That was an interesting 24 hours, but not too bad as people who travelled via Dallas, where everything got cancelled due to snow. Getting to the airport took a bus and 2 tubes; on arrival I found that all the check-in desk luggage computers had gone down so there was a small bit of chaos. […]
What’s in My Bag
I’ve copied Roo and put a ‘What’s in My Bag’ photo up. This is the handluggage for the SXSW travel, where I put in all the electronics (hate putting them in the hold). Quite useful to do, as I realise I’ve left out notebook, pen and keys. Click through to see the notes on what’s […]
A week in London
I spent last week in London, the first time I’d been back since I moved to New York. A great week was had, a combination of work and pleasure. had some interviews and met up with some headhunters. I’m back in London permanently from January and this was setting up some things. No idea how […]
Luck of Seven
On Saturday, my friend Noel set off on his seven month trip around the world. Some of us gathered to wish him farewell as he gave his goodbye speech. You can follow him through your medium of choice, with the Luck of Seven blog being one of the main hubs.
Million Dollar Spaceship
The Million Dollar Homepage was successful and was immediately followed by plenty of imitators, none of whom achieved the same notoriety. No-one had a really new take on it. But now I think we have one in Your Name into Space. MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics Department and the Georgia Institute of Technology Space Systems Design […]
Royalton Service..or lack of it
Richard is in town from London at the moment, so last night we had dinner at his hotel, the Royalton. On the surface, a typical New York hotel with a lounge/bar in the reception room, cool furnishings, cool people, good cocktails. I had a great pomegranite marguerita that was far better than the one I […]
BA Support
I’m currently trying to change some travel plans. but the British Airways website keeps giving me this error : “We are encountering a temporary fault, please try again. If the problem persists, please contact your booking agent.” So I ring up the number I find, choose the only option that appears to lead me to […]
Upgrades
Nice….sometimes, things are good – an upgrade to first class!. I’m going to have to come back to SF..it happened the last time I was there as well. I guess business was overbooked and I had the most points or something like that to get the upgrade But what do you get for first class […]
Austin to Vegas – last day and Snow Patrol
IMG_3672 Originally uploaded by RachelC. I’m now leaving Austin to travel to Las Vegas. Austin was great..and weird. Apparently an island of sanity in the state of Texas. Not having chance to visit the rest of the state, I’ll stay happy in my ignorance of what the rest of it is like. Austin was laid […]
Localisation
In one of those co-incidences, I arrived at the airport lounge yesterday and smiled and said hello to someone I recognised. Nothing unusual in that, I’m used to seeing people all the time on the NYC flight – there was usually at least one person from Diageo on the flight. This time though it turned […]
Arrived
Finally arrived…a good trip, just marred by the longest wait and lines I’ve had at JFK. SItting in a very cool hotel in Manhattan where at least the wifi is free in the lobby bar- where a drink is just marginally cheaper than paying for the connection in the room. Seems like Nicole is also […]
Christmas Blogs
BL Ochman has a round up of some relevant Santa blogs. And don’t forget the annual event of the NASA tracking webpage, which shows you exactly where Santa is at any time during his journey around the world. EDITED: I found the right page, whioch was not the one that sits on top of google!
Need a Place to Stay?
Travelling to a conference or a geek dinner? Low budget? Need a place to stay? Try canicrash, a wiki put together by Henriette Weber Anderson to share details of people who are willing to let their couch or spare room to bloggers. Benefits: for the travelling blogger ( the crasher): – you get to stay […]
Germ and Squirrel Free
A couple of articles caugh tmy eye in today’s Evening Standard. The first is about c2c who have just announced a new service (although not, apparently, in the news section of their website). They are going to provide cough-free carriages for the next few months, to allow their commuters to stay germ free. If a […]
A Trip to New York
Back across to New York today for a few days of meetings. Time to sample that wonderful city again and catch up with a few people.
BA Service
When I eventually got on a plane back from New York, the BA catering issue had not been resolved. Luckily, the lounge was serving breakfast, but there was to be no food on the plane. We got handed a pack as we boarded, containing cheese and biscuits, chocolate, a brownie and some pretzels. Although they […]
Too hot
It’s been hot in the city today. Wandering around, slowly as there was no incentive to rush, I visited a street fair. It was called a UN fair, to celebration of difversity, but I guess it’s the same stalls that comeout every time for the large number of fairs this city has. For 10 blocks […]
WiFi Service
I read Doc Searls post about free wifi/connectivity the other day. I stayed at a Marriott with free connection but currently I’m in a W hotel which charges $17 dollars for 24 hours connection. Expensive, but the company is paying! However, this evening I got a call from the hotel Customer Services performing a satisfaction […]
Airports
I actually managed to get a massage at the Spa in the airport lounge; with that and the champagne I was all set up for the flight. Pity about the hours delay sitting on the tarmac at the other end when they couldn’t find somewhere to park. Meanwhile, here’s Fruitstock, a free festival in Regent’s […]
New York
I’m back there next week so intend to do my usual and spend a day or two sightseeing. Time to dig outt he guide book again.