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THE SUBLIME AND THE HORRID
A politically incorrect blog about travel, diving, art, photography, food, books and other things that make life wonderful (or terrible). Cool photos, some bad videos and a lot of presumptuous and inconclusive words.
Airport Capsules: Jakarta vs. Istanbul
Airport capsules: two experiences compared. The sleep pods at Jakarta and Istanbul airports
The Introvert Traveler
4 days ago3 min read
The Rant. Torments and Tortures for Those Who Block Escalators and Airport Moving Walkways
The Rant. The Unwritten Rules of Civil Coexistence on Airport Moving Walkways.
The Introvert Traveler
Dec 31, 20252 min read
Plaza Premium Lounge, Rome Fiumicino (FCO): an oasis of comfort just steps from the gate
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport: Comfort and Good Food in the Eternal City’s Main Hub
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 25, 20252 min read
Leonardo Lounge – Milan Linate Airport: Somewhere Between Comfort and Mediocrity
Leonardo Exclusive Lounge at Milan Linate Airport (LIN): An Average Lounge Quickly Forgotten
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 22, 20251 min read
ViP Pau Casals Lounge – Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN): A model of hospitality and comfort
Vip Pau Casals Lounge, Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN): One of the Best Airport Lounges I Have Experienced
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 18, 20252 min read
Prima Vista Lounge – Bologna Marconi Airport: Yet Another Disappointment from an Inadequate Hub
Prima Vista Lounge at Bologna Marconi Airport (BLQ): Still a Long Way to Go
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 15, 20254 min read
Piranesi Lounge Milan Linate: a small museum with mediocre food and jet-set patrons
The Piranesi Lounge at Linate Airport: original Piranesi prints, somewhat cramped spaces, poor food, and plenty of quiet
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 11, 20252 min read
Prima Vista Lounge, Cagliari-Elmas Airport. Poor quality, and not just at first glance
The Prima Vista Lounge at Cagliari Elmas Airport: little more than a furnished corridor
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 5, 20251 min read
IGA Lounge, Istanbul Airport: the model of perfection
The IGA Lounge Istanbul: a model of comfort and quality in a modern and efficient airport
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 1, 20252 min read
CAC Lounge, Cairo Airport. A shoddy lounge, on par with one of the worst airports in the world.
CAC Lounge at Cairo Airport, a disappointing lounge for a dreadful airport
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 27, 20252 min read
La Valette Lounge at Malta Airport (MLA): Elegance and Comfort
La Valette Lounge at Malta Airport (MLA): Exceptional Comfort and Superb Food
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 21, 20252 min read
American Express Centurion Lounge, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York
The Centurion Lounge at LaGuardia Airport: A Slightly Disappointing Experience Given the High Expectations
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 12, 20253 min read
Raffaella Carrà, Alitalia, and the Joy of Air Travel
Flying, Flying, Flying: Raffaella Carrà, Alitalia, and My Small Contribution to the Planet’s Trash Footprint
The Introvert Traveler
Jan 21, 20251 min read
VIP One Lounge JFK: A Space-Time Portal to Boarding
The VIP One lounge at the JFK airport in New York
The Introvert Traveler
Jan 18, 20254 min read
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