Let’s be clear - this isn’t a review of review of Americans - as both nationalities (US and UK) were more than represented within the United staff that we encountered. We had lots of mixed feelings; Ground Crew (Heathrow - London) Wasn’t impressed. Lots of people standing around and not doing a lot. Scott - I’d have a look at this. Pretty sure none of the staff would recognise you - as they didn’t seem to give a crap. I did self scan and screwed it up as I was firing the scan

How airlines quietly run your sleep cycle The more I travel, the more I notice how airlines quietly control us. You think you’re choosing when to sleep on a flight - but that isn’t the case - the airline knows best. That probably sounds more like paranoia or a conspiracy theory, but read on. Boarding and first nap We got on this flight and even though we had already been fed and watered in the airport - we were given a first meal. 2.5 hours later the lights were dimmed, the w

Either this aircraft is 40% fuel and 60% catering storage, or United Airlines has cracked physics

We hadn't planned to go to the tennis at Wimbledon this year - we’d applied for tickets in the ballot and weren’t successful. Like thousands of other Barclays customers, we did spend a couple of minutes messing around with their Strawberry Smash app, entered our details into the prize draw, and then forgot all about it. Then an email popped up in my inbox. A Strawberry Changed Everything This year Barclays ran a competition for its account holders called Strawberry Smash. It

Our drive down to Heathrow was fine until we got with spitting distance and a self-inflicted diversion meant to save some time went horribly wrong. We lost nearly an hour in traffic as we watched planes land. Thankfully the process of dropping the car off at Purple Parking, bus to airport, and security / we were travelling hand baggage only - were all pretty good to us. Leaving nearly an hour in the lounge for an early lunch and a couple of glasses of champagne each. Jane is

Travelling the Norwegian Coastal Route during the summer season is a dream for many adventurers and nature enthusiasts

Autumn is a captivating season, and exploring Norway's coastal route during this time can be nothing short of magical.

Travelling along the Norwegian Coastal Route during the winter season presents a truly unforgettable experience

On day 5 of the Norwegian Coastal Route, at around 14:15 in the afternoon, you arrive into the small city of Tromso, known as the "Gateway to the Arctic". The ship docks at the modern port building - quite literally in the city centre. While organised tours often offer a brief glimpse into what this stunning location has to offer, you are perfectly placed to explore it on your own and you can tailor your adventure to your own interests. You've got 4 hours to explore - so make

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 14:15, Depart @ 18:15 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 23:45, Depart @ 01:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 20 May - 25 July Polar Night - 26 November - 15 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-305409/Norway/Troms/Tromsø/Tromsø Observations - other than Excursions With the 4 hours northbound and 1hr 45mins southbound available - there is a

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 7 - Arrive @ 00:00, Depart @ 00:30 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 7 / Day 1 - Arrive @ 20:00, Depart @ 20:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 15 May to 31 July. Polar Night - 24 November to 21 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-327114/Norway/Finnmark/Båtsfjord/Båtsfjord Observations - other than Excursions The 30min stop in either direction doesn't provide a long enoug

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 22:00, Depart @ 22:10 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 7 / Day 1 - Arrive @ 22:25, Depart @ 22:35 Climate Midnight Sun - 13 May to 28 July. Polar Night - 21 November to 21 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-329158/Norway/Finnmark/Berlevåg/Berlevåg Observations - other than Excursions The 10min stop in either direction doesn't provide a long enough

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 18:55, Depart @ 19:15 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 01:20, Depart @ 01:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 15 May to 31 July. Polar Night - 1 December to 10 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-330164/Norway/Finnmark/Gamvik/Mehamn Observations - other than Excursions The 20min stop northbound, and 10min stop southbound doesn't provide a

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 16:40, Depart @ 17:00 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 03:25, Depart @ 03:35 Climate Midnight Sun - 12 May to 31 July. Polar Night - 20 November to 21 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-328665/Norway/Finnmark/Lebesby/Kjøllefjord Observations - other than Excursions The 20min stop northbound, and 10min stop southbound doesn't pr

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 6 - Arrive @ 08:30, Depart @ 08:45 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 08:00, Depart @ 08:15 Climate Midnight Sun - 14 May to 1 August. Polar Night - 22 November to 22 January. Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-327921/Norway/Finnmark/Måsøy/Havøysund Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provi

