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November 28, 2019

Airports

Horizon Swissport Lounge at Geneva Airport: A Small and Tiny Room You Don't Want to Visit

A tiny little lounge located on the first floor next to Air France lounge, the kid's room, and Dnata. Access the lounge, ask for your internet password and choose one of many used leather sofas to…

November 28, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Switzerland

Photos of Istanbul, Airport IGA Business Lounge

Airports | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

Airports

Photos of Istanbul, Airport IGA Business Lounge

It rocks, it simply rocks! I loved the size, the views, the amenities, the colors, I simply loved it, the same way I adored the airport terminal. Located on the opposite side of the airport, a long…

September 21, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Istanbul

Traveling to Southeast Turkey? Photos of the Dalaman International Airport

Airports | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

July 24, 2019

Airports

Traveling to Southeast Turkey? Photos of the Dalaman International Airport

Dalaman Airport is an international airport and one of three serving south-west Turkey, the othe

July 24, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Turkey

Wagamama at The Airport! Breakfast the Japanese Way

Airports | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

July 04, 2019

Airports

Wagamama at The Airport! Breakfast the Japanese Way

I’m a fan of the brand! Arriving at the airport in Milan, I was happily surprised to discover that Wagamama is not in Italy! At ten in the morning, you can’t order noodles but a selection…

July 04, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Milan

Malta Airport and VIP Lounge

Airports | Malta Europe

April 13, 2019

Airports

Malta Airport and VIP Lounge

A tiny little airport with a couple of shopping choices to choose from and two restaurants: the Hard Rock Cafe and Relish restaurant. Small but clean, you don’t need more when traveling out of…

April 13, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Malta

Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

April 13, 2019

Airports

Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome

At Fiumicino airport, upon the first floor, an Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of local specialties. You don’t expect to have a real restaurant at the airport especially with…

April 13, 2019 | Italian Food | Rome

Primeclass Lounge at Copenhagen Airport is Not Worth Visiting

Airports | Copenhagen Europe

February 24, 2019

Airports

Primeclass Lounge at Copenhagen Airport is Not Worth Visiting

A tiny little lounge awaits after passing gates C to the internal departures. This forgotten part of the terminal feels like a haunted space. No traveler, only one cafe and a small duty-free shopping…

February 24, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Copenhagen

Copenhagen Airport: A Luxury Mall and a Haven for Foodies Covered with Wood Parquet

Airports | Copenhagen Europe

February 23, 2019

Airports

Copenhagen Airport: A Luxury Mall and a Haven for Foodies Covered with Wood Parquet

When I knew that I'd be visiting the Copenhagen airport for the first time, it was photography time for sure: the first time at an airport means taking endless photos of every corner, but little I…

February 23, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Copenhagen

Johnnie Walker, Game of Thrones Special Edition, Spotted at the Airport in Beirut

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 20, 2019

Airports

Johnnie Walker, Game of Thrones Special Edition, Spotted at the Airport in Beirut

Created by whiskey specialist George Harper, alongside the small team of expert blenders at Johnnie Walker, this innovative whiskey is best served directly from the freezer, echoing…

January 20, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Beirut

Erste Premiere Lounge; Prague Airport Terminal 2

Airports | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 20, 2019

Airports

Erste Premiere Lounge; Prague Airport Terminal 2

Located in the third floor of Terminal 2, the “Erste Premiere Lounge” welcomes business class travelers and Priority Pass cardholders. Looking like a nightclub, the lounge is bizarre.…

January 20, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Prague

Charles de Gaulle, Paris Airport, Terminal 2F

Airports | Paris France Europe

January 17, 2019

Airports

Charles de Gaulle, Paris Airport, Terminal 2F

I haven't been here since the days Middle East Airlines used to land in this terminal. Back then, it was small and old until I visited again this week. Terminal 2F now has Laduree and Hermes…

January 17, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Paris

Prague international Airport in Pictures

Airports | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 17, 2019

Airports

Prague international Airport in Pictures

Václav Havel Airport Prague is the international airport of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The airport was founded in 1937 when it replaced the Kbely Airport (founded in 1918), it…

