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A detailed review of my new favorite hotel in Moscow: Hotel Akvarel. What an amazing location for such a great price!

As an American, I found hospitality to be amazing in Russia, apart from one instance that sort of took me back. Understandable...

I spent a day exploring Moscow, including St Peter's Basilica, The Kremlin, and Red Square. One of the best days of my life...

Here is what my first two nights in Moscow was like as an American in Russia. What a lovely time, and wish I were back. But expensive!

Okay, I think I have found my favorite Italian restaurant in Moscow. You have to visit Garda, the best pizza in town.

If you are a tourist visiting Russia for the first time, this is the basics of how to get from the airport to Moscow

Here is what the immigration experience is like when entering Russia as an American in 2025. Long, but easy.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly China Eastern on their A330-300 in economy from Beijing to Moscow Sheremetyevo. As an American.

A detailed review of the pay-to-use lounge "East Pacific Passenger Lounge" at Beijing Daxing. Not bad for the price.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly China Eastern economy on their A320Neo from Bangkok to Beijing. Not great.

Come spend a very non-eventful day with me in Bangkok, filled with a 10-hour sleep. Amazing? Nope. Needed? Yup.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly business class on Japan Airlines on their 787-8. A very pleasant experience with overhead vents.

A detailed review of the brand new KIX Lounge (First Class) at Osaka Kansai. A huge step up from what was previously offered.

Everything you need to know about how to get from Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka Kansai Airport. Bus, train, and taxi.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly Japan Airlines Domestic Business Class on their 767 from Tokyo Haneda to Osaka (ITM). Efficient

A detailed review of the domestic Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge at Haneda. Glorified waiting room designed to grab a beer. Not bad.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly Japan Airlines in Business Class on their new A350-1000 from Los Angeles to Tokyo Haneda. Disappointing.

A detailed review of the American Airlines Flagship Business Class Lounge at Los Angeles (LAX). Not the best, but completely adequate.

Wow: this is going to be a ride. I have just come back from a surreal trip to Russia, and I cannot wait to share.

Here are my initial thoughts on the stunning Aeroflot A350 in Business Class to Moscow. Wow. I am simply blown away...