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Thanks, Richard. V interesting. I wonder what precipitated the change (if the report is indeed true). Only way of knowing if it's actually...

Thanks a lot, guys,for the info and the excellent links. I'm a seasoned traveller and have been in areas where there have been problems...

How feasible is it to travel independently using public transport, as far as possible, across Algeria and then on to Niger or Mali? Would I...

katiaaini, let us know how you get on. A few years back, you could definitely get a VOA in Sust even though in England the Pakistani...

Just got back from the Oman trip. Camped out no problems. No sign of any scorpions and didn't get bitten by any sandflies. A Bedouin guy I...

Great. Thanks for the info. Do I have to worry about anything such as scorpions or snakes when I camp out? A sleeping bag is all I'll need...

I'm going to be in Oman for a week so this month(May). As there's no backpackers' accommodation I'm contemplating camping out, maybe...

Cheers, Wandabug. In the end I stayed at the Ibis Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates. ( Couldn't believe it when I saw that ski slope in...

Thanks a lotta.

Ok, thanks. Appreciate the advice. How much are taxis usually?

Thanks, wandabug. I just checked out the cost of a room at the Ibis Hotel at the Mall of The Emirates and it's just under $ 68 US a night,...

Cheers, guys. I might give the YHA a go. Not that outrageously far from the attractions and the airport is it? I note there are actually...

Can anyone recommend a cheap place to stay in Dubai? I may be there for a couple of days next month. I don't suppose there are any...

Cheers, guys.

Hi chaps,...