January 17, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Prague

Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 17, 2019

Airports

Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut

Unfortunately Salt is too expensive, that’s why having a meal here every time I travel is close to impossible; paying high rents, this upscale restaurant located after check-in, was obliged to…

January 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut

Deli Bros Fine Foods: A Must Experience at Frankfurt Airport

Airports | Germany Europe

January 13, 2019

Airports

Deli Bros Fine Foods: A Must Experience at Frankfurt Airport

At Frankfurt airport Terminal 1B, Deli Bros Fine Foods caught my attention: with its open kitchen and rich aromas haunting the airport, I stopped for an early lunch. It was only 10:15 in the…

January 13, 2019 | International Cuisine | Germany

Ahlein LAT Lounge at Beirut International Airport: The First Pictures

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 15, 2018

Airports

Ahlein LAT Lounge at Beirut International Airport: The First Pictures

We have been used to having one big lounge in Beirut: "The Cedar Lounge" until two new lounges have opened. The Qatar Airways lounge and the state of the art, Ahlein LAT lounge. Check out the photos…

December 15, 2018 | Popular | Beirut

The Noodle House: Lunch at the Airport

Airports | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 25, 2018

Airports

The Noodle House: Lunch at the Airport

I was craving a bowl of noodles! And I finally found it at the airport. Ramen noodles called “wet noodles” and the wok noodles. This food is one I crave on a daily basis trying it in…

November 25, 2018 | Asian & Chinese | Dubai

Hard Rock Cafe Opens at Dubai Airport

Airports | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

November 17, 2018

Airports

Hard Rock Cafe Opens at Dubai Airport

Following the successful opening in Dubai Festival City, Hard Rock today opened its second Dubai location, Hard Rock Cafe DXB. The latest Hard Rock Cafe is located within the Dubai International…

November 17, 2018 | News | Dubai

Inauguration of the New Istanbul Airport that will Host the ATC Tower Designed by Pininfarina and AECOM

Airports | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

October 28, 2018

Airports

Inauguration of the New Istanbul Airport that will Host the ATC Tower Designed by Pininfarina and AECOM

The New Istanbul Airport (INA), designed to become the largest new airport in terms of annual passenger capacity, will be inaugurated on the 29thof October. The structure will initially be able to…

October 28, 2018 | News | Istanbul

Alitalia’s Casa Italia Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

Italy

October 26, 2018

Airports

Alitalia’s Casa Italia Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport

Because a trip begins before the journey, start at the airport; The Casa Alitalia lounge offers an elegant yet comfortable and familiar design.

October 26, 2018 | Reviews | Rome

Opening of the 1st Louis Vuitton store in Paris-Charles de Gaulle!

Airports | Paris France Europe

October 13, 2018

Airports

Opening of the 1st Louis Vuitton store in Paris-Charles de Gaulle!

The official opening of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport’s first ever Louis Vuitton store will take place this Saturday 29 September in Terminal 2E (Hall K). Until now, the prestigious brand has…

October 13, 2018 | News | Paris

Chili’s at The Airport in Las Vegas Serves Tasty American Food

Airports | Las Vegas USA Americas

October 08, 2018

Airports

Chili’s at The Airport in Las Vegas Serves Tasty American Food

Other than being at the airport with hundreds of passengers visiting by the hour though making it unwelcoming, Chili’s is your only enjoyable dining experience at Las Vegas airport. I’m a…

October 08, 2018 | American | Las Vegas

YotelAir: Sleep And Refresh at the Airport in Paris

Airports | Paris France Europe

October 02, 2018

Airports

YotelAir: Sleep And Refresh at the Airport in Paris

Yotel is an airport hotel but not like any airport hotel; Yotel was created for airports making it look like a first class cabin. Enter into a tiny little room, where a bed, a shower, and toilet…

October 02, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Paris

I Love Paris by Guy Martin: Fine Dining at The Airport in Paris

Airports | Paris France Europe

September 30, 2018

Airports

I Love Paris by Guy Martin: Fine Dining at The Airport in Paris

With a low rating on google maps, it was a risky decision to have lunch at Guy Martin. A starred chef has opened his restaurant at the airport and makes it clear that you won’t be eating…

