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Africa

Looking for a latte in Lesotho or a truckin' good transcontinental time

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Americas - Canada

Dog sledding, Maple Leafs and more shoreline than the Caribbean

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Americas - Caribbean

Fun, sun and sand in your shorts

20,154

Americas - Central America

From the cloud forests to the blue holes

6,591

Americas - Cuba

It's more than just cigars, rum and old cars

10,794

Americas - Mexico

Akumal to Zipolite, Aztecs to Zapatistas.. y tequila!

42,194

Americas - South America

Supplement your Shoestring with the word from the road

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Americas - United States of America

From sea to shining sea

4,263

Asia - Central Asia

Here a 'stan, there a 'stan, everywhere a 'stan 'stan

32,073

Asia - Indian Subcontinent

Not only elephants, snake charmers, price rises, immodium and curry in a hurry

31,595

Asia - North-East Asia

From teaching in Tokyo to travelling through Tibet

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Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore

26,318

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Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam

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Asia - Thailand

The lowdown on the land of smiles

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Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica

Do they speak English? Is there a bridge to NZ? Are kangaroos poisonous?

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Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea

Sun-drenched beaches, swaying palms, rising ocean levels...

23,304

Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus

Czech out all the vital info

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Europe - Scandinavia

Fjords and hiking, meet some Vikings - Nordic Europe will be to your likings!

9,856

Europe - UK & Ireland

Two islands, infinite opportunities, all on one branch

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Europe - Western Europe

Bacalhau to bratwurst, frites to zabaglione - Also, there's art

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Middle East

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

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posted
26-Nov-2009 04:03
by: shazza_b »

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26-Nov-2009 11:43
by: Laszlo »

2 replies , 59 views location: Indonesia

Indonesia Travels - Flores, Komodo and Sulawesi

Hey there,

I wonder if anyone can offer some advice? My partner and I are travelling to Indonesia for 1 month at the end of May/beginning of June, and are finding it hard to decide where to go/what to try and see in such a short period of time!

We are both really keen to visit Sulawesi and Flores, as we want to go to explore the wildlife, go hiking, diving (hopefully surfing?), and get to explore the different villages and cultures. I believe that both countries aren't very touristy, but we are keen to try to see the country for what it really is - not just hang out with other Aussies!

I feel we may be trying to fit too much in by trying to go to both countries, so thought I might see if anyone has recommendations as to whether it's possible to do so much in a month, or if we should stick to one country and get to really enjoy it, without spending all our time on a bus?!

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posted
24-Nov-2009 13:51
by: annabelletakeson »

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26-Nov-2009 11:42
by: pearlsz_ »

16 replies , 253 views location: Australia

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Thanksgiving in Sydney

Hey guys -
I'm a yank who just moved to Sydney. Anyone have any good Thanksgiving celebrations one more person can join in on?

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posted
25-Nov-2009 16:42
by: cgrrrl »

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26-Nov-2009 11:42
by: bajaboojum »

1 replies , 59 views

Short cheap trip to beach in Mexico

I'm living in Southwestern New Mexico about halfway between El Paso and Tucson and am looking to take a short cheap flight to a beachside locale in Mexico.

I've traveled before in Mexico but not to many beaches, mainly cities like Puebla, D.F., San Cristobal, and Cuernavaca. I spent a week on the beach in Zihuantenjo at the end of a two month trip in 2004 and loved it and would love to go back but the flight prices I'm getting are not cheap (to Ixtapa) and the idea of taking an overnight bus ride to get there from D.F. for just a weeks' vaca also does not please me. I'm looking for cheap (#1), quick (#2) to a small-ish beachside village that I can get to rather quickly from either El Paso or Tucson, my two closest cities to fly from. I'm thinking before the end of the year before my vacation disappears.
Any ideas?

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posted
25-Nov-2009 05:46
by: Carneros »

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26-Nov-2009 11:40
by: VinnyD »

6 replies , 134 views

Zero entry pool - Marriot Ocean Pointe

Hi, does anyone know if the Marriot Ocean Pointe resort in Palm Beach has a zero entry pool? I've heard that it does but looking for more confirmation.

If anyone can recommend other family resorts with z/e pools in Florida it would be much appreciated.
Thanks & Cheers!!

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posted
21-Sep-2009 18:25
by: vor450en »

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26-Nov-2009 11:40
by: kalki »

9 replies , 598 views location: Tanzania

Kilimanjaro - the Umbwe route

Hi all,

We (2 people) plan to climb Kilimanjaro in the midle of October 2009 using the Umbwe route. We have only 6 days to make it (we might have 7 days, but we would have to start to climb right the next day after our arrival to Moshi. Unfortunately we will arrive in the evening so we think it would be better to relax for one day).

I went through the discussions bellow and haven't found any opinion/experiences concerned with the Umbwe route.

Could anyone please let me know if it is realistic to make it in 6 days? We are both fhysicaly well preapared, but no experiences with altitude sicknes!

Any other comments/advices highly appreciated.

Thanks.
Tomas

Forum: Africa
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posted
25-Nov-2009 11:12
by: denalipop »

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26-Nov-2009 11:40
by: ianw6705 »

4 replies , 70 views location: New Zealand

Considering 3 Weeks on North Island

Our rental house becomes available in mid-January 2010. Until then, we've been traveling around the South Island. I work from my laptop during the week, and we move to the next town on the weekends. We've been able to find hostels for $60 and $70 a night, which keeps costs down.

