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    Discover Australia 2X Aeroplan Miles in Economy Class

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler January 8, 2013June 5, 2024

    DISCOVER AUSTRALIA: EARN UP TO TRIPLE AEROPLAN MILES We usually spend our long winters counting down the days until summer. Why wait! With Air Canada, you can enjoy everything summer has to offer – Down Under. Hot temperatures, uncharted Outback, exotic wildlife and unparalleled sea life. Swim, snorkel, deep-sea dive, safari – fulfill your wildest…

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    Most viewed 10 posts in 2012

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler January 4, 2013March 10, 2013

    Everyone makes lists so I will make a list also for the most viewed posts of my blog. Here it is with the first paragraph/sentence from the post: 1. Boeing 797 It can comfortably fly 10,000 Miles (16,000 km) at Mach 0.88 or 654 mph (1,046 km/h) with 1000 passengers on board ! They have kept…

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    Government House, New Year’s Day Levee

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler January 3, 2013June 5, 2024

    I was in Victoria, BC and I went to a levee. I shook hands with Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon, she said ‘Happy New Year!’, I said ‘Happy New Year!’ but forgot to add ‘Your Honour’ and I had read this before in the FAQ from http://ltgov.bc.ca. In fact it was for ‘How do I address a letter to the Lieutenant Governor?’ but…

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    Propellers

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler January 2, 2013March 10, 2013

    Just photos of propellers

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    The story of ‘The Night Watch’ (my copy of the painting)

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler December 31, 2012June 5, 2024

    A few years ago I had a layover of some 8 hours in Amsterdam. I landed in the morning, left in the evening and that time was the most activity intense I have ever spent in a city (the advantage of having the airport very close to the city by train). I was fascinated by…

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    New York Times, 2012: The Year in Pictures

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler December 30, 2012June 5, 2024

    Here is a list of photos with a flying theme that I compiled from the New York Times, 2012: The  Year in Pictures. Mitt Romney tossed snacks to members of his press pool before his plane left Jacksonville, Fla., on Jan. 30. (Jan.-Feb., 3rd photo); The space shuttle Discovery, bolted to a modified jet, above Washington on…

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    Most luxurious hotel I’ve ever stayed at 2

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler December 29, 2012January 5, 2014

    Most luxurious hotel had been Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver (see the post here) until I stayed at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland. Of course, I found hair on the carpet, took a few photos but I am not going to upload them. Nothing new here, it seems it does not matter how expensive the hotel is, I…

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    Global Peace Index, Iceland 1st, US on 88th

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler December 28, 2012June 5, 2024

    Some time ago I came across this term and I thought it might be interesting to plan future travels based on it (i.e. visit the countries that are at the top of the list). When was the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) established and why? IEP was established in 2009 in order to study the…

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    Eye of the Tiger

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler December 27, 2012June 5, 2024

    The place was Taronga Zoo, Sydney. It was closing time but I did not listen to the announcements that asked visitors to start heading to the exit. I had arrived late (as usual when I visit something) and wanted to cover as much as possible. Towards the end of the opening hours I was practically…

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    Air Canada eUpgrades give away

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler December 26, 2012March 10, 2013

    UPDATE: eUpgrades no longer available (no more spots left on my list of nominees). Christmas is over, people don’t expect gifts any more but here I am :). I have more than 100 eUpgrades that will expire at the end of the February and no plans to travel, so I will give some of them…

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