MAPS!
All over the internet for free
Countries , cities and surrounding countries from:
www.wikipedia
www.wikitravel
www.wikivoyage
Photograph your local area map to visit parks and shop.
Photograph similar in your holiday destination.
Maps of London underground are at stations in racks. You could also do a panorama of the map inside the station or train. Mainline city centre stations such as Euston have a map with the small area around the station.
I saw this map produced by Rent-a-car.
When I tried to make the typed link live, they sent me an affiliate link. I wish I knew what to do with it.
We had already booked a car with another company and thought we had the cheapest deal but I did like their map.
http://www.rentalcars.com/?affiliateCode=google&cor=gb&label=generic-81_VZpeFBa*rXXunHBqMQwS177283651678&ws=&ppc_placement=&ppc_target=&ppc_param1=&ppc_param2=&aceid=&adposition=1t1&ppc_network=g&feeditemid=&ppc_targetid=kwd-28173230&loc_physical_ms=9045963&loc_interest_ms=&ppc_device=c&ppc_devicemodel=&gclid=CjwKCAjwssvPBRBBEiwASFoVd2pd-5s_104wTSRWrkRREniCtQLjNhWjFVKwiaWLk43YkX_6oiwgVRoC4AAQAvD_BwE
Looking at their map, it was worth remembering your favourite places, Bucharest, the capital is in the south, Brasov, second city, due north. Ask the car company for the map. Usually there should be one in the car, but maybe the previous drivers took it and the car company forgot to replace it. Alternatively, they might tell you that the nearby tourist office has one.
Here's the map of the route taken by the Bucharestcitytour open top bus. While waiting for the bus (buy tickets on board) I photographed the route to memorise it and plan where to get off.
BOOKS and Guidebooks
Amazon : Travel guides. Maps.
Ebay
HMSO (Her Majesty's Stationery Office): Maps
Map shop in Covent Garden, London, England.
Most bookshops.
Motorway station shops and petrol stations: UK Newsagents such as W H Smith with local books and maps.
Racks of free local attractions and County attractions, often with a local map on the back marking the cities, roads and attractions.
Similar free brochure racks are in many supermarkets in tourist areas, as well as local coffee shops.
Free brochures, local maps and hotel cards from most Government or local Tourist offices.
CLOTHING
Look for anti mosquito or anti-insect clothing (NOSILIFE), anti tick socks (sold in Singapore at the shop at the base of the Bukit Timah uphill trail); anti sunburn clothes and swimsuits, and pickpocket proof clothing with double closure, multi-pocket jackets, especially ski jackets with inside pockets and double front closure of press studs with a zip underneath.
You can buy concealed pockets in hats, belts, tee-shirts.
Another travel item is the coat or long jacket with multiple pockets for going on airlines which charge for luggage.
Craghoppers N o s i L i f e insect repellent clothing such as ladies and men's shirts.
https://www.clothingarts.com/products/pickpocket_proof_business_travel_pants
Stocked by several companies such as Blacks.
www.craghoppers.com
Clothing Arts Warehouse
Questions and enquiries about orders, call tel:646 422 9222
email: info@clothingarts.com
3611 14th Ave Number 403
Brooklyn NY 11218
'Wearable Luggage'
Beat the baggage charges, or Pay Less For Luggage:
https://www.skyscanner.net/news/best-wearable-luggage-jackets-reviewed-beat-airline-baggage-charges
Brands reviewed are:
Rufus
Basket
Jaktog
FOOTWEAR
www.sportsdirect.com
American websites say sneakers. The British websites say trainers.
Boots
Sandals
Customised
FOOTWEAR Brands:
Sandals for walking around the city:
Clarks; Hotter; Josef Seibel.
You can also buy second hand on ebay - and sell this season's to somebody else if you like to keep up with fashion.
I have articles on buying sandals in
travelwithangelalansburyblogspot.co.uk
HOLIDAYS / BUSINESS
COMPLETE PACKAGES
ACCOMMODATION+FOOD+ENTERTAINMENT
Club Med.
Sandals.
Some hotels in Scotland, such as
Peebles Hydro, especially in school Easter and summer holidays, Christmas, New Year and half-term breaks.
Golfing Hotels.
Country Clubs
Accommodation attached to country clubs - your home club may have reciprocal arrangements, but clubs vary as to whether non-members, in booked accommodation, or visiting for a meal, can use only the restaurant or all the sports and entertainment facilities.
Websites:
www.Tripadvisor.co.uk
www.Lastminute.com
High street travel agents with nationwide branches.
Accommodation advice and bookings at tourist offices in many airports in Arrivals, but may only be open during the working day.
BAGS & SUITCASES SOURCES
BAGS
T r a v e l o n sell anti-theft bags, waterproof items, RFID blocking locking zipper, hidden compartments, chain link construction to ward off slashing of panels and slash resistant straps. Prices range from $45 for a small bag to $80 for a tote and $110 for a backpack (prices Oct 2017).
https://www.travelonbags.com/anti-theft-rfid
The British word is luggage; the American word is baggage.
You have to decide, heavy and robust, or lightest and flimsiest. I want little, lightweight luggage, with four wheels.
https://www.skyscanner.net/news/cabin-luggage-guide-hand-baggage-sizes-and-weight-restrictions
Where to buy bags? (Americans say purse for a handbag).
Amazon
www.amazon.co.uk (There's another version www.amazon.com .)
Department Stores such as John Lewis.
https://www.johnlewis.com
Sports Shops.
Supermarkets
Ebay
Airport Shops
SUITCASE Brands:
Samsonite.
Verify brands, check latest styles, then look for prices.
More will be added in blogs on this website which I am in the process of creating:(www:luxurytravelforless.co.uk/blogs)
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
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