The Discerning Traveler
Calling abroad made simple
(Second of two parts, click here for part one) In last month’s issue, I discussed two categories of subscriber telephone numbers (SN).
The vanished reservation
“You can leave earlier if you travel standby on Delta,” the reservation agent told my cousin, Marcus, when he called Northwest Airlines about his JFK-to-Seattle flight.
Settling your debts abroad
(Second of two parts) In the last issue I analyzed the ins and outs of bill paying abroad. In this issue, I offer additional suggestions on this topic. Debit card checklist
Settling your debts abroad
by Philip Wagenaar (First of two parts) Olpe, Germany, May 9, 2005. . . With disbelief, I stared at the notice on the wall next to the ATM in the Volksbank’s small foyer.
Car rentals and leases
(Third of three parts) In this issue I will continue last month’s discussion of overseas car rentals and leases. Picking up the car
How to obtain the necessary entry visas
(First of two parts) “How can I possibly get our passports back in time?” l said to my wife, Flory. “What is the problem?” she asked.
Obtaining a second passport
“Boy, did they go through fast.” We looked with envy as the European Union passport holders whisked through Immigration, while our line inched forward in tandem with the beetle on the floor.
Friendly Satillieu in the beautiful Ardèche
It was raining when we left Amsterdam on our way to France in May 2003. I put the car on autopilot and drove south until the sun came out.
Princess — the way to cruise
Large whitecaps topped the waves. The gale prevented us from going on the deck. Amazingly, we hardly felt the ship rock as we were sitting on the verandah of our stateroom. The stabilizers worked amazingly well.