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Forum: Europe
Nov 26th, 2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By Geordie

I like to use hotwire for London, I've had some...

I like to use hotwire for London, I've had some great deals when I use the Hot Rate Specials, you cannot see the name of the hotel but its usually easy to find it out by using the following:
Select...
Forum: Europe
Sep 26th, 2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,170
Posted By Geordie

<<When it comes to wine, beer or any alcohol, I...

<<When it comes to wine, beer or any alcohol, I just drink whatever is served. Whether you like it or not, the third glass is always good>>

And cheaper :)
Forum: Asia
Jul 20th, 2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 868
Posted By Geordie

I found out about Raja Ampat on a recent Emirates...

I found out about Raja Ampat on a recent Emirates flight which was showing BBC docos by Simon Reeve called Wilderness, here's an article about it. It is certainly on my to do list, a friends son is a...
Forum: Australia & the Pacific
Jun 17th, 2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,049
Posted By Geordie

Just to throw another into the ring, the...

Just to throw another into the ring, the Shangri-La which is close to the Four Seasons and has harbour views
Forum: Asia
May 27th, 2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,824
Posted By Geordie

I'm lucky to have a Vietnamese consulate near to...

I'm lucky to have a Vietnamese consulate near to where I live so I go in and get my visas from them but it is still takes a few days to get it and you have to be really careful to provide the correct...
Forum: Australia & the Pacific
Apr 18th, 2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Geordie

<<All schoolchildren in Australia wear...

<<All schoolchildren in Australia wear uniforms.>>
My son left High School last year and I asked him what he misses most, I was surprised when he said wearing the school uniform

<<Very...
Forum: Asia
Apr 10th, 2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By Geordie

<< The humidity, which is very serious, is far...

<< The humidity, which is very serious, is far more a concern than anything else. It is brutal.>>
It is brutal in July and August, you will be soaked in sweat from head to toe in no time at all,...
Forum: Travel Tips & Trip Ideas
Apr 2nd, 2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,352
Posted By Geordie

Travel agents are still pretty popular in the UK...

Travel agents are still pretty popular in the UK and Australia, they are on most High Streets and shopping centres, you can buy flights, hotels, packages, cruises etc from the cheapest to the most...
Forum: Europe
Mar 20th, 2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Posted By Geordie

I'm on my own in London 2 or 3 times a year and I...

I'm on my own in London 2 or 3 times a year and I often use the website opentable.co.uk to see what restaurants are in a particular area of town, what I also like are the various specials that they...
Forum: Asia
Feb 11th, 2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,283
Posted By Geordie

I've been recently using Vietnam Airlines based...

I've been recently using Vietnam Airlines based on their prices and i have had flights cancelled, they cancelled my Hanoi to Sydney leg and the alternative flight would have been 2 days later but I...
Forum: Air Travel
Dec 13th, 2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,117
Posted By Geordie

I never drink water on a plane unless I am...

I never drink water on a plane unless I am drinking directly from a bottle, numerous studies / reports have shown that water from dispensers and served in a cup can be unhygienic.
I also download...
Forum: Australia & the Pacific
Dec 13th, 2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,903
Posted By Geordie

And some idea of your budget would help

And some idea of your budget would help
Forum: Air Travel
Dec 7th, 2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,664
Posted By Geordie

Just a thought but you can join if you're not...

Just a thought but you can join if you're not already a member Virgin Australia's Velocity Program and transfer the 30,000 miles from Krisflyer to Velocity, you also can earn miles and status on both...
Forum: Travel Tips & Trip Ideas
May 7th, 2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,403
Posted By Geordie

I've also had really good experiences with the...

I've also had really good experiences with the hop on hop off buses in DC, San Diego, Munich but especially New York, which included a tour of Harlem, downtown and Brooklyn plus a boat trip around...
Forum: Europe
Feb 15th, 2023, 04:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,801
Posted By Geordie

I suspect the title should say Southampton but I...

I suspect the title should say Southampton but I could be wrong 🙂
Forum: Europe
Jan 30th, 2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 38,982
Posted By Geordie

I always go to Trivago and Hotelscombined for...

I always go to Trivago and Hotelscombined for hotels and Skyscanner and Kayak for airfares, these websites trawl through numerous websites to find the best price, you can see that prices can...
Forum: Asia
Jan 9th, 2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,759
Posted By Geordie

I applied for a visa at my local Vietnamese...

I applied for a visa at my local Vietnamese Consulate and they asked for a photo 6cm x 4cm, they sent the visa as a pdf via an email.

A couple of weeks ago, when I went to check in at the...
Forum: Europe
Sep 22nd, 2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,452
Posted By Geordie

A couple of months ago I managed to get business...

A couple of months ago I managed to get business on Vietnam Airlines over the Xmas period for $5600, I could not believe it, I couldn't book it quick enough as the other airlines I would normally...
Forum: Australia & the Pacific
Aug 4th, 2022, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,086
Posted By Geordie

Can you try to order one online and get it sent...

Can you try to order one online and get it sent to your son's address, I see Optus have a $30 SIM for $10 if you buy online and its free delivery
Forum: Australia & the Pacific
Jul 31st, 2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,086
Posted By Geordie

Telstra has the best coverage but it is the most...

Telstra has the best coverage but it is the most expensive, second would be Optus which would be my likely choice

There is prepaid but it's not that attractive for data etc but they do have a sim...
Forum: Europe
Jul 28th, 2022, 10:33 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 50,816
Posted By Geordie

You may already know, but there is a significant...

You may already know, but there is a significant link between Cragside and Bamburgh Castle, they were both owned by Lord Armstrong, he also owned the majority of houses in Bamburgh and he used them...
Forum: Australia & the Pacific
Jul 27th, 2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,840
Posted By Geordie

<<There was a very good Japanese restaurant on...

<<There was a very good Japanese restaurant on the opposite side of the road too. I'll check if it's still open when I'm there next month.>>

Bokhara, if you are talking about Izakaya Nara, I can...
Forum: Europe
May 13th, 2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,931
Posted By Geordie

Personally I would leave out Nuremberg unless you...

Personally I would leave out Nuremberg unless you have an interest in Nazi history, as they do have some stadia etc still standing that was used for rallies, also Augsburg is fine but is no different...
Forum: Asia
Aug 4th, 2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,819
Posted By Geordie

I know Hong Kong pretty well, having lived there...

I know Hong Kong pretty well, having lived there for many years but Cicerone gave really great advice and recommendations, does anyone know what happened to her
Forum: Air Travel
Mar 8th, 2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,158
Posted By Geordie

By the Qatar airways business class is brilliant,...

By the Qatar airways business class is brilliant, highly recommend it
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