Category Archives: Travel

Anniversary Adventures: Ryanair and the Return of Alcohol 🍀

Posted on September 5, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 DRAFT A Special Day in Dublin (and in Trousers) Today is kind of a special day, though the reasons come in no particular order. First, we’re heading off to Dublin early this afternoon. Second, it also happens to be … Continue reading →

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Packing panic in pararadise

Posted on September 3, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A love letter to Ryanair’s luggage policy Ah, the final golden rays of Occitan sunshine are gracing my face like a farewell kiss from a lover who knows I’m about to cheat on them—with a raincloud. Yes, tomorrow I … Continue reading →

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Time to check in

Posted on September 2, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 (and buckle up for Guiness) ✈️ It’s official: the trip to Ireland has moved from the “Wouldn’t it be lovely?” stage to the “Print virtually your boarding pass before Ryanair charges you a kidney” stage. Yes, there’s no alternative … Continue reading →

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Breaking the silence

Posted on August 27, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 BBQs,bypasses and the brutal end of summer Sipping my morning coffee today, peacefully watching the world fall apart one international headline at a time, I had an alarming revelation—I haven’t posted anything in five days. Five. Days. That’s practically … Continue reading →

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Packing…ish

Posted on April 18, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A cautionary tale of premature preparation 🎒 So here’s the thing: our big tropical getaway is still weeks away. WEEKS. And yet—brace yourself—I am practically packed. I say “practically” because what I’ve actually done is a bit of a … Continue reading →

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From jetlag to throwback

Posted on April 15, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Around the world in 20 years (and 3 time zones) From Jet Lag to Throwback: Around the World in 20 Years (and 3 Time Zones) Ah yes — February 2005. A time when flip phones were the height of … Continue reading →

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The week that was 15-2025

Posted on April 7, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Dancing Queens, warm ales & sunburnt noses This week was brought to you by the letter A: ABBA, ale, art, and, well… after-sun lotion. The highlight (and possibly the glitteriest moment of 2025 so far) was a quick cultural … Continue reading →

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A dream of holograms and a reality of airport queues

Posted on April 4, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 After a blissful night’s sleep filled with visions of holograms and swirling lights—thanks to the ABBA Voyage show—I woke up with the distinct impression that Bjorn and Benny had taken up residence in my subconscious. The concert had clearly … Continue reading →

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London calling

Posted on April 3, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A taxi fare, a time warp and a touch of ABBA magic Let’s start with a simple travel tip: if you ever feel like you got a great deal on a flight, London taxis will be happy to correct … Continue reading →

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Quantum quandaries and pints in London

Posted on April 2, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 For once, my Ryanair flight to Stansted wasn’t a claustrophobic test of human endurance. In a rare twist of fate, the plane was half-empty, giving me enough space to almost stretch out and almost be comfortable. Small victories. With … Continue reading →

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