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Re: Global Entry Renewal Process
Another good use for Global Entry card and Passport - If you go to a doctor's office, or some other place where they want proof of ID, use one of these. Why?
Because it has less info (such as no address), it makes it much more difficult for a rogue employee/ne'er-do-well to steal your identity. The driver's license makes it much easier. And never give your SSN to a non-financial institution. They don't need it. The days of a doctor's office needing a SSN for an insurance claim are long gone, but many still want it. Simply refuse.
BKMD
Re: Global Entry Renewal Process
I think what Claudia meant is that your Global Entry card can be used as your ID instead of a driver's license or passport. It's a government issued ID. You can also use your VA ID card because that is also a government issued ID.
I don't think she meant that you can just show up at the TSA line and show your card to go through the TSA line. You have to have given your number when you made your reservation. The ticket people run your number to make sure it's legitimate and you're not on any no-fly list.
Re: Global Entry Renewal Process
I would never travel outside of the country without my passport these days
British
Re: Has anyone gone on this tour? What are your thoughts?
BKMD, I believe, is absolutely correct. Moreover, Tauck's brochure did not state it was "not a religious tour but a history tour" as THM claims. The tour is characterized as a heritage tour.
His/her report is riddled with antisemetic inuendoes. It is unfortunate that some choose to use this forum for promoting their own agenda. That alone is reason to take the Jewish heritage tour.
kfnknfzk
Re: Waterproof shoes?
I have waterproof Merrills that I take on most of my trips -- not for the waterproofing, but for the support for walking around. (I'm not a fashionista.)
MCD
Re: Exploring the Duoro - Starting June 4, 2025 - Arriving Early
Thanks for your responses, Sealord and kfnknfzk! It's encouraging to know that there will probably be many other solo travelers on my tour. Of course, I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on board.
Re: Electrical outlets in S. Africa
FLboy
Think of it this way- in the US you could encounter standard 120V outlets that accept plugs with two blades and a round grounding pin, but you can also encounter 220V outlets that accept various types of larger 3-blade plugs and are used for big appliances- washers, dryers, etc. The same goes for most foreign countries- they will have one outlet for standard small devices and appliances and another one for bigger appliances that draw more current. The big difference- all overseas outlets are 220V. You are most likely to encounter Type C and N. C plugs don't have the center grounding pin which is not typically used with wall worts (power modules used by cameras, cell phones, tablets, etc. but they can be used with a Type N receptacle. The other thing that is happening in lesser developed countries is that they are updating their electrical outlets.
AlanS
Re: Global Entry Renewal Process
As we’re on Global Entry, I would highly recommend downloading their phone app that allows for quick passage through U.S. customs. We used it at O’Hare after our KT Classic trip. They had a special line for the mobile app, we used it and we never showed our passports. Once you land, you sign on to the app, take a selfie, and your travel partner can on same app, it recognizes you and the flight you’re on. You have like 45-60 minutes to clear customs. You just show the app as you pass the agent. So, so worth it. Most but not all large U.S. airports support it.
Re: Iceland June 17, 2025
I enjoyed the Marine Life and Birding excursion. Beyond the wildlife we saw, on the ship the crew drug the bottom and hauled up a net full of seafood which they prepared and served to us on the spot.
Another excursion I enjoyed was the outing to Vigur island. Our visit which was a couple of weeks after yours was in peak nesting season for the Arctic Terns. As a result as we walked around the island the birds were quite protective. It made for a memorable walk. We saw lots of sea life/birds on this excursion as well.
I’m a big waterfall fan, so all of the excursions that involved waterfalls or geothermal activity were fun as well.
I enjoyed most of the excursions.
