Hi there! Pickle Deli Square is a collection of my experiences living, eating, and traveling the world. Currently an expat based in Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
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The first day of quarantine, with the “Western” meal option being given to me by default.
What it’s like to enter a quarantine hotel, and learning how to use “the bucket” when going to the bathroom.
Taking almost 5 hours from landing to getting to the hotel, the arrivals process in pandemic-era Shanghai-Pudong merits a post all on its own.
A 15 hour 55 minute journey during COVID times from San Francisco to Shanghai, with a stop in Seoul-Incheon for crew change.
What it’s like flying Basic Economy (no seat assignment, no checked luggage) on British Airways within Europe.
Is it worth the wait to get into the single Priority Pass lounge in London-Heathrow’s Terminal 5?
The quick trip from Valencia to Sevilla and back, on Iberia Regional (operated by Air Nostrum) CRJ1000. And, how to make boarding a regional jet take as long as possible.
First time visiting the Renfe Sala Club lounge at Barcelona-Sants train station, and another dinner service aboard Euromed’s Preferente (First) Class.
Turin airport’s Priority Pass lounge offered a spacious place to hang out before flying, with great views of both tarmac and the Alps.
Has the catering in Valencia’s shared lounge declined, after an upgrade last year? Plus, how to navigate Ryanair’s new carry-on policy.
Last leg to Valencia, with an obligatory stop to graze at the Schengen-zone Senator Lounge.
Flying Lufthansa Economy Class back from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt. Could a flight departing Pudong offer good Chinese meals, especially if they’re “prepared by experienced Chinese chefs” and chosen by the “head chef at the Pudong Shangri-La,” according to the menu?
In for a quick bite of salmon jaw at Air China’s Star Alliance Gold lounge in Shanghai Pudong Airport, before my flight back to Europe.
