Which is better: Thai Farm Cooking School or Chiang Mai Thai Cooking School

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone can recommend either of these two cooking schools over the other?

Thai Farm Cooking School http://www.thaifarmcooking.net/home/
or
Chiang Mai Thai Cooking School http://www.thaicookeryschool.com/
or should I try to get to both?
or another one altogether?

I would appreciate your advice - thanks!

Marrakech Souk Closed November 28?

Hi, I heard the souk in Marrakech is closed due to the feast holiday on Nov 28. Is this true? If so, is it opened on Nov 29? Any details would be great. Thanks so much!

Where would you go in Dec 2010?

Hi!

I'm posting this in at least 2 other different branches so apologies if you've read it before.
I'm planning by next big vacation in 2010 and for certain reasons, I can only go in Dec, mid-Dec to be exact.

I'm still undecided as to the destination. My criteria:

• NO winter destinations (still reeling from the cold in 2008 when I was in Paris during the Xmas period)
• experience suitable for 3 pre-teen girls
• mix of culture, history and great landscapes (and bit of wildlife thrown in)
• my family loves the sea and would invariably spend the tail end of our vacation at the seaside (but this is not a MUST)

• Africa (was thinking Tanzania, (Zanzibar hmmm).... ut it'll be a pretty long trip with lots of air connections)
• Morocco (not sure of the weather there in Dec)
• Australia (safe bet, most likely the Gold Coast)
• New Zealand (ano...

Going out in Berlin

Dear all,

I´m heading to Berlin. Can you recommend some ( not all, of course ) sort of authentic pubs and restaurants, where the "Berliners" like to go. I´d like to avoid the typical touristic spots. I´m not 18 years old any longer, which means I´m not necessarily looking for very noisy and crowded places. I´m looking forward to enjoying nice atmosphere and tasty food!

Thanks a lot for your advice!!

how to get from ella to sri lanka's south coast

Can anyone advise on the best way to get from Ella to Sri Lanka's south coast (preferably Mirissa or Unwatuna).

Lonely Planet says there are buses to Matara and Galle, and also further connections from Wellawaya, but (i) can't find timetable and (ii) don't know how long journey would take.

Any suggestions? As well as buses, would a taxi take us? For roughly how much?

We're not in Sri Lanka long, alas, so want to do that trip with the minimum of fuss.

Many thanks in advance for any help you can supply.

David

Boat/Ferry from Can Tho to Chau DOC

Friends,
I'll be in Vietnam in a few days. I would like to go by boat (not as a formal tour - simply as transportation) from Can Tho north to Chau Doc. What is available? Any recommended company? Approximately how long will it take? How much does it cost? From where in Can Tho does it leave? At what time? Where does it arrive in Chau Doc?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance,
Frank

travel clothing

Hello. I’d appreciate comments/advice regarding appropriate clothing for a man (older) to wear in India. I’d planned on light-weight cotton short sleeved buttoned shirts but just read that my arms should be covered when visiting some religious sites. As well, I was wondering about wearing somewhat baggy pants of the same material that are mid-to-lower calf in length. They’ll expose about six inches of leg. Is this appropriate? I’m there for three months of independent travel, carrying a modest-sized backpack, so space is an issue. Planned on taking one pair of jeans. I’ll be traveling in the west: Mumbai, Goa, then a little to the east zig-zagging my way up to Delhi, and then west into Rajasthan and Punjab. Should I take one long-sleeved shirt for some visits as well as for warmth? I’ll be there January through March. Thanks for any comments.

renting a car in new zealand

hi does anyone know how easy or difficult it is to organize a car for selfdrive around new zealand when i get to auckland airport? is it better to book in advance or even organize from australia? whats the most cost effective solution in terms of car rental?

also do u get a better rate for nz dollar in nz or in australia?