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  1. Voyager_2002 avatar

    RE: Flights between Ireland and Dinard

    by Voyager_2002 20 February 2008

    If you are willing to break your journey in the UK, then you might like to know that Dinard is served by Ryanair from Bristol. It is…

  2. scaryant avatar

    RE: How much money to live in London?

    by scaryant 07 February 2008

    I can assure you with 100% certainty that you do not have to go in to a DVLA office, I did not go anywhere near a DVLA office when I applied…

  3. BubbaK avatar

    Re: Advice on California wanted

    by BubbaK 29 January 2008

    I was born and raised in L.A. and later lived in Sacramento for 9 years. My single favorite spot in California is probably Yosemite,…

  4. BubbaK avatar

    Re: Santa Barbara and The Channel Islands

    by BubbaK 22 January 2008

    [Island Packers Web site.|http://www.islandpackers.com/] Channel Islands make up a national park. Very quiet and scenic. Catalina is…

  5. Ragz avatar

    RE: Santa Barbara and The Channel Islands

    by Ragz 22 January 2008

    I have been out there many times and really, I recommend that you go to Catalina Island instead if cost is an issue. You catch the Catalina…

  6. BubbaK avatar

    Re: Santa Barbara and The Channel Islands

    by BubbaK 21 January 2008

    If you take Greyhound to the Channel Islands, keep the windows up. What is the best way to get to Santa Barbara does, of course, depend…

  7. thesnort avatar

    RE: Santa Barbara and The Channel Islands

    by thesnort 19 January 2008

    There are ways to get cheap flights that are a much better alternative than Greyhound. Or is the Greyhound thing just a joke?

  8. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Santa Barbara and The Channel Islands

    by nutraxfornerves 19 January 2008

    Two very important questions--are you able to drive and are you over 25 so that you will not have to pay the daily surcharge for younger…

  9. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Santa Barbara and The Channel Islands

    by bzookaj 19 January 2008

    *[Channel Island info|http://www.nps.gov/chis/]*. The best way is to fly to LA, then make your way up the coast from there. It's an…

  10. micolett avatar

    RE: Ile d'Oussant

    by micolett 09 January 2008

    I don't know Ouessant but a number of islands in Brittany, Brehat, Batz, Houat, Hoedic, Belle-Ile...All are nice and very different from…

  11. bzookaj avatar

    Re: Any suggestions for 2 day trip to National Parks from LA?

    by bzookaj 18 December 2007

    Seems like someone needs to 1) read the FAQs, 2) read a guidebook, and 3) do what #3 said. I agree that the [Channel Islands|http://www.n…

  12. neckervd avatar

    Re: Paris - Mont Saint Michel - London

    by neckervd 08 December 2007

    The railway station of Pontorson - Mont Saint Michel is 4 hours by TGV from Paris. From there to London, you have the following possibilitie…

  13. Raro avatar

    Need help to decide which islands states to visit next year.

    by Raro 13 November 2007

    Apatride---it actually is kind of still called the "Gilberts" There is no "G" and no "S" in the local languag…

  14. pattyrae avatar

    Leo Carrillo camping

    by pattyrae 12 November 2007

    This is a beautiful area for easy camping. Many trails to choose from within your camping site.
    If you need a urban fix you can either…

  15. NordesteBR avatar

    where to stay - recife and fortaleza

    by NordesteBR 10 November 2007

    Direct Flights to Fortaleza
    There are now flights from Stansted via the Cape Verde Isles to Fortaleza direct on Mondays and Thursdays.…

  16. NordesteBR avatar

    Any Good Package Tours from UK to Brazil

    by NordesteBR 10 November 2007

    Direct Flights to Fortaleza
    There are now flights from Stansted via the Cape Verde Isles to Fortaleza direct on Mondays and Thursdays.…

  17. NordesteBR avatar

    London-Fortaleza flights info needed

    by NordesteBR 07 November 2007

    London to Fortaleza Brazil

    There is now a direct flight from London to Fortaleza:

    Direct Flights to Fortaleza

  18. Trebor avatar

    China Expat Questions

    by Trebor 06 November 2007

    As i work in the finance industry on the Channel Islands i'd just like to back up Telephoto's advice however they do require A LOT of…

  19. Telephoto avatar

    China Expat Questions

    by Telephoto 04 November 2007

    I'd also consider your tax status. Will you be resident in China for tax purposes or will you remain resident in Australia (from your…

  20. NordesteBR avatar

    London to Fortaleza Brazil

    by NordesteBR 02 November 2007

    There is now a direct flight from London to Fortaleza:

    Direct Flights to Fortaleza
    There are now flights from Stansted via the…

  21. davidcalgary29 avatar

    USA January

    by davidcalgary29 28 October 2007

    I'd change your itinerary to this:

    1. 4 nights in NYC, 2 nights in Quebec City. While the falls are lovely at any time of the year,…

  22. Euro-Traveller avatar

    Confused by British citizenship/passport laws

    by Euro-Traveller 26 October 2007

    Going back to the OP's question and taking up the points #2 made, unless the OP is a British citizen otherwise than by descent (i.e. born,…

  23. windy avatar

    Best coastline north of LA

    by windy 25 October 2007

    The first wild beaches I can think of is the area by Montana de Oro state park, just south of Morro Bay. You can camp or stay nearby in…

  24. BubbaK avatar

    Camping/Trip to South California

    by BubbaK 22 October 2007

    Hard to predict winter weather in So Cal, but you do need to be prepared for cold and/or damp weather described above. You could hit…

  25. DubinNYC avatar

    Irish top 10

    by DubinNYC 14 October 2007

    The term "British Isles," while arguably correct as a strictly geographic designation for the area that encompasses the islands…

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