Tahiti Triumph

Read Visa Blunder Part 1 first. Visa Blunder Part 2: Anxiety in the Air is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities: NYC JFK Dubai, UAE Shanghai, China Papeete,...

TPOL has done some stupid shit in his travel life. That's why I keep a page of Travel Lessons for you to learn from, have a laugh at my expense, and for me to never forget.

I looked for calm and quiet when I arrived at the ANA Lounge in Tokyo. Then  I had an encounter with this annoying person. Sensing my annoyance, the gods mercifully offered me countless varieties of sake, a robust selection of ramen, Japanese whisky, a beautiful shower, and the world's greatest toilet. Little did I know that after this stop, my peace would be no more.

I've said it before, Air New Zealand does not receive enough love. I've flown it plenty of times and have found the service to be great, the food to be good, and the seat to be comfortable.

I had one day in Auckland to do and see as much as I could. Mission accomplished. 

Vineyard Cottages is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities: NYC JFK Dubai, UAE Shanghai, China Papeete, Tahiti Bora Bora, Tahiti Moorea, Tahiti Auckland, New Zealand Hong Kong Island ...

I am a pro when it comes to wine tasting, but beer? Not so much. 

Wine Tasting Auckland is part of the Tahiti Triumph Trip Report. It covers the following cities: NYC JFK Dubai, UAE Shanghai, China Papeete, Tahiti Bora Bora, Tahiti Moorea, Tahiti Auckland, New Zealand Hong Kong...

I have golfed all over the world. The Gulf Harbour Country Club is notable because of its impeccable scenery.

After enduring the return leg in coach from Tahiti to New Zealand, I arrived in Auckland exhausted. I thought I made the convenient choice booking the ibis at Auckland airport.