Travellers

Question: Travellers? How much longer have decent people got to put up with this.Is there a solution ???

Answer: what is a traveller when you live in england , we have poles croatians, indians , albanians , bulgarians , brazilians , africans, so who cares about a few pikeys????

Question: How long are travellers legally allowed to stay in one place within the UK? Some travellers have moved in just down the road from me and are causing disruption to the area. Already they have caused problems and I really dislike my area how it was in the first place. The main thing that gets to me is the fact the field they are camping out on is directly behind a primary school. When I say travellers I'm referring to Irish 'Pikeys'. So my question is how long are they legally allowed to stay on the field before the law states they have to move.

Answer: a few years ago I would have been as tolerant as KateP ... until I lived next door to an Irish travelling family ... the abuse, noise, and disruption we had was unbelievable, we felt like we were prisoners in our own home ... we had knives poked through the fence at us, stones thrown at my children, if we went into the garden the young men "mooned" us ... thankfully they moved about 18 months later because they'd been banned from all the local pubs because of their behaviour and they had nowhere to park their lorries ... the person with whom they did a swap inherited an 18 month old house (it had been new when they moved in) that was a wreck with broken water pipes, broken central heating system, dog pee on the floorboards that the new tenant had to scrub six times before she managed to get the smell down ... it took her two years to get it all fixed anyway, to answer the question, I don't know of any law stating a specific length of time they can stay ... they can stay until whoever owns the land manages to get an order to remove them

Question: What are travellers cheques and how do they work? I've got my holiday coming up and I don't fancy carrying hundreds of euros with me all of the time and I'm not sure if I would trust the hotel safe. A friend suggested travellers cheques but I have no idea what they are or how I use them, would just like some clarification on how to use them thanks

Answer: Travellers cheques are very outdated and very few people use them now, mainly people from the US! Most people use a debit card for easy withdrawal at ATM's. The advantage is that you can withdraw when YOU want to, not only when the banks are open. Also you avoid have to spend time queueing in banks.

Question: What denominations of travellers cheque should one carry? What denominations of travellers cheque should one carry for a fortnights stay in US; where should they get it from; is there a genuine place for foreign exchange in Bangalore?

Answer: Why dont you just load your visa with cash and carry some US Dollars? Its the easiest and safest way

Question: How do you contact fellow travellers, to see if someone can accompany you on a flight? Hey, Im 19 and am scared of flying. On August 11th I am flying from London-Sydney alone. I was wondering if there is anyway I could contact travellers who may be going on the same flight, just so I have someone to sit with, and or talk to? Id feel much more comfortable if I knew someone was going to be on my flight that I knew.

Answer: airlines don't give out other customer's information. Besides you won't be choosing your seat anyway it's assigned you could make a friends at the gate waiting to leave or when you're on the plane

Question: What are the main concerns of travellers going on safari to Africa? What are the main concerns of travellers going on safari in Africa and what would help to convince you to go?

Answer: Getting Those Cheaters offering me cheesy maize snacks

Question: what problems are caused by international travellers and the advantages they bring to a country? International travellers can cause problems in the country to which they travel. On the other hand travellers can bring real advantages with them. Are the problems travellers cause are greater than the advantages they bring?

Answer: Some travellers can be problems because they expect free medical care when they travel. The advantages are that they patronize local stores and restaurants and if they are friendly, talk with local ppl and everybody might learn something. It's also a lot of fun talking with tourists about their home country if you've visited it.

Question: Can i keep a bird in a travellers cage? Can i keep my parrotlet in a travellers cage for 6hours? a extinguisher is coming and putting chemicals to kill some bugs and i need to keep it somewhere but i dont wanna keep it in the big cage in the garage. So could i keep it in there? Exterminator * And what suitecase?

Answer: Hi, If an exterminator is coming to spray your house, yes it is best for your bird to be removed. Chemicals are very harmful to birds. As long as your travelling cage is suitably big enough to hold your birds, food and water they will be fine to be housed in that, it's probably not the best situation, but if that's the biggest you have?, so be it.Keep the area you place the small cage well ventilated. I suggest after this is all over, you wash the big cage out, it may contain harmful chemicals left over from the spraying, which will harm your birds.