We've already seen most of the highlights of the South Island, and while we loved them, we realize this is probably our best opportunity to spend some time on the North Island as well (which we've never visited).

The main problem is the ferry; it costs about $450 to take our car round-trip! On top of that, I've heard that there will be lots of crowds starting around Christmas, including all the kids out for summer. I'm not looking forward to that! Also, finding accommodation will apparently get more difficult, meaning we need to plan farther in advance than we have been doing. Since we don'... more »

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posted
26-Nov-2009 02:21
by: eric92 »

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26-Nov-2009 11:37
by: rjr144 »

2 replies , 24 views location: Syria

Traveling b/w Hama and Afamia

Hi,

Has anyone a recent experience of the minibuses b/w Hama and Afamia e.g. frequency, price, first and last departure from both places?
Thanks in advance.

Eric

Forum: Middle East
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posted
20-Nov-2009 17:54
by: demonioazul »

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26-Nov-2009 11:37
by: demonioazul »

25 replies , 439 views location: Argentina

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Hostels in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego

Hello all, I'll be traveling with my wife 2 weeks from now through the south of Argentina. We are going to spend some nights in Neuquen, Junin de los Andes, Bariloche, Esquel, Puerto Madryn, Río Gallegos, El Calafate and Ushuaia.
We're travelling on a budget, so I'd like to ask about nice-and-cheap hotels or hostels, below $30 or $35 US for both. We will begin our travel barely in low season but the high season will take us by the middle of the trip, so I understand the prices could go up at that point.

I've already found lots of hotels and hostels by internet, but it's hard to tell which are good and which are not, that's why I'd like some info about hostels in those cities from people who knows the area.

Thanks very much in advance. Cheers.

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posted
25-Nov-2009 18:15
by: ChopperReid »

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26-Nov-2009 11:36
by: bitingbums »

4 replies , 71 views location: Indonesia

Bali - Off the beaten track !!

I am attending a wedding in Bali next year and I want to make the experience as valuable as possible. I have been there 4 times and have never enjoyed my time there. This time we are staying out of Kuta and I would like to know of some cultural sites and general attractions that you wouldnt find in travel brochures.

If anyone knows of hidden gems or places where you can get a real experience of the local culture, I would love to hear about these great experiences.

Please save me from the drunken Aussies, the over baked UK backpackers and general Eurotrash !!

Cheers

Chopper

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posted
26-Nov-2009 11:36
by: newplaycez »

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26-Nov-2009 11:36
by: newplaycez »

0 replies , 3 views location: Costa Rica

2 days to fill

hola, my girlfriend and i are currently in alajuela and have 2 more days to fill after having accomplished everything on our to do list while here in CR. we were thinking of spending some time around poas/la paz. is there enough there to keep us busy for 2 days? we have a rental car and don´t mind driving to see something interesting. any suggestions on accomodations? we´re at the end of our trip and running low on funds so the peace lodge is definitely out of the question. thanks.

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posted
25-Nov-2009 20:26
by: quebraley »

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26-Nov-2009 11:35
by: nrahman »

3 replies , 44 views location: Bangladesh

Flights from Dakkha to SE Asia

Does anybody know anything about flights from Dakkha to Indonesia, Singapore, Sumatra or Borneo?

I know about the airasia flight to KL, but am currently searching for a option in any of the islands in Indonesia, hopefully sumatra or borneo.

thanks in advance!!

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posted
25-Nov-2009 19:39
by: ianw6705 »

last reply
26-Nov-2009 11:34
by: ianw6705 »

19 replies , 187 views

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Anas superciliosa

Or "smart arse" in plain English.

Anyway - these two large and prosperous-looking Pacific Black Ducks - aka Anas superciliosa - have taken up residence in our Moonee Ponds backyard. They like multi-grain the best. Which is nice. Do you have rather more exotic or interesting fauna at your place?

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posted
26-Nov-2009 04:19
by: jkendrick »

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26-Nov-2009 11:34
by: MountainJez »

6 replies , 61 views location: Argentina

Going backcountry in Patagonia

My wife and I are traveling for a year and therefore don't have a lot of real good gear for camping in the backcountry in Patagonia. Does anyone have any good recommendations for us? We would rent gear or do a guided trip if the price is right and gear is provided. From what I understand, it is difficult to find gear down there and difficult to spend any time in the backcountry without your own gear. Is that right? If so, what options do we have?

Thanks in advance!

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posted
26-Nov-2009 11:33
by: pauljamescampbell »

last reply
26-Nov-2009 11:33
by: pauljamescampbell »

0 replies , 2 views location: Bolivia

Christmas in Bolivia (2009)

We're going be in Bolivia over this Christmas (2009) and are in search for somewhere good to stay over the festive period.

Has anyone stayed in any good hostels/hotels during previous xmas's that run parties, meals, etc? Were currently presuming that La Paz is the best place, but that could easily be wrong. Any info would be great. Or contact from other fellow Bolivian christmas celebrators!

¡Gracias!

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posted
25-Nov-2009 16:29
by: yiddogray »

last reply
26-Nov-2009 11:33
by: pearlsz_ »

6 replies , 77 views

Things to do in Perth

So,

What's there to do?

We've been here 6 months and worked for all of it and will be free for Jan and need some stuff to do. We've got a car so we can get places but what is there to do other than Cott beach, Caversham Wildlife park or penguin island?

I know about the Pinnicles and Margaret River but has anyone found something really good to do that won't cost the world.

We're up for anything!

Cheers
G+J

 

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