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  1. updownallaround7 avatar

    RE: I can't wait for the Brit's organizational skills to be shown at the games!

    by updownallaround7 21 May 2012

    China, Russia and US to dominate the medals again?

  2. endanev avatar

    RE: Russia visa questions

    by endanev 21 May 2012

    Thanks guys. Very helpful. Enda

  3. battybilly avatar

    RE: Places rich people like?

    by battybilly 21 May 2012

    Oh - I've travelled E.Europe since before the late 1980's. No, I'm not just talking Russia - at all. I'm talking from Albania to Hungary…

  4. goldfinger avatar

    RE: Places rich people like?

    by goldfinger 21 May 2012

    That there are some people that want the old days back but it's not near 50/50. Are you just talking Russia or the whole Eastern Bloc?…

  5. max_mexico avatar

    RE: Russian Visa Costs for US Citizens -- $150!!!

    by max_mexico 21 May 2012

    Like I pointed out in a post years ago, your home country charges the same amount for Russians, what do you think of that? Is it equally…

  6. kemet2033 avatar

    Beijing - Moscow K19 train via Manchuria

    by kemet2033 20 May 2012

    Hi, I want to buy ticket for Beijing - Moscow k19 train. It is going directly to Russia via Manchuria. Is it easy to buy this ticket…

  7. everbrite avatar

    RE: Russia visa questions

    by everbrite 20 May 2012

    1. I think it takes about a week. 2. I don't recall any reports about business visas in Hong Kong. 3. There is no health check. Ther…

  8. everbrite avatar

    RE: Russian Visa Costs for US Citizens -- $150!!!

    by everbrite 20 May 2012

    chasethesummer - Russia, China, Brazil and a host of other countries fix the price of a visa for US passport holders based on the price…

  9. njoy avatar

    RE: Clean Air?

    by njoy 20 May 2012

    New Zealand is a good idea, Dave. Maybe it is time. Never had much interest in Europe for some reason. Russia, yes, but mostly the Asian…

  10. AlexShi avatar

    Lake Baikal

    by AlexShi 20 May 2012

    Hello friends who likes travel and adventure, Our names Alena, Tatiana, Alex and Aleksander. We are living in Russia, Irkutsk city; our…

  11. michaeldunha avatar

    RE: Russia visa questions

    by michaeldunha 20 May 2012

    Well according to the Russian embassy website in Hong Kong you need to show residency in Hong Kong or China for at least 90 day's plus…

  12. chasethesummer avatar

    Re: Russian Visa Costs for US Citizens -- $150!!!

    by chasethesummer 20 May 2012

    How unfortunate! We are a young married couple from the United States doing a [World Travel Tour|http://chasethesummer.com] and were…

  13. endanev avatar

    Russia visa questions

    by endanev 20 May 2012

    I am cuurently in china and for some reason I can not access easybites pages. Just a couple of questions 1 how Long does it take to get…

  14. XAPASSERA avatar

    Budget for 1 year round the world for family of 5

    by XAPASSERA 20 May 2012

    Hi, My wife and I and 3 kids (9, 6 and 5) are planning to travel around the world for 1 year, starting next april. Flying to Russia, make…

  15. hopper00 avatar

    RE: Central Asia in winter: feasible or not?

    by hopper00 20 May 2012

    I agree. Better off spending your time in China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan or Russia.

  16. everbrite avatar

    RE: Cheap traveling from Russia to Asia

    by everbrite 20 May 2012

    I don't think tickets can be purchased until 10 days or less prior to travel but ask on the NEAsia branch as it might be possible to buy…

  17. dmaldonado90 avatar

    Re: Cheap traveling from Russia to Asia

    by dmaldonado90 20 May 2012

    Thanks Ruth! I wondered, do you know how it might be possible to reserve a ticket from Manzhouli to Beijing? I had hoped that might be…

  18. shermy1987 avatar

    RE: China and chengdu malaysia July 2012 travel partner wanted

    by shermy1987 20 May 2012

    Also I'm planning on traveling north to Russia, so if anyone else has similar plans, let us know.

  19. black_climber avatar

    Re: Travel Insurance To Mount Elbrus, and Russia in general

    by black_climber 20 May 2012

    We use "Voenno-Strakhovaya Compania" ("Military Insurance Company") and "Yugoria" for our clients oudoor trips, and their insurances cover…

  20. Burdenkoff avatar

    RE: How to get a booking confirmation for visa? Anyone know a cheap hotel?

    by Burdenkoff 19 May 2012

    Well, down the thread there are firms like this realrussia and such like - for invitations to Russia. My recommended company for visa…

  21. falleron avatar

    Re: How to get a booking confirmation for visa? Anyone know a cheap hotel?

    by falleron 19 May 2012

    Considering the rave review and your invitation Burdenkoff I was hoping you would send me the details of the tourist agency through which…

  22. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Travelling from Amsterdam to Moscow/St Petersburg

    by anillos_de_saturno 19 May 2012

    +First stop will be Berlin, then into Poland and eventually Russia as main destination.+ Be aware the most direct train route from Poland…

  23. erwinozz avatar

    Travelling from Amsterdam to Moscow/St Petersburg

    by erwinozz 19 May 2012

    HI there, me and a buddy of mine are travelling from Amsterdam to Moscow by train in less than a month. First stop will be Berlin, then…

  24. greengiant314 avatar

    Travelling in August

    by greengiant314 19 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm someone that likes to explore, to have adventures. And I need a new one. I've previously travelled in India for about a year…

  25. Anabase avatar

    RE: From Bangkok to Greece

    by Anabase 19 May 2012

    The border between Myanmar and Bangladesh is closed to foreign travellers. You will not be permitted to cross. You may also find it impossib…

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