While I've travelled quite a lot over the last couple of years it's mainly been for work. Sure, I do manage to peg on the odd extra day and get to see some of the touristy things etc., etc., but they're not really holidays. So on Wednesday morning I'll be heading off for about a week on an actual holiday to Montenegro! Getting there is going to be quite painful, as there … [Read more...] about Montenegro Here I Come!
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Hilton Brussels City Still Have Stupid broadband Limits – False Advertising!
Back in October of last year I got bitten by Hilton Brussels City's stupid broadband limits.The limits are inane, but the false advertising is what really bugs me.Several months later and I see nothing has changed even though they assured me at the time that it was a "mistake".Here is what I'm seeing this morning (again!):Last time I checked 250 megs is NOT unlimited.No wonder … [Read more...] about Hilton Brussels City Still Have Stupid broadband Limits – False Advertising!
DAA Lounge Weirdness – Mac Users Not Welcome?
I'm sitting in the DAA lounge in Dublin airport's shiny new T2.I should be able to (ab)use the free wifi, but for some bizarre reason I can't.When I asked they looked at my Mac and told me that it was because their wifi setup doesn't work with Macs!Huh?I might be losing my mind, but I'm pretty sure that I was in here a couple of months ago and that I was able to use the wifi … [Read more...] about DAA Lounge Weirdness – Mac Users Not Welcome?
Air Boss Rocks!
Image by blacknight via FlickrAs I mentioned before Christmas, I was looking into carry on bags.In the end I opted for the Red Oxx Air Boss and added the laptop bag as well.I got to try it out properly this week when I was over in Brussels.Packing 4 days worth of clothes and various other bits and bobs into the bag wasn't an issue and the shoulder straps on both the main bag … [Read more...] about Air Boss Rocks!
New Year In Paris
I'll be spending the New Year in Paris this year.After it taking me two days to get out of Dublin (or the chaotic mess that was Dublin airport more precisely) I ended up rebooking my flights with a return in the New Year.I have spent the last few days wandering around Paris. I've also met up with a couple of friends and, of course, have spent time with various relatives.The … [Read more...] about New Year In Paris