On the wrong side of the line?

So London recently welcomed a new tube option - The Elizabeth Line for those out of the loop. And it's the name that's the focus of today. Well, more specifically the use of "Line". Pick another line at random, Northern Line, Jubilee Line or even Hammersmith and City Line and they all have "line in …

What’s a goer

In Lisboa? So, I'm going to be honest, this is a bit of a cop out post. In a couple of days, I swap one capital for another. I'll be heading off to Portugal to spend a couple of days with a group of friends. And while I can spend my evenings on Tripadvisor to …

That’s not how to use the pole

Short post today, because I wasn't suitably productive on my weekend so cramming in a few words in time for your long-awaited lunchtime read. We're back onto one of my favourite topics - transport. To be precise, we're on the tube. I'm not sure if I mentioned, but earlier this year I started a job …

Do I do the tube wrong?

Obviously, the answer is no, I don't do things wrong. But I have noticed that there is an area that I do differently to the majority of travellers. For those not a regular user of the London underground system, it's a relatively simple process. Tap in, travel and tap out. You can also purchase a …

Hold onto the handrail

We're back onto a topic near to my heart. The tube. But today's post isn't going to focus on the actual commute, but the steps needed to get there. Namely, the escalator. As a kid, getting the escalator was one of the highlights of a shopping trip. It's more exciting than a lift and easier …

How Clean is the tube?

So this week I've had a cold - I'm pretty sure this new found office lifestyle is to blame. But what if my journey to work is the cause, rather than my spluttering colleagues? We all know the tube is crowded at rush hour. One sneeze can infect hundreds of passers-by. Then there are the …

Technology Triumph

Last week I gave you a review. This week gives you praise. I can only apologise for this drastic change in direction, I'm sure normal service will resume soon. If anything, this post is long overdue. I'd alluded to it a couple of weeks back on twitter - but like the suspense builder I am, …

I see you snooping

So I've changed my mind. I had promised to do a post on the tube, but there is just so much to cover with the tube that a series seems to be the only way to cover it all off. Today I'm going to focus on the snooping. This ranges from phones to books to …

Pelican or Puffin? Please wait

Today's post centres on something must of us do every day - crossing the road. It would seem even a simple task can cause distress. I'm particularly interested in the Pelican, Puffin and Toucan crossings - for those not up to speed on their highway code, I'll give a quick summary. Pelican - lights are …

A Jersey lie?

I've just got back from my short break to Jersey, there is a scandal I feel needs addressing. The Jersey cow. I landed Wednesday night took a taxi to the hotel, travelled around St Helier, visited castles and war tunnels but at no point did I see the famous Jersey cow. I don't want to …