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Stranded in Hong Kong International Airport

Tyler — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:46:28 +0000

A look back at what it was like being stranded in Hong Kong International Airport….

Day of Departure?

Tyler — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:49:12 +0000

If you caught the tail end of my last vlog post, you might already know what I mean with the question mark.

What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

Jeremiah — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:40 +0000

Stranded in Hong Kong International Airport

After thirteen hours on a plane from Los Angeles to Hong Kong, we eventually ended up in the Hong Kong airport. Thanks to the delayed flight, we ended up missing our connecting flight to Bangkok, so we have been stranded in the Hong Kong airport for about 15 hours now. Needless to say, I want to break down and cry right now. Never in my life have I ever had to stay overnight in an airport. These airport chairs are quickly becoming my best friend! I’m pretty sure Tyler is about tired of hearing me vent. I guess this is all a part of the Jet Set Zero experience!

Turkey, You Will Be Missed

Serene — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:58:31 +0000

My one month love affair with Turkey has come to an end. I have to say, I honestly loved the place. Now maybe I wasn’t given enough time to get over what Jen once called the “honeymooner phase”, but I’m pretty sure that later in life I’d like to visit Turkey again. For me, the most important thing in any place comes down to the people I’ve met, and I was pretty lucky to meet some pretty amazing people.

Goodbye Oh Beloved sweet ass balcony.

Shout outs go to:

Bengu- Thanks for being the most amazing, rock my socks of Turkish chick ever. Sorry we made you interpreter/tour guide half the time. You introduced me to the stuffed mussel and I will never forget you for this, my love.

Harun- I never met you sir, but your hookup with the sweet ass hotel in Kuşadası was just about the best thing ever.

Unknown Biatch at our party- Yes you, whoever you may be that felt so inclined to steal a bunch of mine and Kris’ makeup at our going away party, go to hell. Yeah, I said it.

And Huseyin- Thanks for being our hero on our last day. Oh, and thanks for being cute too, that was much appreciated.

Peace, Turkey. Vietnam next (Insert dramatic music here, please)

And now, for the photo montage of my favorite, most awesome, most memorable days/nights in Turkey:

Princes' Islands Sunset, and yes, I know I'm a sucker for a good sunset.

Striking a magazine pose like every other tourist in Pamukkale.

Hangin' with my favorite ladies in Ephesus.

Drunk in random nightclub on bar street in Kuşadası.

After we locked ourselves in a room to take pictures.

We'll be waiting for Rob at the airport… maybe…

Nick — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:54:19 +0000

Well, it’s only six hours now until Rob lands in Istanbul… it’s also about six and a half hours until the first tram starts running so hopefully they lose his luggage or something and buy us a bit of time to get there. If only he’d flown Aeroflot instead of Turkish Airlines, he’d be stranded somewhere near Moscow right now and we’d have plenty of time to grab breakfast, see some sites, and meander to the airport before some percentage of him and or his luggage arrived.

Aeroflot! The official airline of Jet Set Zero and the Russian Federation!

When Rob arrives he’ll have a full 3 hours to relax in our hostel room until we’ve got to gather up our bags and move locations again. Apparently the place, which has been all but abandoned this weekend, has suddenly filled all of its available rooms for Monday night. Strangely Hostel World claims it’s got availability in every type of room, so maybe we just smell funny… I’m not sure. On the plus side, we’re in the heart of Sultanahmet only a block away from the Blue Mosque so at least if we end up sleeping on the streets it’s a fantastic view!