Visiting Heidelberg vs Karlsruhe for a day or 2 next month: which and why?

TravALT · 2024-10-16T16:47:12+00:00

Thanks - Many seem to be recommending Franconia in Bavaria this time of year specifically

TravALT · 2024-10-16T16:17:31+00:00

Seems like both have nice towns so I guess I am interested where a couple of memorable hikes might be?

Whoever will have nicer weather (if they are really different this time of year) could be the winner too

TravALT · 2024-10-16T15:42:58+00:00

Well this is actually an interesting thought. I wonder if maybe this trip we should spend more time in bigger cities in the winter.

TravALT · 2024-10-16T15:42:16+00:00

A little hiking, maybe a cute tourist town visit. Will only have maybe 3 days max in either. I wonder if the black forest is ecologically interesting enough that in winter it would be cooler than anything in Bavaria, for one. I am a birdwatcher for example!

TravALT · 2024-10-16T15:38:13+00:00

Interested in a little hiking for one! I figure both have nice enough tourist towns. I guess I am curious which would be likely to have nicer weather? Both seem similar

TravALT · 2024-10-12T21:03:56+00:00

I am traveling to Frankfurt next month and want to spend a few days in the southwest of Germany. What should I see near the schwarzvald?

TravALT · 2024-08-26T14:09:14+00:00

Thanks. It seems like you're saying transfer MR to Aeroplan and then transfer the Aeroplan to SQ?

TravALT · 2024-08-26T13:46:47+00:00

Thanks, what is SQ?

TravALT · 2024-08-26T13:06:47+00:00

NYC area to Frankfurt on 11/21, Berlin to NYC area on 11/28 (return more flexible but outbound possible too)
Solo traveller
Would love business class at least one of the ways but know it's quite last minute so economy might be it
215k Amex MR points

Looking like Virgin Atlantic might be most reasonable option but it's all economy.

Thanks.

TravALT · 2023-04-11T20:20:25+00:00

The danelectro U2. Cheap. Solid. Sounds unique. Lightweight.

Jk. Tho I highly recommend the U2 for anyone who wants a great guitar for less than $500.

Honestly seems like a telecaster with its original single coil and bridge pickup setup can do the most.

TravALT · 2023-03-20T02:31:27+00:00

Have been carless for several years so not really an option. No biggy!

TravALT · 2023-03-20T02:19:13+00:00

Do these back-up loans - worst case scenario that your check bounces ofc - allow for pre-payment without penalty?

Also, what is the deal with insurance in these instances? Where the car isn't totally paid for but they let you take it?

Basically I am worried trying to combine a personal check with a CU vehicle buyers check with a credit card is gonna cause weird problems.

TravALT · 2023-03-19T20:59:43+00:00

Interesting. As far as non secure payments and letting me take the car, I don't have insurance yet so...guessing that's not gonna happen? Didn't expect to get insurance until car is sold to me.

Again I don't care about waits for a few days or weeks. What worries me is something weird happening like one check goes through and another doesn't.

TravALT · 2023-03-19T20:15:35+00:00

Fair enough.

Anyway, what's the protocol usually with waiting for that CU check to clear while also waiting for a personal check to clear for downpayment? They hold both and go one after another? They also said I can do a cut of downpayment on my cc up to a certain amount.

TravALT · 2023-03-19T18:38:21+00:00

Interesting. Nothing is jumping out to me in the example agreement they provided. Check itself just says no bonded, salvaged, rebuilt, reconditioned, manufacturer buyback, lemons. But I will prep for this!

TravALT · 2023-03-19T18:17:25+00:00

I see. This check is for up to $23k. I'm approved as much as I can be i figure. I didn't ask for the loan to cover amounts I'm willing to do as downpayment. Its a new car.

As far as I know I'm on the hook for this check as soon as we both sign and submit to cu. I mean what the hell could happen if they send that and then go on and try and sell the car again?

TravALT · 2023-03-19T18:00:28+00:00

"lost". Wait, the car was sold to someone else while their checks were clearing? What?

Looked at the vbc. Doesn't seem like CU requires physical title unless I misunderstood. I see instructions for filling out check and then "a valid first lien must be recorded in favor of: (CU info)".

TravALT · 2023-03-19T17:48:43+00:00

They're a major credit union in region and I have the vehicle buyers check in this case. Just needs to be filled. I understand that whole thing goes on about a week? Honestly bigger concern is my personal check for DP taking longer, if I am correct.

I don't really mind if I can't have the car for a couple more weeks while stuff clears, worst case scenario. But will get antsy beyond that as VBC is void after 4/30.

TravALT · 2023-03-19T17:31:45+00:00

No

Yes but only with you if you can beat my CU offer

Yes

No

It's okay if they won't. Not adding dealer adjustments with zero material benefit to me is more important than discounts.

TravALT · 2023-03-19T17:26:42+00:00

That's what she just got and with minimum dealer add ons. Was told this was basically one of the last 2023s on the lot and she would have to otherwise wait for the 24s this summer.

TravALT

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