On the way to Puglia!
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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Trip Report: United Polaris Lounge at Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
First time in this Polaris lounge - a mini version of SFO’s. With the most amazing pecan pie and apple pie trifles for the holidays.
Trip Report: SFO United Polaris Lounge and SFO-SAN
Still one of the nicest lounges I’ve ever been in.
Omicron-era Trip Report: United Polaris Lounge SFO
In December 2020, there was only one United lounge open in all of SFO, a United Club where they had packaged snacks. Now, the Polaris lounge is back open, with its sit-down restaurant with table service.
Omicron-era Trip Report: United Club in the SFO Rotunda
A big upgrade in food offerings compared to pre-COVID times, with substantial, fresh choices. Very welcome after cutbacks in onboard catering.
Omicron-era Trip Report: United Check-in and Air China First Class Lounge at PVG
With the flight delayed about 3 hours 10 minutes, I had plenty of time to sample the food at the Air China First Class lounge.
COVID-times Trip Report: Air China PEK Business Class Lounge
Sparsely populated and sparse food offerings: a stark contrast to my last visit in 2019. PLUS, a big lesson in how to better take advantage of Priority Pass!
Pandemic-era Trip Report: SFO layover and a visit to the United Club
Adapting to COVID times in the United Club
Lounge Review: LHR T5 Aspire Lounge (Priority Pass)
Is it worth the wait to get into the single Priority Pass lounge in London-Heathrow’s Terminal 5?
Lounge Review: Sevilla's Sala VIP Azahar (Priority Pass Lounge)
Relaxing and snacking after an early arrival at the airport.
Trip Report: Turin Airport Piemonte Lounge and Vueling A320 TRN-BCN
Turin airport’s Priority Pass lounge offered a spacious place to hang out before flying, with great views of both tarmac and the Alps.
Trip Report: Sala VIP Joan Olivert Lounge at VLC, Ryanair Boeing 737-800 VLC-BGY
Has the catering in Valencia’s shared lounge declined, after an upgrade last year? Plus, how to navigate Ryanair’s new carry-on policy.
Trip Report: Lufthansa FRA Senator Lounge and Economy Class FRA-VLC
Last leg to Valencia, with an obligatory stop to graze at the Schengen-zone Senator Lounge.
Trip Report: Air China PVG Business Class Lounge
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.
Trip Report: Madrid Barajas Sala VIP Puerta de Alcalá (Priority Pass lounge) and Lufthansa MAD-FRA
A pretty good showing for lunch, at the AENA-operated shared airport lounge, which is also open to Priority Pass cardholders. Also, Madrid-Frankfurt, being just a bit farther than Valencia-Frankfurt, meant a hot meal rather than a snack on Lufthansa!
Trip Report: Holiday Cheer in the Lufthansa Frankfurt Senator Lounge
Deck the halls with hazelnuts and candied peanuts! Lufthansa gets in the mood for winter’s holidays…
Trip Report: Salamanca to Valencia, with a stop at Renfe's Sala Club lounge at Madrid Atocha train station
For once, I had enough time before my train trip in AVE Preferente (first) class to visit the Sala Club lounge.
Trip Report: Joan Oliver Lounge VLC
Big improvements in Valencia airport’s single lounge, including “fresh” food served on china!
Trip Report: Frankfurters in Frankfurt at the Lufthansa Senator Lounge, and FRA-VLC Economy
Heading back to Valencia after a long connection in Frankfurt.