Weekly Roundup Friday 19 October 2012
Good morning It is not just good but great – really great – to be writing this newsletter to you. Why such enthusiasm, you might ask? Well, for several days in a row, I was […]
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Weekly Roundup Friday 12 October 2012
Good morning Was the newsletter hacked by the Koreans last week? And if so, would it have been the North or South Koreans who did the hacking? Whatever the reason, a strange error crept into
North Korean Travel Diary Now All Online
It took a long time, and I hope you’ll agree it is worth it. Spanning 11 pages, and comprising 176 photos and almost 35,000 words, there is now a very detailed and complete review of
How Low Can They Go? eReader Pricing and Your Current Best eReader Choice
I remember the excitement I felt, as one of the first people to order and receive Amazon’s original Kindle, back in 2007. The clunky awkward device (viewed retrospectively, not that it seemed so at the
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Weekly Roundup Friday 5 October 2012
Good morning Our wonderful – and wonderful value – 2012 Christmas Markets cruise, announced last Friday, has of course met with a positive response. We’ve one couple signed up already (they’ve been river cruising with
Lies, Damn Lies, and Airline Press Releases
It used to be the worst type of lie was to misuse statistics. Some people claim we’re seeing a rash of such lies at present with all the opinion polling going on, trying to predict/influence
Weekly Roundup Friday 28 September 2012
Good morning Well, you can already see the photo and its caption, so I should start off with the excellent and exciting news. We’re able to offer you another Christmas Markets cruise this year, and
A Great Value Christmas Markets Cruise
The most popular and ‘best’ tour we offer is our Christmas Markets Cruise. We’ve been enjoying these for eight years, and every time is always a wonderful experience enjoyed by all who travel with us.
Weekly Roundup Friday 21 September 2012
Good morning It is good to be home again, and after a couple of jet-laggy days, I’m now back with nose to the grindstone. I’ve written a 26,000 word travel diary to record and report
Does the TSA Run the DMZ?
Nonsensical security ‘theatre’ is a hallmark of the TSA and their theatrical actions ‘protecting’ US airports. But having just returned from a visit to the South Korean side of the DMZ, I’m wondering if the
Weekly Roundup Friday 14 September 2012
Good morning First off, a progress report on the underlining problem which is affecting some browsers and email clients. The newsletter mailing service has identified the problem, and has already fixed it for one or
Delta’s International Economy Comfort Seat Review
Last week I flew on Delta from Seattle to Narita and decided to treat myself to an upgrade to Delta’s Economy Comfort section. A moderate price offered appreciable benefits in return – four more inches
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