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Travel with Blogger @Danielhungryhk
In our latest travel series, we journey the world with some of our favourite frequent fliers — from Abu Dhabi to Zurich, Changi to Heathrow — to find out what they’re like on the go. Warning: travel envy ensues.
Name: Daniel Haddad
Profession: Travel Blogger
Passport: British
Countries Visited: Approximately 40
Where was your last destination? And what were you there for?
Phu Quoc, Vietnam. I was there working with a few resorts.
What was the best and worst thing about it?
The best thing was the beautiful beaches and delicious, fresh seafood.
The island is still relatively new to the tourist scene, so the only downside is that many of the staff (even in the larger hotels) don't speak any English. This can make communication during your stay a bit difficult, but I didn't find it a huge problem and I like to experience the local culture and charm.
What do you never travel without?
My family. My wife, two kids and I have been travelling together full time for the past 4 years. A trip would not be complete without them.
What’s your favourite travel ensemble ?
You will usually find me in comfortable clothes. Either jeans and a basic tee or shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops. I find it's the most comfortable for long days of exploring and seeing local markets and streets.
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Where is your favourite hotel ?
I am a huge supporter of the Soneva brand. Their hotels in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani, are truly one of a kind. Not only are they luxurious, beautifully designed and in unforgettable locations, but they also put a huge emphasis on being kind to the environment. Everything from farming their own vegetables and recycling on site, to solar panels and ensuring the resorts are zero waste. Travelling all the time, we have become very aware of the effect on our Earth and brands like Soneva sets a great example of how we can appreciate a destination without leaving it in ruins.
What’s your favourite airline and why?
Cathay Pacific is comfortable, has amazing service, and their Business Class is always a decadent treat. It helps that they fly direct to so many destinations from Hong Kong, which is our priority.
Tell us your most memorable travel story .
Over the summer we spent a month in the Maldives and our children swam with stingrays, turtles, and dolphins. It was truly incredible to see our daughter who is only five become so comfortable in the ocean. She went snorkelling at a location that was completely out of her depth. We'll always remember her swimming beside a turtle and how brave she was in the new situation.
Show us your favourite travel photo!
This was a rainy day but we came to the beach and there were tons of stingrays swimming over to say hello. It was such a magical sight.
Where is your favourite airport and why?
Changi Airport in Singapore really has everything. You'll find lounges, hotels in the terminal during long layovers, a huge variety of restaurants and shops, and a kids play area which is essential for us.
Share your top travel tip(s) with us!
- Stay longer at a location to truly absorb the culture and dig deeper than the usual sights. Don't just check off a list of must sees and popular destinations.
- Return to your favourite cities and see more of what you loved, be adventurous with local food, converse with the people around you, and see each country's way of life.
- Make your travel experience richer than just a few famous landmarks and what's top of the list on TripAdvisor. Exploring is how you find all the best hidden spots.
How do you deal with jet lag?
Keep yourself as busy as possible in the day so you aren't tempted to take that nap. A glass of wine or two also helps in the evenings.
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What item(s) do you carry on and use in-flight?
Noise cancelling headphones, a neck pillow, and iPads to keep the kids occupied.
Where are you off to next?
Hokkaido for a few weeks. Sapporo is one of my favourite winter destinations and has amazing seafood and restaurants. We are spending a few days in Sapporo and then heading to Otaru for Christmas. We are taking the kids for ski lessons at Asari Ski Resort, which is a great option if you want to be near all the restaurants and shops in Sapporo, but still want to fit in a bit of skiing.
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