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Post by manulike on May 20, 2016 8:49:14 GMT
Good shout! Think all pound shops have them! |
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Post by aled on May 20, 2016 18:52:10 GMT
Get a passport cover with a Welsh Dragon on it!
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Post by oscardelta on May 20, 2016 20:53:41 GMT
Learn a few phrases that will at least get you a beer, some food and remember a smile opens more doors that a key.
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Post by cymro on May 21, 2016 6:55:09 GMT
Get some decent travel insurance and watch out for stupidly high excesses.
Consider getting a Euro travel card if you're planning on travelling around with lots of cash.
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Post by oscardelta on May 21, 2016 8:20:38 GMT
Get a decent camera if not using Camera phone, that you don't mind losing, upload photos everytime you can just in case.
Its June and likely to be hot so don't bring expensive gear to a game that someone else will nick.
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Post by manulike on May 24, 2016 11:12:30 GMT
A EURO TRAVEL CARD - Just like Traveler's Cheques, but safer! I cant say this is the ultimate deal - but this is certainly the one I just went for. Fairfx Card, if you click through from the MoneySavingExpert site - www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/prepaid-travel-cardsToday's Euro rate is 1.2766 If you buy more than £600 worth you get £20 added credit ... Thus, making an actual rate of 1.32 when buying £601 on the card! So I just paid £581 and will receive €€767.24 If you prefer to buy less than £600 worth (but minimum spend is £50) you can use my personal referral code and you get £10 off and I get £10 added on to my card - www.fairfx.com/ref/vsgcm2ds
Sadly, you can't get both - I tried it... So only use my referral is you only want £50 to £599 ... A DIRECT LINK TO THE MSE referral link is - www.moneysavingexpert.com/redir/084f7d2a I have been told by a few people that you can get cash advances on the card from bigger supermarkets in France for free. Otherwise, there is an ATM withdrawal charge of €1.50. Still, if you tie yourself down to a 1.33 or 1.34 rate to the Euro this week - this is still excellent value!  |
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Post by pengedragon on May 25, 2016 8:17:52 GMT
who is the least prepared  i know where the tickets are, i'm pretty sure i know where my passport is i know i have to print off some travel tickets and some hotel stuff i guess i should pack some clothes at some point apart from anything already mentioned in this very helpful thread is their anything obvious i'm missing ? imagine you're talking to an idiot |
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Post by manulike on May 25, 2016 10:39:28 GMT
If anyone lives in or around London / Reading / Milton Keynes and can walk into a METRO BANK, they seem to issue their DEBIT CARD on the spot. NOT available on-line, though! You can then use this debit card to get FREE ATM CASH withdrawals in Europe as well as fee-free purchases. Note, as this is a DEBIT card, the money is taken/converted instantly. Also, the Euro rate is calculated daily - so you can not tie-down a beneficial rate, like in FairFx Travel Card, above. www.metrobankonline.co.uk/Personal/Using-your-Debit-or-Credit-Card-abroad/ |
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Post by prestatyn4457 on Jun 1, 2016 20:29:05 GMT
For those travelling light...a length of string, 4 pegs and some washing powder. I intend washing my undies at least once during June...whether they need it or not
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jun 1, 2016 22:05:42 GMT
For those travelling light...a length of string, 4 pegs and some washing powder. I intend washing my undies at least once during June...whether they need it or not Brilliant absolutely brilliant |
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Post by manulike on Jun 1, 2016 22:05:58 GMT
For those travelling light...a length of string, 4 pegs and some washing powder. I intend washing my undies at least once during June...whether they need it or not No need to travel with washing powder. Liquid soap or shampoo is perfect. If you enter the shower while wearing your t-shirt and undies, you get a double benefit in half the time ;-) I traveled all around Asia with an American lad who only had two pairs of everything, and his total bag weight (including a sleeping bag) was 7kg! He was always immaculate. |
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Post by prestatyn4457 on Jun 2, 2016 10:28:16 GMT
For those travelling light...a length of string, 4 pegs and some washing powder. I intend washing my undies at least once during June...whether they need it or not No need to travel with washing powder. Liquid soap or shampoo is perfect. If you enter the shower while wearing your t-shirt and undies, you get a double benefit in half the time ;-) I traveled all around Asia with an American lad who only had two pairs of everything, and his total bag weight (including a sleeping bag) was 7kg! He was always immaculate. I love the challenge of taking white powder through customs...liquid just doesn't have the same buzz |
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Post by prestatyn4457 on Jun 4, 2016 9:29:36 GMT
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Post by grifftinfoilhat on Jun 4, 2016 9:37:21 GMT
Good shout! Think all pound shops have them! More than one electronic device? Take one adapter and a 4 gang extension lead. |
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Post by cymro on Jun 4, 2016 9:53:05 GMT
One thing I always forget on these footy away trips - plenty of paracetamol  Also if you're like me and only need glasses for distance, don't forget your specs or your match experience is ruined!! Easy thing to forget when you don't wear them all the time. |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 9:56:37 GMT
No need to travel with washing powder. Liquid soap or shampoo is perfect. If you enter the shower while wearing your t-shirt and undies, you get a double benefit in half the time ;-) I traveled all around Asia with an American lad who only had two pairs of everything, and his total bag weight (including a sleeping bag) was 7kg! He was always immaculate. I love the challenge of taking white powder through customs...liquid just doesn't have the same buzz Most places will have a launderette somewhere. Back in old days when Ryanair were hard on the 10kg limited on carryon we (2 adults, 2 kids) travelled to Spain for 2 weeks with 4 bags, <40kgs and friends claimed impossible. Giving all clothes in twice and getting them back washed and Ironed for €12 each time was great............... saved carrying excess luggage  |
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Post by prestatyn4457 on Jun 4, 2016 10:21:20 GMT
One thing I always forget on these footy away trips - plenty of paracetamol Also if you're like me and only need glasses for distance, don't forget your specs or your match experience is ruined!! Easy thing to forget when you don't wear them all the time. Belgium v Wales 2015 and my brother (I might be Eric) did exactly this ! We were so pis**d I'm not sure he'd have seen much anyway |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 10:23:15 GMT
Reminds me need new glasses but work 10 mins from a late opening shopping place..................... Mondays task |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 10:24:39 GMT
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 10:34:29 GMT
Booking a hire car in France then if not paid the excess to zero on booking use Insuranceforcarhire.com
Annual policy circa £70 and well worth it despite what muppet at car hire desk will say.
