Exit Row Seat

The direct flight from Seattle to London with British Airways is the quickest and easiest route to the UK but their economy seating is amongst the worst I’ve endured over the last eight years. Unable to afford Business Class seating, we decided to try British Airways’ World Traveller Plus class offering more comfort at an [...]

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Even the budget traveller enjoys the occasional splurge, and Marriott Residence Inns always provide a high standard of service and amenities when we go upmarket for a hotel. The Marriott Residence Inn on Lake Union became our home for the last few days in Seattle, and provided us a nice refuge after completing the daily [...]

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We made it to London, and I headed over to St. Martin-in-the-Fields to enjoy a cheap lunch in the crypt. To my dismay, they are closed for renovations until 30 Sep 07 and the crypt reopens on 01 Oct 07. They have taken to the road for services and evensong at other churches but their great [...]

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We move out of our house tomorrow and on Saturday I’ll share a pint with our daughter in a London pub. While we travel through Europe on our way home I’ll post our discoveries, new photographs and review the hotels and restaurants. Subscribe to our feed and travel along with us.

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In this series, Moving Overseas, I will share my experiences living and working overseas, sharing the lessons I’ve learnt to make your move less stressful. ‘What am I doing on this plane?’ ‘Why did I leave behind my home to live in a foreign country?’ The anticipation can overcome some people during the flight but [...]

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