magic88wand

Yes, Ethiopia is more dangerous even than London or Paris. On the other hand, it is probably safer than most other countries in Africa if...

I find it somewhat arrogant to slag off people who are travelling to Syria as tourists under the current circumstances. Those Syrains...

Has anyone been there? Are there any day trips from the crimean peninsula or is it too far?

Wikitravel claims in a July 2011 update that 'there have been numerous problems with border control when traveling from Tiraspol to Odessa....

For a revolution you need a critical mass of, I'd say, about 80% of the people fiercely opposed to the regime under which they live. My...

They are probably both right. To the relief of the government, the two big cities, Damascus and in particular Aleppo, have been...

I don't know of any public transport to the dead cites, and finding them is difficult even if you have a car of your own. Try do a tour...

Thanks, Yves. Have already booked into AlGawaher für 7 euros per night. I know it's not the best of hostels but the next 'cheapest' with...

Hmm ... noone speaks English at Hotel Al-Yarmouk's reception....

The Tourist Hotel from LP is the one i was alluding to when i wrote fully booked for months ahead. So that is no option. ...

I've checked LP and the internet for decent hostels or hotels to stay in Aleppo. Unlike other places in Syria, they all seem to be in the...

Thanks Dave but I was not thinking of overnight busses but of ones that leave at, say, 6pm and arrive at 9 or 10pm.

I'm planning to travel from Thessaloniki to Skopje but will miss the 17:05 (5.05 pm) train on that day. ...

I for one will not be going to Petra when I will be in Jordan in January. Add to the rediculous entry price the fuss and expense of getting...

Indeed, depends where you are starting from. Flights from Berlin (and probably other places in Europe as well) are incredibly cheap, from...