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Buying Mobile Phone in France

I have just arrived in Paris and somewhere between Eurostar station and station near our hotel my phone disappeared. I think I may have put it on top of suitcase while I bought tickets for Metro or I …

Free over-65 Flu Shot in Perth

I am over 65 so I qualify for a free flu shot. However, when I contacted my bulk billing doctor who has done all of my previous flu shots he advised that he is no longer doing any vaccinations. When …

Voltage Recording Smart Device

I am seeking a recommendation for a smart device that records voltage. And now for the rest of the story… During recent hot weather in Perth our incandescent lights "yellowed" out, …

Wanted: Video conferencing software with AUTO-ANSWER for elderly parent monitoring

My mother is 93 and she lives alone in the family home. She was receiving twice-daily support visits but we cancelled those when CVP (coronavirus pandemic) started. I have set up old laptop PCs in …

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Travel Planning Apps and London Public Transport

Here is an email I just sent to our friends. Some readers may find it useful. We're going to London next week for 17 days. Because we have been there so many times before we are trying to find …

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CheapCheapLah Security Warning by McAfee

I am currently visiting Singapore. Ozbargain offered: Looking for bargains? Check out Singapore's latest bargain hunting community CheapCheapLah.com! When I clicked on the link I got the …

Car Rental USA Towing Costs

I will be renting a car from LAX in a few weeks. I will be using an Australian consolidator to make the booking which, hopefully, means that all the bankrupting (third party liability), very …

Please Suggest Cheap Barber in Perth City or Suburbs

QC Barber, where I always go, in Raine Square, Perth ($15 adult, $12 senior) is closing in 2 weeks time due to redevelopment of the …

Photos for VOA (Visa on Arrival) in Vietnam

I live in Perth. We are going to Vietnam next week. We need 2 photos each for a Visa On Arrival. Oz Post charges ~ $17 for 6 identical photos. That's $34 for two people! I have seen the photo …

Travel Agent Discounts on Car Leasing

We are going to Europe in December for 5 weeks (we're going to drive from Paris to the southern part of Spain so it shouldn't be too cold) and we are going to lease a Renault for the whole …

Wanted: Credit Card for Use in France That Works in Supermarkets without Signature and at Automated Fuel Stations

When I try to use any of my credit cards: 28 Degrees (for purchases) Citibank debit (for ATM withdrawals) UBank (in desperation when trying to buy fuel on a Sunday) ANZ (ditto) in France: I can …

International Travel Insurance for 89/90 Year Old

My mother is going to London next year for two months to celebrate her 90th birthday with my sister. We will be travelling with her. Can someone suggest a suitable travel insurance company subject …