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  1. resma1234 avatar

    RE: Any recommendations for safe volunteer program with travel included.

    by resma1234 03 May 2012

    Hi, It is good for you to do volunteering in one orphanage home. For that , keep to touch with my friend, he has orphanage home in Kathman…

  2. dimch506 avatar

    RE: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by dimch506 03 May 2012

    I am so excited about my trip I cannot wait, Thank you everyone to replying, this forum is fantastic! I might have to avoid the chillies…

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    Equipment Required for Trekking in the Bhutan Himalayas Read more at Suite

    by traveltrip 03 May 2012

    Dear Travelers. I just wanted to share this [Bhutan Travel Review|http://sally-piper.suite101.com/equipment-required-for-trekking-in-the…

  4. Destinationbhutan avatar

    RE: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by Destinationbhutan 03 May 2012

    Hi dimch506, My comments relate only to travel to Bhutan. On behave of the Tourism Council of Bhutan we are delighted that you have…

  5. Zippache avatar

    RE: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by Zippache 03 May 2012

    We went to Bhutan last year. We were a little nervous about transferring the money as well. All worked out fine though. From memory…

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    RE: Please Advise Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

    by Maksyk 02 May 2012

    It is relatively safe country. But this is the mountain country and you may meet with mountain sickness. Be prepared for it. Visit your…

  7. John555 avatar

    RE: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by John555 02 May 2012

    Red fern tonight $1.20 a plate for 6 people.

  8. cowantimmy12 avatar

    Re: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by cowantimmy12 02 May 2012

    all meals will be included and unless you like nuclear hot chillies and cheese or anything from a Yak you probably wont want local dishes…

  9. dimch506 avatar

    Re: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by dimch506 02 May 2012

    Great to hear back so soon! I will keep those things in mind and will update as more things have progressed! Do all the hotels provide…

  10. cowantimmy12 avatar

    Re: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by cowantimmy12 02 May 2012

    your money should be ok though it sounds a roundabout way of doing it I haven't checked if the agent is registered but presumably you…

  11. John555 avatar

    RE: Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by John555 02 May 2012

    I have just sent the money to pay for my trip via international money transfer to a bank in New York. Well there ain't no going back…

  12. dimch506 avatar

    Travel advice for a travel novice heading to Bhutan

    by dimch506 02 May 2012

    Hello everyone, I have just embarked on planing a fantastic overseas experience, whilst the majority of my trip has been planned through…

  13. patate12 avatar

    About boring people then

    by patate12 02 May 2012

    Inspired, as it should, by Chi_rup. I was surprised to read that so many of you condemned the hamster tales. I for one think any story…

  14. tilos avatar

    RE: volunteer seeking info

    by tilos 02 May 2012

    How did you pull this off? I would love to be able to see Bhutan without being part of a tour group paying $200/day.

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    RE: Crossing from Bhutan into China

    by vistet 01 May 2012

    No overland crossings between India and China since the war in -62 , Sikkim accession to India in -75 and present conflict over Tawang.…

  16. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Crossing from Bhutan into China

    by anillos_de_saturno 01 May 2012

    No, it isn't. The border is closed.

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    Re: Crossing from Bhutan into China

    by Losang 01 May 2012

    There are no international border crossings between Bhutan and Tibet/China. From Bhutan, the closest international crossing point into…

  18. John555 avatar

    RE: Crossing from Bhutan into China

    by John555 01 May 2012

    Not likely either. Some say it a long way to China that way. All forbidden territory.

  19. huwroberts avatar

    Crossing from Bhutan into China

    by huwroberts 01 May 2012

    Hi, I've done research but can't find any reliable information. I was wondering if any of you know if it's possible to cross over land…

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    Crossing from Bhutan into China

    by huwroberts 01 May 2012

    Hi, I've done research but can't find any reliable information. I was wondering if any of you know if it's possible to cross over land…

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    RE: Please Advise Young South Asian Woman Travelling Alone in Bhutan

    by ilikegreydays 01 May 2012

    Hi rp_traveller, I'm glad to hear you're planning a solo trip to Bhutan as well! The other solo female traveler's post can be read…

  22. Siddoway avatar

    Rabies Vaccinations for Siberia, Mongolia, Tibet & Southeast Asia

    by Siddoway 30 April 2012

    We are planning to travel to Siberia, Mongolia, Tibet, Nepal and around Southeast Asia for 6 months and the travel clinic suggested I…

  23. christinab avatar

    RE: family trip to Nepal

    by christinab 30 April 2012

    Is that yes to both questions? :) [Need multi entry because of trip to Tibet and then Bhutan.]

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    RE: Recent Photos from Bhutan

    by winter_reflections 30 April 2012

    Hi Rae - You can email me at cascadehigh at yahoo.com. Thanks.

  25. lancashiresally avatar

    volunteer seeking info

    by lancashiresally 30 April 2012

    Right, well unbelievably I have got the chance of doing some volunteer work in Bhutan for 3 months. Now, can anyone advise me - What''…

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