Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
WHAT THINGS COST IN EDINBURGH & GLASGOW
UK£ POUNDS
STERLING
Taxi from the airport
15-20
Double room, moderate
120
Double room, inexpensive
60
Three-course dinner for one, without wine, moderate
20-30
Bottle of Imperial beer (in a bar)
3
Bottle of Coca-Cola (in a bar)
2
3
Cup of cof ee
1.50
1 liter of unleaded gas (petrol)
1.25
Admission to most museums
free
traveling to one country, or to the euro zone; they're accepted at locations where
dollar checks may not be.
If you carry traveler's checks, keep a record of their serial numbers separate from
your checks in the event that they are stolen or lost. You'll get a refund faster if you
know the numbers.
HEALTH
Staying Healthy
Scotland poses no particular health risks. The crisis over so-called mad-cow disease
has passed and in fact it apparently never affected cattle in Scotland. Restrictions
have been lifted, but it has been suggested that it's safer to eat beef cut from the
bone instead of served on the bone. Avian flu remains a concern here as almost
everywhere, but the country is not particularly vulnerable.
In general, contact the
International Association for Medical Assistance to
Travelers
(
IAMAT;
&
716/754-4883,
or 416/652-0137 in Canada; www.iamat.
org) for tips on travel and health concerns in the countries you're visiting, and for lists
of local, English-speaking doctors. The U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
(
&
800/311-3435;
www.cdc.gov) provides up-to-date information on
health hazards by region or country and offers tips on food safety. The website www.
tripprep.com, sponsored by a consortium of travel medicine practitioners, may also
offer helpful advice on traveling abroad. You can find listings of reliable clinics over-
seas at the
International Society of Travel Medicine
(www.istm.org).
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET SICK AWAY FROM HOME
If you need a doctor, your hotel can recommend one, or you can contact your embassy
or consulate. If you need an ambulance, dial
999.
Remember:
U.S. visitors are
eligible for free emergency care. For follow-up care, you should expect to be asked to
pay. I list
hospitals
and
emergency numbers
under “Fast Facts,” p. 261 and 21.
If you suffer from a chronic illness, consult your doctor before your departure.
Pack
prescription medications
in your carry-on luggage, and carry them in their
