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Just a word of warning about the Jiri to Lukla walk. I could have done with some soft shoes rather than heavy leather Meindls on the Jiri...

You can hire bags in Shonas as well as down jackets for $1USD a day. If you go for a -20 you should be ok!

I actually used the North Fake bag in April/May 2009 on the Everest/Gokyo trek and was okay, though i still needed a blanket at Lobuche. I...

Where are you trekking in Nepal and when?...

No, i had a terrible night's sleep at the Salvation Army. Although i had the room to myself there was constant movement outside and at 6am...

I would have thought that after flying in to Lukla you need at least 2 nights minimum at Namche (3450m) and 2 nights at Dingboche (4400m).

The Lonely Planet West Africa doesn't mention it which is why i didn't get the visa in advance so a lot of people will get screwed here.

Excellent trip report Kibo1224. I was in Bwindi in 2009 but put off heading into the DRC but sounds stable now...

Try the Salvation Army in OSU where dorms cost 7 cedi. Just next door is a guesthouse with a dorm upstairs for 10cedis, friendly owners.

I thought Nouakchott was okay, much much better than Nouadhibou. The Menata Lodge place was a good place to chill out.

I thought Rabat was pretty nice with little hassle. Has modern part but also great kasbah overlooking sea and interesting medina. Sale is...

Fiche is an inventory of your vehicle so only needed if you have your own car. Photocopies of passports are encouraged by the bus companies...

A group of 3 of us used a guide caled Bebe - he lives in Bandiagara and his brother is also a guide. We paid 15,000 each a day. He was...

I think the BF visa is still 47000 CFA in Bamako, not sure if its cheaper in Mauritania or Senegal. At the Mali/BF border it is 94,000.

Toubab Diello is pretty nice with some good budget accommodation but not really much nightlife. ...