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Everything you need to know about how to fill out the pesky arrivals form for the Seychelles. Annoying but understood.

Here is my post-trip reflection after visiting Afghanistan, Seychelles, Pakistan, China and Madagascar. Next stop Yemen!

A detailed review of what it is like to fly Business Class on Air Canada's A330 from Montreal to Los Angeles. Pleasant!

A detailed review of the Air China Business Class Lounge at Beijing Capital Airport. Not horrible, but good enough for a drink before a flight.

A detailed review of the experience flying Air Canada Business Class "Signature Class" from London Heathrow to Montreal. Very pleasant, in most ways...

A detailed review of the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow. Not bad, but could be better.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly Ethiopian Airlines Business Class on their brand new A350-1000 from Addis Ababa to London Heathrow. Not as good as expected.

A detailed review of the Ethiopian Airlines Cloud Nine Business Class Lounge at Addis Ababa Airport. A very nice lounge, but with a few drawbacks.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly Ethiopian Airlines economy on a 737 Max 8 from Nosy Be to Addis Ababa. An amazing flight!

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the most beautiful villa I have ever stayed at in Nosy Be: Casa Faly. Nothing else to say but... STAY HERE!

Once landing on Air Maybe, we headed off to get some late-night food in Hell-Ville, Nossi Be. What a way to get integrated to the island.

A detailed review of what it is like to fly on Madagascar Airlines (aka Air Maybe) on an ATR from Antananarivo to Nossi Be. Hilarious is the word.

Exploring a slum in Antananarivo, Madagascar, was one of the most enlightening experiences of my life. If you are there, this is something you must do.

Spending a day exploring the real side of Antananarivo was perhaps the highlight of my year. I am not talking about sightseeing, but seeing a local house in the slums and meeting my guide's family. I highly recommend doing this if you ever visit!

A detailed review of what it is like to stay at the Radisson Blu Waterfront in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Quite a nice hotel overall.

A detailed look at what it is like to drive from Andasibe to Antananarivo, Madagascar, by car. Quite the journey, but beautiful views!

A detailed review of the sublime Mantadia Lodge in Andasibe, Madagascar. What a lovely place to stay if you are in the area.

Here is my experience of what it was like to visit the lemurs in Andasibe, Madagascar. What an incredible experience all around!

Before visiting the lemurs in Andasibe, we had the opportunity to stay at hotel Vakona in town. Functional, but not the best lodge in the world...

A detailed review of what it is like to fly Emirates 777 First Class on their fifth freedom route from Mahe, Seychelles to Antananarivo, Madagascar.