(UPDATE: This post was made back in 2018 and since then the economic culture in the UK has shifted quite a bit. Today, in 2024, cash is used much less than before. In fact, some businesses are now cash-free, that is, they ONLY accept credit/debit cards. And virtually everywhere now takes credit cards, using the “tap and pay” cards with smart chips in them for speed. However, you will use some cash for things like …
Let’s talk electricity. It is something that we think we know, but then it turns out maybe we don’t know so much after all.
Here in the US the standard electricity in home use is 120v/60Hz. (Hz is the standard abbreviation for “Hertz,” which is a measure of frequency.) What that standard means is that the voltage varies between plus 120 volts and minus 120 volts 60 times each second. So, devices made for use …
Now that you have your brand new passport in hand, you are ready to begin the search for airline reservations. But before you do, if you are flying to the UK, check with the airlines about baggage limits for both checked-bags, carry-on bags, and quantity and weight limits. You don’t want to be repacking at the airport (we’ve seen that being done at the ticket window), so be on the safe side and weigh each …
After making the decision to take the plunge to visit England what do you need to do before traveling? The very first thing is to get a passport. In the United States, you get that from the Department of State. Applications can be found at any US Post Office which is where one goes to be interviewed after filling out the form and securing a photograph. The required picture can be taken almost anywhere—pharmacies like …