With hand baggage only there was no need for bag drop, and FastTrack security moved smoothly, taking just a few minutes. Newcastle International might be compact, but it is well organised and efficient, making the start of the journey easy. Once through to the departure hall I headed for the…
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The Trip That Wasn’t
The plan was neat and straightforward. Newcastle to Heathrow in Club Europe, a quick visit to the Concorde Room, then the 22:00 departure to Riyadh in business. A day to dash around the city, a return in First, eight hours of lounge grazing at Heathrow on Sunday, and back home…
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Košice Airport Guide & the Journey Home. What It’s Like to Fly Out at 5:30am
A 3:30am Start All good trips have a low point, and mine came in the shape of a 3:30am taxi from the DoubleTree Košice to the airport. The streets were silent, the air still clinging to the last of the summer night’s warmth, and I was bleary-eyed before the day…
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All Aboard the Košice Children’s Railway. Steam, Diesel, & Vintage Buses
A Day on the Rails Sunday was all about steam, smoke, and squealing whistles. Košice’s Children’s Railway, tucked into the wooded valley just outside the city, was celebrating its anniversary and there was no way I was going to miss it. Originally built in the 1950s as a pioneer railway,…
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Walking Tour of Košice, Pastel Streets and 34°C Heat
If Košice proves anything, it’s that small cities can punch far above their weight. Compact, colourful, and loaded with history, it’s the kind of place you can explore on foot without ever once glancing at a map. Which is fortunate, because in 34°C heat, the less faffing, the better. Starting…
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Düsseldorf to Košice the Long Way Round, Austrian Airlines Review
After an efficient hop from Newcastle to Düsseldorf on Eurowings (reviewed separately), it was time for the longer stretch east: Austrian Airlines to Vienna, then onwards to Košice. This leg promised a mix of lounges, legroom, and late-night arrivals. Stopover at Düsseldorf – Lufthansa Senator Lounge Düsseldorf Airport is no…
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From Newcastle to Düsseldorf: Aster & Thyme, Main Aspire Lounge, and Eurowings Economy
Introduction Newcastle International Airport may be small by global standards, but that’s exactly what makes it a joy to use. With a well-organised layout and a typical pavement-to-departures time of under ten minutes, it’s one of the most stress-free gateways in the UK. Once you’ve checked in and breezed through…
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Why I Went to Košice, A Hidden Gem in Eastern Slovakia
Košice isn’t the first name you think of for a European city break — and that’s exactly the point. A bargain fare, six flights, and a Hilton suite upgrade later, I found myself in Slovakia’s hidden gem, discovering a city that delivers charm on a smaller scale.
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Lounge Review: Edinburgh British Airways Galleries lounge
Opening hours and access requirements British Airways Galleries lounge at Edinburgh Airport is open from 5 o’clock in the morning until 8:30 at night. To access the lounge you need to be travelling on a British Airways business or first class ticket, or, be a sapphire or emerald member of…
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A whirlwind Day in Graz
Vienna might get most of the spotlight, but just 150 km to the southeast, Graz quietly shines as Austria’s vibrant second city. With UNESCO-listed architecture, bold modern art, and leafy parks, it’s the kind of place that proves you can fall for a city in just 24 hours. Armed with…