This is the conclusion of an eleven-part series covering my June/July 2019 trip to Slovenia and Venice. You can read my last post, discussing my two days in Venice, here. Iberia Flt. 3243 Venice to Madrid (VCE-MAD) Airbus A320neo, Business Class Sched. Dep. 11:55am Sched. Arr. 2:30pm Actual Dep. 12:13pm … Read more »
This is part three of a series documenting my Memorial Day weekend trip to Sitges, outside of Barcelona. You can read an overview of the trip here. Iberia Flt. 800 Madrid to Barcelona (MAD-BCN) – Puente Aereo (Air Shuttle) Airbus 321 (A321) , Business Class Sch. Dep. 8:00AM Sch. Arr…. Read more »
This is part 2 of a series documenting my Memorial Day weekend trip to Sitges, outside of Barcelona. You can read an overview of the trip here. Sorry for the delayed post, as I had a computer meltdown. American Airlines Flt. 2119 Washington-National to Boston (DCA-BOS) Embraer ERJ-190, Economy Sch…. Read more »
The wallet situation was not the only unusual experience of my Madrid weekend. No, I had perhaps the strangest flight I’ve ever had on my return. I don’t quite remember why I decided on a 6am departure out of Madrid. I’m sure it was cheaper than other options, but it… Read more »
As suggested by this blog, I’m not a novice traveler. But I am a bit absentminded at times with my personal effects- while traveling or otherwise. I’ve lost my wallet three times in the past three years in New York (remarkably getting it back once). Although I’ve lost things while… Read more »
When I booked this trip, I discovered that Madrid isn’t a great hotel city. The few major chain properties, like the Westin Palace, are very expensive, as were the hotels available through Amex FHR and Visa Signature Hotels. Since my flight out of Madrid was at 6am on Monday morning,… Read more »
Air Europa 1040, Boeing 737, Economy Sched. Dep. 10:30am, Actual Dep. 10:30am Sched. Arr. 1:10pm, Actual Arr. 12:57pm I was actually a little excited to fly Air Europa for the shorthaul from Rome to Madrid. Not because I’d heard anything good about it, mind you, but just because it’s an… Read more »
