Blair Coull (Notso Swift )

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Actually, Europe has caught the speed camera bug in the last couple of years...

Jan 28, 2019, 09.12 PM / Germany looks to set a speed limit on autobahns
Altitude training

Jan 28, 2019, 09.06 PM / Qantas: cafes, gyms and 'chill zones' for non-stop 20 hour flights
There are impending changes to IHGs Ambassador though, you use to come in as a Gold, now they soon make everyone Platinum, which sounds good but with that mean more cost? I am a Platinum, through spend so any increase in cost to Ambassador is something I wear

Jan 19, 2019, 01.37 PM / Your guide to the new Marriott Bonvoy program: status, perks and more
We had a Qsuite flight booked Nov17 which had to be cancelled so haven't don it yet, but I still have the traveling backwards reservation, maybe blame BA...

Dec 20, 2018, 06.44 PM / Best seats guide: Qatar Airways Qsuites (Boeing 777 and Airbus A350)
More on the radar these days though, it use to be around $100 - that was exceptionally cheap, now it is a mere bargainGeoffroy is worth seeking out in the same vein

Dec 15, 2018, 07.09 PM / Best Champagne for Christmas and the New Year? Try these six top drops

PS, they are not super light, especially in smaller sizes, but not an issue and some of that weight is practicality such as adjustable the dividers

Dec 20, 2018, 06.31 PM / Recommendations for checked luggage?
Rimowa for me, Topas because the classic handle looked more venerable, I had a wheel go tight (not broken) and replaced no questions. I have 3 nowJust a warning if you don't like the "patina" in the Aluminum don't even consider Topas or classic, but if you don't care about the dents go for it (an...

Dec 20, 2018, 06.29 PM / Recommendations for checked luggage?
I will add to the GLO's for value and pleasantly comfortableThe design area is a good please to stay, 5 min walk to the centre and plenty to do locally. If you are a shopper be prepared that, despite reputation, Gertrude Street is just as good for design I think the Airport train is over rated...

Aug 17, 2018, 06.56 PM / Travel suggestions for Helsinki
I think you would need to do immigration in FRA as you are leaving Schengen zone. 1h10m is probably reasonably safe though, FRA works reasonably well, especially if you are on that night flight when there is less EU passengers to get in the way.I have used an assisted transfer (pre-booked) in ZRH...

Sep 22, 2017, 01.26 PM / Transit time at Frankfurt
Couples splitting seats really annoys me, A/D and G/J (i think) is OK but having two people communicating across when you are stuck with a stranger in EF...

Sep 11, 2017, 06.06 PM / Business Seats A&K vs B&J