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First look: Apple AirPods 2 bring more talk time, wireless charging

Mar 21, 2019, 11:32 PM

Eddies; I don’t reckon the AirPods aren’t for you but I also have the bose sports wireless plus which are a really good middleman if you’re looking for a midrange wireless. They need a firmware update after purchase and only take calls in the R ear but from a music quality (p...
Tasmania's cool climate makes it a hot spot for boutique wineries

Mar 19, 2019, 08:47 PM

Not an easy decision then Winsor. Some great stuff coming out of Tassie. Thanks for this article. A couple of new ones on here to try.
Tasmania's cool climate makes it a hot spot for boutique wineries

Mar 19, 2019, 05:19 PM

DrEdge Pinot. When it’s available, is absolutely superb. Another family winery well worth seeking out. Peter is doing some stunning things.
Four tips on proper etiquette when exploring Japan

Oct 15, 2018, 09:45 PM

Shoes shoes shoes!Not worn inside homes or in some public places (temples, onsen). Change into the provided slippers. Yukata close left over right. Chopsticks are not to be placed upright in bowls of rice. Good sushi place? Won’t need soy; chef will season it for you and fingers are often ...
How to get a Star Alliance Gold status match with Air New Zealand

Sep 20, 2018, 05:58 PM

For anyone still wondering/waiting, I applied (Platinum) Tuesday 11/9 sans travel record, just photo of velocity card. Heard nothing so followed up with an email Tuesday 18th. Still have had no email reply, but today noticed my airpoints is at gold. Best of luck!! Brass.

Salt & pepper squid (temporarily) gone from Qantas Sydney first class lounge

May 15, 2019, 12:32 AM

You’re squidding me!!!
Using Adelaide as an International transit point

Mar 19, 2019, 08:56 PM

It could not be easier. Lounge access airside of international is probably the only downside, as Chris indicated. That being said, you could very easily clear international during boarding call without a problem. The international terminal at ADL is created by manouvering a couple of glass slidin...
Room upgrades for Hilton Diamond?

Mar 06, 2019, 07:41 AM

Had this exact situation in November last year. Booked cenovo room; no upgrade but they did give us a park view, which meant we could see the fireworks. Also stayed Hilton Nagoya and Osaka. No upgrade at any property in japan. When I mentioned it at check in for Tokyo Bay, was told they were too ...
Now Virgin Australia is cracking down on hand-luggage

Dec 07, 2018, 10:47 PM

AT - yarp. No bin space in row 2 Adl to Syd on Tuesday. Plus EconomyX gets filled by those from further down the plane on the way past.
Downvoting

Dec 07, 2018, 10:44 PM

Definitely keep the downvote. Remember the ‘flying with kids’ post and the 100+ downvotes? No better way to show support for the original post. Aaaah. Good times.