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  1. BubbaK avatar

    RE: Where do I stay In The Amazon?

    by BubbaK 11 March 2012

    I agree that you need to do a lot of research in advance, and look for contacts with universities, NGOs, research institutes, etc. Or…

  2. semicircle avatar

    RE: escape from aruba!

    by semicircle 07 March 2012

    Bonair is only good if you like diving. There is some good hiking but not enough to keep you there for a week and it's not all that cheap.…

  3. kraanvogel avatar

    Re: homestays in manama

    by kraanvogel 01 March 2012

    Dear Dan, I sent you email via my phone,but there are problems especially with Yahoo, they don't send my messages! so just in case you…

  4. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: trinidad & tobago backpacking

    by anillos_de_saturno 29 February 2012

    +It seems to be possible to fly from Tobago to Surinam, is there a way to fly directly to Tobago from Venezuela?+ AFAIK, there aren't…

  5. zizwa avatar

    trinidad & tobago backpacking

    by zizwa 29 February 2012

    I'm on my way from Panama to Surinam and thinking of including Trinidad and Tobago in the trip. Any solo (female) travel experiences on…

  6. Ferweg_ avatar

    RE: Suriname and the Gianas - worth the money?

    by Ferweg_ 24 February 2012

    Several people on the road told us you can not get exit or entry stamps on the boats between Trinidad and Venezuela. They are only used…

  7. Cecilia avatar

    RE: Amsterdam

    by Cecilia 20 February 2012

    EAT: in Surinamese / Javanese restaurants that are usually also take-out places. Or at falafel fastfood places (Maoz), often with free…

  8. hurricanebertha avatar

    RE: RTW Tickets and Visas

    by hurricanebertha 17 February 2012

    You must get the Indian visa in your own country and before you leave. Buy the cheapest ticket you can find, don't use the return ticket.…

  9. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Experiences

    by SoloHobo 17 February 2012

    It was not long ago there was not even a guidebook for many places that are now very popular. What are the sleepers or under the radar…

  10. zizwa avatar

    backpacking trinidad & tobago

    by zizwa 12 February 2012

    I'm on my way from Panama to Surinam and thinking of including Trinidad and Tobago in the trip (being a huge caribbean island fan). Any…

  11. ban_janti avatar

    RE: Falklands again

    by ban_janti 10 February 2012

    #46 Yeah, I can really see that Falklanders would like to join bankrupt and corrupted Argentina...or what? You already denied Argentina…

  12. ban_janti avatar

    RE: Falklands again

    by ban_janti 08 February 2012

    I'm not deny European influence on South America, or US backing up of governments that was in their favour. I just don't see all of this…

  13. markharf avatar

    RE: Belize/Guatemala and Costa Rica on a shoestring budget

    by markharf 08 February 2012

    If you're on a budget (as you say), I'm thinking it makes no sense to fly to Central America, then fly around Central America, for just…

  14. yurdamnskippy avatar

    RE: Suriname tourist card available at airport?

    by yurdamnskippy 03 February 2012

    Thanks for your info. It will help another traveler. Sorry that it turned out to be an expensive lesson learned Keep us posted about…

  15. TravelsWithJacques avatar

    RE: Suriname tourist card available at airport?

    by TravelsWithJacques 03 February 2012

    One final update on this mess. :) I was able to get a Suriname Tourist Card in Curacao. This involved going to the consulate and asking…

  16. spampants_ avatar

    RE: Amsterdam

    by spampants_ 03 February 2012

    I've spent a lot of time in Amsterdam, although have never lived there. The central part of the city is very heavily touristed, with…

  17. enroutesiglo avatar

    RE: Is Suriname for everyone?

    by enroutesiglo 31 January 2012

    It's not for everyone who's anyone, nor is it for any old body. Certain somebodies...? Ja, yes, oui!

  18. Theorux avatar

    Is Suriname for everyone?

    by Theorux 30 January 2012

    Is visiting Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana for everyone?

  19. enroutesiglo avatar

    RE: 5 questions about The Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

    by enroutesiglo 30 January 2012

    Ahh Thorn Tree, or as we call it in these parts, "Homework Helper."

  20. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: 5 questions about The Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

    by anillos_de_saturno 30 January 2012

    +3. These countries very hard to get to, especially from the USA?+ It depends on what do you mean by +very hard+ but there are non-stop…

  21. markharf avatar

    RE: 5 questions about The Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

    by markharf 30 January 2012

    Have you read any of the recent threads on the Guianas? Done any other research? Are you thinking of going there (or merely trolling…

  22. pastpresentfuture avatar

    5 questions about The Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

    by pastpresentfuture 30 January 2012

    1. Out of the 3 Guianas which have the most to offer travelers/tourists? 2. Are these 3 countries very similar and expensive? 3. These…

  23. uulu10 avatar

    Re: English spoken in Suriname? Safety in Paramaribo?

    by uulu10 27 January 2012

    Cayenne central was dead at night sunday to Tuesday when I visited the city. I walked around hoping finding a bar or a cafe. Sunday I…

  24. semicircle avatar

    Guyana Trip Report:

    by semicircle 26 January 2012

    Guyana trip report: Georgetown, Surinamese Visa, Kaieture falls, Port Kaituma, Jonestown, and G-town to Paramaribo. Georgetown: Th…

  25. Dutch_Uncle avatar

    RE: What are the two most disparate nations that share a land border?

    by Dutch_Uncle 23 January 2012

    Many of the miners are from Brazil, I suspect that information will come out soon. The space facility at Korou is certainly French, and…

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