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Mein Leben als Rucksacktourist ist schon bald vorbei und ich geniesse nun meine letzen Tage in Melbourne, bevor es dann am Samstagabend zurück nach Sydney geht, von wo aus ich dann nach Fiji fliege. Nach 2 Nächten in Adelaide, einer sehr reizvollen kleineren City, ging es nocheinmal in den Zug. Adelaide hat mich…
Auth My brother and his falmiy who now live in Canada were due to fly to Scotland ( to show us all their new baby) this week with Zoom, I haven't spoken with him but my Dad's told me that they have re booked with another airline next week. I'll get the full story from him when we meet up.Darren, I was also surprised to read that debit card holders will get a refund although I hope that it's true.I'd advise anyone booking flights independently and paying more than a3100 for the transaction to pay by credit card in the current economic climate. Yes you will have to pay higher card fees but it will give you more protection.
re:Kamilu I think sites which feature reivew are good and bad. I had an instance on Holiday Rentals, for example, where someone who never stayed here posted a very bad reivew. Fortunately I managed to get it removed, but it wasn't easy. Reviews are subjective, and what pleases one renter won't necessarily please another.@Darren My properties are listed on many sites and I've never been asked for any proof of actually existing, but as Garri says, I'd be happier booking through the pay sites, like holidaylettings, rather than the free ones. I know HL have a policy of removing any adverts that misrepresent the property too, which is another benefit to the renter.
re: SunriseLabed It appears that the wehtaer damage would be the result of the tent failing to perform its duty: assuming of course that the valuables were all inside the tent and it was zippered closed during the rainstorm. If this is indeed the case then definitely the tent maker is at fault and you will have to collect from them. There is most likely no travel insurance that would cover such a claim. So as stated above, sue the tent makers probably about the only option you have.I'm just noticing that this post is a wee bit old, so I will inquire to a status update. Did anything resolve of this topic?
re: During SunsetAlbert Einige Jahre spielte ich mit grodfer Leidenschaft an Heiligabend den Weihnachtsmann ffcr die Kinder in unesrer Nachbarschaft. Im vergangenen Jahr dann wohl vorerst zum letzten Mal.Nachdem ich mir zu Hause pfcnktlich um 16 Uhr den roten Anzug fcbergestreift und ein dickes Kissen unter die Jacke gepackt hatte, schnfcrte ich mit einem schwarzen Ledergfcrtel meinen gewf6lbten Leib fest zusammen, sodass der dicke Bauch richtig zur Geltung kam. Mir wurde ganz warm ums Herz, als ich an die strahlenden Kinderaugen dachte, die ich in wenigen Minuten zu sehen bekommen wfcrde.Nachdem meine Augenbrauen weidf und die Wangen, sowie die Nase kre4ftig rot geschminkt waren, musste nur noch die Mfctze richtig drapiert, eine Brille aufgesetzt und der falsche Bart angeklebt werden. Stolz betrachtete ich mein Werk im Spiegel, Dann warf ich mir den prall geffcllten Jutesack stf6hnend fcber die Schulter und verliedf frohen Mutes unser Haus durch die Hintertfcr. In den viel zu grodfen Stiefeln meines Mannes stapfte ich durch den Schnee zum Haus der Nachbarn.Nun war ich nicht mehr Rebecker, sondern der Weihnachtsmann.Am Ziel angekommen, warteten bereits die Eltern, die Oma und die vier reizenden Kinder im Alter von zwei bis acht Jahren sehnsfcchtig und ungeduldig auf den lieben Weihnachtsmann.Die Grf6dferen hatten wie in jedem Jahr einen Sessel ffcr ihn bereit gestellt, in den er sich nach der Bescherung ffcr einige Minuten der Besinnlichkeit setzen durfte und in dem ihm stets die schweren Stiefel ausgezogen und die brennenden Ffcdfe massiert wurden. Fasziniert blickten die Vier auf seine Socken, die mit grodfen Lf6chern versehen waren und aus denen die Grodfzehen vorwitzig heraus lugten. Kichernd rfcmpften die Kinder die Nase und lachten sich halb kaputt, wenn der Weihnachtsmann die Zehen wackeln liedf.Alles verlief reibungslos. Die Kleinen waren rundherum glfccklich und spielten begeistert mit ihren neuen Spielsachen. Bis die Oma auf eine verhe4ngnisvolle Idee kam und dem Weihnachtsmann ein Glas Rotwein vor die Nase hielt und ihm zu verstehen gab, dass er erst wieder gehen dfcrfe, wenn er dieses ausgetrunken habe. Trotz eindringlicher, abwehrender Gesten und flehentlicher Bitten liedf sich die Oma nicht erweichen und prostete dem schwitzenden Weihnachtsmann aufmunternd zu, er mf6ge seine kratzige Stimme etwas