An epic trip on the legendary HST train ran by Heritage company. We had a chat at work about cancelling our in-person meeting due to concern with cancelled and/or potentially overcrowded trains between Manchester and London Euston operated by Avanti West Coast. The people are already allergic to travel on Avanti West Coast as they… Continue reading Avanti Replacement Service by Intercity
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Dom Quests: All 112 Overground stations challenge – Part 2: Challenge
In the second part of my All 112 Overground stations challenge, I will write my story of how it went. In the third, I will discuss the conclusion and tips if you plan to do it. On 28 April 2022, I did a challenge to visit All 112 Overground covering all routes. I woke up… Continue reading Dom Quests: All 112 Overground stations challenge – Part 2: Challenge
Dom Quests: All 112 Overground stations challenge – Part 1: About
Oveground map ABSTRACT A few years back, I started to do a challenge once per year. I wanted to do some train (and/or aeroplane) quest to explore the world. The idea was inspired by Top Gear/Grand Tour epic challenges and YouTube videos by Geoff Marshall ( https://www.youtube.com/user/geofftech2 ), Dennis Bunnik ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DennisBunnikTravels/videos ), Jeb Brooks ( https://www.youtube.com/c/JebBrooksGreenerGrass ) and a few more. … Continue reading Dom Quests: All 112 Overground stations challenge – Part 1: About
USS Dominik @ Victoria
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London's underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station is in zone 1 and belongs to the City of Westminster. The tube station was opened on 24.12'1868. However, Victoria Railway Station was open 1.10'1860. It is the third… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Victoria
Is it worth upgrading your meal from LOT’s “Gourmet meals” in Economy class?
This post is about my opinion of is it worth ordering food from LOT's "Gourmet meals" in economy class on short-haul flights. Keep in mind that I was flying during summer 2021 when airlines were running many services with some twists to adapt to the Mexican beer crisis. BULLET POINTS AS KEY POINTS TO TAKE… Continue reading Is it worth upgrading your meal from LOT’s “Gourmet meals” in Economy class?
Is it safe to fly the Boeing 737 Max? My experience of flying on Boeing 737 Max 8
This article informs you about my experience flying with the new Boeing 737 Max 8, an aeroplane that has a very sorrowful start of entry into service. My experience is based on three flights between London-Wroclaw via Warsaw. History Boeing 737 MAX is a fourth generation of the Boeing family. It focuses on a series… Continue reading Is it safe to fly the Boeing 737 Max? My experience of flying on Boeing 737 Max 8
USS Dominik @ Hillingdon
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London's underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station is in zone 6 and belongs to the London Borough of Hillingdon, which is in the west part of London. This Hillingdon tube station was open on 4.7'1904. I visited… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Hillingdon
USS Dominik @ Moorgate
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London's underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station is in zone 1 and belongs to the City of London. The station was opened as Moorgate Street on 23.12'1865 by the Metropolitan Railway. I visited this station on… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Moorgate
USS Dominik @ Chorleywood
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ chorleywood Chorleywood is in the Zone 7. This station was open on 08.07'1889. I visited this station on 18.08'2018.. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 0 stations this… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Chorleywood
Lesson learnt from working from home as a dyslectic developer.
This article is about my adventure of adapting to working from home and lesson learnt after one year. I will focus on giving bullet points on ideas that may help your adaptation to work from home. I will also mention how being as dyslectic developer affects me as a result of working from home. So,… Continue reading Lesson learnt from working from home as a dyslectic developer.
DAT News | 004 The last day of The British Class 483
DAT stands for Dom's Airplane & Trains. It is a series of curated news where apart of information itself I mentioned my personal story and opinion. British Class 483 On 3rd January 2021 was last day for 1938 stock to run in the Isle of Wight. It was the oldest running tube stock on the… Continue reading DAT News | 004 The last day of The British Class 483
DAT News | 003 Tegel Airport is closed.
DAT stands for Dom’s Airplane & Trains. It is a series of curated news where apart of information itself I mentioned my personal story and opinion. Tegel Airport I just read that today (8.11’2020), they close down Tegel Airport for passenger traffic. I have been at this airport once, and it looks incredible because I… Continue reading DAT News | 003 Tegel Airport is closed.
DAT News | 002: Thank you Cathay Dragon!
DAT stands for Dom’s Airplane & Trains. It is a series of curated news where apart of information itself I mentioned my personal story and opinion. Today is 22.10’2020, Cathay Pacific announce a piece of sad news that Cathay Dragon ceased operations after 35 years of service. Dragonair (Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited) was founded… Continue reading DAT News | 002: Thank you Cathay Dragon!
Why I replaced my Bose QC35 with Bose QC35 II not Bose
It is a short article about the reasons where I explain, why I decided to buy Bose QC35 II instead of Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. STORY I need headphones with noise cancellation for the daily commute (London's tube can be noisy), travels and do focus work at home. I bought my original QuietComfort 35… Continue reading Why I replaced my Bose QC35 with Bose QC35 II not Bose
DAT News | 001: The Last Airbus A380 has been assembled
DAT stands for Dom’s Airplane & Trains. It is a series of curated news where apart of information itself I mentioned my personal story and opinion. After just 15 years, the last Airbus A380 has been assembled. It marks the end of the era for this remarkable aeroplane. While it is not over yet, we… Continue reading DAT News | 001: The Last Airbus A380 has been assembled
Huawei Matebook 13 (orignal) Everyday Review
It is not a professional review. It is a daily experience review over a long period. I am using this laptop for software development, non-video content creation for my blog, play games on super-rare occasion (XCOM2, Phoenix Point, Indie games, old games) and content consumption. If you are looking for specs, syntenic and non-syntenic (natural?… Continue reading Huawei Matebook 13 (orignal) Everyday Review
USS Dominik @ South Kenton
Part of USS Dominik exploring all tube stations series USS stands for underground’s secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ South Kenton This station was open on 3.07.1933. I visited this station on 06.06'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 9… Continue reading USS Dominik @ South Kenton
USS Dominik @ Lambeth North
Part of USS Dominik exploring all tube stations series USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London's underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ Lamberth North This station is in Zone 1 and belongs to London Borough of Lambeth which is in the central part of the… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Lambeth North
Perfect amenity kit v.1 – 2020 edition.
