Weekend to Rome in Jun 2016

The last time we went to Rome was, well ages ago. It’s such an amazing place, it was time to head back.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for Trips

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This is an archive showing posts assigned to tag: Trips.

Trips are jaunts that we have taken that are not considered holidays

The POD parking station at Heathrow T5
The POD parking station at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022: Day 2 – London (LHR) to Inverness (INV)

By Nige on November 6, 2022 at 4:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: INV | Inverness | LHR | London | Trips

I'm on the late rotation up to Inverness and back down to Heathrow today, so a late start for me in comparison to yesterday.

BA aircraft at Inverness with an odd contraption in place of steps
BA aircraft at Inverness with an odd contraption in place of steps

Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022: Day 1 – Inverness (INV) to London (LHR)

By Nige on November 5, 2022 at 5:50 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: INV | Inverness | LHR | London | Trips

There was a Fastrack security line which leads to a special door, which has to be formally opened by the security guard.

A view of Heathrow T5
A view of Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022: Day 1 – London (LHR) to Inverness (INV)

By Nige on November 5, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: INV | Inverness | LHR | London | Trips

I had set the alarm for 4am, but I knew full well I would be awake before then. As expected I was up about 15 mins before the alarm.

Most of this trip has been spent either at Los Angeles LAX airport or at the Hilton LAX!
Most of this trip has been spent either at Los Angeles LAX airport or at the Hilton LAX!

Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022: Summary

By Nige on February 22, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | BUD | Budapest | LHR | London | Trips

Fair to say that this trip has not been a successful one, having not even making to my intended destination!

The view of New York having just taken off on the way back to Heathrow
The view of New York having just taken off on the way back to Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022: Day 4 – London LHR to Home

By Nige on February 21, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London | Trips

I decided not to catch the AMS flight, partly due to the middle seats in Club Europe being used.

The lights of New Jersey after taking off from JFK
The lights of New Jersey after taking off from JFK

Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022: Day 3 – New York (JFK) to London (LHR)

By Nige on February 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Trips | USA

I must have just missed an all-terminals Air Train since the next one was 5 mins away.  I wasn't in a desperate hurry however.

A lovely view of LAX
A lovely view of LAX

Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022: Day 3 – Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK)

By Nige on February 20, 2022 at 8:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | Trips | USA

The last 24 hours have been a bit of a waste of time unfortunately.  Other than being asleep, I spent the majority of time during the day at LAX airport!

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