change of plans

Posting from the netbook, just to see how it goes. The keyboard's a little smaller than usual, but it's not bad at all. And as I type, Duran Duran's 'View to a kill' is on Rage, with some fabulous shots of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Not long to go now!

My plan to use a Travel Money card while overseas didn't last too long. I found a better alternative with the ING Orange Everyday account, which comes with a VISA debit card. I can link it to a high interest savings account, and transfer money online, instantly, whenever I need to access it. I can use the VISA debit card at ATMs internationally to withdraw cash in the local currency, or use it for EFTPOS transactions, to pay bills via BPay, and transfer money with their 'Pay anyone' facility. Much simpler, the international ATM withdrawal fees are the same or lower than the other options I was considering, and it looks like a good everyday account for when I'm home too. And Billy Connolly does their ads ;)