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A Driver picked me up from Bucharest Airport and drove me the 10-minute drive to the Pullman Hotel. Before he set off, he crossed himself, a little reassuring to me. Half way there, while traveling a notch below the speed…
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Vienna Airport: While washing my hands in the restroom, a young man pulled out the roll of dispensable paper towels from the dispensing machine, held it to his head by his left cheek, then took a selfie with the dispensable…
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The main departure lounge of Vienna Airport is spread along a terminal with glass front overlooking airplanes parked along their various gates. It is not possible to walk up to the glass front because it is separated from the lounge…
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I wouldn’t say I am an expert or even a big fan of peanuts but; I have become aware on my travels of how prevalent and varied in quality these snacks are. There are bad peanuts, average peanuts, good peanuts…
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Here are two things you absolutely must have on your bucket list: See Eric Clapton in concert; and visit Istanbul. What you must not do though, is go to an Eric Clapton concert in Istanbul; friends of mine and I…
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There is no doubt about it, Algeria is an interesting country which I am happy to visit again and again but, I am always fearful for my life while there. Don’t get me wrong; Algerians are not always brandishing knives…
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“Please turn off all electronic items including mobile phones, laptops and game centers as they may interfere with the aircraft navigation systems” There have been many studies into all of this nonsense and there is not a shred of evidence…
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“Although you may be a frequent flyer, we urge you to pay attention to the emergency procedure in the interest of your own safety” Who are they kidding? Most of their instructions will not save my life! Oxygen masks dangle…
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I was given a vintage Omega watch as a present, which was inscribed with my name in case I forgot whom I was. It was given to me by the family and therefore, it is very dear to me. So…
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Give Me Another Break! Airports: All toiletries above 75 ml will be seized and destroyed. This is presumably so that no one brings on board the necessary ingredients to start a sinister chemistry lab in the aircraft toilet. They don’t…
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