Roadtrip Europe in a Tesla in Aug 2017

Fancy a roadtrip around Europe with our new Tesla making use of the extensive network of free Tesla Superchargers. This was our chance.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Author Archive for Nige

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This is an archive showing posts authored by: Nige.

Nige is one of the co-founders of The Billingham Blog and works as a freelance management consultant. He loves to fly in his spare time!

Kew Gardens on final approach into Heathrow
Kew Gardens on final approach into Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – Photos

By Nige on November 16, 2024 at 8:55 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Bulgaria | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

Photos from Day 7 and Day 8, including my drive into Heathrow, my stay at the Hilton Garden Inn at Hatton Cross, my flights to and from Sofia and finally my drive home.

A view of the apron at Heathrow Terminal 3
A view of the apron at Heathrow Terminal 3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on November 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

I jogged across the front of T3 and down the steps to head to the tube. My jogging paid off as I just caught a train on the way into Central London.

At Gate B7 waiting to reboard
At Gate B7 waiting to reboard

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on November 16, 2024 at 3:11 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

At Non-Schengen Arrivals, we jogged to Passport Control, to see what sort of impact the Ryanair flight arriving ahead of us would have.

Hatton Cross Tube Station
Hatton Cross Tube Station

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

By Nige on November 16, 2024 at 10:02 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

I woke at 3:45am. with a bit of a jolt. My phone alarm was on full blast; my watch alarm is so much more relaxing. Mental note for next time!

The Hilton Garden Inn at Hatton Cross
The Hilton Garden Inn at Hatton Cross

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 7 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on November 15, 2024 at 9:52 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | LHR | London Heathrow

Lap 2 commenced today! Another B2B to Sofia. Another BA breakfast and lunch to look forward to.

On final approach into Sofia
On final approach into Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 1 – Photos

By Nige on November 9, 2024 at 10:37 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Bulgaria | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

Photos from Day 1, including my early morning drive into Heathrow, my flights to and from Sofia and an early afternoon drive home.

Waiting for the bus back to T3 Long Stay
Waiting for the bus back to T3 Long Stay

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 1 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on November 9, 2024 at 6:34 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

Looking forward to getting home after a tiring first Sofia B2B. I can't believe I have another 7 of these trips planned!

The view of Sofia after taking off on the way back to Heathrow
The view of Sofia after taking off on the way back to Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 1 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on November 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

My first B2B at Sofia since Bulgaria moved into the Schengen zone. It was a new experience and was subject to some risk!

A quiet Heathrow T3
A quiet Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 1 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

By Nige on November 9, 2024 at 10:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

A very early arrival at Heathrow T3 for my first flight to Sofia in this series of trips. Breakfast tends to be a highlight and certainly a talking point on this occasion!

Enjoying time at home (where's Chutney?)
Enjoying time at home (where's Chutney?)

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 1 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on November 9, 2024 at 5:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

The start of my first B2B to Sofia in this series of flights, but what an ungodly hour to get things underway? Alarm set for 2:30am and on the road by 2:45am.

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