In the event of an emergency, the only thing the cabin staff could possibly have done was to heave her out of her seat and roll her down the aisle to clear the way for the other passengers…
Author Archives: TravelBitch
Nouveau Western
Is there such a thing as a stupid house? That’s probably unfair to bricks and mortar — but there are certainly houses built by stupid people. And people who choose to live in them for some very stupid reasons.
Do Forget to Flush
The automatic flush no doubt seemed like a good idea at the time. What no one seems to have thought of is that more technology inevitably means more failed technology.
Star Crazy
…someone had the brilliant idea of promoting Heron as a 5-star resort. There have probably been worse ideas in the history of the world (invading Iraq; investing with Bernie Madoff) but this one was right up there.
When Right is Wrong
We understand that in the real world, most large buildings are designed by male architects — who may have a fine aesthetic sense, but don’t always understand how things work in everyday life. But do we also have to assume that they’re all left-handed?
And Pig’s Bum to You, Too
…and then there’s the whole new wave of heirloom this, and rare-breed that, and single-origin whatever, with menu notes to tell you where your pork chop went to school and what its grade-point average was.
Welcome to the Jungle
Don’t just go by someone else’s rating system — give some thought to what luxury really means to you. You’ll make better choices.
The Man in the Overcoat
A few years ago, Francisco was driving home from the office when several men in a car blocked his way. They had guns. A shot or two was fired, but he rammed their car and got away.
Taxi Rage
Two utterly terrified young tourists, who were innocent bystanders, could have been badly injured — or worse – for the sake of less than a dollar.
Pick it Up
OK — snap quiz, everybody.
Who wrote Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony?
Who is buried in Shakespeare’s Tomb?
Why is it called carry-on luggage?
If you got (3) wrong, I believe we’ve met. Frequently.