Guys, pls. be nice. I tried to use the search function and got lost in tons of abreviations and cryptic language. Being a Star Alliance maniac and using BA only for domestic UK and LHR-NYC I have little to none expericene with what we call the Dark Alliance. However, for a change I would like to try a First Class RTW on OW and would very much apreciate a helping hand - and you have the chance to convert me to OW. This is, what circles within my head...

1. My regular routing on *A is Europa - North America - (Australia -) Thailand - Hong Kong - Europe - South Afrika - Europe. What OW product should I concentrate my research on?
   
2. What is the best place either in Europe or in SE Asia to buy this product?
   
3. What would be the best OW FF program to put the mileage into? I am BA Gold but simply because I never thought about something else
   
4. On *A I normally start with the big circle, have a long stopover in Europe in another country as my country of origin, do a little bit of touring within Europe, have another long stopover in Europe and have my final trip down to South Africa. Does this work on OW too?
   
5. Any Sources of good information and TA's