Well. After that little drama, world+dog is boarding It's times like this I'm glad I have Star Gold.. Next post if all goes to plan... Is Toronto... Toodle Pip! … [Read more...]
YYZ2: Hello from the London Lounge
And transit through LHR T1 to T3 hard? Pah. Done, dusted and through security in 15 minutes, with a 2 minute queue to be scanned. Quick review on an Avro with Brussels Airlines in Economy. If I slept through it, I consider the seats must be comfy. And I did. Could be delayed out to a medical emergency - not so good at all. That and it's a packed flight And I've just … [Read more...]
YYZ2: Good morning from Brussels Airport
Good morning kind reader whilst I'm trying to get to grips with an AZERTY keyboard. Updates on the run so far: - Eurolines: Economy seat pitch. Could had been worse. Put it like this - spending time in Economy prepares you for the full on - P&O; Ferries cross channel run - Exactly how I remember it from the past. With all the drunk antics to boot - SNCB - They've … [Read more...]
YYZ2: at the docks – last post for a bit.
As I'm heading over the water and data eaters are... Stupid, this the last post till I hit BRU See you on the other side! … [Read more...]
YYZ2: Welcome to Dover
And hello from the ferry terminal. At the frontier … [Read more...]
YYZ2: It seems that Victoria Coach station maintains 2 important traditions….
And those are: Not opening check in on time and Everyone enjoys queuing And no frequent flyers - there's no priority lane... … [Read more...]
YYZ2: let the multi-modal mayham begin….
Greetings from... Well what could be level 1 of Dante's inferno... Or to Joe public - Victoria Coach station. And of course, check-in isn't open yet.... More later as this trip kicks into second gear.... … [Read more...]
YYZ2: The trip commences….
And greetings from Trafalgar Square As you can guess, minimal aviation news for the next few days as I'm making my own content for once. First subreview bit: The Chiltern Mainline upgrade... It's fast... And a very valid choice for those of you travelling from London to Birmingham and vice versa. With currency obtained for this trip, it's now a 4 hour wait for the … [Read more...]
Bugger: 7 hours in an isle seat coming up.
Those of you who ready my trip reports will know that there's on thing I always tend to have. And that's an Window Seat. After a major bashing with my ticket booking agent and Air Canada to get a seat assigned today, I have been assigned a craphole seat of... 41G. That's not too bad you may think dear reader. Except that's an isle seat. In the middle block of a … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]
