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RE: If you are going to New Zealand..

by oaroji 15 September 2011

Hey again Lisa, I went to Bristol actually and stayed for a couple of nights in the city centre. It was pretty loud. I've read that some…
RE: St Petersburg or Moscow?

by jaoto 14 September 2011

>Petersburg is a planned city and was capital for only 300 years while Moscow has over 850 years of history 1712-1918 makes 206 years…
London School in Bishkek

by k145 14 September 2011

Has anyone been to the London School in Bishkek recently to take classes? I've heard that going to Bishkek would be almost as good as…
Invitation letter Kazakhstan, need help.......

by ivalun 14 September 2011

Hi, I have mexican passport and I´m obligued to obtain an invitation letter in order to get any kind of visa to Kazakhstan (in this case…
RE: Belarus - Transit Visa - 48 hours - how do they know the hour & minute of y

by everbrite 14 September 2011

It is even more complicated if you are traveling by train from Belarus to Russia as there is no border control between these two countries…
Re: American ATM cards in Russia

by michaeldunha 14 September 2011

Can't say I noticed too many people complaining about not being able to use their cards at ATM machines in Russia, the biggest gripe is…
Stay for free in Talgar, Kazakhstan

by garyshan 14 September 2011

Hi, I am an English teacher in Talgar. I have travelled by myself a lot in the USA, Canada, Bulgaria, Turkey, India, Egypt, China, Russia…
RE: St Petersburg or Moscow?

by battybilly 13 September 2011

I've done them both - arriving by plane and taking a train from one to the other. It really isn't possible to give an opinion as to which…
RE: Wheren to go in Eatern Europe in Oct/Nov

by margunn 13 September 2011

Yeah, I know all that. I was thinking interesting in the way that no other country, except Russia acknowledge it a country. What is it…
RE: Okay NOT to drink in Russia?

by black_climber 13 September 2011

#1 +Teel them you're an alcoholic. They will understand immediately and respect your preference not to drink.+ - it was some kind of…
RE: Extensive Asian Travel - lots of visas needed. Suggestions?

by everbrite 13 September 2011

No visa is necessary for _Brunei_ unless you plan to stay more than 90 days but given the size of the country and the lack of things to…
RE: Irkutsk, Russia to Moron, Mongolia?

by everbrite 13 September 2011

Sorry but neither the border at Borshoo (from Ak Dovurak in Tuva, Russia to the Uvs province, Mongolia) nor the one near Lake Khovsgul…
RE: St Petersburg or Moscow?

by footlooseferrett 13 September 2011

I travelled to both cities last month and preferred St. Petersburg to Moscow. The latter was lovely around Red Square but lacked the…
RE: Russia, Ukraine and Turkey

by Dobovo 13 September 2011

Hi Anjru, Yalta is not so good in March and April. As for the sea-side at that time - the only option would be Odessa of course, however…
Re: Coridllera Huayhuash Trekking, Anyone?

by theresita 13 September 2011

Morning, Kari! Thank you for getting back) Well...what I saw on their website (explorandes) - 954 usd per person for 7-8 day trip is…
RE: St Petersburg or Moscow?

by funspirit 13 September 2011

Russia is not as dangerous as it used to be. Much safer today, as long as you use common sense. Having visited both cities, I would…
RE: St Petersburg or Moscow?

by everbrite 13 September 2011

>1. We will probably only have time for one city - what would be best St Petersburg or Moscow? The flights are significantly cheaper to…
RE: St Pete in winter?

by everbrite 13 September 2011

Cold weather you can dress for but the darkness is something that you can't change. Regarding the daylight issue, the length of the day…
Re: Extensive Asian Travel - lots of visas needed. Suggestions?

by 889 12 September 2011

Under a reciprocal agreement, Americans are normally to be given one-year multiple-entry tourist visas for China as a matter of course.…
RE: Okay NOT to drink in Russia?

by WaterhazardJack 12 September 2011

+I drink only a little bit (and I don't like vodka) and my traveling companion does not drink at all (can't.)s this an outdated myth,…
Re: St Petersburg or Moscow?

by jaoto 12 September 2011

>what would be best St Petersburg or Moscow? This is a bit like asking what would be best - Liverpool or Manchster United. Nobody has…
RE: Okay NOT to drink in Russia?

by zhp 12 September 2011

One thing which is often misunderstood about refusing food or drink in Russia is the fact that after you refuse, your hosts might repeat…
St Petersburg or Moscow?

by Dji86 12 September 2011

Hey everyone! I am considering going to Russia next year, probably about June time, as I noticed that flights are resonable price at…
RE: Okay NOT to drink in Russia?

by okmedia 12 September 2011

This is great! Thanks everyone for all the info. I really appreciate it!
RE: Okay NOT to drink in Russia?

by zashibis 12 September 2011

Although these days many Russian women do drink vodka (or mixed drinks made with vodka), historically vodka-drinking in Russia has mostly…