Weekend at the Tennis ATP Finals in Nov 2018

Another of our regular trips down to the O2 to see the ATP World Tour tennis finals.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 137 – Photos from Day 137

Photos from Day 137 when I enjoyed the Garden Lounge at Doha Hamad International Airport, took a flight back to Heathrow and headed home by car.

The Heathrow T4 corridors on the way to arrivals

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 137 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on June 3, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

There were armed police asking to see passports at the top of the jet bridge. Luckily they weren't looking for me.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 137 – Doha (DOH) to London Heathrow (LHR)

Having offboarded at Gate A8, I very quickly worked out where I was and I was sprinting off, heading to Starbucks close to Gate B6.

Enjoying the Q Suite on the Qatar flight to Doha

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 136 – Photos from Day 136

Photos from Day 136, when I drove to Heathrow, enjoyed the Qatar Premium Lounge and my Q Suites flight to Doha on a 777-300. Next up: My flight from Doha (DOH) to London Heathrow (LHR) on Day 137 of my Round The World trip of a lifetime.

The view from the Observation Deck at Heathrow T4

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 136 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Doha (DOH)

Having reached T4 by bus, it was a quick walk up the escalator and in through FastTrack at Security before heading down to Gate 1 to enjoy the benefits of the Qatar Premium Lounge.

Leaving home, heading to London Heathrow

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 136 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on June 2, 2026 at 10:25 am
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: London Heathrow

Having reorganised the remaining elements of my RTW trip, Phase 2 officially started off with a tame drive from home to Heathrow.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Phase 2 Prep

This was officially the start of Phase 2 of my RTW trip, which was disrupted by events in the Middle East.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Successful GGL Renewal Achieved!

By Nige on February 18, 2026 at 9:30 am
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: BA | British Airways | GGL | Gold Guest List

Job done! But it's not been that easy to secure those pesky Tier Points.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: A Summary of Phase 1

By Nige on February 10, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: AA | American Airlines | BA | British Airways | Cathay Pacific | CX | Fiji Airways | FJ | Japan Airlines | JL | Qantas Airways | Qatar Airways | QF | QR

I’ve just spent the last three weeks flying around the world. Well — to be completely accurate — I’ve flown around half of the world and then back again the same way.

The hair from my beard after my first shave in 3 weeks!

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 23 – Photos from Day 23

By Nige on February 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: London Heathrow

Photos from Day 23, when I was reunited with my gorgeous wife and drove back home to recover after my strenuous trip.