MCD

It's the Schengen Agreement not the EU, that determines where you will have to go through passport control. The UK is not in the Schengen Zone; Switzerland is. You will go through passport control in… (View Post)

AlanS -- Here's an idea. If that happens on a future trip, maybe walk up to the offender and say, "This is such a lovely spot, and a great place for people to take photos. Would you like me to t… (View Post)

I went to Edinburgh on my own. I did a walking tour with Mr. Usher of the Usher Hall Ushers. He was right out of central casting! I know that his son does some of his tours, but I'm glad I had him fo… (View Post)

You may know this, Mazalea, but you can get reduced price tickets at the booth in Leicester Square on the day of the performance. Not all shows are available, so if there's something you definitely w… (View Post)

There's lots to do in Dublin on your own: a tour of Trinity College that gets you into the Book of Kells; Kilmainham Gaol; Glasnevin Cemetery, where you can take a history tour; and as KathyM says, j… (View Post)