I had the opportunity to visit the British Airways First Class Lounge, a big step down from the Qantas First Class Lounge in Sydney where this trip first started, which seems like so long ago. UK, Spain, Amsterdam, Belgium, UK again and then Dubai and onto Sydney.
Qantas partnering with Emirates is a game changer for Australians travelling to Europe. Traditionally, we have always travelled directly to London. Next trip, however I'll probably change at Dubai, and take a direct flight to Spain or Central Europe, maybe doing a stop over in Dubai to see the place. I would recommend doing your Duty Free shopping in Dubai as it seems to be cheaper than Sydney. If you like good Scotch (Whisky) then Highland Park single malt is not much more than the price you would buy from the cellar door in Orkney, Scotland.
Anyway I left London on the 9.30pm QF 2 flight to Sydney via Dubai and arrived in Sydney around 5am on Saturday morning. I caught the train back home with all my Duty Free shopping from Dubai. You can catch the train under Sydney International and Sydney Domestic into the centre of Sydney or out to the Western Suburbs.Ticket prices are from $15 to $17.20.
I'll update the blog over the next couple of weeks with the video footage and more detail and information on the places I've visited on this trip. I'll do a lessons learned post and go over some of the gear that I've used.
TRAVEL INFO
The London Underground - http://www.tfl.gov.uk - excellent. You will need to use the Underground to get around London.
Qantas airline - http://www.qantas.com.au
TRAVEL TIPS:
- Take the Underground to Heathrow - 5 Pounds
- Do your Duty Free shopping in Dubai in the 1 hour that you have to wait for the plane to be refuelled.
- Fly on the A380 if you are doing the long haul to Europe from Australia, the seats are larger and more comfortable.
- Consider doing a Stop Over in Dubai for a direct flight into Europe
