US line’s overseas bank fee
Reading Patricia Russell’s letter about a foreign-transaction fee (May ’10, pg. 14; also see July ’10, pg. 11) triggered my writing about my experience.
October 2010
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Tracing the foreign transaction fee
I read with some interest Patricia Russell’s letters concerning credit card foreign transaction fees (May ’10, pg. 14 & July ’10, pg. 11).
Charging toward business class
In planning for a trip to China and Nepal in October ’11 to celebrate my 50th birthday, I went online to www.airlinequality.com/main/forum.htm to determine which airline to use. Passenger reviews I found on the site rated Cathay Pacific highly, with a five-star score. On Cathay Pacific’s website, www.cathaypacific.com, I found they had nonstop flights to Hong Kong.
Discovering ‘la dolce vita’ in Italy’s Umbria region
by Inga Aksamit, San Rafel, CA
As the lengthening shadows crept up the ocher hill, a slight breeze drifted through the open windows of the stone farmhouse carrying the scent of lavender and rosemary. An iron door creaked open followed by the sound of wood snapping and crackling.
Report Cards
REPORT FROM BULGARIA…
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter:
Welcome to the 416th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.
Lots to go over with you this month!
