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The UK has a different three point plug/socket. You can actually get your normal two point India/European plug into a UK socket as well. You just need to push, say the tip of pencil, into the earth connect. Which is the middle flat one. It's also a safety protection. Once the plug is pulled out little protector rotate in from of the two pin openings. Mainly for child safety. They can't poke anything into the live socket But you push a pencil into the earth connection you simply push away that protection and you can safely insert your regular Indian (or European) plug. I'm not so familiar with east and south east Europe. Easiest way is to check on their respective tourist sites. They usually list that sort of information. The two plug shown in the photograph is as far as I can make out an USA plug and it won't fit anywhere in Europe or the UK for that matter. You need to get an adapter. Jeroen | |
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As far as I understand it, 'bucks' is a slang word for US Dollars. It has been emulated in India as slang for Rupees, which in itself is confusing. Even common local slang can confuse. Would people who have never travelled there know that if I say fifty quid it is UK pounds? | ||
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This is what my charger's PIN looks like - http://imshopping.rediff.com/imgshop...htc-phones.jpg | |
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| ![]() Carboy The budget of 2000 euros after your flight and accommodation is quite good for 2 people, a few pointers though , look for combined passes for attractions as they are mostly available in Europe , for example in Paris you can go for Paris Pass which gives you entry for most of the attractions such as Louvre Museum , Notre Dam Cathedral , Siene River Cruise , Hop on Hop off Tour bus to name a few , the pass costs 117 euros per adult for two days and also includes metro travel , available for 112 euros per adult if bought a bit in advance ( I think the offer is available till 30th June ) , most importantly the pass gives you priority entry at attractions which is a huge plus , you can earmark places whilst on the hop on and off bus and visit them at leisure as per your time considerations , please refer to www.parispass.com which gives detailed info , alternatively you can always get Paris Visite pass for your metro travel which are quite famous for tourists and is considerably cheaper than the normal metro pass , please note most of the tourist attractions are within zones 1-3 and you only have to take an additional ticket if you are going out of these zones which costs approximately 3.70 euros / adult , please check http://rtw-travel-guide.com/paris-metro-cost-2014/ for additional info on travel costs in Paris. Again in London you have combined tickets for most of the tourist attractions and they come highly recommended , when you land up in London please get an oyster card which is a touch in/ touch out card used at all train and tube (underground ) stations which will significantly reduce your journey costs , please note only Oyster cards will be accepted on London buses from 6/07/14 and cash will not be accepted , you can obtain oyster in any underground / train station or news agents shop which have a blue oyster sticker ( the stickers are quite large and you wont miss them ) for £3 fee , you then top up your oyster card as per your travel needs . If you need any further info regarding these 2 cities then please feel free to contact me , happy to pass my phone number if you require a point of reference for anything whilst in London, wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip. ![]() Regards Vickzkool |
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How much of the 2000 Euro should I carry in cash and how much in Forex Cards? Also, I assume I can use my International Credit Card for Swipe and International Debit Card for ATM withdrawal in case of an emergency. Is there hefty fees on these as compared to Forex Card? Also is forex card from any bank better or cheaper than other? Also, what about laundary facilities - do hotels in Italy, Paris (dropped plans for London) have laundromats like in the US? Last edited by carboy : 29th June 2014 at 09:48. | |
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Mostly Italian hotels don't have laundromats, there are private coin operated laundromats. But you got to be waiting for the laundry to be complete. I doubt you'll have time to spend on it on a tour like this. | |
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| ![]() A word of caution : Try to withdraw cash from ATMs and use at outlets rather than swiping the forex card. Specially at smaller joints/shops. My colleague recently did that and next day he found the card to be out of cash. He had 6000Euros the day before on the card. Happened in germany. Seeing his experience I preferred ATM withdrawls and using as much cash as possible. Forgery like this is rampant in Europe and sort of increasing by the day. ![]() Last edited by SoumenD : 29th June 2014 at 15:14. Reason: spell-check |
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| ![]() Thanks everyone - couple of more questions - can Forex cards be used in any ATM? Also what's the best place to buy Euros in cash before leaving India. I am currently thinking 1500 in forex cards and 500 in Cash. |
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Do not buy Forex cards or forex or whatever except for some cash for emergencies. Use your credit card for payment and your regular debit card for cash(but mostly you never need cash) Inter bank rate is always less than the rip off rates of buying forex. | |
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Also international ATM charges on my debit card are higher than that for my forex card. Check this also - http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/12896336.cms http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/b...w/20979472.cms Both say that conversion charges are higher with credit cards. Last edited by carboy : 30th June 2014 at 10:40. | |
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For cash withdrawal there is a fixed fees + some conversion extra charge(~3%) and if you are not withdrawing petty sums, it still works out cheaper. Okay do this Buy a forex card, On one day use your credit card to buy something and note down the charge on your statement. Just compare how much you pay. Only thing forex cards protect you against is currency fluctuation(eg falling Rupee), but then, this very statement shows the stupidity of the article. You are not doing currency trading. You are going on a vacation. Currency up downs keep happening | |
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