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I'm Patrick, your Irish guide to the skies and beyond. With 58 countries visited, my journeys have taken me from busy economy to fabulous first-class.
Experience the world through my detailed flight reviews, seasoned with occasional train and ferry adventures. Find out which lounges to avoid and how to handle ground transportation. Stay updated & get insider tips – subscribe to my newsletter. Let's embark on this journey together.
LATEST FLIGHT REVIEWS
Review: Virgin Australia Domestic – Sydney-Ballina Byron
The domestic Australian airline market is pretty crowded and Virgin Australia has carved out a pretty decent reputation. It's up against Qantas, Jetstar, Rex and newcomers like Bonza. Virgin Australia operates out of 3 main hubs: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, serving 32 destinations with a …
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PLANET PATRICK TRIP REVIEWS & GUIDES
FLIGHT REVIEWS
Trusted, independent insights into flights in every class, based on over 40 years of flying experience around the globe.
LOUNGE REVIEWS
A nice option for your business flight or pay-per-use, but some are good and some not worth the effort.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Taxi, Uber, train or bus? How can you get from the airport to the city quickly, safely and with minimum fuss?
TRAIN REVIEWS
Some of the world's most amazing journeys are by train: Scotland, New Zealand, USA, Germany & more.
FERRY REVIEWS
Essential sea and ocean crossings might not be glamorous, but you need to know the amenities & food options.
TRAVEL TIPS
Practical travel tips to make the most of your journey, from what to pack to what not to miss.
POPULAR ARTICLES
How to Get from AEP to Buenos Aires
This article deals with how to get from AEP or Aeroparque Jorge Newbery to Buenos Aires using ground transportation. There is another Buenos Airport called Ezeiza (EZE), which this article does not deal with. Taxi …
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Qantas QF10 FLIGHT REVIEW – London to Perth
Qantas QF10 is the third longest flight in the world and connects London, UK to Perth, Australia. In this flight review, you'll find facts about Qantas QF10, as well as details of my personal experience …
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Review: 51st & Green Lounge, Dublin Airport DUB
51st & Green is a business-class airport lounge at Dublin Airport. It's located airside after US Pre-clearance for passengers travelling to the USA only. It's open to business class passengers, people who have pre-booked and …
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