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TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Ferrying around the Bay with Golden Gate Ferry

06/03/2024 by Kevincm

a city skyline in the distance

Ferrying around the Bay with Golden Gate Ferry Polishing Silver There are many ways to enjoy the Bay Area on water. But one of the cheaper ways is to catch a ferry. Providing you plan, it isn't too crippling on the wallet either. And who doesn't enjoy being on the bay in the sun, no matter the time of year?  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Challenging Me. A walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, with a few mental pushes forward

05/03/2024 by Kevincm

a bridge over water with a road and trees

Challenging me: Crossing back and forth the Golden Gate Bridge Polishing Silver This is a bit more of a personal writing, rather than a travel monologue. As such, I’m being a lot more looser with language than usual. Those who object, can...  what’s the term… deal with it. For those of you who have seen the walking stick and the crutches, this will explain a lot, as well … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Asian Eats around San Francisco

04/03/2024 by Kevincm

a bowl of soup with meat and vegetables

Asian Eats around San Francisco Polishing Silver Whilst an army might march on its stomach, my cravings include comfort foods as well as traditional and something special. And I'm not talking about an In-and-Out burger  (tempting as it is). Let's explore a few Asian eats around San Francisco. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – The Intercontinental San Francisco (Howard Street)

01/03/2024 by Kevincm

a bedroom with a bed and a chair

The Intercontinental San Francisco (Howard Street) and trying out the new BART trains Polishing Silver It's time to head to downtown San Francisco and experience a new Intercontinental Hotel for me - the Intercontinental San Francisco (as opposed to the one on the Nob Hill). How does it stack up? And yes, I included a transit adventure segment in this. Enjoy the BART! … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Late night at SFO and the Crowne Plaza Burlingame

28/02/2024 by Kevincm

a hotel room with a bed and lamps

Late night at San Francisco International Airport and a crashpad for the night - The Crowne Plaza Burlingame Polishing Silver It's been a long day of travel... and I need to put my head and body in the horizontal position. Given I need just a comfortable bed, can The Crowne Plaza Burlingame fill the bill... or does it need a lot more love?  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – American Airlines AA2663 Philadelphia to San Francisco (US Domestic First)

27/02/2024 by Kevincm

a city at night with lights

American Airlines AA2663 Philadelphia International Airport to San Franciso International Airport (US Domestic First) Polishing Silver If there's a flight that gives me echoes of US Airways (and not in a positive way), here we go. So much promise, with budget cuts and mistakes attached to make this flight... worthy of documentation. That's about the one positive here.  … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Return to PHL and the American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C)

26/02/2024 by Kevincm

escalators in a building

Return to Philadelphia Airport and the American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) Polishing Silver Enough of Rocky and other things. It's time to get back to the business of travel and enjoy my first encounter with the TSA on this trip. Oh, goody. At least there's a lounge at the end of this rainbow. As well as a delayed inbound service. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Into Philadelphia and Climbing Rocky’s Steps

23/02/2024 by Kevincm

a group of people walking in a plaza with a fountain and a city in the background

Into Philadelipa and Climbing Rocky's Steps Polishing Silver We all know the music. We all know the film. But let's go beyond Rocky and walk through the Streets of Philadelphia, as I make the most of an eight-hour layover. Because, being stuck in an airport lounge for eight hours and beyond is no one's idea of fun (unless it's a really exceptional lounge and you can't get … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – American Airlines AA723 Dublin to Philadelphia (Flagship Business Class)

22/02/2024 by Kevincm

a plate of food on a table

American Airlines AA723 Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport (Flagship Business Class) Polishing Silver It's time to go into the first of the business class flights of this trip, with American Airlines providing the lift over the Atlantic. How does Concept D seat stack up, given the seats that are out there today? … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Early Morning at Dublin Airport, US Preclearance and the 51st & Green Lounge

21/02/2024 by Kevincm

a christmas tree in a room with chairs and a table

Another Early Morning at Dublin Airport featuring US Immigration Preclearance and the 51st and Green Lounge Polishing Silver It's time to get the business class part of the trip underway, with the premium experience on the ground at Dublin Airport - along with a smattering of US Immigration Pre-Clearance too. How does it stack up? … [Read more...]

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