I've been in NYC since Tuesday evening .. My bag, with my clothes, suit, shoes, toiletries and sundry items isn't here. No idea where it is .. and Air France don't seem to know either .. This does not make me a happy bunny .. … [Read more...] about Day Two In New York Without My Bag
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Mesón Extremeño Cáceres
When I started my degree at the University of Limerick my Spanish wasn't that great. I'd studied it in secondary school, but I'd never made any real effort and I wouldn't have been able to do a whole lot. So I had the option in second year to go to Spain for the full academic year. For me that was a wonderful opportunity to improve my command of the Spanish language … [Read more...] about Mesón Extremeño Cáceres
Slightly Convoluted Travel
In a couple of weeks time I'll be heading to Belgrade (Serbia) for the Webfest closing ceremony. I'm also scheduled to chair the Eurid Registrar Advisory Board meeting in Brussels a few days later.. Originally I had planned to go to Belgrade, come back to Ireland for a day or so then head back out. That was rather silly, as I'd end up either spending 24 hours in Ireland … [Read more...] about Slightly Convoluted Travel
Booking Flights Too Far In Advance Can Bite
I hate booking flights and hotels at the last minute so this year I've been trying to be a bit better organised. The downside, however, is that if your plans change you can end up getting caught out. It's happened to me a couple of times over the last few months :( If you book well in advance of a trip you can get cheaper flights, but if you're getting a cheap ticket … [Read more...] about Booking Flights Too Far In Advance Can Bite
Vila Grand Budva Possibly The Worst Place I’ve Ever Stayed In My Life
I'm just back from nearly two weeks in Budva, Montenegro. Before I go any further let me make it very clear. I love Montenegro. I love the people. The weather's fantastic (most of the time). The food is great. Go there - you won't regret it .. Unfortunately not everything in Montenegro is wonderful .. some things are just plain terrible. Prime example of this is Vila Grand … [Read more...] about Vila Grand Budva Possibly The Worst Place I’ve Ever Stayed In My Life