The return trip from Victoria back to Seattle seems to take for ever. We have a strong current working against us, so that eventually the […]
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Afternoon Tea at The Empress
The afternoon tea at The Empress is a bit of a Victoria institution. Probably even more so on a day like today. It’s New Year’s […]
The Fairmont Empress Victoria
I arrive in Victoria in British Columbia by fast ferry from Seattle. It’s a trip of about three hours. The first impression as I step […]
FRS Fast Ferry, Comfort VIP Class: Seattle to Victoria
Today I continue my trip by boat, taking the fast ferry from Seattle’s Pier 69 to Victoria, British Columbia in Canada. My colleague, the tall […]
The Ändra MGallery Hotel
I alight from the tram from the airport at Westlake and follow the signs for the B exit. That ejects me at street level on […]
British Airways, Business Class – Boeing B 787-10: London Heathrow to Seattle
By the time I’m through security, it’s 13h15. My flight to Seattle should start boarding before long. The exact gate has not yet been assigned […]
British Airways, Business Class – Airbus A 319: Dublin to London Heathrow
In Dublin I’m staying at the CitizenM near St. Patrick’s church. The closest bus stop for the Dublin Airport Express is just five minutes from […]
Afternoon Tea at The Lord Mayor’s Lounge, Dublin
I‘m having afternoon tea at the Lord Mayor‘s Lounge of the Shelbourne Hotel, which is now a member of the Marriott Bonvoy group. There is […]