They will still block the excess on your card.
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Post by sparky1400 on Jun 4, 2016 11:44:43 GMT
Here's a handy tip for crease free packing if travelling light....https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/2287747454581634/
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Post by sparky1400 on Jun 4, 2016 11:45:30 GMT
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Post by cymro on Jun 4, 2016 13:56:06 GMT
Booking a hire car in France then if not paid the excess to zero on booking use Insuranceforcarhire.com Annual policy circa £70 and well worth it despite what muppet at car hire desk will say. They will still block the excess on your card. We are hiring a car from Avis to drive tor Toulouse after the Lens game. The excess is €800 but I can't find a price anywhere for how much Avis charge to bring the excess to 0. I'd rather get it done directly through them but if they charge silly prices then I'll get that excess insurance through that third party. |
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Post by magicdragon on Jun 4, 2016 14:55:23 GMT
whats the deal with taking camping gas on the ferry, will i need to declare it or is it a hassle in any way, would i be better off leaving the cookiing stuff at home?
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Post by manulike on Jun 4, 2016 15:10:10 GMT
Thanks for the heads-up, oscardelta: Aldi have this great looking men's polo shirt and footy top for just £4 ... and LOADS of kids stuff ... Starts Sunday   UPDATE: I am off to LIDL - as they have already started their's on Thursday |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 17:56:30 GMT
Booking a hire car in France then if not paid the excess to zero on booking use Insuranceforcarhire.com Annual policy circa £70 and well worth it despite what muppet at car hire desk will say. They will still block the excess on your card. We are hiring a car from Avis to drive tor Toulouse after the Lens game. The excess is €800 but I can't find a price anywhere for how much Avis charge to bring the excess to 0. I'd rather get it done directly through them but if they charge silly prices then I'll get that excess insurance through that third party. How many days will you have the car ? If its for 2-3 and not hiring again then makes sense to take theirs. Probably €15-20 a day I would suggest is the norm. As I said buying SuperCDW cover elsewhere means they will block the excess off a card but never found it to be a problem. Best thing with buying a SuperCDW policy is usable for a year and trust me I save money by time I have taken a second trip. |
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Post by canarianblue on Jun 4, 2016 21:50:56 GMT
To be honest I don't expect tolls to be that bad as even in August I don't remember every having more than a few minutes wait. If take the coast route and avoid Paris I would be surprised to get much of a delay unless an accident. www.carrefour-calais.com/default/itinerary_page/This shows location of Carrefour filling station at Citie-Europe where fuel at the moment is 10-15p per litre cheaper than UK for unleaded and 25-30p for diesel and its within a minute or two from Chunnel exit. Its a 24 hr station that get to main parking area and then follow route down below to get there. It accepts Credit/Debit cards and also a good place to ensure they work. Decent website for fuel prices and filling stations www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr/mobile/infos/62901001 |
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 4, 2016 22:18:38 GMT
To be honest I don't expect tolls to be that bad as even in August I don't remember every having more than a few minutes wait. If take the coast route and avoid Paris I would be surprised to get much of a delay unless an accident. www.carrefour-calais.com/default/itinerary_page/This shows location of Carrefour filling station at Citie-Europe where fuel at the moment is 10-15p per litre cheaper than UK for unleaded and 25-30p for diesel and its within a minute or two from Chunnel exit. Its a 24 hr station that get to main parking area and then follow route down below to get there. It accepts Credit/Debit cards and also a good place to ensure they work. Decent website for fuel prices and filling stations www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr/mobile/infos/62901001This is up to date where as Carrefour link on prices is not. Good find and worth using. |
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Post by mregg on Jun 5, 2016 6:01:18 GMT
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Post by oscardelta on Jun 5, 2016 9:42:55 GMT
Must admit never to working it out or in reality caring as always been getting from A - B quickly |
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