Arrived to London After I arrived, in the last part, I should take the tube to Harrow-on-the-hill and then train to Rickmansworth, and I could be there at home at 20.45 (based on real-time departure board). I count this as my official result. In reality, I decided to do a bit of shopping (and buy… Continue reading Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 5 – Last leg of journey and Summary
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Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 4 – From Brussels to Eurostar (ES 9157)
At Brussels, I had around 80 minutes to change, but I needed to complete check-in 45 minutes before departure. Which means I had less 30 minutes to get into gates. It shouldn't be a problem except the signage didn't help. Entrance is hidden as it takes ages to figure out where is it, or I… Continue reading Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 4 – From Brussels to Eurostar (ES 9157)
Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 3 – From Cologne to Brussels (ICE 14)
When I arrived at Cologne, I have noticed that our train came to a different platform that scheduled, so I needed to figure out which platform to go as there my train suppose to be in few minutes. Luckily, I manage to find a platform and stay in the right place, so boarding was a… Continue reading Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 3 – From Cologne to Brussels (ICE 14)
Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 2 – From Berlin to Cologne (ICE 650)
DB train I was surprised to discover that we arrived on time to Berlin. I am not get used to Polish Railways to be on time. Arriving to the Berlin Hbf Anyway, I had 90 minutes to explore both stations, but first I needed to find information to ask where is a Berlin Hbf (Tief)… Continue reading Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 2 – From Berlin to Cologne (ICE 650)
Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 1 – From Wroclaw to Berlin NJ456 (PKP)
In this part, I will talk about my experience with travel on PKP Intercity from Wroclaw Główny to Berlin Hbf. More about my quest can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2019/06/09/doms-train-quest-2-2-homes-1-european-union-adventure-quest-synopsis/ ). Time to wake up I was so excited about this travel that I couldn't sleep. I went to bed at 21, but I may fall… Continue reading Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 1 – From Wroclaw to Berlin NJ456 (PKP)
Dom’s train quest.2 : “2 homes, 1 European Union adventure” – Quest Synopsis
This was my second train quest. You can read about my first train quest here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/10/18/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge-report-part-1-introduction/ This challenge is called “2 homes, 1 European Union”. The idea is simple to travel from Wroclaw (my home in Poland) to Rickmansworth (place in the UK) by train to appreciate going freely in Europe. The main focus was… Continue reading Dom’s train quest.2 : “2 homes, 1 European Union adventure” – Quest Synopsis
Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Plan
Somewhere in Poland The idea for this trip was in my head for some time. I nicknamed this trip as "2 homes, 1 European Union". The idea is simple to travel from Wroclaw (my home in Poland) to Rickmansworth (place in the UK) by train. I have done some research and discover that the fastest… Continue reading Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Plan
Let’s try airplane food: “Mediterranean Tapas Platter” by BA
BA's Airbus 320 On the flight from Malta to London Gatwick, I decided to order something from the trolley. BA offers "M&S food" which I don't like it personally, so "Mediterranean Tapas Platter" is the best option for what BA offers. It costs £4.95. It contains: SalamiOlivesSpanish reganas crackersHabas FritasSalsa sauce My opinion. Sausage tastes… Continue reading Let’s try airplane food: “Mediterranean Tapas Platter” by BA
Interesting shortcut to catch Tube at Farringdon if you miss train at Moorgate.
I was impressed by gentlemen from STORROR (YouTube channel) for finding the shortcut from Moorgate to Farringdon to allow them to be faster than the tube on that route. This solution is excellent for commuters who just miss the train at Moorgate, and they are desperate to catch it. For example, because it is Fast… Continue reading Interesting shortcut to catch Tube at Farringdon if you miss train at Moorgate.
USS Dominik @ Theydon Bois
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/ The railway station was opened in 24.04'1865, and Central line started to stop here since 25.09'1949. I visited this station on 19.01'2019. At the time of writing this blog, I visited… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Theydon Bois
USS Dominik @ Edgware Road (Circle ,District and Hammersmith)
I visited this station during my reconnaissance mission to explore the east part of London. My route from home to home with stops at Marylebone, Edgware Road, West Ham, East Ham, Hornchurch, Upminster Bridge, Upminster, Romford, Forest Gate, Stratford, Epping and Theydon Bois You can find rare pink departure board. Old telephone station (for millennials… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Edgware Road (Circle ,District and Hammersmith)
USS Dominik @ Upminster
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/ I visited this station during my reconnaissance mission to explore the east part of London. My route from home to home with stops at Marylebone, Edgware Road, West Ham, East Ham,… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Upminster
USS Dominik @ Epping
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/ The railway station was opened in 24.04'1865, and Central line started to stop here since 25.09'1949. I visited this station on 19.01'2019. At the time of writing this blog, I visited… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Epping
USS Dominik @ Upminster Bridge
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/ Upminster Bridge This station is in zone 6 and belong to London Borough of Havering which is the east part of London. The railway station was opened in 17.12'1934, and District… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Upminster Bridge
Some helpful tips and tricks to learn Chinese ?
Study often and frequently. Spend a little time each day on learning Chinese. Thirty minutes per day is perfect. It is more efficient to study 30 minutes per day than 4 hours at once per week.How to practice listening? The best way is to practice your listening is to do it through movies, tv series,… Continue reading Some helpful tips and tricks to learn Chinese ?
