Holiday to Canada in Aug 2024

We are on our travels again! This time we are heading over to Canada to do a mini road-trip from Toronto up to Montreal and on to Quebec City. It should be a warm break at this time of the year.

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

Blog - Author Archive for Nige

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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!

Starbucks on the terrace in the CCR at Heathrow T5
Starbucks on the terrace in the CCR at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 8 – London Heathrow LHR to Dublin DUB

By Nige on November 15, 2023 at 11:49 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | LHR | London

From passport control, I headed out and into the Arrivals Lounge. It was nice to get a shower, even though the facilities left a lot to be desired.

Heading towards the Chelsea Lounge at New York JFK T8
Heading towards the Chelsea Lounge at New York JFK T8

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 7 – New York JFK to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on November 14, 2023 at 11:35 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | USA

I discovered something this evening that doesn't inspire confidence in security procedures at JFK. I don't know whether it's just BA flouting the rules or other airlines do it as well. More on that later...

Waiting to take off from LAX to JFK
Waiting to take off from LAX to JFK

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 7 – Los Angeles LAX to New York JFK

By Nige on November 14, 2023 at 9:55 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | USA

Although I was keen to try out a trip to the Eagle's Nest - I now see why it's not such a great place to arrive into or depart from!

An appropriately named concession at San Jose airport
An appropriately named concession at San Jose airport

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 7 – San Jose SJC to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on November 14, 2023 at 10:03 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | LAX | Los Angeles | San Jose | SJC | USA

Time to head home and I am looking forward to getting back to the Vickster and associated pets...

It's Christmas at the Westfield shopping mall
It's Christmas at the Westfield shopping mall

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 6 – San Jose – Afternoon

By Nige on November 13, 2023 at 8:02 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: San Jose | SJC | USA

After getting back to my car, I decided to seek out another Starbucks. I had been thinking about food for most of the walk back from Vasona Lake.

Vasona Lake County Park
Vasona Lake County Park

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 6 – San Jose – Morning

By Nige on November 13, 2023 at 11:52 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: San Jose | SJC | USA

My final full day in San Jose - looking forward to making the most out of it. I'll be able to check in on my flights home as well. A little closer to being back home with the Vickster.

Guadalupe River Park & Gardens
Guadalupe River Park & Gardens

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 5 – San Jose – Afternoon

By Nige on November 12, 2023 at 8:45 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: San Jose | SJC | USA

My afternoon in San Jose actually started late morning, as a result of my jet lag offsetting my sleep times! I needed some exercise, so I decided to look up Guadalupe River Walk & Gardens!

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