Fredrik Ljone Holst

Tech-curious journalist. Serving NTB in Oslo, Sydney and Brussels at various times. Lover of travel, books and maps; data, communication and facts.

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@olithorne77 @kejamieson_ Happy New Year to you, Mr. Thorne. And to your family.

And as I forgot to put it in my previous reply, a Happy Birthday to you, @kejamieson_ 🎂

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@MattH_4America -42°C. Then -40 is where Celsius and Fahrenheit, so my récord is roughly the same on either scale.

Hottest was 43°C (109°F), so fairly symmetrical in Celsius.

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@SoloTravelStory Brilliant.

I also had a funny moment with your solo destination guide. I saw a post pass me by, thought the photo looked familiar and did a quick search to confirm it was Helsinki (Senate square, right?).
Only after going through that process did I realise it was yours 🤣

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

It seems like @BBCMoreOrLess and @MonkEmma would be a good match - if she’s looking for work and they’re looking for people.

Providing context feels closely related to always asking «Is that a big number?» 😃

[Emma 💛💙🇩🇰🇬🇧🇪🇺 @MonkEmma]

Last week the @Daily_Express ran with the following front page.

So obviously I had to take a look!

Is it true?

How does it compare to other professions?

Because anyone familiar with British RW media discourse knows they reserve a special venom for civil servants…🤷🏼‍♀️

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[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@SoloTravelStory @TantuBeats Perfect. The one I looked at was a sort of drum/xylophone hybrid and would be great for someone who’s playful and has a minimum of musicality 🎶

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@SoloTravelStory @TantuBeats Love this. I often want to buy little musical gadgets and instruments. Last were some drum things I saw at Dussmann. Definitely not musically gifted - or sufficiently patient to put in the practice. And I don’t have a song to get out.
I hope it brings you lots of joy 😃

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@nthntrvls Thanks. I always love tweaking and stretching my options, but I’m not much of a rule breaker - I wouldn’t want to be stuck in some foreign port and I don’t mess with immigration authorities 🪪

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

So, if you’re late returning from a day on shore, would your cruise ship allow you to board again in a later port, @emmacruises? Assuming you can get yourself there. On a fairly standard Caribbean or Mediterranean cruise.

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@emmacruises Thanks, Emma. I would definitely do that if it ever came to pass. I want to find solutions, but I’m definitely a problem solver rather than a rule breaker 😃

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@nthntrvls And I thought I was going to leave it at that, but the next question is almost a given: Would they let you plan something similar? Call it a self-organised multi-day shore excursion.

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@nthntrvls Ah, that bit. I hadn’t considered that, as it would be a (hypothetical) case of rejoining a ship/itinerary that was in compliance. Thanks again :-)

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@nthntrvls Thanks. And just because you put in the caveat: Why not US ports? Assuming I have my passport and a valid esta or visa.
Though I guess the US will more usually be the start/end port and less often an intermediate stop.

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

When someone compliments your choice of reading material - «Sounding man - essays on the oceans, the depths and curiosity» - for a short flight in Sweden and then adds: «I designed the cover» 😃
…and then gives me a heads-up that the author has a new book coming out next week.

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@lonemartinsen Kom til Helsinki. Undervurdert 🇫🇮

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

I (sort of and vaguely) knew that Aden was part of the British Indian Empire, but not that it extended to the Emirates - then regarded as princely states in/by The Raj.
This is fascinating stuff and «Shattered Lands» by @SamDalrymple123 is definitely going on my reading list.

[William Dalrymple @DalrympleWill]

Although largely forgotten today, in the early 20th Century, nearly a third of the Arabian Peninsula was ruled as part of the British Indian Empire. From Aden to Kuwait, a crescent of Arabian protectorates was governed from Delhi, overseen by the Indian Political Service, policed by Indian troops, and answerable to the Viceroy of India. Under the Interpretation Act of 1889, these protectorates had all legally been considered part of India.

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@kejamieson_ @hautecommetrois Good luck with the upgraded ingredients.

And I hope you understand that we all want - no, we NEED - a follow-up. Whether it’s a resolution or more of a «the saga continues» scenario.

Also, it feels like I should deviate from my standard order of phad thai next time 🇹🇭

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@radiomukhers @Waterstones At last. I’ve been waiting for them to make a return. Waterstones might not be the best option for me this time, but I’ll make a note of the date 📚 🇮🇳

[Fredrik Ljone Holst @flholst]

@SoloTravelStory Yup. And it’s several factors: total volume, distribution (high pressure in some areas with other places much quieter) and rapid growth in visitors without enough transport, accommodation, toilets…
And for some stuff, e.g. ferries, locals and tourists «competing» for space.