My only international trip of 2021, in search of Spanish architectural highlights.
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Gallery: The Isle of Man
Photos from my explorations by train and tram.
Three nights on… The Isle of Man
Keen to fly, but not to navigate the cost and complexity of COVID rules, I made my way to a relatively obscure part of Britain (but not the UK): the Isle of Man.
Year in Review 2020
An overview of my very limited travel in 2020.
Year in Review 2019
Where and how I found myself travelling in 2019.
Why I hope not to fly Ryanair for another decade
Ryanair vs KLM- a comparison of two recent experiences of things going wrong.
Gallery: Tuscany
Snaps during a week exploring Tuscany with friends, from big city sights to peaceful countryside.
Overview: Tuscany 2019
A group trip to Tuscany presented many opportunities to explore the region – from its famous cities to sleepy villages, via peaceful hiking trails (and a lot of gelato).
Gallery: Salzburg
Highlights from a walking tour of Salzburg, and a visit to the fortress.
Two nights in… Salzburg
An overview of my Club Europe flights and sightseeing in Salzburg; plus a luxury hotel that didn’t quite hit the mark.
Gallery: by the Hallstätter See
Photos from Hallstatt, Obertraun and Dachstein Krippenstein.
An extended visit to Hallstatt
I spent a few relaxing days by the Hallstätter See, staying in Obertraun and heading up into Dachstein Krippenstein.
Austria by train – Salzburg to Hallstatt / Obertraun
My stay nearby in Obertraun meant I could take the slow rail route to Hallstatt, trying out a variety of Austrian trains.
Overview: Austria 2019
A summary of 2019’s first trip abroad, in celebration of my return to the aviation industry.
Trip Report: Cascadia 2018
An alternative account of our adventures in America last year is now finally available on FlyerTalk.
Year in Review 2018
Looking back at 2018’s travels by crunching the numbers.
Malta, the long way: LGW-MLA-FCO-AMS-BRS
Uncooperative schedules and living outside London meant a four flight round trip to Malta – involving four different airlines and four different countries!
Gallery: Malta
Photos from a winter visit to Malta: Valletta, Mdina, the three cities and around golden bay.
Three nights in… Malta
A pile of bonus avios gave me an excuse for one last trip abroad – returning to Malta for a dose of winter sun and a nostalgic wander around some favourite spots.
Gallery: Drielandenavontuur
Photos from our October adventures- mostly in the Netherlands, but with detours into Germany and Belgium too.