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Pittsburgh – More than just Steel

April 18, 2018by the787dreamlife Leave a comment

Pittsburgh. The Steel City. That’s the place where they just make steel, right? Wrong. The birthplace of Andy Warhol, the origin of the Heinz Company and a passionate sports city, […]

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Destination Guides, Pittsburgh
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Nikko – A Perfect Day Trip from Tokyo

April 15, 2018by the787dreamlife 1 Comment

A Shinto and Buddhist centre of worship for centuries, Nikko is home to Japan’s most lavishly decorated shrine. Just 2 hours from Tokyo, it makes for a great day out […]

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Destination Guides, Tokyo
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The Whitsundays – Australia’s Gold Medal

April 9, 2018by the787dreamlife Leave a comment

The Whitsundays are visual perfection. Scores of sailboats bobbing up and down on the turquoise blue water. Palm trees swaying lazily in the breeze. Beaches so white you have to […]

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Destination Guides, Whitsunday Islands
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Tokyo Cherry Blossom – All You Need to Know

April 6, 2018by the787dreamlife Leave a comment

Cherry Blossom Japan is a big thing. Like, a BIG thing. Ever since the 8th century, imperial courtiers would take time to admire the start of spring whilst having a […]

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Destination Guides, Tokyo
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How To: Eat sushi Japanese style

April 3, 2018by the787dreamlife 3 Comments

I love sushi. It’s one of my favourite things about travelling to Japan. However, one thing you realise when you visit Japan is that almost all actions have a ‘correct […]

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Visiting Kuala Lumpur – A Short Guide

February 28, 2018by the787dreamlife Leave a comment

Traveling the world as an airline pilot opens up wonderful new places to explore. However, often only for a short amount of time. Here’s my guide on how to make […]

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Destination Guides, Kuala Lumpur
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Airport Stress: How To Reduce It

February 26, 2018by the787dreamlife 6 Comments

Airport stress seems to be inevitable part of the flying experience. Which check in area? Where’s security? Shoes off? Why isn’t my gate up on the screen? The list of […]

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Pack a suitcase like a pilot

How to: Pack Like a Pilot

February 25, 2018by the787dreamlife 7 Comments

As an airline pilot, you get pretty used to living out of a suitcase. It can be quite time consuming having to constantly pack and unpack your bag. However with a […]

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Singapore Stopover

February 25, 2018by the787dreamlife 5 Comments

An old colonial power-house, the former gateway to the Far East and a popular transit stop on the way to Australia. Does Singapore have more to offer than just the […]

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Destination Guides, Singapore
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Winter Sunshine Getaways

February 25, 2018by the787dreamlife 5 Comments

Welcome to January. The fun of Christmas and New Year is over and reality has set in. It’s cold, it’s wet, the trains are on strike and there’s nothing on […]

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The Shinkansen ‘Bullet Train’ in Tokyo...
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Travelling at speeds of upto 200mph, these futuristic trains are an integral part of the Japanese transport system. If you’re looking to combine a ride on these trains and a great day trip from Tokyo, check out my blog for how to do a trip to Nikko.
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Mumbai 🇮🇳 - back to the fatherland, looking forward to catching up with some friends and family there... and maybe checking out some hip places to eat and drink with @anishsood
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Seoul 🇰🇷 - first time in the city for a while so liking for cool things to do. Hit me up with your suggestions! The ‘Alternate’ page on the 787...
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Whenever you’re 6 miles above the ground, you’ve always got to have options up your sleeve. This super useful page of the Flight Management Computer enables us to select a number of airfields so we can see not only which is closest time wise, but also how much fuel we’d have on arrival there.
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Can you name the 4 airports above? Clever details at the Kimpton Monaco Pittsburgh Hotel...
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This trendy downtown hotel isn’t your monotonous hotel chain. Taking inspiration from the city, there are quirky little features at every turn - like this bird cage.
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To find out the significance of the cage and more on this great city, check out my blog - the link is on my profile page 👍🏽 When the Railroad Terminal was the heart of the city...
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Pittsburgh is famous for its steel production but there’s much more to this former industrial heavyweight. Inspiring architecture, a rich art history, successful sports teams and a buzzing food scene, it’s a city well worth a visit.
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