Things to Do in Edinburgh
A visit to Edinburgh Castle can take several hours (plan for a minimum of 2 hours). The entrance is from the Royal Mile (use The Scotch...
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Kathie
Mar 15, 20235 min read
Things to Do in Glasgow
The Museum of Piping at The National Piping Centre holds three hundred years of piping heritage. Consisting of artifacts from the rich...
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Kathie
Mar 15, 20234 min read
Money & Credit Cards
Cash Euros and Pounds The United Kingdom uses GBP (Great British Pound). Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all part of the UK. ...
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Kathie
Mar 15, 20233 min read
Be Prepared
UK & Ireland Travel 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...
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Kathie
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Getting Around Glasgow
From Glasgow Airport to Glasgow City Center (about 1/2 hour) by bus possibly longer by taxi because of the bus lanes For 2 or more...
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Kathie
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Arriving to Glasgow Airport
Glasgow is one of the easiest airports to arrive into. But there is one quirky thing – okay actually 2 quirky things: 1) You may exit...
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Kathie
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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...
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Kathie
Feb 28, 20232 min read
That Darn VAT!
In Europe and the UK, they have a Value Added Tax – called VAT – which is a tax that is added to most goods. And even though...
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Kathie
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Motion Sickness
If you are prone to motion sickness, please take your favorite medicine with you. The roads in the highlands are curvy and hilly, and it...
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Kathie
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Hair Dryers and Etc
In Europe, you cannot plug the hair dryer in to a socket in the bathroom. (Only men can plug their shavers in a socket in the bathroom.) ...
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Kathie
Feb 25, 20231 min read
Go Small
People are always asking me how I manage to pack light. It’s a good idea to buy or use small bottles for all of your supplies like...
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Kathie
Feb 25, 20231 min read
Electrical Adapters
When you get to your destination, of course you will want to use your electronics and you'll need to keep them charged. The UK and EU...
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Kathie
Dec 13, 20223 min read
How to Reduce Stress: Find a Trustworthy Pet Sitter
Planning for a vacation is stressful enough without having to worry about leaving your beloved pets behind. Find a trustworthy pet...
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Kathie
Aug 20, 20222 min read
A Comparison of AmaWaterways and Viking River Cruises for Savvy Sailors
Which river cruise company should I use? Have you always wanted to go on a river cruise but don’t know where to start? Many people...
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Kathie
Oct 15, 20212 min read
Edinburgh Festivals in August – 2 Major Events
To go or not to go? That is the question. Edinburgh in August is crazy fun. It is way crowded but that’s because there is SOOOO much to...
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Kathie
Oct 10, 20203 min read
Using Packing Cubes to Make Packing Amazingly Simple
Make packing in a backpack or moving between hotels easier by using packing cubes You can organize your clothes into different packing...
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Kathie
Oct 6, 202011 min read
A Genius 12 Month Trip Countdown Checklist
When planning for a trip, I use a trip countdown checklist to put down on paper all of the things I need to take care of before I leave.
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Kathie
Jun 15, 20204 min read
Why Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance can cover medical, dental, trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical transportation and more. It is not just for...
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Kathie
May 16, 20205 min read
How to Start Planning Travel Now
It can be scary to be thinking about whether you should start planning travel. With the Coronavirus Pandemic causing travel...
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Kathie
Feb 20, 20205 min read
10 Important & Fun Disney Cruise Packing List Items
New For 2020: A Disney Cruise Packing List (Some might surprise you!) We’ve all had that moment when you realize at the airport that...
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