Eastern in Japan?

As I had to burn/collect some miles and will be alone for eastern, I searched
for a nice eastern destination for good price/value.
China was of the list after I found out that I have to pay addional for a Visum.
As I really like the Japanese Culture and mentality I booked my trip

ZRH-IST-KIX-OKA-HND;NRT-IST-ZRH

Indeed a lot flying but I'm confident even if not flying business, getting my
exit seats with enough legroom.

On my way

Departure from Palau 28.03.14 05:00 am local time and arriving 29.03.14 13:35 pm local time 

- Asiana & Qatar Airways
- Enough time to see Seoul
- Meeting a friend from Falalop and having lunch together in Seoul
- Access to all Business Class Lounges at one of the best Airports in the world.

Sounds good to me... here we go

Here We Go!

Five month of traveling... ready or not? I don't know ;)

D-day and to be honest, I'm a bit nervous and those who know me, its not easy getting me nervous. 

Maybe one of my biggest decisions I did so far and a once in a lifetime experience for sure. Good to me that I have a 

girlfriend who is supporting me and actually pushes me doing this.

What worries me most at the moment is my spearfishing bag. Still some problems with my route and taking it 

with me. RealTonga and AirVanuatu seems to make some problems with the size of my bag. RealTonga is operating 

a Xian MA60 and AirVanuatu ATR-42/72 on that flights. RealTonga replaced Chatham Pacific who had no Problem 

with my bag. And AirVanuatu, I flew a couple of time this type of aircraft and saw some large surfboards and 

spearbags transported with it... hope this will work out.

ZRH - DOH, Qatar Airways, 787-8

DOH - KIX, Qatar Airways, A330-200

KIX - AKL, Air New Zealand, 767-300

AKL - RAR, Air New Zealand, 777-200

Two new Airlines, first time flying Dreamliner, second time flying a 5-Star Airline and first time

 using my new AAdvantage Platinum Card, hope that was worth flying American Airlines