Recent content by Worrellson

I don't think it's fake news because the New York Times is reporting it: American Woman Who Left Cruise Ship Tests Positive for Coronavirus edit - that is the positive test, not the Diamond connection - I haven't read that on any credible site.

You pay per roomette and they take up to two people so if you're travelling by yourself you don't share. There are also rooms that can sleep more people but unlike some countries, none of them have strangers sharing as you pay by the room. In January I went in a roomette from Chicago to Philly...

Apologies if anyone else has already mentioned this (I haven't read the whole thread) but it can be worthwhile to put your name down to see the taping of iconic TV shows, especially in New York. The year before last I saw Stephen Colbert recording his late night show in the Ed Sullivan Theatre -...

Last weekend I spent a night at the Meriton Suites, Sydney Airport. There are two Meritons in the area and this was the one in Coward St. It was beyond expectations, especially as I'd got a special for $126. Best things: * 1 bed apartment with generously-sized living/dining and a balcony *...

I'd also recommend picking three to four countries rather than spending too big a proportion of your time travelling from place to place. Car hire is very reasonable in the UK if you shop around and pre-book. On my last trip (two years ago) I hired a small car from Sixt at LHR for eight days...

I love Airbnb but don't use them for every trip. If my plans are fluid, I prefer to go with a site such as booking.com that has hotels/apartments with free cancellation options so I can cancel or rebook without penalty. I also feel better cancelling a hotel a week before my stay rather than...

I was in the USA and China April-May and used a Platinum BankWest MasterCard (no annual fee, no international transaction fees, free travel & purchase insurance, no points) without problems. I withdrew cash from a Qantas card in $US, but tried to use credit card where possible because of better...