There are several ways to get from Queen Street Station to Piper’s Tryst Hotel. It’s 10 minutes on the Subway, or 13 minutes to walk. Or there is a taxi stand right across the street from the Carlton George Hotel (which is next to the train station), so you can just take a taxi if…
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 people, a taxi is the easiest and the cost will be reasonable per person. Follow the signs to Taxi and there will be a queue. (See this blog for more…
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 from the back of the plane so if you’re paying extra to sit up front, then you might be the last one off the plane. But this means you’re the…
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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 or Europe on a plane, the airport bathrooms are free. Toilets at some of the train stations and other public restrooms require…
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 non-Europeans have to pay it when they purchase goods, they are entitled to a refund. NOTE: For the UK the refund ended in Jan 2021 with Brexit….
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 is not fair to ask to sit in the front seat the whole time. Please feel free to contact me if this concerns you. Stugeron, which is given on cruise…
Getting around the Ibis Styles St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Ibis Styles St Andrew Square is centrally located between Queen and Princes Streets so getting to/from the Royal Mile is an easy walk. That is the Royal Mile that runs between Edinburgh Castle, along the Scottish Parliament Building and to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It is labled “High Street” on the map. The big green blob…
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.) There should always be a hair dryer in the room, but it won’t be in the bathroom. It may be tucked away in a desk drawer or closet. …
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 toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, foundation. Guys, same goes for you. You should be looking for travel or sample sizes of deodorant, shaving supplies, etc. It makes packing…