Checking In: BLOC Hotel – Gatwick Airport
Need a quick overnight near Gatwick Airport? How about a stay in the Bloc Hotel inside the terminal. Hard to find a more convenient option,...
Trip Reports
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Norwegian across the Atlantic: On the Dreamliner JFK-Gatwick
Norwegian continues to expand operations across the Atlantic. My recent trip on the LCC was a mix of good and bad on board.
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An even more dynamic DCC: You still get screwed
Yes, Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) is a scam for consumers. But this past week I learned it is even more dynamic - and scammy -...
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Exploring Kourou: The ESA/Arianespace Tour in French Guiana
For nearly 40 years Arianespace has been involved in sending rockets into space. The company uses the European Space Agency launch facility in Kourou, French...
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Flying Private: A Miami Air charter To French Guiana
Far from an everyday occurrence, flying private in a 737 is very much a special occasion. I recently got to spend some quality time on...
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Backing into Seattle: An Amtrak Cascades Adventure
A "typical" train ride on the Amtrak Cascades line decides to run backwards, but also only 15 minutes late. Win some, lose some. Mostly wins.
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The glory of a rocket launch: Arianespace’s VA237 takes flight
Because rocket launches are awesome. That's why.
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SDC, screwed-up seats and some crazy karma
I took the wrong seat by accident. With less space than I originally booked. And somehow it ended up a smart move. Travel is strange.
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Friday Flyday: London City to Geneva
Climb aboard this British Airways/CityFlyer Embraer for a quick hop from London's City airport to Geneva. Slightly overcast skies and drizzle in London quickly gave...
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Heathrow Hotel Plane-Spotting
When in doubt, go watch airplanes. Or, in my case, given a rare half day off after crossing the Atlantic, rest in my hotel room...