f6len. Die Eltern le4chelten verkrampft und zuckten hilflos die Schultern, we4hrend der Weihnachtsmann vorsichtig und seufzend das Glas in die behandschuhte linke Hand nahm und mit der Rechten den Schnurrbart etwas anlupfte, um einen Schluck des guten Weines dahinter zu schfctten. Was jedoch zur Folge hatte, dass audfer dem Wein auch ein wenig Watte in den Mund des Weihnachtsmannes geriet und er sich prompt verschluckte. Ein schrecklicher Hustenanfall ergriff ihn nun und liedf den hinter dem Bart befindlichen Wein freien Lauf und fe4rbte diesen in Nullkommanichts rot. Hustend und prustend wollte er sich nun fcberstfcrzt aus dem Staube machen und bemfchte sich gerade schwerfe4llig aus dem Sessel heraus, als die 5-je4hrige Tessa misstrauisch geworden, plf6tzlich und ohne Vorwarnung auf den Weihnachtsmann zustfcrmte und ihm mit beiden He4nden den Bart vom Gesicht riss und e4udferst empf6rt schrie: Du bist ja gar nicht der Weihnachtsmann, du bist ja die dicke Rebecker! Dieses Jahr werde ich mir wohl eine andere Familie suchen mfcssen.Frohe Weihnachten!
re: week III and IVJohn Hello everyone, two mohtns ago I posted a message about my problem with United Airlines. My husband booked a flight to Vienna with my married name, however my passport still had my maidden name. We spent three days on the phone with the travel agent, UA, Austrian Airlines, TSA UA almost made us buy a new ticket for twice the price we paid originally. When we got to the airport, I had my marriage certificate, marriage license, birth certificate, driving license to prove that I was the same person. I didn't need a thing! All they asked me was if I had a name change and that was it; I presented my permanent resident card and my passport. I understand that the security measures are really high nowadays, but I feel that it is all about the business. When we were flying back from Europe, it was the same situation no problem with the last names at all. I'm not sure if it just depends on the particular airlines or we were just lucky. We have done a lot of research before we flew. If you are unsure and the airline is telling you that you have to purchase a new ticket, try to research the web of that airline to see if they have anything written about the name change. We actually found directly on the UA web their policy about the last name changes based on marriage stating that a marriage certificate was needed to link the two names. I must say, we realized that the agent did not have much authority to make the name changes because if the airlines said no, there was nothing else that the agent could do. Yet, we all make mistakes and I believe that there should be an easier way to correct a name if you can provide a legitimate proof of who you are Good luck everyone and safe trip!
re:Dev Definitely some nice looking weisbtes. Worth considering the strategy of sites like Kayak and Travelzoo. Their sites have a very stripped down look, no pictures or anything indicating you are off on a holiday. And they are selling Billions $$$. They don't want to distract people with the beaches and mountains. They want them to focus on the deals. Real travellers would rather see the beaches in person on their trip, not when booking it.Thats my two cents.
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re: der berühmte Lake Mc KenzieHafsa Tally! If anyone knows how to treavl it would be you, hehe. You give good advice, and I know you are right. But I also know I enjoy writing, so I*m hoping I will have time to do that at least at breakfast or at the beach or maybe on a buss. We will see, I will let it happen if it does, I promise! :-)
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re: FINALLY!!Sinem Never let the card out of your sight. if, in a restaurant for exlpmae, they take the card back to their register, go with it. If you can't see them and the card it's easier for them to copy the data. Keep a regular check on your account statements while you travel. If you have occasinal internet access while your away, you mgiht be able to check the statements once every couple of days (or more often). Spotting things early can stop more problems down the line. Some banks allow you to set up text or email alerts when your card is used.Don't use your primary bank or credit card. If you do and they clean out the account or max it out how are you going to pay for things? Consider using a debit gift card' or visa/mastercard travel money card'. but check the charges. With this system you only need to have a limited balance which you can top up when you need to.
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