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RE: From the USA to Kamchatka

by everbrite 13 September 2011

I suspect that you may find it considerably cheaper to fly using miles from Brazil to someplace on the West Coast of the US, then across…
Re: Medellin neighborhoods

by Abillyes 13 September 2011

There is a high threat from terrorism in Colombia. (British Embassy Website, who are traditionally understated and not alarmists). You…
Re: Robberies

by Abillyes 13 September 2011

There is a high threat from terrorism in Colombia. (British Embassy Website) Remember that the British are usually understated! Not in…
RE: Your method of paying while traveling

by Ozziegiraffe 12 September 2011

In the South Pacific, man locall-run small (and even medium) acocmmodation places only take cash. In Honiara, Solomon Islands, for example,…
RE: Liviing in Nicaragua for 3 months

by SoloHobo 12 September 2011

You dont want to be anywhere near Managua, unless its Granada. 15-30 minutes away from what downtown area? The Pacific side has two…
Re: Tohoku Travel

by Tokyo_girl 11 September 2011

Machiruda, O hi sashiburi. Tohoku is great. For a short trip I wouldn't be worried about Fukushima either. It's probably reasonable…
Liviing in Nicaragua for 3 months

by rang78 11 September 2011

So about four of us are looking to get away from the Rat Race and unwind in Nicaragua. We are looking to stay on the Pacific side. We…
RE: A couple of questions

by travelmcgee 11 September 2011

We went to Nica (20s/30s couple, very active) last fall for about two weeks around this time and did the following itinerary (which I…
RE: Honeymooning in Costa Rica

by TicaLady 08 September 2011

Hello my friend, congrats for your honeymoon. Actually costa Rica is one of the best destinations in Latin America, if you are thinking…
RE: Desperately Seeking Snorkeling

by SoloHobo 08 September 2011

I would not even consider CR as a snorkeling destination to be honest. Yes the Caribe side is better than the pacific side, but there…
Itinerary Advice for October!

by mdenney 08 September 2011

Hey all, I was hoping to get some advice for the first 2 weeks of October in Costa Rica. I have my mind set on La Fortuna, Monteverde…
RE: Learn to Surf while on holiday

by newfie43 08 September 2011

Tahiti has some good surfing spots but I have no idea about surfing instruction there. If Tahiti interests you, you could try checking…
Re: headed to Monterrico and the pacific coast of Guatemala from Lake Atitlan

by atimeforeverything 06 September 2011

People are frequently negative about Monterrico, and I think it really depends on what you are looking for. On the weekends, it is a very…
Looking for an apartment in Southern Mexico, Yucatan, Gulf Coast

by openlife10 06 September 2011

I have been living on the Pacific side of Mexico and would like to live on the southern edge for a while. Has anyone had experience renting…
Re: Pacific or Caribbean Coast in mid October

by friendlycisco 05 September 2011

If you are coming in the last 2 weeks of October you already know that the least you can expect is rain. To cheer you up a little, you…
RE: Pacific or Caribbean Coast in mid October

by Richcoastdiving 05 September 2011

I totally agree, avoid Limon, it is not a fun place to be. Tamarindo is usually busy, but in October many places do close. Playas del…
RE: Pacific or Caribbean Coast in mid October

by debby_r 05 September 2011

Thanks It's very helpful
RE: Pacific or Caribbean Coast in mid October

by SoloHobo 05 September 2011

October the IS the rainiest month, and I would suggest you rethink a few things- You dont want stay in Limon, its a port city thats best…
RE: 2-3 months in Puerto Viejo/Cahuita?

by palmetta 04 September 2011

The Caribbean side is a good choice. The vibe is quite different from the Pacific side and some people find it more interesting with the…
RE: turkey greece itinerary advice?

by neckervd 03 September 2011

LP branches are difficult to understand anyway: Meis Adasi, an Island close to Kas in southern Turkey is part of LP's Western Europe,…
RE: Having trouble with itinerary esp. South East Asia to South America help!!!

by tungurahua 03 September 2011

Your round the world ticket will be with one of three alliances - oneworld, Star or Skyteam. Most likely one of the first two. Singapore…
RE: ziplines

by bellakaia 02 September 2011

You also have 2 ZipLines on the Pacific. One is in Montezuma over the waterfall ... www.suntralistravel.com (11 platforms, 9 cables, at…
RE: hitching up from riberalta (blvia) to puerto maldonado (peru) on cargo boat

by trekker502 02 September 2011

The Madre de Dios should be swollen with the winter rains. There is a lot of river traffic around Puerto Maldonado, which now has a bridge…
RE: Traveling From San Jose to Boquete

by SoloHobo 01 September 2011

Well I have been to CR/Panama border on Pacific side, but didnt cross, just picked up a buddy coming from David on the bus.
RE: Beware Montezuma tour operators and locals

by SoloHobo 30 August 2011

Hiring a surf instructor at a shack without asking around and going to the more reputable surf schools is more about price, than quality.…