Question: Why is it that local authorities fall over backwards to put travellers before ratepayers? In the Authority I speak of travellers moved into a layby two years ago. The Authority has offered housing but they say they cannot adapt to living in a house. The Authority says it has a responsibility because the County has no permanent site. So ratepayers have to keep them. In the bad old days the police would have told them to clear off in 24 hours or face the consequences. Bottom line is if they are travellers why have they been freeloading in a layby for two years ?

Answer: I totally agree with you. My experiences of travellers have always been negative. Some years ago they pitched up on an emerging industrial estate. The council duly supplied toilets which the travellers smeared in excrement before leaving. As always they left tons of rubbish behind. Recently when I challenged a traveller about leaving rubbish they quickly stated that unlike myself they didn't have dustbins. I was quick to retort that unlike them I paid council tax. Needless to say the conversation didn't improve much.

Question: What are the key threats to western business travellers in Moscow? Is Moscow a dangerous city (particularly for business travellers)? What kind of dangers are there? Any information on safety issues when travelling to Moscow would be greatly appreciated!

Answer: What would you expect from a modern city with about 15 mil people? Whatever dangers in New York or any big city - it would be the same in Moscow. Of course it is more unsafe from outsiders. Here is what I would suggest 1. Do not carry a lot of money with you 2. Dress warm in winter 3. Do not drink with strangers or with anyone if you cannot hold the drinks. People will make sure you get drunk just for the fun of it. 4. Try to speak some Russian - if you speak only your language ouside - you can become a target. 5. Most important - don't be a tourist with an open mouth looking around - show people around you that you are aware and alert - that is it!

Question: What is a Basic Travellers Allowance and is it genuine? I have a friend who wants to visit me from Nigeria, she has a South African passport and has contacted me to ask for a basic travellers allowance. She claims she has visited the airport in Lagos who have told her she will not be allowed to leave the country unless she has this money in her possession. Is this correct or am I being scammed?

Answer: There is no such thing as a BTA in Nigeria.

Question: Where can i buy a Travellers compass in hyderabad? A friend of mine is goin to ladakh this june and his birthday is coming up at around the same time. I would like to gift him a travellers compass. any suggestions as to where i could get one at a resonable rate in hyderabad or secunderabad?

Answer: You can try these sports stores - http://www.jantareview.com/Hyderabad/c_403/Sports-and-Outdoors-shopping

Question: Who looked after the sick and travellers after the dissolution of the monasteries? In the Middle Ages the monasteries looked after the sick and looked after travellers - after the Dissolution of the Monasteries who did this job?

Answer: Hmmmm....1536 small monastries and 1539 large ones and Leopold was not King,it was Henry V111 (1509-47).There were some reasonably rich enlightened people who thought it was their Christian duty to help those not so fortunate,so early hospitals were started in some of the big cities.

Question: What currency should I be ordering my travellers cheques in? I'm going to Tunisia on my honeymoon is August and do not know which currency I should be ordering in travellers cheques! The travel agents said sterling but the Tunisia info site say US dollars? Has anyone been? Answers gratefully received! Ps I'm from the UK I'm going for two weeks and refuse to take all my spending money in cash.

