Flight review: Air Astana with a free stopover in Almaty and Astana
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Air Astana flight review – Bangkok to London with a stopover in Almaty and Astana
Flight review of Air Astana from Bangkok to London with a free stopover in Almaty and Astana in Kazakhstan.
Travel Reads
Hanoi after the war
“The Vietnam of 1981 was a very different place: isolated, impoverished, still on a semi-war footing and run on Marxist lines. The poster reads “Towards the 5th Congress” — no hint of the doi moi (reform) or mo cua (open door) policies that would begin in 1986.”
Why we must see the world for ourselves, now more than ever
“Experiencing a virtual version of travel has never been easier - which is why we must get out and go.”
How to Make the Most of Tokyo — Even at the Last Minute
“On an impromptu trip to Tokyo, without a single reservation in hand, food writer Helen Rosner explores the Japanese art of standing in line.”
Remembering Anthony Bourdain as Only His Fixers Could
“The local experts who guided Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam, Peru, Japan, and beyond had a view of the larger-than-life figure that few were privy to.”
Motor Scooters Race to Catch Up With Electric Scooters
“Shared, electric motor scooters are racing to catch up with Bird, Lime, and other kick-scooter brands, as tech companies attempt to reinvent urban mobility. But can these vehicles ever find a place in America?”
Travel News
The first phase of Istanbul’s huge new airport will open in October 2018
“The first phase of the huge Istanbul New Airport is due to open in October 2018, and when complete, it is expected to become the world’s busiest airport.”
Passports
Traveling the World on a Third World Passport - What is it like and how to overcome it
There are many things in life that we can choose to be but one thing we can’t choose is where we are born. The location of our birth can determine the opportunity we will get, the privilege we will receive, and it can predefine how our lives will play out….
Travel Job Opportunities
You Could Get Paid to Live on a Greek Island and Cuddle Cats All Day
“This dream job comes with an adorable free house — and 55 cats to keep you company.”
Instagram
Dubai, UAE.