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Batty on Air — We Have a Podcast Now. Yes, Really.

Batty on Air — We Have a Podcast Now. Yes, Really.

Something rather exciting has happened. After years of writing about hotels, airlines, restaurants, espresso, and the occasional fact that turns out to be completely wrong — Batty on Tour now has a podcast. It is called Batty on Air. Which works on two levels if you think about it, and we

Dear Spotify — Thank You for the Price Increase. Sincerely.

Dear Spotify — Thank You for the Price Increase. Sincerely.

How a Greedy Invoice Sent Batty Back to Where It All Started. Let's start at the beginning. The actual beginning. There was a time — and those of a certain vintage will remember this with either fondness or mild psychological scarring — when you made your own playlists by sitting

Myth Boarded by Batty — Episode 1

Myth Boarded by Batty — Episode 1

Adieu, Lufthansa Group — It Was Almost Worth It. Almost.

Adieu, Lufthansa Group — It Was Almost Worth It. Almost.

FLYLOG.io — The Digital Logbook That Finally Got It Right

FLYLOG.io — The Digital Logbook That Finally Got It Right

Bangkok in 72 Hours — Because Some Cities Deserve an Encore Before the Credits Even Roll

Bangkok in 72 Hours — Because Some Cities Deserve an Encore Before the Credits Even Roll

Katana Diplomacy: Gmunden to Lienz, Lienz to Italy, and Back Over the Roof of Austria

Katana Diplomacy: Gmunden to Lienz, Lienz to Italy, and Back Over the Roof of Austria

"I'm Still Alive" — And Why Luck Is Not a Safety System

"I'm Still Alive" — And Why Luck Is Not a Safety System

Saturday, 24th May 2026. Piesendorf, Pinzgau. Clear skies, good visibility, alpine thermals doing exactly what alpine thermals do on a summer afternoon. A 44-year-old paraglider pilot from Upper Austria has launched from the Schmittenhöhe and is quietly floating above the Pinzgauer Hütte. A 28-year-old from Tyrol is at the controls

Adios, Amex Platinum: A Breakup Letter That Was a Long Time Coming

Adios, Amex Platinum: A Breakup Letter That Was a Long Time Coming

Every relationship has a tipping point. A moment where you look across the table, tally up what you're giving versus what you're getting, and realise that the other party has been quietly coasting on historical goodwill while systematically dismantling everything that made the arrangement worthwhile in

Turks & Caicos: The Beach That Makes You Forgive Everything

Turks & Caicos: The Beach That Makes You Forgive Everything

Right. Let's talk about the journey first, because it deserves its own paragraph — possibly its own therapy session. Getting to Turks & Caicos from Europe is not what you'd call a streamlined operation. My routing that time had all the elegance of a drunk cartographer: Austria

Shabu Le Wagyu Taipei

Shabu Le Wagyu Taipei

Batty’s IFR Dilemma: The Search for the Perfect Two-Seater

Batty’s IFR Dilemma: The Search for the Perfect Two-Seater

Ocean Spice Samui

Ocean Spice Samui

Venice Lido by Katana

Venice Lido by Katana

Shangri-La Boracay

Shangri-La Boracay

Where the Airport Chaos Ends and Paradise Quietly Begins

When the Traunsee Turns Into an Airport

When the Traunsee Turns Into an Airport

Somewhere between alpine postcard and Top Gun training exercise

Crystal Beach, Silver Promises

Crystal Beach, Silver Promises

A refined look at Crystal Beach (Silver Beach) — where light sparkles, but expectations should remain grounded

1% Coffee, Koh Samui

1% Coffee, Koh Samui

When precision meets island life

Cobrastone, Koh Samui — Batty Climbs for a View (and a Small Financial Lesson)

Cobrastone, Koh Samui — Batty Climbs for a View (and a Small Financial Lesson)

A scenic ascent, a clever pricing strategy, and the realization that paradise occasionally comes with a ticket counter.

Batty’s Accidental Michelin Moment (Somewhere on Koh Samui)

Batty’s Accidental Michelin Moment (Somewhere on Koh Samui)

No menu strategy. No reservations. Just “aroi mak” and a small life lesson.

Batty on Tour: Boutique Airlines & Big Feelings (somewhere over Samui)

Batty on Tour: Boutique Airlines & Big Feelings (somewhere over Samui)

How a tiny Thai airline quietly outclasses half of Europe… without trying too hard

Batty vs. 35,000 ft Identity Crisis

Batty vs. 35,000 ft Identity Crisis

Premium dreams on the ground. Mid-air plot twist.

Did you know… there’s a debrief hiding in ForeFlight?

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Did you know… there’s a debrief hiding in ForeFlight?

ForeFlight is widely used for planning and in-flight navigation—but what’s less known: a structured debriefing feature exists as well. The catch is that it’s currently only available in the web version, not within the app (yes, the one place you instinctively look first).

The Great Airline Plot Twist: When Batty Switched Loyalty Somewhere Over Asia

The Great Airline Plot Twist: When Batty Switched Loyalty Somewhere Over Asia

How pajamas, espresso, and a suspiciously empty immigration line changed everything

Wrong Turn, Golden Hour Jackpot – Batty’s Motorcycle Chronicles

Wrong Turn, Golden Hour Jackpot – Batty’s Motorcycle Chronicles

Planned: quick ride. Delivered: a scene you can’t plan.