September 30, 2018 | French Food | Paris

Photos of the McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas

Airports | Las Vegas USA Americas

September 30, 2018

Airports

Photos of the McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas

McCarran International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving the Las Vegas Valley, a major metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Nevada. It is in

September 30, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Las Vegas

Photos of the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

Airports | Madrid Spain Europe

Spain

September 22, 2018

Airports

Photos of the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

Madrid-Barajas Airport (code IATA: MAD, code ICAO: LEMD) is located on the northeast of Madrid, Barajas district, only 12 kilometers from Madrid city center.

September 22, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Madrid

Pret a Manger: A Success Story at CDG Airport

Airports | Paris France Europe

August 05, 2018

Airports

Pret a Manger: A Success Story at CDG Airport

PRET A MANGER's recipes use fresh, natural ingredients, with no additives or preservatives. In addition to the wide range of sandwiches, salads and pastries prepared on the spot, Pret also sells…

August 05, 2018 | Recommended | Paris

Flying Business with Delta from Terminal 4 at JFK Airport

Airports | New York USA Americas

June 17, 2018

Airports

Flying Business with Delta from Terminal 4 at JFK Airport

The experience is different from start to end; it starts at the terminal where a dedicated Sky Priority corner welcomes business class passengers; it follows you through security check-in with a…

June 17, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | New York

Frankfurt Airport in Pictures

Airports | Germany Europe

June 17, 2018

Airports

Frankfurt Airport in Pictures

Frankfurt Airport is a major international airport located in Frankfurt, the fifth-large

June 17, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Germany

Traveling MEA Through Frankfurt, Use Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

Airports | Germany Europe

June 17, 2018

Airports

Traveling MEA Through Frankfurt, Use Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

I remembered it the minute I walked in; wood covering its walls, tree trunks used as tables, the views on the tarmac, and the different rooms where one can sit and relax. A wide

June 17, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Germany

The Redesigned, Fresh Looking, Business Lounge; CDG Terminal E Hall L

Airports | Paris France Europe

June 12, 2018

Airports

The Redesigned, Fresh Looking, Business Lounge; CDG Terminal E Hall L

Air France reopened a completely redesigned, much larger and fully renovated Business class lounge. With an open kitchen, private saunas and a detox bar, a real bubble of well-being were created for…

June 12, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Paris

Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Endless Shopping Choices

Airports | London UK Europe

UK

June 04, 2018

Airports

Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Endless Shopping Choices

Heathrow Terminal 5 is ten years old this month – and as our new infographic shows, the terminal has been making history ever since (not to mention some very large numbers

June 04, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | London

Skyteam Lounge; Dubai International Airport

Airports | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

June 03, 2018

Airports

Skyteam Lounge; Dubai International Airport

Now open in Dubai's Terminal 1, Concourse D, the Skyteam lounge is an architectural masterpiece. A bright lounge beautifully decorated with stripes of wood takes on a journey around a labyrinth…

June 03, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Dubai

Kuwait International Airport

Airports | Kuwait GCC Middle East

GCC

May 27, 2018

Airports

Kuwait International Airport

Kuwait International Airport is located in Farwaniya, Kuwait, 15.5 kilometers south of

May 27, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Kuwait

Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan Armenia

Airports | Armenia Europe

May 27, 2018

Airports

Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan Armenia

Zvartnots International Airport is located near Zvartnots, 12 km west of Yerevan, the c

May 27, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Armenia

Schiphol Airport Amsterdam; Terminal 2

Airports | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 14, 2018

Airports

Schiphol Airport Amsterdam; Terminal 2

Every time I visit this airport I wish KLM has direct flights to Beirut. Schiphol has positive vibes, a great choice of shopping, amazing food choices and is built to impress. Different from other…