Let's start from the I am not aviation geek or person who flight very often, but I do fly a few times per year, and I had an idea for the post for what I would like to have in my perfect amenity kit. Rules: It must be a limit to max 10 itemsI must… Continue reading Perfect amenity kit v.1 – 2020 edition.
Garmin Tempe. My experience with set it up and use it.
. Main takeaways: Setting up this device was a nightmare. Installing battery was hard, connect this device took me hours due to misleading information.If you REALLY, really need an accurate measurement of temperature every minute then this device is for you. Otherwise, you don't need to buy it. STORY When I bought my Garmin watch,… Continue reading Garmin Tempe. My experience with set it up and use it.
How looks travel back from China to the UK during COVID-19 outbreak with toodler.
ABSTRACT It will article where I will focus on how looked like a travel back to the UK during and what is the difference from my typical flight. I will write about: My road trip from Tianjin to Beijing. Time at Beijing Capital International.Give a link to my another article about my experience on the flight… Continue reading How looks travel back from China to the UK during COVID-19 outbreak with toodler.
About Chinese names
Chinese people using first name and surname, but when they call somebody they start from the surname and then the first time. I wish to know that crucial information before I met my current wife as at the beginning for a half year, I call her by surname. From my experience, Chinese people rarely call… Continue reading About Chinese names
The Cathay Dragon Economy Class from Beijing to Hong Kong during the COVID-2019 outbreak flight experience
Me at airplane Abstract It is my report from flight Cathay Dragon KA993 from Beijing to Hong Kong. It is not a review because flight took place on 17.02'2020 during a COVID-19 virus outbreak. Bullet points if you don't bother to read It super fast flight. We arrived 53 minutes ahead of schedule! The flight… Continue reading The Cathay Dragon Economy Class from Beijing to Hong Kong during the COVID-2019 outbreak flight experience
Life in China during coronavirus outbreak(COVID-2019) from foreginer point of view.
Let's start from the message: "We are people. All of us regards our origin. We are experience disasters around the world. Sometimes people are responsible for these things and sometimes it caused by natural causes. It doesn't matter where it happens and what was root caused a disaster. We should help each other in sad… Continue reading Life in China during coronavirus outbreak(COVID-2019) from foreginer point of view.
Co to jest Knysza?
To jest kopia z mojej parodi mojej strony domowej, gdzie umieściłem mini strone poświęconej Knyszy. Jako, że strona nie istnieje, bo ziomy z ovh stwierdzili, że nie chcą trzymać darmowego złomu na swoich serwerach ( i słusznie), więc stwierdziłem, że umieszcze ten artykuł tutaj. Knysza WSTĘP Witam na najsmaczniejszej części mojej stroni, gdzie wyjaśnie wam… Continue reading Co to jest Knysza?
My USS Dominik adventure summary for 2019 (year 2.5 of 5)
ΔΣ(T) | Part of USS Dominik series I started 2019 from do trip to Upminster and Epping and then a visit a few place during year. Unfortunately due to various reasons I paused my exploring in the second half of the year, but I am planning to resume this year from March this year to see… Continue reading My USS Dominik adventure summary for 2019 (year 2.5 of 5)
How to make NVMe SSD work with LattePanda Delta?
Abstract It is an article about solving a problem with using new NVMe SSD with LattePanda on Windows 10, but it may be helpful for anyone who has a new NVMe SSD or other versions of LattePanda. SOLUTION FOR: LattePanda Delta (432)WD Blue SN500 NVMe SSD (NEW) but it should work for other NVMe SSD.… Continue reading How to make NVMe SSD work with LattePanda Delta?
A farewell to Virgin Trains
Abstract This article my experience about my last trip on Virgin Trains in debranded trains, quick opinion about my overall experience Virgin Trains over the years and what I know about their future. Bullet points as key points to take away The last trip was a bit soulless due to debranding.I had a great experience… Continue reading A farewell to Virgin Trains
My Parkrun at Rickmansworth report .12
I ran in Rickmansworth Parkrun no.144 on 07.12.2019. My weight on that day was 109.7 kg. My result was 29.33, and I was 212th out of 451.It is my personal best! It is better by 4 seconds.In my age category: I was 14 out of 17 runners in today's run. In Top performances table in… Continue reading My Parkrun at Rickmansworth report .12
My Parkrun at Rickmansworth report .011
I ran in Rickmansworth Parkrun no.143 on 30.11.2019. happy after run 🙂 The weather was great . It was cold and sunny. The temperature was around 7°C. I forgot to weight myself, but last time I checked my weight was 110.1kg. just few hundred people are preparing to race I was 254 out of 447… Continue reading My Parkrun at Rickmansworth report .011
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