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  1. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Fishmonger joy

    by VinnyD 28 May 2012

    I lived for two years in Hartford, Connecticut, which as far as I ever found didn't have a decent fish market although it's only about…

  2. zoetropical avatar

    RE: RTWish Trip - but where to go??

    by zoetropical 27 May 2012

    In no particular order Circle Mt Kailash Burning Man Arizona desert I believ see website Pastorales de Soule MauleonLitarre France Runn…

  3. dan30 avatar

    RE: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by dan30 27 May 2012

    Somtimes cheap ticket is not the best option: If you flu with Emirates 1 way online ticket to Frankfurt is 430 Euros. & return is 700…

  4. VinnyD avatar

    RE: The Bizarre Food Gauntlet

    by VinnyD 26 May 2012

    Crispy pig intestine, which I get in Malaysian-Chinese restaurants, is bland but good. Nice combination of fatty and crispy. I don't…

  5. lukeyboy95 avatar

    RE: Recently returned from Saudi Arabia - a few comments

    by lukeyboy95 24 May 2012

    Yep.... Zash... thanks for this. I had heard about Dammam. I might ask my company if I can hitch a lift if they are heading there. …

  6. zashibis avatar

    RE: Recently returned from Saudi Arabia - a few comments

    by zashibis 24 May 2012

    I don't know about Riyadh, but in Al Khobar / Dammam SAPTCO does operate a bus to the airport. I've never taken it and know no one who…

  7. lukeyboy95 avatar

    Re: Recently returned from Saudi Arabia - a few comments

    by lukeyboy95 21 May 2012

    Can I just say thanks for taking the time to write down these details... I have also observed many of the same things regarding the…

  8. Falutzel avatar

    RE: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by Falutzel 21 May 2012

    ok..that makes sense. :) thanks a lot

  9. charlestaylor avatar

    Are the following cities similar to Dubai?

    by charlestaylor 20 May 2012

    Are the following cities very similar to Dubai?: Abu Dhabi (U.A.E.) Sharjah (U.A.E.) Doha (Qatar) Lusail (Qatar) Manama (Bahrain) Ri…

  10. TRRK avatar

    Re: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by TRRK 17 May 2012

    The old and rich people do not use Saudi airlines! The flight from India is mostly used by Indian workers in Saudi and the odd backpacker…

  11. zashibis avatar

    RE: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by zashibis 17 May 2012

    >but what do old or rich people when they have a 24 hours stopover there Rich people don't have 18.5 hour stopovers...in Riyadh, or anywh…

  12. LtWharf avatar

    Re: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by LtWharf 17 May 2012

    if you're in business class, you can go to the business lounge which hasn't gotten good reviews http://www.airlinequality.com/Airports/Airp…

  13. Falutzel avatar

    RE: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by Falutzel 17 May 2012

    i have no problem with sleeping on the airport. its not the first time but what do old or rich people when they have a 24 hours stopover…

  14. LtWharf avatar

    Re: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by LtWharf 17 May 2012

    no transit visa you will not be allowed out of the airport

  15. Falutzel avatar

    RE: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by Falutzel 16 May 2012

    sorry.. i am german

  16. laketraveller avatar

    RE: 18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by laketraveller 16 May 2012

    Any time you ask a question about a specific country's entry / exit requirements you must tell us what passport you hold or we can't help…

  17. Falutzel avatar

    18,5 Hours transit in Riyadh

    by Falutzel 16 May 2012

    Hello, in 7 days i am flying from Delhi to Frankfurt and i got a 18,5 hours stopover in Riyadh. Am i allowed to leave the airport? Is…

  18. Ralawami avatar

    RE: Where to go this month in Europe for 3-4 days -- as far as Greece?

    by Ralawami 03 May 2012

    Just reviving this thread because I need advice on where to go for a 4-day break. Somewhere peaceful and quiet. My landing airports are…

  19. TheDevil avatar

    RE: Is Netherlands The World's Most Advanced/Progressive Country?

    by TheDevil 30 April 2012

    +Is there a capital city anywhere - without it?+ officially probably yes, unofficially even in Tehran and Riyadh you will find them,…

  20. dan30 avatar

    RE: Transiting through Riyadh & Jeddah

    by dan30 24 April 2012

    I agree with LP members you will not go though passport & customers and your bags will go Cairo. You will be land with Saudi Arabia airli…

  21. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Seasonal foods

    by VinnyD 23 April 2012

    My neighbor in Riyadh had a jujube tree. I never found any use for them.

  22. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Forbidden fruits

    by VinnyD 20 April 2012

    Anglophones are not good on bread, barbi. It's what I miss most about Riyadh.

  23. VinnyD avatar

    RE: My Kingdom for a

    by VinnyD 18 April 2012

    Peromy got there first. I wouldn't say no to a stroopwafel. And after twenty years I still miss the bread from the two bakeries (Yemen…

  24. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Revolving Restaurants

    by VinnyD 13 April 2012

    They built a water tower in Riyadh with a revolving restaurant on top of it, but it provided views into the palace grounds of some royals…

  25. ertrawi avatar

    Re: Eritrea plans...

    by ertrawi 07 April 2012

    Hi Jon, Nice choice!! I'm sure you will enjoy your stay there. I would recommend that you fly to Jeddah & from there fly to Eritrea…

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