Tag Archives: A Novel Holiday

UK Terminology Tips

One of the marvelous things for Americans and Canadians who visit Great Britain is that we don’t have to worry about dealing with a foreign language—or DO we?! While preparing for your UK holiday (vacation), take the time to familiarize … Read more

Travel Photography Tips

I am proud to recycle! This A Novel Holiday travel tips file was created from a Harry Potter Places travel guidebooks “Potterite UK Travel Supplementum.” Happily, most of these photography tips and issues apply to traveling anywhere—even in the US. … Read more

Additional Packing Pointers

Here is a collection of miscellaneous tips, such as: The magic of Zip bags … blister-proof, comfy socks … and must-have travel gadgets! Additional Packing Pointers Many of the featured items are available in the Travel Supplies & Gadgets section … Read more

UK Rental Car Check List

In the Do’s & Don’ts for Car Rental and Driving in the UK Blog Post of February 5th, 2013, we provided a list of steps to perform before leaving the UK Car Rental company’s lot. These steps are so important, … Read more

Do’s & Don’ts for Car Rental and Driving in the UK

Driving in Great Britain is far less stressful for travelers who rent a car in which they can be completely comfortable while driving on the left side of the road, and those who become familiar with UK driving differences and … Read more

Three Cheers For The JOHN MUIR TRUST!!!

In Harry Potter Places Book Five—Scotland: Hogwarts’ Home … Part Two, The Scottish West Highlands … you’ll find directions for visiting Site #66: Steall Falls, Glen Nevis. Thanx to the John Muir Trust—a leading wild land conservation charity in the … Read more

Platform Nine and Three Quarters Photo Op Vastly Improved

Thank you SnitchSeeker! The Platform Nine and Three Quarters photo op at London’s King’s Cross Station was vastly improved when it apparated into a newly refurbished area of the station! According to reports, it’s near the Harry Potter Platform 9¾ … Read more

Supplies to Purchase in the UK

Some things are more expensive when purchased in Great Britain – such as batteries and over-the-counter pain meds. Thus, you should bring plenty of those things with you when traveling to the UK. Many daily-needs items, however, can be purchased … Read more

Pill Packing Pointers

When heading out on holiday, there are some very important practices for packing prescription and over-the-counter pills, capsules, supplements or solutions, that you should know about. All Travel Experts Agree that it is Important To: Pack enough of them to … Read more

In-Flight Supplies and Sustenance

Especially when traveling abroad, it’s important to pack an In-Flight Needs bag containing items that will keep you comfortable – and healthy. Additionally, airline meals and snacks are rarely plentiful these days, and often are not free. Savvy sojourners pack … Read more