It’s on
Business class on these short European flights is as pathetic as it is in Australia, The middle seat is quarantined by a tray, but the seats are just the same as the rest of the plane. Sometimes on YouTube or
It’s on
Business class on these short European flights is as pathetic as it is in Australia, The middle seat is quarantined by a tray, but the seats are just the same as the rest of the plane. Sometimes on YouTube or
Damn Amsterdam
They say all good things must come to an end – and they did. I had a premonition of trouble when I checked in my luggage at Melbourne airport. They were reluctant to check my bags all the way through
Damn Amsterdam
They say all good things must come to an end – and they did. I had a premonition of trouble when I checked in my luggage at Melbourne airport. They were reluctant to check my bags all the way through
Second first
I have flown first class once before (always on points) but my flights from Hong Kong through Dubai to Amsterdam were a cut above. There were only two other passengers in first on the flight to Dubai, so I received
Second first
I have flown first class once before (always on points) but my flights from Hong Kong through Dubai to Amsterdam were a cut above. There were only two other passengers in first on the flight to Dubai, so I received
Up and away 2026
I didn’t take any holidays in 2025, so I am making up for it in 2026. I write as I sit in the Emirates lounge in Hong Kong airport, having just flown in with Qantas. The late Duchess and I
Up and away 2026
I didn’t take any holidays in 2025, so I am making up for it in 2026. I write as I sit in the Emirates lounge in Hong Kong airport, having just flown in with Qantas. The late Duchess and I
Leaving London
It was a short walk to Liverpool St Station, which is why It chose to stay there. The train to Stansted was ready to go so I dragged my bags onboard and we set off. What a long day’s journey
Leaving London
It was a short walk to Liverpool St Station, which is why It chose to stay there. The train to Stansted was ready to go so I dragged my bags onboard and we set off. What a long day’s journey
Bob Bob Ricard
By coincidence my good friend Bradley was in London for my last evening and so we met for dinner at Bob Bob Ricard in Soho. The seating is reminiscent of the Orient Express. Each booth equipped with a “Press for Champagne”
Bob Bob Ricard
By coincidence my good friend Bradley was in London for my last evening and so we met for dinner at Bob Bob Ricard in Soho. The seating is reminiscent of the Orient Express. Each booth equipped with a “Press for Champagne”
Back to Londinium
The evening prior to disembarkation all the suitcases are left outside our staterooms and the crew get them into the hold and then into the terminal for collection. An early start as I had to be out by 7.50am, disembark,
Back to Londinium
The evening prior to disembarkation all the suitcases are left outside our staterooms and the crew get them into the hold and then into the terminal for collection. An early start as I had to be out by 7.50am, disembark,
My favourite time of day
It couldn’t be a nicer evening for my final one on board Queen Anne. Calm, mild and the evening light lingers ng so that I could capture some elements of the ship which I hadn’t explored during our last full
My favourite time of day
It couldn’t be a nicer evening for my final one on board Queen Anne. Calm, mild and the evening light lingers ng so that I could capture some elements of the ship which I hadn’t explored during our last full
Haugesund, Norway
A beautiful start for the day as we glided into Haugesund. Rig for Dogger Bank wind farm under construction This morning I went on a guided walk through the town. Our guide was Barry, from Glasgow. Despite having lived in
Haugesund, Norway
A beautiful start for the day as we glided into Haugesund. Rig for Dogger Bank wind farm under construction This morning I went on a guided walk through the town. Our guide was Barry, from Glasgow. Despite having lived in
Deranged in Geiranger
This is a small tourist village with little more than a souvenir shop and a big caravan park. I had not seen a moveable gangway before. The other ship in town had to use tenders. The village’s biggest claim to
Deranged in Geiranger
This is a small tourist village with little more than a souvenir shop and a big caravan park. I had not seen a moveable gangway before. The other ship in town had to use tenders. The village’s biggest claim to
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