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What If Super Formula Became A Pan Asian Series In 2026

Super Formula just crowned Ayumu Iwasa as the 2025 champion, but what if the series used this momentum to become a truly pan Asian championship?

This post explores a fictional 2026 calendar built around Shanghai, Suzuka, Singapore and Southeast Asia, and imagines how Super Formula could grow into Asia’s reference single seater series for drivers, teams and brands.

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My 2025 World Tour — The Long Story of How It All Came Together

What started as a simple family trip turned into a fully-built round-the-world itinerary across five regions—South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This post unpacks how I designed the entire route using miles, premium cabin deals, oneworld lounges, and a series of perfectly timed connections.

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2026 oneworld Status Strategy: London–Sydney Economy Class Case Study

Ever wondered how much flying it actually takes to earn oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status? In this post, I compare how the same London–Sydney trip earns across eight oneworld airlines — from American to Qatar — to see which program gets you there fastest and what it really costs in 2026.

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How I Go About Planning and Booking Flights

Every trip starts with a spark — a family plan, a purposeful getaway, or sometimes just the joy of flying. From hunting award seats to optimizing routes through favorite hubs, here’s how I plan my travels and flights for the perfect balance of cost, miles, and experience.

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What’s the Deal with Airline Status?

A foundational explainer on airline miles, elite status, and the psychology behind loyalty programs — what they really mean, how you earn them, and whether all those perks are actually worth chasing.

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Motorsport vs Corporate

From the pit wall to the boardroom: what motorsport taught me about time, teamwork, and decision-making — and why the stopwatch never lies.

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