manny6

Thanks for all the replies....

We are planning to spend about 2-3 weeks in Italy in October. We have traveled to different parts of Western Europe before but never to...

Well thats why I'm here on LP thorntree. Looking for suggestions! Nothing is set in stone.

Thinking of a trip about 15-20 days in the second half of September, maybe October. Interested in sights, food, coffee, sea and relaxing....

Will I be able to get a car from the airport itself? What might that cost vs Negombo? Also if you had to pick one beach - Mirissa or...

Spunkywads, Rodb and Kitte - thank you for your useful suggestions. Very much appreciated. It sounds like I should go to either Narigama or...

I am considering heading down to Sri Lanka for only 5-6 days from India for some beach time instead of heading to Goa or Kerala/Varkala. I...

What do you think of Bundang? Is it worth spending time here? I read mixed reports about visiting the volcano craters to the...

Botswana visa was from DC Consulate. S Korea - I don't remember having to provide any special documents besides my US Green Card - one of...

So I would basically take trains early in the morning when possible to move around. From Malang I think I may just go with the organized...

Tim - thanks for the heads up. Its tough to judge what is fine and what isn't from news stories and half baked tv news on the other side of...

I spent some time travelling through various parts of Africa during 2009. I hold an Indian Passport. I needed visas in advance for...

Tim - it seems like the trip across Java may not be such a good idea given the volcano. I assume there would be roadblocks along the way...

Thank you all for your tips and advice. I've decided to skip diving and just travel through Java and chill in Bali. This wayi can get to...

I have also been told Rajah Ampat and Bunaken are great for diving and Gilis might OK. Of course this would complicate things even more! I...