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22-Dec-2009 00:09
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cct11 »
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22-Dec-2009 06:53
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location: Indonesia
Hey, We are going to Bail 4 days on 2010 February , and we are couple without child to be with us.
We will stay in Bail 3 nights, and prefer to stay in somewhere close beach and quiet ...
We are appreciate if you guys give us some recommend , thanks.
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03-Nov-2009 20:49
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egill »
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22-Dec-2009 06:52
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location: Somalia
I´m keen on going to Yemen via boat from Somaliland. The ambassador at the Somaliland office in Addis Ababa tells me it is possible. Has someone made that trip? And is someone tempted to join me?
Currently in Ethiopia, heading to Somaliland around the 19th of November.
More about me: www.couchsurfing.com/egill
My e-mail: egillbjarnason(at)gmail.com
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22-Dec-2009 04:20
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emma89 »
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22-Dec-2009 06:52
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chismoso »
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location: Argentina
Hola. My partner and I are currently in South America for a few months. At the beginning of February we will be in Iguazu, and were hoping to travel from there to Esteros del Ibera for a few days, and then on to Buenos Aires. We have read the posts on this topic, and wondered if anyone knows of a bus company that does (reliable) trips from Iguazu or Posadas to Colonia Pellegrini? We can't change our plans to come from the south, and we want to keep the price reasonable (so no private planes). Is this possible, or will we need to travel around to Mercedes and then up into the reserve?
Thanks in advance.
Emma
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21-Dec-2009 16:57
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idratherwalk »
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22-Dec-2009 06:52
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We are planning a six day visit to Tulum with a day trip into Merida. It was suggested we stay at either a hotel called Mezannine or one called Playa Azul. Anyone have an opinion on either of these locations? We are in search of peace, quite and comfort. These is an escape from the Chicago winter.
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20-Dec-2009 05:26
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robin34 »
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22-Dec-2009 06:51
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AsiaTravler_TX »
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location: Nicaragua
Hey there everyone,
We are heading up to Nicaragua in a few weeks. We are planning to head to the Corn Islands first. Any suggestions on places to stay? We don't want to spend more than $50 US for a place on the islands. We are interested in a hotel or hostel on the Picnic Center Beach side... Martha's B and B? How do you make reservations? Are they necessary? And likewise, in the rest of Nicaragua, are reservations in advance necessary?
Thanks for your help!
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21-Dec-2009 13:10
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canudigit »
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22-Dec-2009 06:50
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willyz »
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Santa came early for this single travelling girl, in the form of a free 2 entry 60 day visa to Thailand received last week. Leave for Bangkok Jan. 11, back March 9 and would like to take a trip to ONE neighbouring county. Which would you pursue? Which did you enjoy more?
My current perceptions, having only been to Thailand before,
MALAYSIA - pretty conservative for a pretty liberal travleller, who likes a drink, likes casual dress, beaches.
LAOS- charges Canadians $42 for the visa. Steep. Also, met a guy last year who was robbed there.
CAMBODIA - numerous horror stories about customs officials demanding more than the stated visa price (and I can't do evisa - no card), also sounds like extortion-rate prices to get from Thai border to Sihanoukville, Siem Riep, etc.
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21-Dec-2009 08:53
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Torremans »
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22-Dec-2009 06:48
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nahuel »
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location: Argentina
After months of planning, much based on the valuable info given on this board by you guys (Nahuel comes in mind) I'm about to depart to South America next week on Christmas day.
I'll be getting to Patagonia on january 10. Now, I have actually one more question... if I should book the excursions in El Chaltén before hand or will it be ok to book on the spot on arrival.
I have just 2 full days in El Chalten and arrive late pm prior to day 1, so I don't think any office or agency will be open when I arrive there by 11pm to book something locally.
I am considering to do the Laguna de los Tres, despite my fear for the long hikes (I'm Diabetic) and the second day Laguna Torre. Are both completely different from one another or should I skip one of them and do the Viedma Ice trek ? Your recommondations are most welcome.
I'm also not keen on ice trekking as I think that I wont feel comfor...
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19-Dec-2009 05:09
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Pichohon »
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22-Dec-2009 06:47
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mfk »
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My wife and I will be in the Puebla area for a week or two in early to mid-January. Interested in recommendations for budget hotels near the zocolo (or where ever else you might recommend, decent local places to eat, etc. Any recent experience with surrounding areas would be useful, too. Prefer to stay in Puebla itself, or use Cholula as a home base? Any recent information would be appreciated.
