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?
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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
No More Luggage Checkin?
Over the past couple of months I've ended up travelling quite a bit. I've been bouncing around Europe and further afield between various meetings and events. Most of the time I haven't had issues with my bags. I've gone to the airport, checked in my bag (a Samsonite that I picked up a couple of years ago) and brought my laptop bag with me onboard. Sure, leaving Colombia … [Read more...] about No More Luggage Checkin?
RIPE 61 In Rome
I'm in Rome this week for the RIPE meeting. I'll be involved in a session on abuse later during the week, so I'll be spending the next couple of days trying to get my head around what RIPE does! The venue is pretty central on Via Veneto (The Westin), while I opted to stay in a fairly simple hotel around the corner. Of course I didn't realise that the hotel is right beside … [Read more...] about RIPE 61 In Rome