Tier Point Run to Tallinn in Apr 2017

This was a new one for me: a TP run to Estonia via Heathrow and Helsinki. This was better value than my normal TP runs to Hawaii, so I doubled up on the excitement by doing a nested TP run.

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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

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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!

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!

A nice mural on the wall of the Hilton Garden Inn, San Jose Airport
A nice mural on the wall of the Hilton Garden Inn, San Jose Airport

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

By Nige on November 12, 2023 at 11:19 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: San Jose | SJC | USA

The start of another day in Silicon Valley! Another night of broken sleep, but the thought of a Starbucks and some breakfast keeps me going.

Panda Express in San Jose
Panda Express in San Jose

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 4 – San Jose – Afternoon

By Nige on November 11, 2023 at 8:45 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: San Jose | SJC | USA

After losing 2 hours of my life by walking around The House, I drove back to the Westfield Shopping Mall to visit Panda Express.

Inside the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose
Inside the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose

Review of Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA

By Nige on November 11, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: Reviews | San Jose | SJC | USA

The Winchester Mystery House is one of the top tourist attractions in San Jose, so I had to go check it out. This is my honest opinion of the place.

The Hampton Inn & Suites, San Jose Airport dining room
The Hampton Inn & Suites, San Jose Airport dining room

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 4 – San Jose – Morning

By Nige on November 11, 2023 at 12:12 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: San Jose | SJC | USA

My first full day in San Jose! That rhymes! Looking forward to finding out what San Jose has to offer.

The Cheesecake Factory in San Jose
The Cheesecake Factory in San Jose

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 3 – Afternoon in San Jose

By Nige on November 10, 2023 at 5:16 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: San Jose | SJC | USA

I had decided to reserve a hire car for this trip - I managed to get a half-decent deal, it should avoid costly taxi costs to get around town and give me more scope for seeing the surrounding area.

West Gates at LAX Thomas Bradley International Terminal
West Gates at LAX Thomas Bradley International Terminal

Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023: Day 3 – Los Angeles LAX to San Jose SJC

By Nige on November 10, 2023 at 1:17 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to San Jose in Nov 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: Alaska Airlines | LAX | Los Angeles | San Jose | SJC | USA | Videos

Looking forward to my final outward flight of this trip and reaching San Jose. Got a few days to recover and do some touristy things before the trip back.

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