Flying Asiana to the Beach!

It's time for another ambitious trip with a few notable points along the way! As a big F1 fan I'm heading to Baku to attend the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. I have a few stops and flights before I end up there. The first stop is Boracay, Philippines. In order to get there, I'll be flying Asiana Airlines. There are more direct routes to get to the Philippines, but with their merger with Korean Air now...

Wrapping Up our Minion Family Trip to Asia

With our Minion Family cruise and travel through Asia complete. I look back and am appreciative of being able to spend precious time with my immediate family. As we get older, recognizing that time is a finite resource, I appreciate these chances to share in something we all enjoy doing: Travelling. If you've spent any time to read my blog through these countries, Thank You! Alternativel,y if you...

Last Day in Hong Kong and the Journey Home

Park Lane Breakfast PlayT Today is our last day in Hong Kong before The Sister and I head home. Because of status, I am able to bring a guest, so the Sister and I have breakfast at the Park Lane's restaurant, PlayT. The buffet features fresh juices to classic Western breakfast staples. But of course, they also have local comfort foods including steaming dim sum and a made-to-order soup noodles....

Minion Family Trip to Asia!

The Minion Family is set to go on another Minion Family Trip! This time we are heading to Asia to do a 14 day Asian Cruise. However, in order to get onto the boat we need to make our way to Japan. So off we head to the airport where we're able to check in and through security rather smoothly. Our next stop is the Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR's International Terminal. Because of my One World...

A Minion’s Look Back at 2025

Like in 2024 this year a great deal of my travel has shifted towards travelling with friends and family. So all my trips this year were embarked with the purpose of experiencing travel with friends and family. I feel like I've been pretty successful in that endeavour. So without further adieu here are my 2025 travel reflections! Vietnam and Japan In February The Sister and I bring back an...

Tainan and the Way Home

Breakfast before Tainan Today we are heading to Tainan. But before we head to the train station I meet up with Lebron and his daughter for breakfast at a small streetside food stall. We order some radish cake, papaya milk and egg pancake which is tasty and helps us start our day right!  HSR to Tainan We set plans to meet at the High Speed Rail station. Since I am heading home after Tainan, I...