As 2011, gets underway, I want to say thank you for three things: 1. for reading my travel blog! (almost 4000 page views!) 2. for those who have commented on it (both the 66 here and the many on Facebook) 3. to those who have encouraged me in the blog sphere and by email and by offline (you know who you are!) 4. for subscribing (hint hint!) The most popular posts for 2010: Three Airlines-one plane- comparing the A380 (10% of all readers ) — Sep 30, 2010, 7 comments Almost had $1200 stolen (dodgy travel agent) Oct 25,…
Yearly Archives
Yearly Archives for 2011.
Computer Says “No”- bad customer experience
Today, I am taking the train from Brisbane to Grafton, a regional town about 250 kilometres (150 miles) away. Then I am going onto Sydney (another 600km/ 360 miles). I am using a pass called the East Coast Discovery Pass which allows you unlimited travel in one direction on multiple rail systems in three states along the Australian East Coast. This pass used to be reserved for non Australian tourists but a year ago, it was opened up to Australians too. Today, I wandered into a rail ticket office to buy my pass. Have you…
Best and Worst Airports of 2010
Airports Picture this, You have been trapped inside a metal tube for 13, 15, 22 hours with your knees wrapped around your ears. The tube lands and disgorges you into an airport. Some airports give you a great welcome to that country and some make you think you are in some sort of on going hell. Here is my list of best and worst airports. Best Airports Singapore (SIN)- take a shopping mall, throw in a waterfall or two, add the most efficient processes for everything from customs to luggage retrieval (challenge you to try…
MyTop Cities of the World 2010
My Top Ten Cities Paris remains my Number One in the world. What I like overall about Paris is that it works. The infrastructure is a dream with world’s best public transport , water, sewerage, and electricity systems. Add to that amazing culture, fantastic streetscapes and mind bogglingly wonderful food. I was shocked to find I can buy an apartment there for less than I can in my own city Melbourne, Australia. Tourists: buy breakfast at a bakery not your hotel and get lunch supplies at the local marches (markets) for amazing quality and a sense of authenticity.…
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