I've been using Google maps quite a bit in the last few months to get me from point A to point B in cities that I don't know too well.Most of the time the maps are accurate and the directions are good.So what about this one?Granted, there could be some very good reasons why Google wants to route me by this rather circuitous route (and yes I did specify "walking", so it's not a … [Read more...] about Google Map Oddities
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Arrived In Sydney!
It's nearly 3pm here in Sydney and I've been on the go now since Saturday - catnapping along the way.Sydney and Australia is a whole new experience and I'm loving it. Photos and more to come, but I really need a hot shower and a change of clothes first... … [Read more...] about Arrived In Sydney!
How Not To Pack (again)
My packing for trips is always chaotic...This time round I've run into two silly problemsAdapters - I have plenty of them, but they all seem to be for the wrong countrySpace - For some stupid reason I managed to actually fill the suitcase. It might take up less space by the time I repack it, but I normally don't have that problem ...In any case, I'm now waiting in departures to … [Read more...] about How Not To Pack (again)
More Aer Lingus Stealth Charges
I'm heading over to Rome next week to attend a friend's wedding, but being a small bit disorganised I only got round to organising the trip in the last couple of days.Rome is the capital of Italy. Dublin is the capital of Ireland. You would think that in 2009 the cost of getting between two capital cities wouldn't be horrendous and that you'd have a reasonable number of "sane" … [Read more...] about More Aer Lingus Stealth Charges
Things To Do In Sydney??
Image via WikipediaI've booked my hotel for my trip to Sydney in June... (The ICANN meeting is on there and since I didn't go to Mexico I sort of have to go to Sydney)So what are the "must do" and "must see" things in Sydney?(I already got a copy of the Rough Guide to Sydney, but I haven't had a chance to open it yet...) … [Read more...] about Things To Do In Sydney??