Answer: ****UPDATE**** If you refuse to take all your money in cash, then you are free to use a credit card or travelers checks. As stated below, here are the things to remember: *Only change what you NEED if using travelers checks to make sure that you don't actually lose money in the process. It may be a bit of a hardship, but try only changing them one or two at a time. *If using credit or debit cards, check with the issuing bank on their policies regarding funds conversion when out of country. They will charge you a fee for this, and you will be charged an additional fee when withdrawing funds from a bank here in Tunisia because it not your issuing bank. When I first came for a visit before moving here I got charged an arm and a leg on my credit cards! I got charged a 2.000TDN charge for every withdrawal, plus a US$5.00 charge for funds conversion. Not to mention that I changed too much money and had to leave a lot with my husband (then boyfriend) because I was forbidden from taking it out of country. Good luck to you, and as always, if I can be of anymore help or assistance, please feel free to contact me. **** First off, here is some conversion for you: 1TDN = £0.39, £1=2.570TDN 1TDN = €0.57, €1=1.757TDN 1TDN = $0.77, $1=1.300TDN http://finance.yahoo.com/currency (Currency rates as of 15:41 GMT on 18 May 2007) The way the money system works is this: 1 Tunisian Dinar (TDN) = 1000 millimes. Paper money is in denominations of 30, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of 5 &1TDN, and 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 millimes. English pounds, US Dollars, and Euros are all widely accepted at banks, hotels, and the change counter at the airports. There really is not one that is better than the other. Just a quick note: Tunisia is one of the few places in the world where you will get a better exchange rate at most hotels than you will at a bank. Keep that in mind when you are changing your money. Tunisian currency is not a fully convertible currency as of yet, so therefore it can only be purchased inside of Tunisia. You can change your money into either US dollars, or British pounds (sterlings) - either are fine. Travelers’ checks and credit cards are accepted at some establishments in Tunisia, mainly in urban or tourist areas. The Tunisian dinar is not yet a fully convertible currency and Tunisian law prohibits the export or import of Tunisian bank notes or coins. Tunisian law permits the export of foreign currency that was declared when entering Tunisia. Tourists are expected to make foreign exchange transactions at authorized banks or dealers and to retain receipts for dinars obtained. Under foreign currency regulations, a tourist can reconvert to foreign currency 30 percent of what has been exchanged into dinars, up to a maximum of 100 dollars. Declaring foreign currency on entering Tunisia and obtaining a receipt for dinars purchased thereafter will facilitate reconverting dinars to your original currency. Keep all receipts of monetary transactions for presentation when leaving the country. Now that the government part is over, there are cash points (ATMs) all over Tunisia, mainly in touristicy areas, and at banks. I personally wouldn't bring travelers checkes as it will take a long time for them to process it when you check out because not many people use them. Really the only place that they are valuable at is a bank. And because Tunisia is still a developing country, most places aren't set up to accept credit cards or debit cards. You'll find that only you're major stores, such as Carefour (in Tunis), and Monoprix, and Magasin General, plus a few major restauraunts are equipped to handle them. Most major hotels can handle them as well. Or bring a credit/debit card and use it at the ATM's when you need money. There is a fee for using the ATM's though, and that varies from bank to bank. Mostly the fee is between 1,500 dinars and 2 dinars. Remember though, you also get charged a fee from your bank for having to convert your normal currency into local currency. You will have to check with your bank/credit card provider to find out how much that fee would be. My best suggestion to you is to bring the amount of money you want to have and change it little by little when you are in Tunisia. Which ever way you go, keep only the necessary cash on you, and the rest in your hotel room. If I can be of any more help, feel free to contact me.

Question: What is non-invasive vapour sensing technology that is used at the airports to screen travellers? Some travellers are subjected to undergo additional security requirements at the airports and in a laymans explanation, it is the glass cubicle where the person stands and the air blows through several vents around that person. What is in that air or vapour if you will, that determines the person as a potential risk? How does that system and technology work?

Answer: That test is a "sniffer". The test is to determine if nitrate molecules are present on the person. Nitrates are usually present when explosives are made (Ammonium NItrate/Fuel Oil, for example). If a person has an abnormally high amount of nitrates present on themselves or their clothing, there is a possibility that they have been in the presence of explosives.

Question: Is there a good bank to exchange travellers cheques in Turkey, low fees etc? Hi, travelling to Turkey next week, and want to avoid extra fees on travellers cheques. Can anybody suggest a good chain of banks?

Answer: always use your debit card, there is very little charge and you don't lose your money on the rates and don't carry your all money with you I am Turkish and hope you will have a great time :)