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02-Jun-2009 22:20
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berkutchi »
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22-Dec-2009 06:45
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pazu »
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location: Tibet
Hi all,
I know that the situation in Tibet, permits & tours etc have been discussed here extensively - I've spent a few hours reading new and older posts about the subject - but I still have one simple question:
Could you please recommend a travel agency in Lhasa that can arrange the whole works: TTB permit (and other neccessary permits), Tibetan experienced guides, a jeep to Mt. Kailash, etc.
So far I've emailed several companies, and even got some replies. The more-or-less-stardard Lhasa & Kailash tour for about 15-18 days seems to be a bit pricey - for 2 people around 10000-13000 yuan (starting from one thousand euro per person). Price drops a bit if there's 4 people in a group, but since I'm planning to travel in September / October I can't count on finding other people to share expenses during those couple of days I'll stay at Sim's GH in Chengdu.
So far I've asked ...
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22-Dec-2009 06:41
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ewah »
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22-Dec-2009 06:41
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ewah »
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location: Egypt
i was in egypt last year. and there was a song playing all over
the place. problem is that my transliteration of the singer
and song name have turned completely useless. fortunately
i had an audio recorder with me.
so name that tune.
http://woody.ewah.com/lp/R09_0031.MP3 (6.5MB)
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22-Dec-2009 06:41
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keene »
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22-Dec-2009 06:41
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keene »
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location: Bolivia
Hi, we are planning on staying three or more days in Tupiza, and then book a salt flat tour on the 26th. Does anyone have any recomendations of day hikes (self guided) or tours?? Thanks.....anyone else in town and want to join us send us a message.
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27-Apr-2006 12:15
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venezolana »
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22-Dec-2009 06:41
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Hoy me llegó un e-mail sobre una presunta terrorista peruana que actualmente ocupa el cargo de Directora de Prevención del Delito. Su nombre es Lilian Cristina Aya Ramírez. Se le describe a la Sra. Aya de la siguiente manera:
Es socióloga y tiene un amplio prontuario como guerrillera y terrorista, militante del PRV-FALN-TERCER CAMINO, una rama del SENDERO LUMINOSO PERUANO, de los años 1989- 1992, que se ubicó en Venezuela, cuando el SL fue desmantelado por ALBERTO FUJIMORI (entonces Presidente del Perú), al capturar y hacer preso a su líder ABIMAEL GUZMÁN.
Según consta en los archivos policiales venezolanos, la actual funcionaria fue delatada por uno de sus compañeros de guerrilla, porque tuvieron una grave diferencia personal. La DISIP allanó su casa el 20 de mayo de 1993 y le incautó ARMAMENTO Y EQUIPO MILITAR, que sería utilizado para reorganizar la UNIDAD MÓVIL DE T...
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12-Dec-2009 19:48
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elmintrude »
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22-Dec-2009 06:39
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rainbowcarnage »
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location: England
Hi all, need some advice. Just come back from 6 months visit to brazil . Met a brazilian over here. Went back there had a wonderful time amazing country , wonderful people. Anyway, now my girlfriend is pregnant. Now i know what you are thinking. It was planned, we just want to know what rights we have . Can she now come over here , can I go over there and stay. Any help on this matter would be fantastic, thanks paul.
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10-Dec-2009 00:18
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gabyjtw »
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22-Dec-2009 06:38
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eleanorcr »
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location: Costa Rica
I'm flying into Liberia on Dec 19th, arriving 2:40 PM. Originally, I planned on traveling to Nicarauga that afternoon. But that's starting to sound like a long day. Any suggestions for a beach that's not too far from the airport & not too expensive? What about staying in Liberia?
Thanks and sorry if this belongs in the Nicargua thread!
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20-Dec-2009 04:43
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Bob108 »
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22-Dec-2009 06:37
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Bob108 »
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Take care with email reservations at Ojo de Agua Hotel on the beach in Puerto Morelos.
They changed their email address, but left the old one on their website. Some scam artist got hold of that old email address and is using it. I had an extensive series of emails back and forth with the thief, who was using the name of the hotel owner as his own in the emails (Ernesto Munoz Rodrigez). He seemed extremely friendly and helpful, sending us pictures, when requested, of the rooms inside and the hotel outside, and more.
I cut what I considered a good deal with him for a studio -- $350 for a week. He asked for 50% deposit, which seemed reasonable since other long term rentals in the town were asking 100% advance, non-refundable, payment. I sent it to him via Western Union.
Three weeks later, some friends decided they wanted to join us and called the hotel to make reservations. Lo ...
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