Awesome song of the day Ω013 – Four Tet- Parks
Awesome song of the day is a list of song that stuck in my mind. Read more about it in the introduction post: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/12/12/awesome-song-of-the-day-introduction/ Four Tet Parks Electronic; 2001 Four Tet is a British artist from London. I discovered him ten years ago when I got addicted to the song "She moves she". However, "Parks" came… Continue reading Awesome song of the day Ω013 – Four Tet- Parks
AOC I1659FWUX Everyday Review
It is my experience with the everyday use of AOC I1659FWUX. It could be useful for people looking for a portable secondary screen or secondary screen. This review focus on daily experience and not on technical aspects. This is not a professional review. so if you looking for synthetic tests, horny teenager unboxing and so… Continue reading AOC I1659FWUX Everyday Review
Awesome song of the day Ω012 – donGURALesko & Matheo – Zajko Kokorajko
Awesome song of the day is a list of song that stuck in my mind. Read more about it in introduction post: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/12/12/awesome-song-of-the-day-introduction/ donGURALesko Zajko Kokorajko hip-hop; 2019 donGURALesko to jeden z tych raperow ktory tworzy w twoim stylu i ten kawalek jest dowodem, ze potrafi rozwijac ten styl .. Ten kawałek wraz teledyskiem jest tak… Continue reading Awesome song of the day Ω012 – donGURALesko & Matheo – Zajko Kokorajko
How to set brightness in AOC I1659FWUX ?
Notes: The solution works for many monitors but this note focus on AOC I1659FWUX. I bought AOC I1659FWUX. It is a Portable monitor (USB powered). It has a few issues. One of them is you can't set brightness out of the box, because: The monitor does not have any buttons, so you can't set brightness.… Continue reading How to set brightness in AOC I1659FWUX ?
USS Dominik @ Hornchurch
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 was open on 01.05'1885 as a railway station. District line started serve here from since 1902. I visited this station on 19.01'2019. At the time of writing this blog,… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Hornchurch
Awesome song of the day Ω010 – Jan-rapowanie feat. Otsochodzi – Co tam
Jan-rapowanie & NOCNY feat. Otsochodzi Co tam #Hiphop ; 2019 I heard another song by Jan-rapowanie titled "Ruchy ". I like his style; it is a combination of hip hop with clubbing tune. It features another rapper that I discovered last year named Otsochodzi. Funny enough, I thought, they are the same rapper. As it… Continue reading Awesome song of the day Ω010 – Jan-rapowanie feat. Otsochodzi – Co tam
Awesome song of the day Ω009 – Keep Hiding by Pola & Bryson
Awesome song of the day is a list of song that stuck in my mind. Read more about it in the introduction post: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/12/12/awesome-song-of-the-day-introduction/ Pola & Bryson Keep Hiding (Pola & Bryson Remix) #DnB; 2019 This one I discovered while I was listening to APHEZ - Instant Soul Mixtape 6 - Mixed, This song blows my… Continue reading Awesome song of the day Ω009 – Keep Hiding by Pola & Bryson
USS Dominik @ East Ham
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/ The railway station was opened in 1858, and District line started to stop here since 1902. I visited this station on 19.01'2019. At the time of writing this blog, I visited… Continue reading USS Dominik @ East Ham
Is Starcraft2 and StarCraft franchise dead ?
I don't normally do commentary on the news in the game industry but as a fan of the StarCraft I have noticed something that is very worrying and somehow ommited by most. Let's start from my view on current situation in game industry in one paragraph as it helps you to see my bias in… Continue reading Is Starcraft2 and StarCraft franchise dead ?
Chesham walk: Chartridge ‘Hills and Vales’
WARNING: This is not a review. This is just about experience I had during this walk.Quick take away points, if you not bother to read whole articleGOODChesham town is beautiful.Many public footpath sings.Many alternatives to extend or shorten you walk.There is no any shops or public toilets but with small diversion you can find few… Continue reading Chesham walk: Chartridge ‘Hills and Vales’
Awesome song of the day Ω008 – List do M by Edzio
Edzio List do M #hip-hop ; 2018 I discovered Edzio this year when I heard his other song "Edzio feat. Filipek - Wstyd mi, że jestem freestylowcem" few weeks earlier. This songs is like arc of 3 songs in one . The first and last are mediocre but second part is fantastic. It is about retrospective… Continue reading Awesome song of the day Ω008 – List do M by Edzio
USS Dominik @ West Ham
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 was open in 1901 as a railway station. District Line starts service here since 1902. I visited this station on 19.01'2019. At the time of writing this blog, I visited… Continue reading USS Dominik @ West Ham
How to type pinyin’s ü on the keyboard?
If you need type ü on the keyboard ...use v key. Example: for 绿茶(Lǜchá) type: lvcha. Disclaimer: I am not qualified Mandarin Chinese Teacher or native Chinese speaker. It means my notes about Mandarin Chinese may contain mistakes. If you spot any error, let me know in comments below.
USS Dominik @ North Ealing
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/ North Ealing station This station was open on 23 June 1903. I visited this station on 12.01'2019. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 12 stations this year (4%). Since… Continue reading USS Dominik @ North Ealing
Awesome song of the day Ω007 – Hi by Maeson
Awesome song of the day is a list of song that stuck in my mind. Read more about it in the introduction post: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/12/12/awesome-song-of-the-day-introduction/ MÆSON Hi #Ambient; 2016 I discovered this song while I was watching "Why Are The Dreamliner's Windows So Big?" on Youtube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-I20Ru9BwM) For some reason, Soundcloud sees this as a hip-hop song,… Continue reading Awesome song of the day Ω007 – Hi by Maeson
