Weekend to Helsinki in Apr 2014

Over Easter 2014 we took a trip to Helsinki – our first visit to Finland. It was partly to allow us to try out the CCR at Heathrow T5 and partly just to get away.

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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 - Tag Archive for Ibis

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This is an archive showing posts assigned to tag: Ibis.

A Pussy-Cat Postcard from Hong Kong
A Pussy-Cat Postcard from Hong Kong

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 9 – Photos from Day 9

By Nige on January 26, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: AKL | Auckland | Cathay Pacific | HKG | Hong Kong | Ibis | Skycity

Photos from Day 9, which included a brief look around Auckland, my flight from Auckland to Hong Kong and my stay at the huge Regal Skycity Hotel.

Auckland International Airport
Auckland International Airport

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 9 – Auckland (AKL) to Hong Kong (HKG)

By Nige on January 26, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: AKL | Auckland | Cathay Pacific | HKG | Hong Kong | Ibis | Skycity

I already had my boarding passes, so I was straight through security and in to the international lounge. Cathay Pacific didn’t operate its own lounge at Auckland, instead partnering with Air New Zealand.

A foggy start to the day at Budapest airport
A foggy start to the day at Budapest airport

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 2 – Budapest (BUD) to London (LHR)

By Nige on November 11, 2022 at 10:12 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: BUD | Budapest | Heathrow | Ibis | LHR | London | Trips

I woke up early, feeling quite queasy after eating so much late afternoon and into the evening; perhaps combined with the 3 glasses of champers I was forced to consume.

The Club Lounge at T5 B Gates
The Club Lounge at T5 B Gates

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 1 – London (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)

By Nige on November 10, 2022 at 9:57 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: BUD | Budapest | Heathrow | Ibis | LHR | London | Trips

First thing I had to do when I reached The First Wing was to check my booking. Something was stopping me from checking in for my BA LHR to JFK flight tomorrow.

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