Transport
Integrated public transport If the British attitude to properly integrated public transport can be summed up in just one outrage, it would have to be the Heathrow Express. Were things done remotely properly, this shameless traveller-gouging device would not exist. That we have a supposedly world class hub airport that is connected to so poorly [...]
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Note: Some readers may find the following unbelievably petty… The revolution When the Airbus A380 was unveiled, it was going to ‘revolutionise travel’ (go on, stick ‘revolutionise travel A380’ into Google – I’m not exaggerating the level of hype here). It had double decks, an extra wide body and more room for passengers to stretch [...]
5 Things I Hate About In-Flight Meals Most criticism of in-flight meals tends to concentrate on the quality of the food. And, yes, by and large it is a small step above swill. But, frankly, I don’t go on a plane expecting gourmet delights. If it’s just about passable, that will do. For me, there [...]
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The negative impact of cruising In the past, I have been somewhat critical of cruising. As a form of tourism, I believe it is extremely damaging, not only to the environment, but to the culture of the places the gigantic floating resorts visit and the experience of the unfortunate souls who happen to be in [...]
On a guided tour, the quality often derives from the people you’re with. Get a good bunch, and you’ll have a great time. On the other hand, there are some people you most definitely don’t want to be mixing with. And if you get all of these ten on your bus, then you’re doomed… ONE [...]
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Yesterday, I received a truly staggering press release. The sheer number of words for a topic that no-one will ever write about makes it something of a beauty that ought to be cherished. In fact, it’s so good, I thought I might share it. The PR’s name has been left off, but everything else is verbatim. [...]
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Budget airline add-on fees When it comes to budget airlines, Ryanair is the traditional whipping boy. People love to hate Ryanair, and automatically assume that it is the worst airline for underhand practices and add-on fees. The truth, however, is that Ryanair has largely eliminated many of its naughtiest habits. Yes, it charges a fortune [...]
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As someone who makes a living from travel, I’m probably supposed to be a lot more open-minded and tolerant than I am. But, alas, I am often driven by utterly pathetic reasoning. There are some places that I avoid going to, but I’m almost ashamed to say why. There’s a high chance that by ditching [...]
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Find great deals on tours, hotels & flights. Seat pitch by airline For those who like to compare airlines, seat pitch is usually taken as the standard measurement. For the uninitiated, the seat pitch is the distance between the back of one seat and the back of the seat behind it. Seat pitch comparison table [...]
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Why Victoria’s road safety campaign is counter-productive. As some of you may know, I am currently driving through the middle of Australia. It’s a magical journey that I recommend everyone undertakes at least once in their lifetime. However – if like I did – you start in Melbourne rather than Adelaide, be prepared to [...]