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 22:10, Depart @ 22:25 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 8 / Day 2 - Arrive @ 19:30, Depart @ 19:45 Climate Midnight Sun - 20 May - 22 July Polar Night - 24 November - 17 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-316802/Norway/Troms/Skjervøy/Skjervøy Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provide a l

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 11:00, Depart @ 11:30 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 04:20, Depart @ 04:40 Climate Midnight Sun - 21 May - 25 July Polar Night - 1 December - 13 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-294022/Norway/Troms/Harstad/Harstad Observations - other than Excursions The 30min stop northbound, and 20min stop southbound doesn't provide a long

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 07:10, Depart @ 07:45 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 08:00, Depart @ 08:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 25 May - 18 July Polar Night - 2 November - 10 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-294022/Norway/Troms/Harstad/Harstad Observations - other than Excursions The 25min stop northbound, and 30min stop southbound doesn't provide a long

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 5 - Arrive @ 04:35, Depart @ 04:50 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 10:45, Depart @ 11:00 Climate Midnight Sun - 20 May - 22 July Polar Night - 03 December - 11 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-290150/Norway/Nordland/Andøy/Risøyhamn Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provide a

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 21:20, Depart @ 22:15 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 18:30, Depart @ 20:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 28 May - 14 July Polar Night - 7 December - 5 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-276917/Norway/Nordland/Vågan/Svolvær Observations - other than Excursions The port stop at Svolvær is 55mins northbound - but its late at night - so

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 19:15, Depart @ 19:40 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 22:15, Depart @ 22:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 25 May - 17 July Polar Night - 7 December - 5 January Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-276799/Norway/Nordland/Vestvågøy/Stamsund Observations - other than Excursions The 25min stop northbound, and 15min stop southbound doesn't provide a

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 13:05, Depart @ 15:20 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 02:30, Depart @ 03:30 Climate Midnight Sun - 01 June to 13 July Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-269359/Norway/Nordland/Bodø/Bodø Observations - other than Excursions The port stop at Bodø is a generous 2hrs and 15mins northbound, which is ample time

Only applicable to Port to Port travellers.

Visit the small but interesting Vardøhus Fortress.

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 10:00, Depart @ 10:10 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 06:25, Depart @ 06:35 Climate Midnight Sun - 2 June - 10 July Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-264081/Norway/Nordland/Meløy/Ørnes Observations - other than Excursions The 10min stop northbound, and 10min stop southbound doesn't provide a long enough o

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 06:00, Depart @ 06:10 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 10:25, Depart @ 10:35 Climate Midnight Sun - 9 June - 2 July Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-255902/Norway/Nordland/Nesna/Nesna Observations - other than Excursions The 10min stop northbound, and 10min stop southbound doesn't provide a long enough op

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 04:35, Depart @ 04:50 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 11:45, Depart @ 12:15 Climate Midnight Sun - 12 June - 30 June Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-255674/Norway/Nordland/Alstahaug/Sandnessjøen Observations - other than Excursions The 15min stop northbound, and 30min stop southbound doesn't provide a l

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 4 - Arrive @ 01:35, Depart @ 01:45 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 9 / Day 3 - Arrive @ 15:00, Depart @ 17:25 Climate Midnight Sun - Not applicable Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-244819/Norway/Nordland/Brønnøy/Brønnøysund Observations - other than Excursions The port stop at Brønnøysund is a generous 2hrs and 25mins southbound, which is

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 3 - Arrive @ 21:40, Depart @ 22:00 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 10 / Day 4 - Arrive @ 21:00, Depart @ 21:30 Climate Midnight Sun - Not applicable Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-239229/Norway/Trøndelag/Nærøysund/Rørvik Observations - other than Excursions The 20min stop northbound, and 30min stop southbound doesn't provide a long enou

Schedules Round Voyage & Voyage North - Day 3 - Arrive @ 02:45, Depart @ 03:00 Round Voyage & Voyage South - Day 11 / Day 5 - Arrive @ 16:30, Depart @ 17:30 Climate Midnight Sun - Not applicable Polar Night - Not applicable Here is a good link to the Norwegian weather service. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-201405/Norway/Møre%20og%20Romsdal/Kristiansund/Kristiansund Observations - other than Excursions The port stop at Kristiansund is just 60mins, which is too sh