Best Trip Report Ever?
Jul 13, 2016 | 6:13 pm
#61
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A lot of my favorites are already listed, especially the legendary "8 Bottles of Dom."
Of the newer reports, I believe that two of the best are Daniel W's Syria report (already noted several times) and FlyIgglesFly's "Double Shot of Minsk":
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-currency.html
This story about a trip to Minsk (an otherwise boring town) is absolutely mind-blowing.
Of the newer reports, I believe that two of the best are Daniel W's Syria report (already noted several times) and FlyIgglesFly's "Double Shot of Minsk":
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-currency.html
This story about a trip to Minsk (an otherwise boring town) is absolutely mind-blowing.
Jul 13, 2016 | 6:46 pm
#62
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DanielW's recent trip to Syria is definitely a must-read:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...inst-isis.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...inst-isis.html
Jul 14, 2016 | 9:04 am
#63
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Jul 15, 2016 | 2:36 pm
#65
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Feb 9, 2017 | 1:00 am
#66
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I really enjoyed this one:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...ders-look.html
edit:
This report is quite interesting as well
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-evacuate.html
Airline lounges and first class seats do blur together after a while. It's the unique experiences and insiders' looks that make Trip Reports so thought-provoking.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...ders-look.html
edit:
This report is quite interesting as well
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-evacuate.html
Airline lounges and first class seats do blur together after a while. It's the unique experiences and insiders' looks that make Trip Reports so thought-provoking.
Last edited by sincx; Feb 9, 2017 at 1:42 am
Aug 28, 2025 | 8:14 pm
#67
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There's a Hall of Fame thread here, too: Trip Reports: Hall of Fame
A suggestion for Mods here: could we merge these two threads and create a sticky with the best? Could make an interesting poll, or annual competition...
A suggestion for Mods here: could we merge these two threads and create a sticky with the best? Could make an interesting poll, or annual competition...
Oct 11, 2025 | 3:17 am
#71
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In addition, I give kudos to JapesUK offerendum Concerto ironmanjt
That said, my respect goes to any writer that completes a report. I've had many false starts, with every intention of posting when I return to home, but end up not finding the time for even simple prose and a few pics.
Thanks to all of the successful writers as I've been inspired many times for my own trips, whether unique uses of miles, unique places to visit, and restaurants to try!
That said, my respect goes to any writer that completes a report. I've had many false starts, with every intention of posting when I return to home, but end up not finding the time for even simple prose and a few pics.
Thanks to all of the successful writers as I've been inspired many times for my own trips, whether unique uses of miles, unique places to visit, and restaurants to try!
Oct 11, 2025 | 8:28 am
#72
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In addition, I give kudos to JapesUK offerendum Concerto ironmanjt
That said, my respect goes to any writer that completes a report. I've had many false starts, with every intention of posting when I return to home, but end up not finding the time for even simple prose and a few pics.
Thanks to all of the successful writers as I've been inspired many times for my own trips, whether unique uses of miles, unique places to visit, and restaurants to try!
That said, my respect goes to any writer that completes a report. I've had many false starts, with every intention of posting when I return to home, but end up not finding the time for even simple prose and a few pics.
Thanks to all of the successful writers as I've been inspired many times for my own trips, whether unique uses of miles, unique places to visit, and restaurants to try!
Feb 20, 2026 | 4:22 pm
#73
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I keep finding this comment every time I dig up my old reports to start a new one...stay tuned, if you like exotic locales this one might take the cake even for me...
Feb 20, 2026 | 5:24 pm
#74
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Shameless self-promotion: I got a number of "great TR" comments on a report I filed a couple of years ago that covered a trip I took to the USSR including Central Asia. Back in the USSR - Russia and Central Asia, 1974
Patting myself on the back exacerbates my arthritis.
Patting myself on the back exacerbates my arthritis.
