Nemo2
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drive to Waterton and stay there for hikes
drive to Glacier and hike
Be sure to carry the Grizzly Bear bells!
drive to Waterton and stay there for hikes
drive to Glacier and hike
Apparently some recommend bear spray too. We have some bells around from decades ago, I think. And you are suppose to make some noise. Not sure I want to go around singing.Be sure to carry the Grizzly Bear bells!
Apparently some recommend bear spray too. We have some bells around from decades ago, I think. And you are suppose to make some noise. Not sure I want to go around singing.
Not sure I understand.PIN priority? Well you really need it if you're driving and need to refill at a gas station kiosk.
Schwab has good ATM card, with chip and their iPhone app will show the withdrawals right away, with Touch ID to log in.
I think he means if you need to use an automated kiosk, like an at unattended gas station, you want a chip and PIN credit card, like PenFed and some others issue. Capitol One doesn't issue chip and PIN credit cards. None of the main banks do except Barclays. A few credit unions issue them.Not sure I understand.
I see. Not sure. Just applied, I'll have to figure out what it does. The Fido cash management account gives an ATM card that is also no-fee. This is what I'll plan on using outside the US.Was asking if your Capital 1 credit card was chipped and supported PIN offline. That would be good for buying gas at an unattended gas station kiosk.
Schwab investor checking account comes with fee-free ATM card, which is chipped and easy to track with iPhone app. I don't really have any investments with Schwab though. I got the ATM card when I used to have a Schwab credit card that offered 2% cash back. So I transfer some money into the Schwab checking account to use on overseas withdrawals.
I think my credit union debit card will also offer no-fee withdrawals but the Schwab card has some nicer features, like the iPhone app. to see transactions right away.
The Fido ATM card is not foreign transaction fee free. It charges 1% on foreign transactions, passing the VISA foreign exchange fee through. It reimburses ATM fees, which is nice. Although I haven't run into an ATM fee in Europe.I see. Not sure. Just applied, I'll have to figure out what it does. The Fido cash management account gives an ATM card that is also no-fee. This is what I'll plan on using outside the US.
I've seen that, and am still thinking about a Schwab account .. but so many accounts to keep track of, a real hassle. I did see multiple threads over at FlyerTalk that insist that Fidelity does not charge any exchange fee on ATM withdrawals, only debit card use.The Fido ATM card is not foreign transaction fee free. It charges 1% on foreign transactions, passing the VISA foreign exchange fee through. It reimburses ATM fees, which is nice. Although I haven't run into an ATM fee in Europe.
That's lower than most ATM cards, but not 0.
Well - I have this ATM card to. And I have it as a backup card overseas. 1% is still lower than most exchange rates, to it's not terrible. But I use the Schwab card as much as I can in Europe.I've seen that, and am still thinking about a Schwab account .. but so many accounts to keep track of, a real hassle. I did see multiple threads over at FlyerTalk that insist that Fidelity does not charge any exchange fee on ATM withdrawals, only debit card use.
This is in fine print footnote 1 regarding ATM fees reimbursement. https://www.fidelity.com/cash-management/atm-debit-cardPlease note, there is a foreign transaction fee of one percent that is not waived, which will be included in the amount charged to your account.
So you've done river cruises and are just embarking on ocean/sea cruising? I'm just the opposite, having done only one river cruise. What I was saying agrees with what I guess you're saying...ocean and river cruises are possibly more similar than one might think. Especially true when you've got the Viking policy to include shore excursions and include alcoholic drinks with dinner (most ocean cruises charge big prices for both of those things). If I'm going to sail the Med, it's going to be on a smaller ship (ie Windstar or similar).Just got back from two weeks + on the Viking Star.
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Make sure to visit Lake LouiseThis is one we are deferring until 2017. It appears now is too late for us to make optimal reservations:
fly into Calgary
drive to Waterton and stay there for hikes
drive to Glacier and hike
drive up to Banff for a day or two
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drive up the parkway and see some nice scenery plus glaciers
stay in Jaspar for some days, good hikes
back to Calgary for flight
Sounds great! I have attached the story of our Western Canada trip last year We are happy to answer any questionsThis is one we are deferring until 2017. It appears now is too late for us to make optimal reservations:
fly into Calgary
drive to Waterton and stay there for hikes
drive to Glacier and hike
drive up to Banff for a day or two
drive up the parkway and see some nice scenery plus glaciers
stay in Jasper for some days, good hikes
back to Calgary for flight
Do you mean that one can get to a trailhead by boat or is this a car ferry?Make sure to visit Lake Louise
Also you can enter Glacier by boat from Waterton for hiking
Some nice hot springs side trips too.
Took a look at your nicely done story. Thanks. Good motivation to head back up there.Sounds great! I have attached the story of our Western Canada trip last year We are happy to answer any questions
Took a look at your nicely done story. Thanks. Good motivation to head back up there.
Makes me want to go up to Victoria too. We've been there a few times since the 1970's. Could still plan something for this July. We'd fly to Seattle and drive maybe around through Tacoma to Port Angles. Tacoma has a very nice glass museum (saw it in 2006). We'd probably do a circle and end up back in Seattle.
It is a walk-on ferry and you hike at the other end. Then return before nightfall.Do you mean that one can get to a trailhead by boat or is this a car ferry?
Planning a big Europe trip this summer with my wife. Have been to a few of the bigger cities, Paris, London etc. in the past but this time we're hoping to see some less 'touristy' destinations. Particularly eastern Europe. Does anyone have recommendations? We're just getting around to planning it now!