{"id":60478,"date":"2019-09-09T13:48:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/news\/is-it-really-possible-to-travel-around-the-world-in-a-week\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"travel-around-the-world-in-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/testimonials\/travel-around-the-world-in-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-credit-history\">Credit history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-crazy-bet\">A crazy bet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the origin of this trip around the world, made in the company of my friend Jean-Francois, a crazy bet:<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__quote wp-block-milesgutenberg-quote\">\n\t<div class=\"component__quote__icon\">\n\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__quote__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__quote__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Would you <em>dare <\/em>to go away for a week by stopping every day in a new city&#8230; and completing a complete tour of the globe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<pre>Jean-Maximilien<\/pre>\n<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>With the changes made on the Aeroplan program,the mini-round the world as we know it (with 3 stops of more than 24 hours) no longer exists since September 1, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We wanted to make one last one (even if it is not really a mini-round the world since we stopped only twice more than 24 hours, <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/news\/programs\/itineraries-sept-2019\/\">which is still achievable today).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So we booked this trip only <strong>a few days before departure!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-backpack.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm jf backpack\" class=\"wp-image-52486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-backpack.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-backpack-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-backpack-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-backpack-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-experience-of-a-lifetime\">The experience of a lifetime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jean-Francois and I both have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a spouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, mine are still very young (2 and 4 years), so &#8220;experiences&#8221; of this type are more difficult than being single \/ childless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, being able to tell yourself to have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>completed the complete tour of the planet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>changed time zone every day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>travelled between 15 and 25 kms on foot in each of the destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eaten at different local specialties totally different<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-osaka.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm jf osaka\" class=\"wp-image-52488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-osaka.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-osaka-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-osaka-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-osaka-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>travelled in many business classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visited family and friends all over the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visited 7 Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 in 7 days (Jean-Francois&#8217; passion trip)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230; and all this in 1 week, is for us, the experience of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jf-hard-rock.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jf hard rock\" class=\"wp-image-52476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jf-hard-rock.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jf-hard-rock-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jf-hard-rock-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jf-hard-rock-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-content\">New content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>milesopedia is my small business, founded 5 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a site on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/?page_id=22845#Guides%20de%20travel%20hacking\">loyalty programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/\">credit cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But also, a site with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/category\/reviews\/hotels\/\">hotel reviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/category\/reviews\/airport-lounges\/\">airport lounges reviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/category\/reviews\/flights\/\">flight reviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/category\/guide\/destination\/\">tips on destinations to visit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-united.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm united\" class=\"wp-image-52502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-united.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-united-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-united-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-united-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, it is above all a site of &#8220;content&#8221; that we create <strong>from real-life experiences<\/strong>, not &#8220;stock photos&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/academie\/temoignages\/\">our members&#8217; testimonials<\/a> play a major role on the site, our reviews and photo reports help our readers and members in their choice of destinations, hotels, airport lounges and airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-ac.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm ac\" class=\"wp-image-52480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-ac.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-ac-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-ac-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-ac-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-use-of-loyalty-programs\">The use of loyalty programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This experiment was also done to demonstrate that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>loyalty programs have important powers to experience this type of experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>credit cards have undeniable benefits for travellers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowing each trick of a program can greatly facilitate travel<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-ac-caf\u00e9.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm ac caf\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-52478\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, we used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aeroplan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriott Bonvoy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Western Rewards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority Pass \/ LoungeKey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A credit card with no foreign currency conversion fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A credit card to earn more points for our restaurant and bar expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aeroplan\">Aeroplan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aeroplan loyalty program allowed us to book our multi-stop airfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For 150,000 Aeroplan miles and $250 in taxes,<\/strong>we were <strong>initially<\/strong> able to book a airline ticket, in business class between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Montreal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boston<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copenhagen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Istanbul<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bangkok<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kuala Lumpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Osaka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>San Francisco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toronto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montreal<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to our knowledge of the program, we were able to avoid all carrier surcharge and pay only $250 in taxes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as in all travel, unexpected events can happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A flight delay from Istanbul influenced a flight change (in our favour): Turkish Airlines placed us on the direct flight between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur (avoiding a 2-hour stopover in Bangkok).