JM0115

Yep. There is nothing in Tilbury.

no bird sounds?!? 😞

If you have points you can use you may want to do that. Otherwise look at the prices online and compare and see what makes sense to you. I would definitely add Viking Air Plus so you can pick your flights - it is now $150 pp additional. Prices right now for this fall (I know you said 2025) are around $1000 RT for economy and $2500 for Premium Economy so it looks like a good deal in premium economy.

Love the asparagus!

We really liked a company called Bora Bora H2O.

We loved ours on Viking!

CitizenM Tower of London

If you stick yo one alliance, like Star Alliance (United, Lufthansa) you MAY be able to check the bags all the way through.

I’d say 2-3 hrs. Especially if checking bags as you will have to retrieve them in Munich.

Pulpit Rock cruise.

It differs depending on airline but I think it is worth it if you can get the 2 seat side. To me that is the big advantage as you don't have a stranger sitting next to you. A lot of posters have said that they won't pay more than $50 per hr more than economy. This would be an additional $850 on a 17 hr flight.

I purchase as far out as possible. Typically 330 to 355 days out depending on airline's policy.

We are going to Japan on Eva and coming back on Singapore in the fall.

You could also look at Singapore (NRT-LAX) and EVA Air (NRT-TPE-SFO).

You are not supposed to drink half a bottle a day....or are you :)??? Ha ha