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  1. markenglish99 avatar

    Traveling the Pan American Highway in a RV (caravan) Alaska to Argentina

    by markenglish99 29 April 2012

    I was so surprised to see the sign that read: ALASKA - 17,888 KMS This is the sign at the end of the Pan American Highway about 15 miles…

  2. dakrause avatar

    Latest version of free Central America GPS mapping project!

    by dakrause 29 April 2012

    CenRut is a community-based project to create and freely distribute GPS maps of Central America. The project covers Costa Rica, Belize,…

  3. windblowner avatar

    RE: Countries or places that weren't as

    by windblowner 29 April 2012

    Yes, actually - Salvadorans outside of El Salvador send all kinds of stuff down there to family and friends as gifts. Especially when…

  4. windblowner avatar

    Countries or places that weren't as "foreign" as you thought they'd be

    by windblowner 28 April 2012

    Or that have become much less foreign over time... for instance, the last time I went back to El Salvador in 2011, the place was shockingly…

  5. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: emotional tips...

    by SoloHobo 28 April 2012

    So the US Secret Service is now claimed to have taken prostitutes to their rooms in El Salvador as well as Colombia...scum bag Americans...…

  6. Lottetikal avatar

    RE: Avoiding the monsoon: advice?

    by Lottetikal 28 April 2012

    As #1 says there no need to skip CA in the july and august. At least at the Pacifc part (El Salvador) it normally just rain a few hours…

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    RE: Watching lava flow in Central America

    by Lottetikal 28 April 2012

    El Salvador: as far as I know you won´t find lava flowing, but still it worth visting and climbing Volcan Santa Ana and Izalco in the…

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    Re: Who will be in el salvador in june

    by Ingridsp 28 April 2012

    I'll be in El Salvador for the first two weeks of June, what parts are you headed to?

  9. lightstays avatar

    Re: el salvador

    by lightstays 28 April 2012

    I have lived in El Salvador for the past seven months and I can assure you this is a phenomenally mediocre country. I have found San Salvado…

  10. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Living in Antigua

    by SoloHobo 26 April 2012

    Gary, I am in Chicago, found wife and she is back here too, no more China for now. In NYC right now, will be passing thru your neck of…

  11. Asparagus avatar

    RE: Destination advice for family trip

    by Asparagus 26 April 2012

    Thanks, I'll take a look at these options! Re: time and budget...time frame would be December/January; budget, well, we were hoping to…

  12. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Avoiding the monsoon: advice?

    by SoloHobo 26 April 2012

    There is really no way to avoid the rainy season in Central America, yes some areas get more rains than others, but July/August is not…

  13. Eleanor102 avatar

    Avoiding the monsoon: advice?

    by Eleanor102 26 April 2012

    Hi This summer my boyfriend and I are travelling from Guatemala City to Panama. We arrive on July 4th and depart on 27th august. We…

  14. virginemore avatar

    Watching lava flow in Central America

    by virginemore 26 April 2012

    Hello, Just came back from a nice (easy) hike to Pacaya in Guatemala. It was great, but I am glad we were told before the hike that…

  15. chefhagan avatar

    RE: Destination advice for family trip

    by chefhagan 26 April 2012

    Or, (my choice), El Salvador and Guatemala. Budget and time frame would also help.

  16. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Cheap escape - anywhere

    by SoloHobo 25 April 2012

    After the Tsunami, Thailand has become expensive compared to the past as it was redeveloped. I find it hard to believe you were on the…

  17. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Where to start?

    by SoloHobo 24 April 2012

    Poster- Central America is best to plan about 3-4 months time to cover it, depending on your interest, some countries you can just transp…

  18. eddystonelightkeep avatar

    RE: Is Belize worth a visit?

    by eddystonelightkeep 23 April 2012

    I rank El Salvador 3rd, although I've never been there. So take that cum grano salis, as you would advice from someone who's never been…

  19. Boomer43 avatar

    Re: Is Belize worth a visit?

    by Boomer43 23 April 2012

    The only reason for travelling to Belize is to get to Guatemala. The country has improved marginally since my first visit in 1990, most…

  20. todd_king avatar

    Can't-Miss Hiking in Guatemala/Honduras

    by todd_king 23 April 2012

    Hi. My buddy Randy and I are landing in San Pedro Sula in June and will spend five weeks in Guatemala and Honduras. I am currently plannin…

  21. VANEPLAYA avatar

    Re: choice...

    by VANEPLAYA 22 April 2012

    I have heard that Monterrico is nice, and before you reach Guatemala, Chiapas has some interesting beaches like Ariaga, with only Mexican…

  22. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Busses from Los Angeles to Costa Rica

    by SoloHobo 22 April 2012

    Its doable by bus, but man thats a lot damn busses...why not take in some of the sights? If you are going to surf in CR, why not surf…

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    Before You Go- Turkey Passport and visa information

    by turkeytribune 21 April 2012

    Passport and visa information Afghanistan: Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey. Albania:…

  24. Lottetikal avatar

    RE: choice...

    by Lottetikal 21 April 2012

    El Salvador :-) El Zonte would be a good place for surfing, Los Cobanos a perfect place for relaxing and the mountains - Ruta de Las Flores…

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    RE: I forgot how slow the tr*vel branches can be

    by canayjun 20 April 2012

    i am confused... if it's something in El Salvador, why do you need Portuguese?

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