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as the situation deteriorated in Hong Kong with major protests, we decided to call Aeroplan the day before our flight to that city, to change and be placed on a Singapore-Tokyo-Osaka flight. Thanks to our knowledge of the program, this change was made <strong>free of charge!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-united.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm jf united\" class=\"wp-image-52492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-united.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-united-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-united-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-jf-united-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marriott-bonvoy\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marriott Bonvoy is our favorite hotel program for two reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>it is possible to earn many points thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/#carteshotels\">to several credit cards offered in Canada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>it is possible to obtain a higher status thanks to the <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"\/go\/amex-platinum-card\/\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='3'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare 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shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to all this, we make it a priority to stay in one of the 9,000+ hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy group in order to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>use Marriott Bonvoy points for free nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>earn Marriott Bonvoy points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>benefit from advantages such as late departure, early arrival, breakfasts, access to hotel lounges&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/marriott-bonvoy-ultimate-guide\/\">our ultimate guide to Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> to save on your next hotel stay.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve taken advantage of all these benefits on several occasions: it&#8217;s practical to get your hotel room as early as 10 a.m. when arriving in a city at 7 a.m., or on the contrary to keep it until 4 p.m. for a flight around 8 p.m. after a day on the run in a city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jogging-jf-jm-courtyard.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jogging jf jm courtyard\" class=\"wp-image-52474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jogging-jf-jm-courtyard.jpg 751w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jogging-jf-jm-courtyard-338x450.jpg 338w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jogging-jf-jm-courtyard-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jogging-jf-jm-courtyard-577x768.jpg 577w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And what about free breakfasts or access to the lounges for glasses of wine and free evening meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, by paying for our Marriott hotels with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/cartes-de-credit\/marriott-bonvoy-american-express-card\/\">Marriott BonvoyTM American Express<sup>MD<\/sup> Card,<\/a> I enjoyed an accumulation of 5 points per dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I was even able to use a 35,000-point free night certificate offered with the renewal of my <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/cartes-de-credit\/marriott-bonvoy-business-american-express-card\/\">Marriott BonvoyTM Business American Express<sup>MD<\/sup> Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/marriott-bonvoy-certificat-moxy.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - marriott bonvoy moxy certificate\" class=\"wp-image-52472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/marriott-bonvoy-certificat-moxy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/marriott-bonvoy-certificat-moxy-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/marriott-bonvoy-certificat-moxy-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/marriott-bonvoy-certificat-moxy-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-western-rewards\">Best Western Rewards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cities, the Best Western Rewards program can also be very attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It happened, for example, that Marriott hotels were too expensive in points \/ money for the need we had. Why spend more when Best Western Rewards offers a more economical solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially when we also have a very high elite status <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/hotel-status-match\/\">obtained through the equivalence of statutes!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-priority-pass-dragonpass\">Priority Pass \/ DragonPass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By travelling in business class, we had access to all airline airport lounges, which were known to be of the highest standard than other lounges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On several occasions, however, we preferred to visit a lounge linked to Priority Pass \/ DragonPass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the case in Copenhagen, for example, where the lounge was much closer to our boarding gate and much less busy than the SAS airline lounge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a card like the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite +* Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite +* Card<\/a> that has access to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-dragonpass-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DragonPass<\/a> via its Visa Airport Companion program, we get 6 free airport lounge accesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-credit-card-with-no-foreign-currency-conversion-fees\">A credit card with no foreign currency conversion fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having to deal with 6 different currencies on our trip, and having only 15 to 24 hours in each city, it wasn&#8217;t appropriate to exchange Canadian dollars for these currencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I used a credit card with no conversion fees for the majority of our expenses, the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite +* Card\" href=\"\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite +* Card<\/a>. 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We both knew this city and decided to start with a 15-kilometre <em>jog<\/em> mainly along the Freedom Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, it is an <strong>ideal city to visit for a weekend<\/strong>,especially with family because of its proximity to Quebec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there are many Marriott Bonvoy hotels!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop there, the airport is really very close and easy accessible. As long as your stopover lasts more than 12 hours, you&#8217;ll have no problem seeing the main attractions the city has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-boston.