Greetings everyone, This falls under "you probably already know this but it should be said anyway". The UK runs on a different power system than the US does...
Americans might check their nearest AAA office; non-members are not charged extra for purchases. Airport merchandise is sky-high because passengers are a...
... This depends on the airport; for example, the converter that we bought at Schiphol (Amsterdam) was the same that we would've paid at an electronics store. ...
Most Americans will not be flying in via Amsterdam. Colm _____ From: KWHS_08@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KWHS_08@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sara L Uckelman ...
... Being an Electrician.... North America runs on 120V at 60Hz. The UK runs on 240V at 50Hz. The difference in the frequency is what could play an even more...
Greetings cousins, from Genevieve, One month to go! :-) Good Aryanwhy's mention of power adapters reminds me that some folks may bring laptops for classes. The...
Greetings all As you may be aware a walk has been organised for the Sunday afternoon after the conference. As well as being your resveration steward for this...
So what classes will be on offer?  Anna de Byxe "So many books, so little time"  "Anna's Crafts Links Page" http://annat.net/ac  So what classes will be...
Greetings cousins, Â My lord Robert of Canterbury is putting up the schedule as we speak. Â To my knowledge, all offers of classes by members were accepted. ...
Yes, definately just an adapter does not guarantee that your appliance will work. the plugs are different and the power is 220-240 50 Hz  not 110-120 60...
Greetings cousin heralds, from Genevieve la flechiere, KWHS 2008 steward, I'm counting the days, are you? :-) European attendees: you can pay for KWHS by...
Greetings cousins, from Genevieve, From the prompt responses I've received, I understand the cutoff of the ACCEPS payment option caught a few people by...
I'm considering exchanging some currency to have cash while I'm out at KWHSS, and I have a total newbie traveller question ... Which would be more handy to...
... I plan to exchange dollars for pounds once I get off the plane in London. I know that there are exchange kiosks in Heathrow, and in 1993 when I was last in...
Hi! You want pounds. England hasn't gone over to the euro yet, and while some places will take euros, especially in London, most places will not. Normally...
Hi ALl Indeed the UK is not in the Euro so if you are only coming to the UK then don't bother with Euros. As a one time resident of London I can vouch for the...
... I have another recommendation. You can get an even better exchange rate by bringing along a debit card, and withdrawing money from the various ATMs. The...
Another recommendation -- if you take your credit and debit cards with you, let your bank(s) know in advance that you'll be traveling to the UK and that they...
... So you think I should just really load up my check (debit) card and have only a little bit of spending cash on me for non-card venues and transport? I have...
As long as the bank tells you you can use your card its the safest way. Regards John Sawyer ... __________________________________________________________ Not...
It's wise to check with your bank & credit cards to find the best rate. Right now my bank (credit union) takes a percentage surcharge for foreign currency ATM...
Which bank/credit union offers no fees for foreign currency transactions? In LA and FL my "fee" can run as much as 50% of the transaction and some will not...
Capital One credit card. Not sure if that "flavor" has a name. Z ... Capital One credit card. Not sure if that "flavor" has a name. Z On Aug 9, 2008, at 6:06...
Greetings all, At 11am on the Sunday of KWHSS, the day's scheduled activities will have finished, and I will be leading a FREE guided tour of the medieval and...
... Oh gosh. How early is the road show scheduled that we're expected to be done by 11am??? -Aryanhwy, not an early bird. -- vita sine literis mors est ...
Argh, sorry folks. That last post was supposed to be forwarded to Hugo, but I forgot to do the forwarding part. :) W -- Wenyeva atte grene * "In tenebris lux" ...
You can get what amounts to a prepaid debit card and withdraw the money from ATMs when you get over. I did this a few years ago visiting Rome. Smaller and...
Greetings good Ary, and listening cousin heralds, The roadshow is booked from 9-11am on Sunday. I realise it's an early start for some(!) but we have a city...
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