Emirates Airlines Strategic Move in South America – New Miami-Bogotá Route 03 June 2024

21 February 2024Mano Chandra DhasAir Transportation, Colombia, DubaiAirlines, Colombia, Dubai, Emirates2 Comments

Emirates Airlines, the popular and award-winning airline of Dubai, announced today it is making strategic expansions into South America. The new service will be an extension of the existing Emirates service to Miami International Airport (MIA), to Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG), in Colombia. This move not only marks a significant step in the Airline’s growth strategy but also highlights its commitment to enhancing connectivity between different continents.

Emirates announced today 21 February 2024, that it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to the Colombian capital city, Bogotá, starting 3 June 2024 to become Emirates’ fourth gateway in South America and the airline’s network to expand to 19 points across the Americas. The new services will establish a historic first-ever link between the greater Middle East region and the northern part of the South American continent.

Guatavita – A Fascinating Town on the Colombian Andes

30 January 2024Mano Chandra DhasLeisure TravelDay Trip, Guatavita, Leisure Travel2 Comments

Guatavita – one of my favourite towns. It is not far away from Bogotá. I would recommend the route through Sesquilé. The distance from Bogotá to Sesquilé is 58 km and from Sesquilé to the New Guatavita town, 21 km. If you drive straight through, it will take you a little over an hour and

Zipaquirá Day Trip – A Memorable Excursion From Bogotá

17 July 2023Mano Chandra DhasColombia, Leisure TravelColombia, Corporate Leisure, Leisure2 Comments

If you are on a short business trip to Bogotá, I would recommend a break after you are done with Business. Go to Zipaquirá, one of the best day trips from Bogotá. Take three or four days off your hectic schedules to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Andes. Leave the capital city behind. I would propose a laid-back trip to the nearby town of Zipaquirá. Here below are my recommendations for the town of Zipaquirá, and a day trip you will not forget.

Best of Bogotá In 3 Days: A Tour Itinerary For in and Around Colombia’s Capital City

18 April 2023Mano Chandra DhasLeisure Travel, ColombiaColombia, Corporate Leisure, Holidays, Leisure Travel, Tourism14 Comments

If you plan to visit Colombia, you must set aside three or four days to take in the vibrant Andes capital city of Bogotá and around. Here below, is what to me, is the best of Bogotá in 3 days. It is a tour designed with Bogotá as your base and could take you out of the city as well.

The City is located high on the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 8,660 feet above mean sea level. As the bustling capital of Colombia, Bogotá is home to over 8 million residents, with a daytime population that could soar to almost 10 million. The metropolitan population is over 12 Million. It is a large city by any standard.

Holiday Air Travel on the Post COVID-19 Radar

16 June 2022Mano Chandra DhasCOVID-19, Air Travel, Leisure TravelAir Travel, Covid-19, Leisure Travel, Tourism24 Comments

Suddenly this summer, when it comes to air travel, everything appears to be almost back to normal even though some reports claim that only 60% is back. However, fewer flights than in a normal pre Covid-19 summer, and fewer staff are creating desperate situations at many passenger touch points. People are jostling for availability of airline seats and holiday opportunities. At airports, It is a busy time once again, and some Travel companies are already proclaiming their best year ever!

Driving in Bogotá is Driving me Crazy!

25 May 2022Mano Chandra DhasTransportation, Car Rental, Colombia, Corporate Travel Management, Self-driveColombia, Driving, Holidays, Leisure Travel, Self-drive

Are you planning a holiday to Colombia, in South America? Do you wish to drive in the Country? If I were you, I’d be wary. Driving in Bogotá can be a challenge to even the most experienced drivers!

Dubai Immigration Penalty On COVID-19 Overstay

18 October 2020Mano Chandra DhasCOVID-19, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCovid-19, Immigration Policies, United Arab Emirates, Visa Regulations2 Comments

The Dubai Immigration Department used to have a reputation for being fair in every situation. Sadly, in these Covid-19 times, it does not seem to be the case. In this blog, I am going to put before you a case of a young man who went to Dubai with many dreams. Covid-19 destroyed his job and his dreams and on top of that, he had a Dubai Immigration Penalty to pay! This is a true story. To protect his identity, I am going to call him Mr. X.

6 Days in Rome – An Unforgettable Roman Holiday

13 March 2016Mano Chandra DhasItaly, Air Transportation, Air Travel, Leisure Travel5 Nights, 6 Days, Ancient, Blog, Classical Rome, Eternal City, History, Holiday, Italy, Itinerary, Leisure Travel, Monuments of Rome, Pompeii, Roman Forum, Rome, Sightseeing, Tour, Tourism, traveltips, TreasureItaly21 Comments

I thought this time, I’d take a break from Corporate Travel and give a 6 days itinerary, instead. Let me take you to my most favourite city in the world: Rome. Where 2,700 years of vintage history is blended with the mundane cocktail of everyday life of the 21st Century. Here is the Best of Rome in 6 short days, a specially curated itinerary.

Given two weeks, you can hardly do justice to the City; most tourists try to give it four days before they move on. This is a 5-nights/6-days itinerary. Of course, you will find tons of information on Rome, in every language of the world; but, let me show you the City, my way – Rome in six days.

Welcome to My Travel Blog

5 February 2016Mano Chandra DhasAir Transportation, Air Travel, Car Rental, Colombia, Corporate Travel Management, Hardware, Italy, Leisure Travel, RFP, Self-drive, Technology, Transportation, Travel Insurance, VAT RefundBlog, Business Travel, Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel, Travel, Travel Agent6 Comments

When I looked at what sort of Travel Blogs are out there on the Net, I came across hundreds. They are mostly Leisure Travel Blogs sharing information on destinations, or how to construct your trip. There are lots of tips. Many dos and don’ts. I have also seen some Business Travel Blogs that cater mainly to the corporations; not too many of those, however.