After a sun and rain-filled trip, I'm back in Britain and remarkably not jetlagged, even if I took a few days off blogging. But it is time to be back in the hot seat, with the editing instance open, putting in lines of text that might make sense if the grammar checker can understand what I'm typing. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Golden … [Read more...]

It's the second week of January already. And I'm nowhere near home at this time. Funny things happen when you book an airplane ticket and end up on the West Coast of the USA.  It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.Well. I'm not here anymore. But who can not go to Philadelphia and pay homage to Rocky?  TRIP REPORT: Older, Yes. Wiser? Nahhh.  We've come to … [Read more...]

It's almost the end of the year - but it's also near the end of the week. Of course, that means it is time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Ozzy the Bull being festive at Birmingham New Street Station  Review 2023 My end-of-year wrap-up, thoughts and whatever else that's helped me whilst I sink a bowl of coffee. The last part is tomorrow where I do numbers. … [Read more...]

As we close in on the festive week, it's time to take stock, look back and digest the world in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Selfridges, Birmingham. The Disco balls add a look.  Trip report - Older, Yes. Wiser? No. It's time for a new trip report, with two segments this week. Look out for a few more segments next week. A Day Trip to Switzerland with British … [Read more...]

We're over halfway through December and closing in on Christmas. But even as we battle through crowds and people, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Another Zurich photo of a Santa Tram... as the photo for this week didn't work how I wanted Snapshots Two snapshots from this trip, with the trip report in deep-level production. It might sneak out next … [Read more...]

Hallo und Grüezi im Zuirch. Or rather, where I was today. I suspect when I hit publish, I'll be somewhere at Heathrow waiting for a coach. Nonetheless, it is Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond, as I celebrate the last hours of my birthday.   Taken a little earlier today.  I haven't integrated my latest post into the list - it's … [Read more...]

It's Saturday again, and we're pushing down the final month of the year. It's also time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Fine. I will submit Christmas street scenes for the next few weeks. As well as this hot mess on New Street in Birmingham on Saturday.  Indirect Travel Fun A little delayed this week due to matters beyond my control. Expect … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again when I put links together, run against a deadline and try to make sense of the week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's amazing how dark it is at five in the evening - Canalside near the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham  Indirect Travel Fun The first four parts of the trip report are up and running - and I'm … [Read more...]

It's Remembrance Weekend in the United Kingdom, as we remember those who have fallen. And we look back too, in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A Classic Poppy from previous years - trying to find a poppy seller can be a challenge - sadly (although I did find some a few weeks ago to drop a few coins in the box).  We've had to change the timings of this as … [Read more...]

It's the end of another week, and as the nights draw in, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Oh yes. The Frankfurt Christmas Market kicked off in Birmingham this week. Wonderful. I promise no more of this market... until at least early December. Maybe.  SNAPSHOTS The first batch of Snapshots from my Chicago Trip. Some more over the next few … [Read more...]