Above – the back of the van used for Outlander Immersion tours. If you don’t already pack light, I highly encourage it. Here is a picture of my suitcase (right->) for a 4 week trip to Ireland and Scotland. One 23″ suitcase (purple), a day pack and a small purse. Seriously! That’s all! (See below…
Month: January 2018
Be Prepared
Be prepared for it to rain all day every day – not that it will – but if you’re prepared for that, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised when it doesn’t. 1) Water proof your shoes. If you’re going to wear tennis shoes, you could buy a can of water proofing and spray them. You’ll want…
Money & Credit Cards
Euros and Pounds The Republic of Ireland uses the Euro. Northern Ireland uses GBP (Great British Pound) and also some banks there print their own bank notes. They are supposed to be valid in England (or Scotland or Wales) but they can be refused so you’re better to use UK pounds. Scotland has it’s own bills that…
Appliances For Travel
In the picture above – my husband brought a full size tube of tooth paste. As you can see, it takes up almost the entire side of the sink. It’s a good idea to buy or use small bottles for all of your supplies like toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, foundation. Guys, same goes for…
That darn VAT
In Europe, including Scotland and Ireland they have a Value Added Tax which is called VAT. It is a tax that is added to most goods in Europe. And even though non-Europeans have to pay it when they purchase goods, they are entitled to a refund. It is worth the time and effort to get the…
By Request: Toilets and Tips
One of my recent tour members said it would be good for me to have a post about having cash for toilets and how much to tip. If you’re coming to the UK on a plane, the airport bathrooms are free. Toilets at some of the train stations and other public restrooms require coins to…