Tag Archives: airport

Taiwan, ever UNinvited

Posted on August 12, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

Taiwan, or the Republic of China had served as the sole representative of “China” since the founding of the United Nations in 1945. They were finally expelled in favor of growing international support for the mainland, or the People’s Republic … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature | Tagged advertisement, airport, China, government, People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Taibei, Taipei, taiwan, U.N., United Nations | 1 Comment

Flight Review: Tailwind, New York Skyports Seaplane Base (QNY) to Stratford, CT, USA (BDR)

Posted on May 26, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

Disclaimer: In exchange for writing a review for the airline Tailwind, I was offered a flight between Manhattan, New York and Stratford (Bridgeport), Connecticut. On that particular day, I could have strolled up to the airport – seaport? – and boarded two … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Flight Review, New York City, Reviews | Tagged airline, airport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, customer service, East River, Flight Review, flights, Manhattan, New York, New York Skyports Seaplane Base, seaplane, Sikorsky Memorial Airport, skyline, sole passenger, Stratford, Tailwind, views | 2 Comments

Flight Reviews: Sun Air Express, Lancaster, PA (LNS) to Washington Dulles (IAD) to Hagerstown, MD (HGR)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

(They are now called Southern Airways Express.) Disclaimer: In exchange for writing a review for the airline Sun Air Express, I was offered a flight between Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Washington Dulles, and a flight from Washington Dulles to Hagerstown, Maryland. Sun … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Flight Review, North America (non-NYC), Reviews | Tagged airline, airport, aviation, Dulles, Essential Air Service subsidies, flight, Flight Review, Hagerstown, Lancaster, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Piper Chieftain, review, Sun Air Express, Washington | 2 Comments

Airport Spotting

Posted on April 26, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

Have you heard of the pastime called plane spotting? It involves going to various points near an airport to take photos of aircraft and often to log the airplane’s registration number. I like seeing different airlines, but I generally have … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature | Tagged airport, baggage, hong kong, luggage, plane spotting, shopping | 3 Comments

Changing Money in Caracas, Venezuela

Posted on January 12, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

My titles used to be more unique…give it time. Then again, who’s going to do a search for “changing lettuce in Caracas, Venezuela?” Since speaking directly about US dollars in that country can be taboo, they have been nicknamed lechuga … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Nature, Money, pop culture, South America | Tagged airport, bolivares, Caracas, dollars, exchange rate, Money, Venezuela | 6 Comments

In Other Words, An Airport Terminal

Posted on October 16, 2014 by findingfoodfluency

I can’t remember exactly which Shanghai, China airport it was where I spotted this dubious “delayed flight lounge,” but you can be sure that it is no different from the rest of the terminal. Not to mention, when considering the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, China & Hong Kong, East & Southeast Asia | Tagged airport, China, delayed, flight, lounge, Shanghai, terminal | 5 Comments

Music to Your Teeth: Squirrel Nut Zippers

Posted on April 27, 2012 by findingfoodfluency

Yep, I like to eat sweets too, but I tend to concede to the other taste buds first. Or, it may depend on my current location and ease of purchase of said sweets. The Middle East-all desserts are worth it. … Continue reading →