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  1. brzzl_grrzl avatar

    RE: The most popular* protein in the world is

    by brzzl_grrzl 31 May 2012

    That's weird. There is such a huge number of people that don't eat pork (most of the Middle East and Africa).

  2. Gemtravels avatar

    Journo jobs/internships

    by Gemtravels 31 May 2012

    Hi, I am an Australian reporter with five years experience in radio and print journalism. I am hoping someone might be able to suggest…

  3. acaciatree avatar

    RE: I hate Thai AirAsia

    by acaciatree 30 May 2012

    It's entertaining watching folks defend an entity that has most likely also frustrated them. That’s the great thing about the Thai LP…

  4. griggen1 avatar

    A Newbie in Need of Basic Information on Israel and Jordan

    by griggen1 30 May 2012

    My wife and I will be part of a tour of Israel beginning January 1, 2013. However, we are thinking of flying into Amman, Jordan a day…

  5. Rezinka avatar

    RE: Avoid : Wadirum Trekking / Rumshines

    by Rezinka 30 May 2012

    I appreciate that you´ve probably experienced something unpleasant in that camp, but you can´t just go around slendering people. And yes,…

  6. katcalls avatar

    RE: Inspired by the guest manners post

    by katcalls 29 May 2012

    I live in the Middle East, more specifically the Gulf. Expats here - especially Western expats - will never be welcome to settle here…

  7. Tiffinian avatar

    12 hour layover to visit pyramids

    by Tiffinian 28 May 2012

    I am an American with extensive independent travel experience around the world, but none in the Middle East. On a weekday in August, I…

  8. tgair avatar

    Meeting fellow backpackers in this part of the world

    by tgair 28 May 2012

    Hi there, I'm planning to travel overland from Lebanon to India via Syria (hopefully), Kurdistan, Iran & Pakistan in Fall 2012. I'll…

  9. battybilly avatar

    RE: cheaper electronics - eastern europe

    by battybilly 28 May 2012

    As *1.... Jeroen says, not really. There are many large electrical outlets in E.Europe - for (say) TV's, cameras, Blu-rays etc. The prices…

  10. Mesha avatar

    RE: Shevout and liberation of jerusalem day

    by Mesha 28 May 2012

    #gurpser1 - I think your question was answered in full and you got more information besides and different points of view of people with…

  11. oddlyepic avatar

    RE: Myanmar, China, Mongolia anyone?

    by oddlyepic 28 May 2012

    Hello! I stumbled across this post while looking up info for Myanmar's border crossing. Someone to travel with would be cool as I was…

  12. greslogo avatar

    RE: The infamous cable from Venezuela ?

    by greslogo 26 May 2012

    Pick a Middle East country. Any, for a start. Add Afghanistan. What, you think the government is legitimate....lol I don't want to dwe…

  13. emma33 avatar

    RE: living in barkha oman

    by emma33 26 May 2012

    Hi, I suggest asking this question on the Middle East branch, I think you'll get more responses.

  14. Midwesterner avatar

    RE: Moroccan menu

    by Midwesterner 26 May 2012

    Not sure how authentic/accurate this is, but here's what's listed as a "typical" Moroccan menu from a page at [upenn.edu |http://www.africa.…

  15. Petra_P avatar

    Myanmar, China, Mongolia anyone?

    by Petra_P 26 May 2012

    Hello, having traveled through Middle East and Sri Lanka, I am now in Thailand planning to take maybe a week reloading batteries at the…

  16. ocean_pacific avatar

    RE: safe to travel to southern Pakistan?

    by ocean_pacific 26 May 2012

    Also drop a line in to Travel Companion Branch (Middle East Branch,Iran ) where you might come a cross travelers with similar plans. …

  17. jepperobert avatar

    Re: How to get from Dubai to Ramallah and back

    by jepperobert 26 May 2012

    > {quote:title=dork wrote:}{quote} > Background: USA passport, UAE resident visa inside plus stamps from Lebanon, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrai…

  18. Kazumyk avatar

    Talals New Hostel - Sexual harassment

    by Kazumyk 25 May 2012

    What I would like to report you happened almost more than one month ago. I’ve been hopeless, afraid and traumatized, and partly I’m stil…

  19. Genya avatar

    RE: Jordan warning

    by Genya 25 May 2012

    As a vegetarian, animal lover and regular visitor to Jordan there are a few things to add:- 1. Cats are, in many ways, like rats, in…

  20. Kano_Jim avatar

    RE: real-time asphyxiation news.

    by Kano_Jim 24 May 2012

    >That said, a good one is very rare outside the Middle East. I've never had one that I didn't like.

  21. Chi_Rup avatar

    RE: real-time asphyxiation news.

    by Chi_Rup 24 May 2012

    That's bad falafel. There's a lot of variation among falafels. They're like sausages or hamburgers that way. That said, a good one…

  22. Kano_Jim avatar

    RE: real-time asphyxiation news.

    by Kano_Jim 24 May 2012

    I've had them in Manila, EMG. Falafel (/fəˈlɑːfəl/; Arabic: فلافل‎, [falaːfɪlʲl] ( listen)) is a deep-fried ball or patty

  23. adiyar avatar

    Woman travelling in Saudi Arabia

    by adiyar 24 May 2012

    I'm waiting for a family visit visa to come through in the next few days - 30 day single entry. Visa was sponsored by my sister/bother-in-la…

  24. hollcop3883 avatar

    Looking for travel companion(s) for January 2013

    by hollcop3883 24 May 2012

    Hello all, I am planning a 3-4 month trip for my gap year before university. I am a female Canadian that is new to travel but in search…

  25. Ploni avatar

    2+ day family itinerary - help please!

    by Ploni 24 May 2012

    I, my wife and kids aged 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 are scheduled to have a stop over in Zurich en route from North America to the Middle East…

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