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  1. Eerene avatar

    RE: Helicopter Rescue insurance for tourists from AUSTRALIA

    by Eerene 13 September 2011

    Hi again, guys. Just for the info, got a reply from columbus direct and they do not cover australians. here's list of countries they work…

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    RE: visa to thiland by passing from huay xai

    by Captain_Bob 09 September 2011

    If you're from (List A) Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,…

  3. rdccomments avatar

    Re: flights to Kathmandu

    by rdccomments 28 August 2011

    I am also based in the UK. For my last visit to Nepal, which was Dec 2010 - Feb 2011, I flew with Gulf Air, from Heathrow via Bahrain…

  4. WanderinWilco avatar

    Re: Shortest international Flight

    by WanderinWilco 26 August 2011

    Gib Airways were always proud to boast the shortest Intercontinental flight - Gib to Tangier. Not in Africa but the flight from Dhahran…

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    Re: Air Asia KL LCCT - Indian Passport

    by JoeHotDude 19 August 2011

    I am Indian National with Permanent resident in Singapore and holding Resident Permit in Bahrain. I am traveling from Bahrain to Singapore…

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    Kabul, Afghanistan Trip Report

    by whereamiplease 17 August 2011

    For anyone interested below are some details from my recent trip to Kabul. When I was planning my trip it was really tough to get relevant…

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    RE: Cheapest countries to fly into/out of Tanzania

    by anillos_de_saturno 16 August 2011

    Generally speaking, Your best bet is to fly from Beyrut (Lebanon) to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and then from Dar es Salaam to Bangkok (Thaila…

  8. rforensky avatar

    RE: does the Gulf air Bahrain-Basra flight still exist

    by rforensky 02 August 2011

    I didn't have visa but for visits to the northern autonomous area where it is Kurdish-populated, a visa is issued on arrival. For fly-ins…

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    Re: Guided/Package Tours to Saudi...

    by tallybalt 02 August 2011

    Why do you want to see Saudi Arabia? Expats in the Gulf often refer to it as the Magic Kingdom and they're being quite ironic. Saudi…

  10. hyginstsforindia avatar

    Re: curious

    by hyginstsforindia 31 July 2011

    The TOI figures seem low for the average person. Isn't there a booming middle class in India? There are many huge western style malls…

  11. pabloduvias avatar

    RE: Can I get to Iran from Kuwait?

    by pabloduvias 29 July 2011

    Thanks alot Kutsuit :) Its so find of you to to find that information for me I will be flying Jazeera Airways to Bahrain whilst im in…

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    How do I get to the Hawar Islands

    by pabloduvias 28 July 2011

    How do you get to the Hawar Islands either from Manama, Bahrain Airport or Doha Is there a regular boat service or a flight?? I also heard…

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    RE: does the Gulf air Bahrain-Basra flight still exist

    by pabloduvias 28 July 2011

    Did you have an Iraqi visa or were you intending to just go into the airport and turn back?? Gulf Air does seem pretty unstable at the…

  14. rforensky avatar

    RE: tourist information office in Manama

    by rforensky 27 July 2011

    Maps available at the airport in Muharraq. When I visited 3 months ago, the maps I found included the roads and the tourist highlights…

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    RE: does the Gulf air Bahrain-Basra flight still exist

    by rforensky 27 July 2011

    A few months back I booked a flight to Iraq with Gulf Air from Manama, but had my flight cancelled as the airline cancelled all the routes…

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    RE: does the Gulf air Bahrain-Basra flight still exist

    by pabloduvias 23 July 2011

    thank you :) ill have to look at Emirates then as they still do the flight from Dubai

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    RE: can i visit Iraq or Saudi whilst in Kuwait?

    by pabloduvias 22 July 2011

    I will kinda visit Saudi cause i will actually have walked on Saudi soil :) and yes the Gryphon Airways flight is just for US government…

  18. misterfitch avatar

    RE: A tad off trail - Malaysia, Java, Bali, Lombok, Bahrain

    by misterfitch 21 July 2011

    Relatively speaking, Bahrain and Dubai are places you pass through, not visit. All the culture is gone from the Arab countries around…

  19. TravellingMA avatar

    A tad off trail - Malaysia, Java, Bali, Lombok, Bahrain

    by TravellingMA 21 July 2011

    Hey fellow travel gurus! I am in need of assistance. I am currently deployed in Afghanistan, and although I am enjoying the work here,…

  20. dan30 avatar

    RE: Visa Question

    by dan30 21 July 2011

    Yodaa This morning I have spoken with Qatar Government Call Centre regarding this issue. I was told that Qatar Online Visa is like get…

  21. possopo avatar

    tourist information office in Manama

    by possopo 20 July 2011

    hi everyone, visiting Bahrain tomorrow, I am looking for information and a map of Manama. does anyone know where I could find this (a…

  22. moji avatar

    RE: bahrain arrival by ferry

    by moji 17 July 2011

    The Bahrain embassy in Tehran has a consular affair section as well. Try to give them a call and ask in person. Here are the +9821…

  23. amiriniran2 avatar

    RE: bahrain arrival by ferry

    by amiriniran2 16 July 2011

    +hi.+ +correct me if i am wrong but because of current horrible bilateral relations, i think, Bahrain embassy in Tehran (and vice versa)…

  24. rdccomments avatar

    Re: Advice on Jet Airways

    by rdccomments 09 July 2011

    I used Jet Airways in Dec 2009 - Feb 2010 when going UK - India - Nepal - India - Thailand - India - UK. I flew cattle class, and they…

  25. dan30 avatar

    RE: transit visa in Manama airport + things to do in 12 hours

    by dan30 07 July 2011

    1. Call gulf air in France if they will give you hotel transfers. 2. Regarding night or day transfers you need to contact airlines. 3. As…

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