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- 7 top frequent flyer miles programs
- Qantas ties up with Emirates
- Tips from a chef: How to eat Korean barbecue
- Big changes at Singapore’s Changi Airport
- 10 reasons to visit awesome Osaka
- 10 travel products for every closet geek
- Beijing's big 4 sites: The ultimate weekend guide
- How to eat dim sum: The best five dishes
- Same same, but different: 7 ways Hanoi is unlike any other Asian city
- Dining with a view: Bangkok's best sky-high restaurants
| 7 top frequent flyer miles programs Posted: 06 Sep 2012 09:35 AM PDT If I were to tell someone living in Paris that they should consider earning frequent flyer miles with Alaska Airlines, they'd likely give me a puzzled look. Similarly, if I suggested to a Los Angeles resident who flies only occasionally that they ought to look at a Colombian/Salvadorean frequent flyer program, they'd probably think I was trying to be funny. But in these days of international airline alliances and globalized frequent flyer programs, some of the best deals lay hidden in programs from distant lands, run by airlines you may never fly. It pays to do a bit of research.      |
| Posted: 06 Sep 2012 02:10 AM PDT by Paul Armstrong, CNN Qantas has agreed a 10-year partnership with Emirates, as it seeks to revitalize its ailing international business. As part of the deal, the Australian carrier will transfer its hub for European flights from Singapore to Dubai from April next year -- subject to regulatory approval. Qantas said its daily Airbus A380 services to London from Melbourne and Sydney will transit via Dubai's Terminal 3, the world's only purpose-built A380 terminal. "This is a partnership of independent peers, based on shared standards and aspirations," said Qantas CEO Alan Joyce at a joint press conference with Emirates President, Tim Clark, in Sydney on Thursday. Read the full story on CNN: Ailing airline announces Emirates alliance read more    |
| Tips from a chef: How to eat Korean barbecue Posted: 05 Sep 2012 03:35 PM PDT by CNNGo staff When we interviewed the Chef Kim Yong Cheol, 42, at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill's Korean barbecue restaurant Myongwolgwan, we asked him for some gourmet tips on eating Korean barbecue. First, says the 18-year Korean cuisine veteran, the key is knowing when to flip the meat. Flipping it too many times results in it being too dry. The best timing is when the juice starts to bubble subtly on the surface. "We call this 'when the meat starts crying,'" says Kim.
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| Big changes at Singapore’s Changi Airport Posted: 05 Sep 2012 03:20 PM PDT by CNNGo staff With Singapore Changi Airport's Budget Terminal (BT) closing later this month, officials have souped up Terminal 2 to cope with the flood of extra passengers. BT will close its gates on September 25, which means the following airlines will move operations to Terminal 2 from 2 a.m. on that day: Berjaya Air, Cebu Pacific, Firefly, Mandala Airlines, South East Asian Airlines and Tiger Airways. Changi officials say the closure of BT means Terminal 2 will have to manage some 790 weekly flights. But, the extra passengers shouldn't be an issue as Terminal 2 is able to handle up to 23 million passenger movements a year, and only managed about 13 million in the last year, while BT hosted about 5 million passengers. Still, passengers are being encouraged to arrive early for their flights during the initial days following the move to Terminal 2, given the likely "teething" issues. Changi is also carrying out a series of upgrades to prepare for the bigger load. read more    |
| 10 reasons to visit awesome Osaka Posted: 05 Sep 2012 03:05 PM PDT by Eva Sandoval Ask most people where they want to go in Japan, and they'll likely reply without a moment's hesitation -- "Tokyo, duh." Romantic Kyoto may come a close second, or tropical Okinawa, but the Japan bucket list rarely includes rough-and-tumble Osaka -- Japan's third-most-populated city, yet one that is often overlooked by overseas tourists. Bayside Osaka -- gutted by World War II bombing and rebuilt rapidly, haphazardly -- certainly lacks the picturesque architecture and alluring natural scenery of other Japanese cities. And its enduring role as one of Japan's economic command centers hardly seems like a reason to stir from your couch. So why visit Osaka at all? We'll tell you why -- here are our top 10 reasons to head west in Japan. read more    |
