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  1. mrjack avatar

    Central America Highlights

    by mrjack 19 May 2012

    I will be flying into Cost Rica in July and spending ten days diving, i will then have around 4 weeks for travel within the region. Where…

  2. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: best places to travel solo in central america

    by SoloHobo 19 May 2012

    With 8 weeks and 7 countries, your need to pick 2-3 and focus on those. Guatemala is the cultural highlight, allow 3-4 weeks to properly…

  3. johnrica avatar

    Re: Cheapest airlines from Europe to Central America

    by johnrica 19 May 2012

    I think that Airberlin is best and cheap airways and you can also search on net to know more. There you will get huge list.

  4. nosarayogi avatar

    RE: Is it safe for single girl traveling alone?

    by nosarayogi 19 May 2012

    I never had any groping/pinching incidents - it helps if you spend most of your time in an ashram up in the hills, far from a town, but…

  5. funkyjazza avatar

    RE: Tent Vs Hammock

    by funkyjazza 19 May 2012

    I agree about being concerned with taking all the gadgets. It's not something I was overly excited about because I don't like worrying…

  6. going2bocas avatar

    Air Panama Passenger Weight Limit ??

    by going2bocas 19 May 2012

    I discovered a youtube video today where a guy was asked to weigh himself on boarding an Air Panama flight. They do not have anything…

  7. misterbee avatar

    RE: San Ignacio and the area

    by misterbee 19 May 2012

    Just to put some times on that trip, it will take a couple of hours to reach the border, and almost another hour to get through two immigrat…

  8. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: Tayrona National Park or just go to Central America

    by ban_janti_return 18 May 2012

    Corcovado is a wildlife watching paradise, you won't find crystal clear water with white sandy beaches there (for that you need Caribbean…

  9. lucapal avatar

    RE: Tayrona National Park or just go to Central America

    by lucapal 18 May 2012

    Yes,you are right guys.There are really nice beaches in Panama too......I love those Caribbean type beaches,not too overdeveloped.(Don't…

  10. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: Tayrona National Park or just go to Central America

    by ban_janti_return 18 May 2012

    #3 Indeed, and if you want Caribbean style beaches you have San Blas and Bocas del Toro in Panama, again superior to Tayrona.

  11. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Tayrona National Park or just go to Central America

    by WILLEMSPIE 18 May 2012

    For instance, in Costa Rica, you have Corcovado NP or Santa Rosa NP, vastly superior to Tayrona NP.

  12. ban_janti_return avatar

    RE: Tayrona National Park or just go to Central America

    by ban_janti_return 18 May 2012

    I disagree with #1. Tayrona is ok, but nothing like Costa Rica or Belize. If you have limited time I would skip it. Sailing from Cartagena…

  13. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Random safety concerns in El Salvador

    by paulschmidtart 18 May 2012

    For what it's worth. Dressing cute is the modus operandi of young women in Central America. El Salvador is the most progressive countr…

  14. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Backcountry camping in Oahu?

    by SoloHobo 18 May 2012

    I would not camp in the majority of campgrounds in Oahu, there is a major homeless issue on the island, and the crime and violence and…

  15. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Cheapest airlines from Europe to Central America

    by anillos_de_saturno 18 May 2012

    +Not to be a jerk but Cancun is not in CA.+ It depends what theory you follow. Some geographers put the border between North America…

  16. gavinw89 avatar

    RE: Cheapest airlines from Europe to Central America

    by gavinw89 18 May 2012

    ..but it's a bus ride away.

  17. SurfLizard avatar

    Travel Blog: Five at Sixteen, a world surf tour

    by SurfLizard 18 May 2012

    Officially on the road for over a year, having surfed some of the best waves in Central America, Mexico, Australia, and Indonesia. A…

  18. lucapal avatar

    RE: Tayrona National Park or just go to Central America

    by lucapal 18 May 2012

    If your main priority is the beaches...I would go to Tayrona. IMHO they are better than the vast majority of what you will find in CA.…

  19. jbailey001 avatar

    Tayrona National Park or just go to Central America

    by jbailey001 18 May 2012

    Hi all, I have been travelling South America at my own pace for the past 6 months. Unfortunately I am now aiming to get to the UK for…

  20. David153 avatar

    RE: Cheapest country in Central America

    by David153 18 May 2012

    Nicaragua is also cheap, though not as culturally rich and diverse as Guatemala. Chicago Movers

  21. chefhagan avatar

    RE: Cheapest airlines from Europe to Central America

    by chefhagan 18 May 2012

    Not to be a jerk but Cancun is not in CA.

  22. dominic77 avatar

    RE: Best Non (or Minimal) Party Cities in the World?

    by dominic77 18 May 2012

    Even in somewhere with a reputation for partying like Thailand, the places that are heaving with drunken backpackers can be counted on…

  23. VANEPLAYA avatar

    RE: rental car Gue/El Sal/Hon-travel with children-safety issue-itinerary

    by VANEPLAYA 17 May 2012

    We have driven many times in Central America, and will do so again this summer with our 2 children ( 8 and 15), we have never had a problem.…

  24. travelinhobo avatar

    RE: Teaching English South America vs. Asia ?

    by travelinhobo 17 May 2012

    Yeah, that's what happens when you travel for so long. And worse, you did it when you're really young! I'm wondering where you're gettin…

  25. lucapal avatar

    RE: Cheapest airlines from Europe to Central America

    by lucapal 17 May 2012

    Sorry gavin I read your post wrong! Nearly choked on my breakfast ;-)

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