Travel

[Father Ted]

Hey Ted, do you own those adapters. I ordered them, but they all only have two holes in the back, whilst my laptop plug-in has three prongs. How do I make these things fit? :confused:

I think you'll have to plug your laptop plug into the adapter for the North America and then plug that into the UK/Ireland one.

[Howard Zinn]

I think you'll have to plug your laptop plug into the adapter for the North America and then plug that into the UK/Ireland one.

OK, that actually does fit, but it won't be a problem that the third prong isn't in there?


Edit: And while I'm here, I was wondering if anyone has ever used a Eurail pass before to get around on the continent for a few weeks?

[Toon³]

OK, that actually does fit, but it won't be a problem that the third prong isn't in there?


Edit: And while I'm here, I was wondering if anyone has ever used a Eurail pass before to get around on the continent for a few weeks?

Don't bother with them. It's cheaper to just buy tickets on the day of travel or use the bus which is even cheaper.

[MtP07]

OK, that actually does fit, but it won't be a problem that the third prong isn't in there?


They have a 3-prong to 2-prong converter at any Radio Shack. Plug the laptop cord into that converter and then into the Ireland converter.

[FIFARay007]

Ok, I have a few questions, and I've looked thru a bunch of pages and couldn't find the answer, and the search was screwy, so bare with me...

Are there many (any) seats that aren't covered in OT? Just wanted to check here before asking the guy I'm getting the tickets from, in case it's a dumb question.

We're planning on taking the train from London to Manchester early on the day of the game. Can someone give me the Cliff Note version, (what station, how much, etc.), of what it entails? All I know is that it takes a little less than 3 hours.

Also, we're only gonna be in Manchester for one night, so is there anything (besides the game and tour) that we should definitely check out?

[Stud83]

We're planning on taking the train from London to Manchester early on the day of the game. Can someone give me the Cliff Note version, (what station, how much, etc.), of what it entails? All I know is that it takes a little less than 3 hours.

From London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly there are daily trains that go every hour if not more often. There are hundred different types of tickets which you can order from National Rail, but the bottom line is the earlier you book, the better deal you get. Also, price varies depending on how fast you want to get there (i.e. - if you are OK with train making extra stops and travelling an extra hour, it'll likely be cheaper).
You may want to go to their site and see schedule/prices. Just search for trains from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

[Howard Zinn]

Don't bother with them. It's cheaper to just buy tickets on the day of travel or use the bus which is even cheaper.

I know nothing about train travel, so stupid question here, but isn't that risky to not buy tickets early? What if you got stuck somewhere with no place to stay?

They have a 3-prong to 2-prong converter at any Radio Shack. Plug the laptop cord into that converter and then into the Ireland converter.

So I have to get a converter to plug into a converter that plugs into another converter? *sighs* :(

[Leto]

Don't you just love being in furrin' territree? ;)

[Howard Zinn]

Don't you just love being in furrin' territree? ;)

Ummm, "furrin' territree"? :confused: :D

Edit: Ohh, I just got it? *slaps forehead and tunes banjo*

[Numquam Moribimur]

Zinny boy are you still going to in dublin in may ? cuz if you are we are getting pissed drunk ! :D wait you don't drink :rolleyes: :D

[MtP07]

You guys should have a great time in Dublin. I loved it there. Just stay away from Temple Bar area at night.

[Howard Zinn]

Zinny boy are you still going to in dublin in may ? cuz if you are we are getting pissed drunk ! :D

I'll be there from next Sunday until atleast mid-May, with a few short hops over to Manchester in between.

wait you don't drink :D

I'm sure I can swallow one pint if it means having the pleasure of watching you be hammered. :D

[FIFARay007]

Countdown is 2 days!!!

So should I pick up some traveller's cheques here, take cash and exchange it there, or just hit an atm when I get there?

I'm leaning towards the ATM route, but is that the best (cheapest) way?

[Vermont Red]

You should check to see what the charge will be on any ATM withdrawals, even if they happen to be from the bank where you have an account here. Exchanging money here is easy and it will only cost you $3 if you do it at an American Express office and you are a cardholder (which I'm sure you are). Plus, you can exchange your bills when you return.

Also, it is good to use cash over there as you will have a surcharge on your credit cards for charges in foreign currency.

[FIFARay007]

Cool! Thanks!

[StrikerCW]

I'm not sure what VR is saying, but from my experience the best way is to use ATMs when you get there, the exchange (IME) has always been better over there and most of them don't charge you for the exchange, for there part (which I always found strange because all banks charge you in America), although you will incur charges (probably) from your bank because of overseas, but I don't think its worse than what you get from bad exchanges from traveler's cheques (only for emergencies IMO).

[StrikerCW]

Just stay away from Temple Bar area at night.
You are mad, its pretty interesting in those parts if you ask me.

[Vermont Red]

I'm not sure what VR is saying

I'm just advising that he should see what fees he may be charged and factor that into his decision.

Exchange rate in US + exchange fees versus exchange rate in England + ATM fees

[Stud83]

I used my ATM card mostly, I thought the conversion rate was very reasonable. Also I do recommend taking £200 or so in cash just in case - I'm pretty sure you can change it at any major bank here for no charge (if you have an account at that bank).

[MtP07]

Take some cash with you, just so you can have some to exchange at the airport to get your transport out of there. The rates at the airport aren't as good as they are in the city, so don't exchange all of it.