Salaries in India
During a conversation with a few people, this morning, I casually mentioned that one of my Indian friends who completed his PhD in the Netherlands has moved back to India as he got a great financial offer from an Indian … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 11: Wrapping up the trip
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning My flight to Seattle is quite uneventful. I already had a big meal at my friends place and am not even … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 10: Time for USA
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning I get my boarding passes for the flight and then go to the Narita Airport Delta lounge. This lounge was always … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 9: Time for Tokyo, with ANA
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning Tonight is the real deal. This is the beginning of the error fare by ANA/Delta out of Rangoon that got this round the … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 8: Rangoon, Myanmar
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning I land at the Rangoon airport. It is quite an eclectic airport – a mixture of old and new. I am … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 7: Thai Airways criss-cross, A380 ride included
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning Over the next 3 days, I was going to attempt what I call Criss-Cross. I was able to trick the United … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 6: Sleepless in Manila
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning Manila airport reminded me of Mumbai. Both cities are large and chaotic, and thankfully the airports are the same. Mumbai airport … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 5: Cathay Business class to Manila
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning My flight from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong with Cathay goes via Riyadh, Saudi. Unfortunately, we were not able to get … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 4: Abu Dhabi Airport Etihad First lounge
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning Abu dhabi airport is quite nice in itself, much smaller than Dubai but with a better personality I would say. After … Continued
Around the World in 2 weeks, Part 3: Dubai
This article is part of the main article: Around the World in 2 weeks (2012-2013): Introduction and Planning A few decades ago, Dubai was a sleepy little port-town, and now it is this modern metropolis with people from all … Continued