Final Analysis of Our World Tour

After 14 flights, 2 train rides, 10 bus trips, 2 live aboard cruises, 7 day cruises, several sampans, an ox cart ride, four tuk tuks, 7 taxis, several Uber’s, a cyclo ride, two rental cars, kayaks, our trip ended with a transatlantic flight.

For flights, EVAs premium economy won out over Qatar or KLM. With excellent legroom, premium economy was two seats across and had its own private section. Food was good and served with China as well as real silverware. They also provided a vanity kit which included eye mask, slippers, socks, toothbrush, lip gloss, and moisturizer. Also the all important ear plugs.

EVA Air is out of Taiwan and is part of the United family. I would definitely fly them again.

Qatar Airline provided a similar kit in economy and served food with China and silverware. In economy seats were 3 across but legroom was ample.

KLM Airlines had extra legroom in their premium economy but no vanity kit. They also used plastic utensils.

Air Asia was inexpensive but if I didn’t have to travel on it I wouldn’t. I think the bumpiest ride I ever had was on the tour from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur. They did not offer amenities but I had paid for food. It was very poor quality. It included a bottle of water. When I asked for coffee they said that would cost me.

For hotels, the Reverie Saigon was an A+++. In fact, this was probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in. Food and drinks in mini bar were complimentary. The toilet had heated seats and a built in bidet. The room had a walk in closet with a good amount of drawer space. The bed was comfortable and they offered a pillow menu. The drapes had remote controls for day or evening open or closed.

The pool and hot tub on the 6th floor were beautiful at night, with neon lights aglow.  In the distance we could see another skyscraper with a landing pad attached.  I don’t think I’d want to land on that.

The bullet train from Madrid to Malaga lived up to its reputation.  It felt like we were going faster than a speeding bullet.  With the speed it was surprisingly steady do we didn’t have much trouble walking about the cabin.  Traveling in business class we were served a lunch.
Of course I loved Malaga.  We had a lovely little apartment in the middle of everything.  We visited with my friend Adriana and rented a car to explore Ronda.

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