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Middle East

...and does anyone know about that Israeli passport stamp

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posted
07-Dec-2009 01:51
by: marcs999 »

last reply
07-Dec-2009 21:35
by: sushi75 »

5 replies , 70 views

Going to Berlin just before Xmas - Tips wanted

Hello everyone, I am going to Berlin between 19 Dec to 23 Dec. Am going with my girlfriend, I have been there once before but in a rush. Am looking for advice on things to do. We're happy to walk and I am keen to find spots for great photos. All ideas are welcome. Also ideas on the weather are great. I guess it's a regular European weather.
Thanks.

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posted
07-Dec-2009 20:40
by: tesst »

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07-Dec-2009 21:34
by: sushi75 »

5 replies , 44 views location: France

accomodation with kids

We're travelling through France, Spain and Morocco with a 9 & 12 year old from mid April to mid June.

We'd like to visit Paris, Ales, Barcelona, Andalucia and Cordoba and want to spend 4 -5 nights in each place between visiting friends & family.

I've trawled through the forum but haven't seen much that helps yet.

We're not loaded but would prefer to have a few good places to stay to explore & refresh than go too cheap and deal with burnt out kids (& us).
We also like to limit our foorprint where possible.
We're also hoping to spend a week in Morocco before flying home.

Look forward to hearing from you..

Tess

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posted
12-Nov-2009 19:41
by: floripao »

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07-Dec-2009 21:34
by: jaloisio »

1 replies , 166 views location: Chile & Easter Island

Delegating time in Chile/Argentina

Hi all-

I'm lucky enough to be able to visit Chile and Argentina as a side trip from an extended cultural immersion experience in Brasil. I will start in Santiago de Chile in early January and I also want to visit Valparaíso before heading south to the lakes region. I am considering two different itineraries and wonder if anyone has experience or advice:

1. After Valparíso, take a bus across to Mendoza and stay for (?) days and afterward an overnight bus to Bariloche to visit the Lakes region in Argentina, eventually flying out to Buenos Aires on the way back to Brasil.

2. Another option would be to skip Mendoza and head south to the Chilean Lakes region from Valparíso and crossing the Argentinian border further south, from Pucón perhaps. Allowing me to experience the lakes regions of both Chile or Argentina.

My main concerns are how much time would be sufficient for each ... more »

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posted
06-Dec-2009 16:18
by: londonmermaid »

last reply
07-Dec-2009 21:33
by: onassy »

4 replies , 156 views location: India

Horrible Delhi Taxi Company -- KUMAR

We rented a taxi from Kumar Taxi Company, one of the two listed in Lonely Planet. We hired it for the day (to take us from Delhi to Agra and then to the airport) for 4000 Rupees. We did this because we had a plane to catch at the end of the evening, and Taj Express did not suit our schedule. The driver was HORRIBLE and NOT TRUSTWORTHY. We were scared for our lives.
1) He kept lying that we were an hour and a half late in coming down, (we were, by 15 minutes, which was due to a misunderstanding, he did not alert us that he was downstairs), and demanded a higher tip based on that.
2) He repeatedly suggested taking us to a marble factory & silk stores in Agra, although we declined each time.
3) He insisted that there was only one clean toilet on the 5 hour drive from Delhi to Agra, which was this awful souvinir shop where he clearly had a deal. When we asked for an additional t... more »

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posted
07-Dec-2009 21:11
by: 2guyswalking »

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07-Dec-2009 21:32
by: Rod_B »

1 replies , 8 views location: Sri Lanka

Booking a car and driver/guide

Hi,

We leave for Sri Lanka next week!!
For the first 4 days we plan to hire a car and driver in order to do the Ancient Cities, ending in Kandy.
Should we prebook or is it easy to find a driver and car at the airport?
We arrive early in the morning, but hope to do some touring that day.
Thanks for any advice.

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posted
06-Dec-2009 08:32
by: Thorn_In_Your_S... »

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07-Dec-2009 21:32
by: endimirador »

20 replies , 410 views location: Guatemala

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safety

is guatemala safe ?

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posted
07-Dec-2009 15:25
by: imax »

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07-Dec-2009 21:32
by: Jehane »

3 replies , 31 views location: Australia

Kakadu National Park in January ?

Dear people,

We would really love to visit the Kakadu National Park early January and maybe do a 3-days safari with a tour-company (I heard kakadu dreams was good)

I understand January is the wet season and therefore green tours run with limited options as some parts of national parks can be closed.
Tours companies also state on their website website that tours may be cancelled because of climatic conditions at last minute

We are a bit confused because most websites say the wet is the best time of the year and most beautiful because wildlife is very active at this season but at the same time everyone recommends visiting the kakadu during the dry...

Is it okay to visit the kakadu during the wet season (january) ? We already live in a tropical island so we don't mind the rain, heat and mosquitoes
What are the tours like in the Kakadu at this time of the year ? Are they of... more »

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posted
07-Dec-2009 20:01
by: acalex_2000 »

last reply
07-Dec-2009 21:32
by: neckervd »

5 replies , 59 views

My Egypt trip, please advice and correct!

