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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).
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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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