To Onward Surprises Surprise, Surprise! In this surprise-laden adventure… We all know the drill by now… don’t we? The early morning road to nowhere (and Heathrow Terminal 3 first thing in the morning, with an equipment change shock) Morning Lounging at the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare – Main Cabin … [Read more...]

Racing across Heathrow to get my luggage... but where is the coach? Surprise, Surprise! It's time for one more surprise as I get off the Boeing 777-200ER and head through the bowels of Heathrow and wait for a coach home. Because there's nothing like a surprise when it comes to luggage or when the coach is exactly the wrong location... … [Read more...]

BA296 Chicago O'Hare to London Heathrow - CLUB SUITES Surprise, Surprise! It was time for another surprise on top of the surprise I got when the upgrade landed in my lap when I checked in for my flight home. And yes, it involves a very new product for British Airways. But will the inflight service add a cherry on top? … [Read more...]

Back to O'Hare Terminal 5 and the British Airways Lounge Surprise, Surprise! It's time for something that is now historical - in more senses than one as I prepare to head back to London.  But I'm due a surprise at this point. What will it be?  … [Read more...]

Enjoying a Chicago River tour... in the rain Surprise, Surprise! Sometimes the best way to see something tall is at sea level. A shame the weather decided I needed extra water to enjoy a Chicago River Cruise... Editors Note: IMAGE HEAVY … [Read more...]

Chicago Classics - Giordano's Deep Dish Pizza Surprise, Surprise! Time for a classic Chicago Dish - Deep Dish Pizza. Yes. Again. This time, it's by a real Chicago Classic, Giordano's.  Is it still one of the best entry points into Deep Dish Pizza out there?  … [Read more...]

An Instagram Trap? Coffee at Brü Surprise, Surprise! Does a mug of coffee need to be placed in an Instagram trap? Or can a place like this provide respite when walking around a city? Although, I'm giving an instant ding for an umlaut out of context...  … [Read more...]

Various Nibbles around Chicago Surprise, Surprise! Time for the first round of food bite-sized reviews. This is more bite and nibble-sized, rather than things I can write full-length segments about food.  And besides, sometimes it's nice to snack - even if its on small things.  … [Read more...]

Airplane Art Special from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Surprise, Surprise! It's time for a parade of aircraft. Some pretty pictures to keep you all amused for a while. … [Read more...]

The Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont Surprise, Surprise! Time for the second hotel for this trip, this time looking at a property that should be familiar to a lot of you if you've been around this blog - The Hyatt Regency O'Hare. What changes are there?  … [Read more...]