Key takeaways It was fantastic to experience a little novelty of the GWR train departing from London Euston and travel on a track connecting the West Coast Main Line with the Great Western Mainline. While the start had a little bump, it resolved quickly without causing the usual carnage. Travelling from London Euston is a… Continue reading Quest Retrospective: GWR at LONDON EUSTON
Category: DomQuests
All post about my challenges and task that I am doing. It is not like Top Gear/ The Grand Tour style but … maybe someday :)
Dom Quest Retrospective : Travel in Business Class from London to Beijing via Doha with British Airways and Qatar Airways – Part 1
It is a two-part post in which I am writing about my experience flying from London to Beijing via Doha in business class with BA and Qatar. It was a project that I had been working on for five years.In the first part, I will write about why and how I did it and describe… Continue reading Dom Quest Retrospective : Travel in Business Class from London to Beijing via Doha with British Airways and Qatar Airways – Part 1
DomQuests Retrospective: Shanghai maglev train line
It is my retrospective from a travel on the Shanghai maglev train. It is not a review but my experience with tips on how to get the most out of it. Key takeaways if you don't bother to read This should be on your bucket list if you enjoy travelling by train. Currently, the Shanghai… Continue reading DomQuests Retrospective: Shanghai maglev train line
Quest Retrospective : The Master Cutler Mini Tour
The Master Cutler Mini Tour As part of celebrating the 125th anniversary of London Marylebone station, 125 Group, Retro Railtours, and Rail Adventure, with some support from Chiltern Railways, organised The Master Cutler Tour from Sheffield to London Marylebone and back. Sadly, I completely forgot about it. However, when I went to the website, I… Continue reading Quest Retrospective : The Master Cutler Mini Tour
DomQuest.005: Wrocław Explorer – 22
I am on a mission to travel on all buses and trams in Wrocław. If you are interested in what Wrocław Explorer is about, please read this: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2023/05/28/domquest-wroclawexplorer-introduction/. This time, I will travel by tram for the first time, and I will cover line 22 between Pilczyce (on the west) - and Tarnogaj (on the… Continue reading DomQuest.005: Wrocław Explorer – 22
DomQuest.003: Wrocław Explorer – 106
I am on a mission to travel on all buses and trams in Wrocław. If you are interested in what Wrocław Explorer is about, please read this: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2023/05/28/domquest-wroclawexplorer-introduction/ . This time, I am travelling on the 106 line between Wrocław Airport and Dworcowa (a stop next to Wrocław Główny railway station). It is one of the most… Continue reading DomQuest.003: Wrocław Explorer – 106
Travel on London Underground 1938 Stock
This post is about my experiences with travel on London Underground's 1938 Stock as part of celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Piccadilly Line's northern extension. Bullet points as key points to take away if you don't bother to read. If you like retro-travels, I recommend travelling on 1938 Stock. Uxbridge to Cockfoster is my… Continue reading Travel on London Underground 1938 Stock
DomQuest.002: Wrocław Explorer – C
Line C was one of the express lines in Wrocław. The route was between PL. GRUNWALDZKI -> KOZANÓW. Line C allows you to get quickly from the east to west parts of the city by avoiding going through the city centre. It was achieved by running via main roads; north of the city centre and… Continue reading DomQuest.002: Wrocław Explorer – C
DomQuest: WroclawExplorer – Introduction
me in driver cab My passion for trains started when I was travelling on the night train in Poland as a kid, but my passion for exploring places by public transport began in high school during the dark part of my life when my classmates explored smoking, drugs and other cool stuff than teenagers did.… Continue reading DomQuest: WroclawExplorer – Introduction
Avanti Replacement Service by Intercity
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
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
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
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
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)
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
USS Dominik @ Stockwell
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/ Stockwell This station is in zone 2, and it belongs to the London Borough of Lambeth, which is in the south part of London. Stockwell tube station was open in 1890.… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Stockwell
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” – 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
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
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