Travel Tips & Tricks
Includes advice and recommendations to help plan, prepare, and go on travel.
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The Trials and Tribulations of driving in Scotland
For those readers who may have read about my first solo public transit experience, this one is also a trial-by fire story involving driving a rental car in Scotland. Here’s some fun facts that I wish I had known before booking my car: Always make sure that you know whether your rental insurance is covered by your credit card or home car insurance before you go to pick up your car. Bring proof of said Insurance because some companies demand the proof before you are allowed to rent your car without buying their insurance. If you are listed as the driver, you cannot change the driver when you pick up…
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French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe
Pronunciation: Gwad-a-LOOP Location: French Caribbean Island (NOT Mexico) Currency: Euro Primary Language: French English Language Prevalence: Low Tipping Custom: 10% to 15%, (often already included at more sophisticated restaurants and resorts) Safety: Very safe Best Suited for: Beach-going, snorkeling/scuba, hiking, swimming, eating great French-infused Caribbean cuisine, surfing, attending Carnival, and cultural experiences Main Points of Interest: Pointe des Chateaux, Deshaies, Le Gosier, Bouillant/Pigeon Island, and St. Anne Other Islands to visit: accessible via ferry: Marie Galante, La Desirade, and Iles Les Saintes About Guadeloupe Guadeloupe, also called “Gwada,” is a charming French Caribbean Island nation. When you look a little closer, you’ll see it’s actually an archipelago. The main part…