| 10 travel products for every closet geek Posted: 05 Sep 2012 03:05 PM PDT by Jane Leung Travel can bring out the idiosyncrasies in everyone. Just read this for some proof. For all those looking to get teched up before a trip, we matched the most typical travel personae with the best new products. 1. The technological determinist: iPhone lens dial
When it comes to photos, the technological determinist believes the iPhone breathes eternal digital life to all real-life experiences. He never looks up from his camera and only documents vacations via iPhone where he will Photoshop and upload to Facebook/Twitter/Google+. read more    |
| Beijing's big 4 sites: The ultimate weekend guide Posted: 05 Sep 2012 11:35 AM PDT by Mitch Moxley There's a reason every traveler who sets foot in Beijing visits the city's most famous tourist draws: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Summer Palace. Visit the "big four" and you've ticked a few of the world's "must see" boxes. The Great Wall of China (长城)
What it is: The world's greatest example of human will and ingenuity (and irrationality). Stretching from China's east coast to the deserts of western China, the Great Well was built some 2,200 years ago to resist marauding tribes from the north. read more    |
| How to eat dim sum: The best five dishes Posted: 05 Sep 2012 09:50 AM PDT by Zoe Li We've all been there -- confused in front of a dim sum menu. Did we order too much or not enough? Will this satisfy everybody's tastes? So, here is a list of the most essential items to pick at a dim sum meal. As long as we hit the Big Five, we know we're good. Also on CNN: The best Hong Kong dim sum Har gow 蝦餃
Or it should be. These days, gimmicky new dim sum inventions distract the jaded diner. Why eat a har gow when you can have a lobster dumpling decked with gold foil and shaped like a swan? read more    |
| Same same, but different: 7 ways Hanoi is unlike any other Asian city Posted: 05 Sep 2012 09:50 AM PDT
Traveling in Southeast Asia can get a bit samey-samey after a while. It's all temples, heat and tourist traps, right? Until you get to Hanoi. The Vietnamese capital is like a breath of fresh air. The city is a graceful pastiche of cultural influences from the French and Chinese, while the Vietnamese have stubbornly retained their local ways. Here are the things that we love about it most and that makes Hanoi stand out from all other cities in Asia. 1. Leap-of-faith traffic
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| Dining with a view: Bangkok's best sky-high restaurants Posted: 05 Sep 2012 09:20 AM PDT by Tina Hsiao & Jules Kay Even with fab company, lovely decor and great service, having a bird's-eye view of the city at your feet never hurt anyone on a dinner date -- save maybe their wallet. Whether you're craving good 'ol hearty burgers or dainty molecular treats to go with the supersized panorama, here are 11 of Bangkok's finest view purveyors, listed in no particular order. Scarlett
The menu at this wine bar and restaurant in the recently rebranded Pullman Bangkok Hotel G (formerly Sofitel Silom) is inspired by the Michelin two-starred restaurant and includes master chef Manuel Martinez's old time faves, still served in his Parisian eatery. Scarlett's menu runs the gamut of pan-European comfort food, including a large variety of imported cheese and cold cuts, pasta, surf 'n turf and daily specials. read more    |
Chef Kim Yong Cheol, right, thinks this Korean barbecue is crying just right. 
The Great Wall in the wild: a view worth hiking all day for.
Dim sum origami: Can your dumpling beat Man Wah's dumpling in folds?The shrimp dumpling, har gow, is arguably the king of dim sum. It is the dish against which a dim sum restaurant's worth is weighed.
No. 1 reason Hanoi is awesome to visit: Locals know how to deal with snap-happy tourists.
Express faith in humankind; step confidently out on Hanoi roads.Crossing the road in Hanoi is unlike anywhere else.
At Scarlett, 40 lucky diners can park on the open air terrace and squint at the street action 37 floors below.There's no need to head to Paris to satisfy your cravings for the delights of famed Le Relais Louis XII when you can just trek down to Silom Road.| You are subscribed to email updates from CNNGo.com To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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