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm boston\" class=\"wp-image-52482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-boston.jpg 666w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-boston-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-boston-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-copenhagen\">Copenhagen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We spent exactly 23:55 in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jean-Francois knew the city well, having been there several times, and this destination seems to be &#8220;in&#8221; with Quebecers, given the number of tourists from La Belle Province we met on the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In one day, it is feasible to discover the majority of points of interest. If you&#8217;re visiting with children, you&#8217;ll need at least 48 hours, especially with the famous Tivoli Park on your agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-copenhague.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm copenhague\" class=\"wp-image-52504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-copenhague.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-copenhague-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-copenhague-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-copenhague-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-istanbul\">Istanbul<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a stopover of just under 15 hours in Istanbul and we didn&#8217;t know the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, we chose to be guided by the free tour offered by Turkish Airlines. Unfortunately, this one didn&#8217;t take us to visit the points of interest that we absolutely wanted to see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So we decided to leave the tour short: during the afternoon and evening we were able to visit Istanbul&#8217;s main attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-istanbul.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm istanbul\" class=\"wp-image-52484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-istanbul.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-istanbul-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-istanbul-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-istanbul-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kuala-lumpur\">Kuala Lumpur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a direct flight from Istanbul instead of the original one with a connection in Bangkok, we arrived at 5pm instead of 8pm, leaving us exactly 24 hours on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport is far from the city center (about 1 hour of public transport), it is a city not recommended for short stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow a minimum of 24 hours for your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-kuala-lumpur.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm kuala lumpur\" class=\"wp-image-52494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-kuala-lumpur.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-kuala-lumpur-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-kuala-lumpur-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-kuala-lumpur-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-singapore\">Singapore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arriving in the evening from Kuala Lumpur, we went directly to the famous <em>Gardens by the Bay<\/em> to see them at night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 24 hours on site, we were able to travel the entire city center, including a 15-kilometre jog! However, it would have taken more time to see, for example, the Singapore Zoo, unique in the world (especially with the night &#8220;safari&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I therefore recommend a minimum of 48 hours on site to enjoy the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-singapour.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm singapour\" class=\"wp-image-52500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-singapour.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-singapour-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-singapour-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-singapour-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-osaka\">Osaka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprise stop of our world tour: Osaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming to replace Hong Kong &#8211; which we both already knew &#8211; Osaka conquered us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, it was a first time in Japan and I can&#8217;t wait to go back with Audrey and the kids next spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airports are far from the city center (count between 45 and 60 minutes of public transport). So I recommend a minimum of 48 hours on site. But who&#8217;s left in Japan for less time than that?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-osaka.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm osaka\" class=\"wp-image-52496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-osaka.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-osaka-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-osaka-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-osaka-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-francisco\">San Francisco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>San Francisco, which we both knew, was mainly there to make one more stopover on our return &#8211; and cut off the long journey from Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arriving at 11am and leaving at 11pm, we rented a car to go and re-discover the main points of interest and visit friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a city I love and therefore recommends you to devote at least 48 hours, or to integrate it in a circuit from a week to 10 days (in order to discover the surroundings!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-san-francisco.jpg\" alt=\"Is it really possible to travel around the world in a week? - jm san francisco\" class=\"wp-image-52498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-san-francisco.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-san-francisco-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-san-francisco-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/jm-san-francisco-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-articles\">Our articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This trip allowed us to write a lot of content. Here are the various photo reports on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aircraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The span class=&#8221;term&#8221; data-original-term=&#8221;c2Fsb24=&#8221;&gt;salon&gt;\/span&gt;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cities<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So to answer the question of the article: <strong>yes, it is possible to travel around the world in a week!<\/strong> The proof, we did it thanks to the points and miles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people will think we&#8217;re crazy. maybe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, in a week, we have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>discovered many destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>experienced some highlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tasted new dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>met new cultures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>experienced new airlines<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This has especially given us <strong>the desire to go back and visit<\/strong> some of them more deeply with our respective families!\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='1'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22642\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many media reports echo on my trip around the world in a week. 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