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.
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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.
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
No risk, no fun reviews 001: Harry’s shaver.
From time to my I like to take a risk and an order something from ads/kickstarter. I decided to try a Harry's shaver as they claimed be "Quality razors, for a fair price." I ordered a "The Trial Set" for £3.95 that apparently is worth £15.50. If I read ad correctly I will notice this:… Continue reading No risk, no fun reviews 001: Harry’s shaver.
USS Dominik @ Goodge Street
USS stands for underground 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 22.06'1907 as Tottenham Court Road. I visited this station on 018. Station was designed by architect Leslie Green. At the time of writing this blog, I… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Goodge Street
Dom Airplane Quest: British Airways Business Class. How to enjoy trip on one of the worst Business Class in the sky for long haul travel? Is it worth to upgrade to Business class?
Enjoying view from the window Abstract This post is about how to enjoy trip on one of the worst Business Class in the sky for long haul travel. I will say my opinion about Is it worth to upgrade to Business class and who should do it. This blog entry can be useful for people… Continue reading Dom Airplane Quest: British Airways Business Class. How to enjoy trip on one of the worst Business Class in the sky for long haul travel? Is it worth to upgrade to Business class?
What is an experience with flying back-facing seat on the airplane?
Seating backwards in seat 16A on BA's Boeing 777-300ER in 4 class configuration Did you book seat is backwards-facing? Did you (like me) wonder what is like flying back/rear-facing seat? Just to clarify. I will use back-facing and rear-facing interchangeably in this blog post. Many people mentioned that they were afraid and/or didn't like to… Continue reading What is an experience with flying back-facing seat on the airplane?
Denva – the little Raspberry Pi project
Some data display on 1.12" Screen 🙂 This note is about my adventure to create a little sensor tower using Raspberry Pi, Breakout Garden with few sensors. The software was written in Python 3, and I used a Flask framework. You may find this blog entry useful If you are interested in to have a… Continue reading Denva – the little Raspberry Pi project
Dom’s train quest.2 : 2 homes, 1 European Union adventure – Part 5 – Last leg of journey and Summary
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
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
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
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
Dominik Symonowicz 