A short ode to an Irish summer (an Insta hit!)
The vagaries of social media sometimes pass me by despite my love of all things tech and gear. Years after ‘stories’ became a thing, I’ve … Read more
Iceland Day 2021: a joyful brass band, noodles & a reflective harbour
I happened to be in Reykjavík on the 17th of June this year, and thinking about what would be a fun way to spend my … Read more
Caledonian Sleeper – Luxury Hotel Train – Classic Room FULL Review! London to Glasgow
Who doesn’t want to stay in luxury? On a train? Falling asleep to the clickety-clackety sound as you speed through darkened countryside, awaking to a … Read more
Near & Far: Planning Travel, Warrenpoint & the French Road Trip 2021 [Podcast Script 004]
This is the script from Episode 004 of the Planet Patrick Podcast published today. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple, or most good … Read more
🇮🇸 €105 Reykjavik Hotel – a bargain or a bust? Center Hotels Plaza Review on Ingólfur Square
Last time I came to Iceland, I stayed at the Fosshotel in Reykjavik and it was a 10/10! Fosshotel has accommodation in some of the … Read more
Getting from Keflavik Airport to downtown Reykjavik – 5 options & costs
You’re a bit stuck when you get to Keflavik Airport and you need to head downtown Reykjavik. I’d love to tell you that there is … Read more
Why this lounge was a let-down! The Plaza Premium Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2 – LHR T2
The only lounge open at Terminal 2 in early summer was the Plaza Premium offering and access was available to Priority Pass users or those … Read more
Back to Belfast Hotels – Ibis Queens Quarter – a homely hotel at a humble price!
You may wonder why I’m showing you a picture of my (dusty) VW Golf. Indeed and you’d be right. This is just opposite my office … Read more
Green List Travel Guide: This man’s experience…
The entirety of the green/amber/red list travel regulations can be a mysterious faff. Here’s why: The rules change at short notice (updated at least every … Read more
Icelandair – The Grand Return on a Boeing 767 in Saga Premium (Business Class)
I had a sixth sense moment. After I was successful in using the ‘Class UP’ system to get upgraded on my first part of my … Read more