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  1. bbhm007 avatar

    Re: Bernese Oberland Switzerland trip

    by bbhm007 15 September 2011

    We are leaving on a Thursday. Looking into the links that you gave: http://www.fahrplanfelder.ch/fileadmin/fap_pdf_fields/2011/311.pdf…

  2. everbrite avatar

    RE: Visas for Indian resident in Italy

    by everbrite 15 September 2011

    It is your passport that matters. Whatever are the rules for an Indian passport apply to you except in the Schengen countries. Within…

  3. bbhm007 avatar

    Re: Bernese Oberland Switzerland trip

    by bbhm007 14 September 2011

    Thanks for the info. I booked the 3/7 days regional pass (Buy 1 Get 1 was not available for the 5/15 days pass). It says 3 days free travel…

  4. arizona avatar

    RE: Desperately trying to find inexpensive hotel in Amsterdam

    by arizona 14 September 2011

    Hi wander, your research about hotel prices in Amsterdam has been confirmed by the index of hotels.com, released yesterday (source NRC*next)…

  5. ninasarita avatar

    RE: travel tips for foreign student

    by ninasarita 14 September 2011

    It's not really free, it's a loan from the government. If you don't graduate within 10 years you need to pay back the cost for the free…

  6. neckervd avatar

    RE: Suggestions for 2 free days in Switzerland

    by neckervd 14 September 2011

    I know, Bern is tiny, it counts only about 300.000 inhabitants (with suburbs), but it has a fine medieval centre (Unesco world heritage…

  7. Petrus avatar

    RE: Is there an helicopter service from Kathmandu to EBC?

    by Petrus 14 September 2011

    Yes, the first Nepal side Everest Base Camps were further down the glacier, Hunt expedition was down and more to the east, Swiss maybe…

  8. gonzobman avatar

    RE: Is there an helicopter service from Kathmandu to EBC?

    by gonzobman 14 September 2011

    Color me stupid if you'd like, but aren't passports supposed to be for border crossings? i.e., visa stamps and the like to show that you…

  9. martiniman avatar

    RE: Suggestions for 2 free days in Switzerland

    by martiniman 14 September 2011

    I am with neckervd on this: Mürren is just too far away and more expensive. I would consider Zermatt and/or Gstaad, right in the heart…

  10. martiniman avatar

    RE: 2 days in Suisse!

    by martiniman 14 September 2011

    Yeah, I agree with the above because Interlaken will be almost shut down. But you could still do the Grindelwald area and take the cable…

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    RE: A quick four night getaway - your ideas??

    by martiniman 14 September 2011

    I think you would have fun close to the lakes and mountains and in the cities, Switzerland has it all!! So my suggestions would be to…

  12. everbrite avatar

    RE: Working this part of the world..!

    by everbrite 14 September 2011

    Since UK and Irish passport holders can work throughout the EU without special work permits, as an Australian you won't find it easy to…

  13. SamalBahayKubo avatar

    Off the Gap-year track - Samal Island, Davao

    by SamalBahayKubo 14 September 2011

    Back in 1990, I traveled to the 'new' must-visit tourist spot of Boracay. It was sensational and unspoilt in those days. The few bahay…

  14. sevenstiles avatar

    Re: Europe in winter

    by sevenstiles 13 September 2011

    For guarenteed (virtually) snow head to Austria or Switzerland. Expensive yes, but you don't say you're looking for a cheap week. Remember…

  15. neckervd avatar

    RE: Lucerne,

    by neckervd 13 September 2011

    You "must" only do things you are interested in. Have a look at the links I sent you and make a choice. My personal preferencies: Rosengar…

  16. battybilly avatar

    RE: Europe in winter

    by battybilly 13 September 2011

    Europe? Which bit for your spare seven days? There's a lot of it. You want to see snow - and don't want to burn a hole in your pocket?....…

  17. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: Europe in winter

    by Fwoggie 13 September 2011

    1) If you are going to London. Paris and Edinburgh you aren't guaranteed snow at that time. If you really want snow you're either gonna…

  18. etcap avatar

    RE: Schengen Visa

    by etcap 12 September 2011

    Thanks meesterjack for the update, and glad you are free to enjoy Europe soon again. You might be interested in [this recent thread|http…

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    RE: Schengen Visa

    by meesterjack 12 September 2011

    In case this thread is still alive, I’m posting the final resolution of my original posting. Today I was informed that my case is closed…

  20. Midnite_Toker avatar

    RE: Everest crowds

    by Midnite_Toker 12 September 2011

    Perhaps Switzerland is a better destination for you right now...

  21. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: A quick four night getaway - your ideas??

    by Fwoggie 12 September 2011

    Like Kenya, Norway, Australia and Nepal, Switzerland is one of those countries where it's more about the countryside than the cities.…

  22. edwardseco avatar

    RE: Indian Visas for Australian citizens - Is this possible?

    by edwardseco 12 September 2011

    Okay, that adds Switzerland to the Netherlands and I think one more European country to the growing list. I think you had mentioned that…

  23. Pirate_at_50 avatar

    RE: Indian Visas for Australian citizens - Is this possible?

    by Pirate_at_50 12 September 2011

    Actually edward, that is the "new" way they are doing things in at least some places. In Switzerland (for Swiss citizens), they issue…

  24. CoffeeFrappe avatar

    A quick four night getaway - your ideas??

    by CoffeeFrappe 12 September 2011

    Hi travelers, I have a work trip to Switzerland at the end of September and will be in Zurich for a week. I will have 4 extra nights before…

  25. Bjoern avatar

    RE: Advice about itinerary

    by Bjoern 11 September 2011

    Once in a lifetime - the destinations are not really what I would chose: München is not a super "must-see" and Oktoberfest isa as mentioned…

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