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  1. dambo avatar

    RE: Ethiopian visa when travelling to Djibouti

    by dambo 28 January 2012

    @farenj (and everyone else): is the multiple entry visa you're talking about only obtained abroad or at the airport? I am planning on…

  2. viaggero avatar

    RE: West Africa questions

    by viaggero 23 January 2012

    Kira, Last summer I spent a month in Ethiopia (went to East, south, & north), 5 days in Djibouti & Somaliland respectively, 10 days in…

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    RE: West Africa questions

    by viaggero 23 January 2012

    Markharf, Your budget only includes transport, lodging and food? Yes - except it would include entrance fees to reasonable places (not…

  4. Tobias26 avatar

    Re: Djibouti visa in Hargeisa?

    by Tobias26 22 January 2012

    Hallo, I was in Somaliland ín August last year. At that time there was no chance to get a Djiboutian visa in Hargeysa but you can get…

  5. atmo5237 avatar

    Re: Ghana visa via FedEx from abroad

    by atmo5237 21 January 2012

    Not sure if this is still an issue for you since it is so late for reply, but I thought I would share for the group. I am stationed in…

  6. catw avatar

    RE: Somaliland is safe

    by catw 13 January 2012

    There's an expression that says that "The best way to stay safe in Somalia is not to go". That's exactly what I advise - do not go, unless…

  7. tmsohk avatar

    Re: Somaliland - anyone have a security update?

    by tmsohk 12 January 2012

    Hello, I've been Somaliland in mid December, nice people and safe. I took Jubba Airways from Hargeisa to Djibouti, USD115 one way. Th…

  8. fluffy_bunny avatar

    RE: Information Sharing - Ethiopia, Somaliland and Djibouti

    by fluffy_bunny 10 January 2012

    Of note, Kenya Airways is almost always cheaper than Ethiopian between Djibouti and Ethiopia.

  9. tmsohk avatar

    Information Sharing - Ethiopia, Somaliland and Djibouti

    by tmsohk 10 January 2012

    Hello, Just back home, been to Ethiopia, Somaliland and Djibouti. I've asked questions here before and thanks for the replies. Here…

  10. viaggero avatar

    RE: IF I HAD THREE WEEKS IN MAY 2012…

    by viaggero 08 January 2012

    I was in Ethiopia during most of June last year and the amount of rain didn't ruin my trip - but you will find rain. As for a side trip…

  11. fluffy_bunny avatar

    LP Destination page

    by fluffy_bunny 08 January 2012

    Dear Moderators (if there are any), I have notice that the Destinations page for Djibouti on the LP site is antiquated. On almost every…

  12. fluffy_bunny avatar

    Our Favourite Blogs...

    by fluffy_bunny 06 January 2012

    So, my blog, Joe's Trippin' was selected some time ago to be highlighted on Lonely Planet Destination pages. I have written on many places,…

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    IF I HAD THREE WEEKS IN MAY 2012…

    by KellydP 05 January 2012

    Hi, We're getting married in April and will be off on honeymoon a day or two after the event. The only problem is, we’ve both done a…

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    RE: Somaliland - anyone have a security update?

    by iggyab 05 January 2012

    Nice photos, Daz. I am impressed you got the money changers to pose. They are usually camera shy. Sorry to hear someone kicked you in…

  15. daz_crawford avatar

    Re: Somaliland - anyone have a security update?

    by daz_crawford 03 January 2012

    In response to lassebus private message that I have decided to share... It takes about 3-4 hours directly from Hargesia to Berbera. …

  16. gwaan avatar

    Puntland / Somalia Visas

    by gwaan 31 December 2011

    A couple of questions regarding Visas for Puntland and Somalia. I've been told by my Somali friends in Addis Ababa that Somalis with foreign…

  17. BrooklynsBestest avatar

    Anyone want to swim with whale sharks on JAN 10 or 11, 2012?

    by BrooklynsBestest 27 December 2011

    I'm in Djibouti on Jan 10th & 11th, 2012 and am hoping to join a group or looking for others who are interested in booking a whale shark…

  18. iggyab avatar

    RE: Djibouti visa in Hargeisa?

    by iggyab 18 December 2011

    Addis Ababa or fly I am afraid (I know you're driving...) Can anyone confirm if the Dire Dawa Consulate for Djibouti still exists or offers…

  19. ruthiebaby88 avatar

    African Horn - Not to miss armchair experiences

    by ruthiebaby88 16 December 2011

    So we are starting an armchair traveler club and looking for suggestions on Books, Movies, Foods, Music, Not to miss cultur …

  20. ruthiebaby88 avatar

    African Horn - Not to miss armchair experiences

    by ruthiebaby88 16 December 2011

    So we are starting an armchair traveler club and looking for suggestions on Books, Movies, Foods, Music, Not to miss cultur …

  21. Qatarrain avatar

    Re: In Addis with my own 4x4 looking for travel companion

    by Qatarrain 15 December 2011

    I am asian male, traveling alone and interested in joining your Land Rover. Arriving Addis on Dec 16 and will be getting visas for Somalilan…

  22. Qatarrain avatar

    Somaliland and Djibouti - Dec 21 to Dec 29??

    by Qatarrain 14 December 2011

    I am arriving in Addis on Friday 16th December. On Monday 19th, I am going to apply for the 2 country visas, hopefully, able to obtain…

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    RE: In Addis with my own 4x4 looking for travel companion

    by gwaan 13 December 2011

    She's utterly gorgeous! Which is why i'll add a note of caution to your enthusiastic "Somaliland is safe!" It is safe, you're right.…

  25. roamingyak avatar

    Djibouti visa in Hargeisa?

    by roamingyak 13 December 2011

    Is it possible to get a Djibouti visa in Hargeisa (I will be a tourist etc)?

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