May 14, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Amsterdam

Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow Russia

Airports | Moscow Russia

Russia

May 13, 2018

Airports

Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow Russia

Sheremetyevo International Airport is an international airport located in

May 13, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Moscow

Dubai Airport Terminal 3: Pictures of Every Corner

Airports | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

April 29, 2018

Airports

Dubai Airport Terminal 3: Pictures of Every Corner

Dedicated for use by Emirates Airline, Terminal 3 increased Dubai International’s total capacity by 43 million passengers per year to 60 million when it opened along with an associated airside…

April 29, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Dubai

Muscat’s Airport Beautiful Primeclass Business Lounge

Airports | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 10, 2018

Airports

Muscat’s Airport Beautiful Primeclass Business Lounge

With its high ceiling and long glass facades, Muscat’s business lounge is an impressive masterpiece where luxury and style blend together. It looks and feels like the reception of a five stars…

April 10, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Oman

The British Airways, JFK Terminal 7, New York: Dirty!

Airports | New York USA Americas

April 02, 2018

Airports

The British Airways, JFK Terminal 7, New York: Dirty!

A quick walk through a small terminal under renovation before reaching the lounge. There are no significant food choices, but fridges filled with nylon wrapped cheap sandwiches a human wouldn’t…

April 02, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | New York

Al Safwa First Class Lounge: Illogically Amazing Design and Hospitality at the Airport in Doha

Airports | Doha Qatar GCC Middle East

Qatar

April 01, 2018

Airports

Al Safwa First Class Lounge: Illogically Amazing Design and Hospitality at the Airport in Doha

Illogical, much more than the eyes can believe, a lounge way more luxurious than a seven stars hotel will propose; it’s enormous in size, exceptional in design, impressive in services and…

April 01, 2018 | Recommended | Doha

Qatar International Airport: Grandiose, is the Least That Can Be Said

Airports | Doha Qatar GCC Middle East

Qatar

April 01, 2018

Airports

Qatar International Airport: Grandiose, is the Least That Can Be Said

Grandiose, indeed grandiose! A huge structure, a superb technological breakthrough, led screens, designs and endless shopping choices, this place is an experience you can live not only for hours but…

April 01, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Doha

The New, State of The Art, Muscat International Airport is Now Open; The First Pictures

Airports | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

April 01, 2018

Airports

The New, State of The Art, Muscat International Airport is Now Open; The First Pictures

I say "state of the art" because it really is one of the most beautiful airports I’ve been to; open for only five days, I had the honor, the pleasure and the chance to be one of the few to…

April 01, 2018 | News | Oman

Gordon Ramsey Plane Food at Heathrow Terminal 5

Airports

March 31, 2018

Airports

Gordon Ramsey Plane Food at Heathrow Terminal 5

When I read “Plane Food”, I freaked out; what a cheap name I said to myself. But wait, don’t judge too quickly, I walked into an elegant restaurant serving a non-complicated refined…

March 31, 2018 | International Cuisine

Wagamama: Sexy Asian Flavors in Heathrow

Airports | London UK Europe

UK

March 20, 2018

Airports

Wagamama: Sexy Asian Flavors in Heathrow

In the heart of Heathrow Terminal 5, Wagamama, one of my favorite restaurants, which I first discovered in Istanbul, welcomes you for lunch. A restaurant hosting several long tables where guests eat…

March 20, 2018 | Asian & Chinese | London

The Business Lounge: Cairo International Airport

Airports | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 20, 2018

Airports

The Business Lounge: Cairo International Airport

Take a long corridor, pass security, follow another corridor, enter a small door and reach a big room surrounded by several rooms. An empty display fridge, dimmed lights, a scary room where a dozen…

March 20, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Egypt

Cairo International Airport, Terminal 2. Egypt

Airports | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

March 08, 2018

Airports

Cairo International Airport, Terminal 2. Egypt

After long years of waiting, Cairo’s Terminal 2 is now open. If you had the chance to discover Cairo’s Terminal 1 you’ll understand how great this news is! Very old and dirty with a…

March 08, 2018 | Travel & Tourism | Egypt

Giant Airbus A380 to Land in Beirut for the First Time

Munich Airport and Lufthansa Start Testing of Humanoid Robot in Terminal 2

Airports | Germany Europe