Hi everybody, what do you think about this? We are two students with a tight budget. Do you think this program is doable?
Thanks a lot

9 Dec
Night bus from Tel Aviv to Eilat
10 Dec
Border crossing at Taba (morning)
Morning bus from Taba to Cairo (at 10 am)
Cairo at 17.00 more or less
Night in Cairo (locals, some typical places, hubbly bubbly) --> anything to suggest to chill?
11 Dec
Day in Cairo (Egyptian museum, market, Islamic Cairo and Old Cairo if we have time) --> anything I should prioritize?
Sleep in Cairo
12 Dec
Gyza and Piramides
Back to Cairo
Night train to Luxor
13 Dec
West bank (Vallee of the Kings and Queens, Deir al-bahri, Tombs of the Nobles )
Cool off in Luxor --> any suggestion?
Night in Luxor in the East Bank (Oasis Hotel) --> anyone tried?
14 Dec
Karnak (east bank) and Luxor Temple.
Train to Aswan (night train)
Night in Aswan (K... more »

Forum: Africa
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posted
05-Dec-2009 01:02
by: biddie »

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07-Dec-2009 21:31
by: biddie »

7 replies , 157 views location: Malaysia

Diving in Perhentians

Hi guys,

Does anyone have a rough idea how much it costs to do the Padi Open Water in the Perhentians? We will be going to thailand afterwards so there is the option to do it in Ko Tao but i really want to dive in the Perhentians and can dive again in Ko Tao....its too much back tracking to do OW in Ko Tao and then come back down to Perhentians!!

Cheers!

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posted
07-Dec-2009 20:49
by: losing_touch »

last reply
07-Dec-2009 21:31
by: bleakopeth »

4 replies , 24 views

True Visions - Chipped Box - Bangkok

Before turning this question over to the experts at Thai Visa or Ajarn, I thought I would try here. Before I post my question, let me state that I am not looking for an ethical debate here. Ethics and morals are not the issue here.

I know they exist, but I cannot locate one to save my life. I have a house that has a dish, but I don't have a subscription. I am going through the process to get a work permit, etc., but it is painstakingly slow. Inquiring with co-workers has lead me on a phantom chase through markets of Bangkok looking for a chipped True Visions box. Seemingly, one can purchase a box that will give the gold package for a one time fee of roughly 4,000 baht. From Sam Pang in China Town to the depths of Sukhumvit to the trenches of On Nut and various other areas, I am unable to locate such a device. Talking with people I know, I have determined that the True ins... more »

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posted
21-Nov-2009 18:55
by: tonybull »

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07-Dec-2009 21:30
by: tonybull »

7 replies , 259 views location: Kenya

Re enter Kenya from eithopia on orginal visa

Hi,

I am asking this question behalf of my daughter who is currently travelling around Africa. She is an Australian.

She will be in Kenya from 5-15 December. She then will leave Kenya to travel through Tanzania, Rawanda and Ethiopia. At the end of January 2010 she will fly back into Kenya to fly to Edinburgh. Her visa for Kenya covers this period.

Can she re-enter Kenyan from eithopia on her orginal visa?

I would appreciate any advice

cheers

Tony

Forum: Africa
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posted
07-Dec-2009 21:27
by: joschua »

last reply
07-Dec-2009 21:27
by: joschua »

0 replies , 3 views location: Iran

Traffic between Esfahan and Yazd

Hi Guys,
because there seems no possibility to fly from Yazd to Esfahan, so we must go there either with train or bus. But i've not seen any connection between YAZD and EFN on the timetable from rara.ir, does someone know the excatly info? If there is, what time? (YAZD -> EFN). And for the bus : in LP08 it is only mentioned "frequent". How is the exact deparure time?, and price?
appreciate for any Infos.

Besides: To the Pasargadae there is diffuerent Meanings in the Forum. Could someone please tell me, how long it takes from Persepolis to Pasargadae, and which Sights is has?

Thanx a lot

Forum: Middle East
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posted
07-Dec-2009 10:18
by: jmo1985 »

last reply
07-Dec-2009 21:26
by: jmo1985 »

2 replies , 30 views location: Brazil

hostel recommendations in Rio??

Hey all,

I'm travelling from Manchester in the UK and I'm travelling around South America on my lonesome, so can anyone recommend any hostels in Rio and around Brazil, to meet like minded people, have a laugh and get drunk with?? I'm starting in February 2010 to catch carnival time so it should be awesome! Anyone else doing the same??

Cheers in advance!!

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posted
07-Dec-2009 08:15
by: milnrich »

last reply
07-Dec-2009 21:25
by: Indiana_Girl »

2 replies , 57 views

Mexico city luggage storage and metro

We have just over 24 hours in Mexico City and were thinking about leaving our backpacks in storage at the airport and just taking our small day packs with us on the Metro. Just wondering if anyone else had done this and if it was safe, both the leave luggage and also on the Metro, I have heard mixed reports from people.

Thanks

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posted
07-Dec-2009 21:24
by: blackemcee »

last reply
07-Dec-2009 21:24
by: blackemcee »

0 replies , 4 views location: Venezuela

Canaima vs Orinoco

Hello my friends,

My pals and I are going to visit Venezuela in January-February and we have a problem. We decided to go both to Canaima and to delta Orinoco, but we have only 6 days for them. Firstly we wanted to divide in 3/3, but our friends, who have returned recently told us that Canaima was fantastic and 3 days there is not enough. Besides, 4th day in Canaima is usually free. So now we thought about going to Canaima for 4 days and to Orinoco for 2 days. But I wonder if 2 days is enough for it and if we'll be able to see anything?
I'm asking people who were there - is it ok, or we better take 3 and 3 days?
Thanks and greetings from Russia.

 

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