT + 8) It was time for my second flight with the flag carrier of Vietnam in the Business Class cabin, the first being onboard  VN661  from Hanoi, Vietnam to Singapore in late 2014. Till date, I've never flown with any other Vietnam Airlines' aircraft but Airbus 321, thus I've never had the chance to try its personal IFE (In-Flight Entertainment).
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VIE: Song Hong Business Lounge @ Noi Bai International Airport

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Level 4, International Terminal, Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam Daily: 6.00am - 2.00am Song Hong Business Lounge is "a peaceful oasis that retains cultural heritage of Hanoi" where "traditional luxury meets modern comfort". Female staff members are dressed in traditional long silk tunics, blending with the colours of nature that are purposefully chosen for the design of the lounge.
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VIE: Noi Bai International Airport [New]

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Phu Minh, Soc Son, Hanoi, Vietnam Noi Bai International Airport is the largest airport in Vietnam in terms of total capacity, but it is actually second to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City in terms of land area. The former had only one terminal building, which has now become the domestic terminal  following the inauguration of the new international terminal in January 2015.
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VIE: Noi Bai Airport Hotel

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Vo Van Kiet Street, Hanoi, Vietnam Noi Bai Airport Hotel (1*) is a budget accommodation that's reachable by foot from Noi Bai International Airport within 10 minutes. It was good enough for my BFF and me as we simply needed a place to sleep before going back to Noi Bai International Airport the next morning to catch our next flight to Hong Kong. 
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VIE: Vietnam Airlines VN662 (Economy) - 2nd

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SIN-HAN (3h 20m) Airbus 321 ETD: 3.50pm (GMT + 8)  ETA: 6 .10pm (GMT + 7) Welcome to another series of my travel posts! I dropped a very subtle hint in the form of a photo of a leaf that looks somewhat like a maple leaf in one of my earlier posts . My June 2019 trip to Canada began with an uneventful flight with Vietnam Airlines VN662 from Singapore to Hanoi, Vietnam. 
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IDN: J Hotel

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Jalan Perancis No. 9, Jakarta, Indonesia As Qatar Airways QR956 arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia close to 3.00pm, I could've flown back to Singapore on the same day in the evening. However, as I wanted to relax a little bit more and have a Sundanese seafood dinner, I stayed there for one night. This post on J Hotel (3*) shall mark the end of my December 2018 trip series.
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QAT: Qatar Airways QR956 (Business)

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DOH-CGK (8h 50m) Boeing 787-8 ETD: 1.55am (GMT + 3)  ETA:  2.45pm (GMT + 7) Qatar Airways has been named the World's Best Airline for the fifth time at this year's Paris Air Show that took place from 17 to 24 June 2019. On top of that, it also clinched the top spot in the World’s Best Business Class category. BTW, have you ever flown on the National Day of the country of the airline?
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QAT: Al Mourjan Business Lounge @ Hamad International Airport

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Level 3, Transit Area, Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar Daily: 24 hours Al Mourjan Business Lounge is Qatar Airways' flagship Business Class lounge, which takes pride in its "resort-like ambience, tantalising a la carte and buffet dining, and unparalleled hospitality". My BFF and I spent most of our layover time of 8 hours at the lounge that's spread over 10,000 square metres.
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QAT: Hamad International Airport

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End of F Ring Road, Doha, Qatar Initially known as New Doha International Airport, Hamad International Airport is the sole international airport of Qatar that has replaced the former Doha International Airport. It was originally slated to open in 2009, but after a series of delays, it was finally opened to the public in the second quarter of 2014.
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QAT: Qatar Airways QR240 (Business)

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IST-DOH (4h 5m) Boeing 787-8 ETD: 1.35pm (GMT + 3)  ETA:  5.40pm (GMT + 3) As a recap, my journey to the Middle East and Africa last year began with Qatar Airways QR957 in the Economy Class that brought me to Qatar, Doha from Jakarta, Indonesia. Thanks to quite a good deal that I managed to get, I had the chance to fly in the Business Class for the return trip.
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TRY: Millennium Lounge @ Istanbul Ataturk Airport

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2/F International Terminal, Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, Turkey Daily: 24 hours Millennium Lounge is the last lounge that my BFF and I visited at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. We had free access to the lounge as we'd be travelling in style with Qatar Airways all the way back to Jakarta, Indonesia. It's not a big lounge, but thankfully it wasn't crowded when we were there.
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TRY: WOW Airport Hotel

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15 Ataturk Street, Istanbul, Turkey Ever since the closure of  Istanbul Ataturk Airport  to scheduled passenger flights, I suppose business at both WOW Istanbul Hotel (5*) and WOW Airport Hotel (4*) must've been hit quite a bit. However, they are still convenient for those who need to go to the nearby Istanbul World Trade Centre, Istanbul Convention Centre and CNR Expo Centre.
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TRY: Buyukada (Part 2)

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Buyukada, Istanbul, Turkey Today's post shall be the last of Buyukada series, which highlights the highest point of the island where a Greek Orthodox church is standing on. Do take a look at the ferry ride ,  Buyukada (Part 1) and  Dilburnu Nature Park  for a complete picture of the day trek that I did with my BFF and my sister.
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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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