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24-Nov-2009 11:08
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kateindublin »
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24-Nov-2009 19:47
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taranaki_chick »
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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!
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24-Nov-2009 15:41
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angsg »
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24-Nov-2009 19:47
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zeke7 »
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location: Cambodia
I am intending to visit the floating villiages in Tonle Sap and possibly do a story on the people there.
Intending to cover:
1.Kampong Luang, said to be one of e biggest floating villiages.
2.Phoum Kandal to the east of Luang
3.Chong Kos to the northwest Luang
Anyone have informations on the above? location on map, directions on getting there, accomdation if available would be most helpful,
Seems like information is pretty limited out of those villiages near Siem Reap
Cheers!
Ang
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24-Nov-2009 15:57
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wshaw17 »
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24-Nov-2009 19:45
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rickyd1ckydoo »
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location: Morocco
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!
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23-Nov-2009 18:30
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weaselpoo »
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24-Nov-2009 19:45
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toth007 »
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location: India
Hello,
We are going to be spending Christmas at Agra and wondered if anyone could suggest a nice (but not too expensive) place to stay, preferably by the Taj Mahal.
Many thanks.
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24-Nov-2009 15:15
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Umaisarah »
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24-Nov-2009 19:43
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anahi79 »
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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:
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23-Nov-2009 20:28
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markjoryan »
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24-Nov-2009 19:43
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toth007 »
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location: India
We arrive in Bangkok on Dec 26 to look for bargain flights for 3 to Delhi rather than paying much more from Australia.
Can anyone recommend any where to look as we will spend one or two nights in bangkok before moving on.
Thanks
Mark
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24-Nov-2009 00:21
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su1712 »
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24-Nov-2009 19:43
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TMPACA »
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location: Germany
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!!
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22-Nov-2009 21:27
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zonmatt »
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24-Nov-2009 19:43
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iviehoff »
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Hi All
Was wondering where the best places in the UK would be for a short break was originally thinking of going to the USA but changed last minute, so finance is not that much of a consideration, have the money budgeted for a one week USA trip , but unable to get leave, hence this shorter trip in the UK.
Its now colder although still not too bad for most places although I was looking at any place within the Uk including Isle of Man, Isle of Wight , even Jersey.
I was looking at virtually any holiday , including an outdoors one,and some of the places which came up were
The Lake district-is it too wet and windy now?
Edinburgh-too cold now??
Isle of Man
Isle of Wight
South Wales/Pembrokeshire
Snowdon
Devon/Cornwall
Not looking to rough it, wanted preferably to stay in a good hotel,maybe with outdoorsy places to go out to... but mostly looking at just chilling out
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24-Nov-2009 19:43
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dtbain »
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24-Nov-2009 19:43
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dtbain »
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location: Sri Lanka
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
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24-Nov-2009 08:30
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rachblack »
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24-Nov-2009 19:43
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rickyd1ckydoo »
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location: Morocco
Can Anyone please recomend somewhere nice for myself and a friend to stay in Marrakech on New years eve and the 1st. Looking for somewhere nice for no more than 20 euros each per night next to the medina. We had planned to stay at Jnane Mogador hotel which looked really nice but it has fallen through.
Thank you.
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24-Nov-2009 02:01
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frankbhowe »
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24-Nov-2009 19:42
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hanno »
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location: Vietnam
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
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21-Nov-2009 17:23
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andrze »
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24-Nov-2009 19:42
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auren »
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location: Australia
Hi everyone,
I remember talking to a guy who travelled in Australia, and mentioned that he found a really cheap alternative to car hire, the problem is I can't remember the details.
When a company needs to return a car to its original outlet location (eg, a car was picked up for hire in sydney and dropped off in melbourne,) you pay something like $1 a day + petrol, and return it to its original location.
Does anyone know about this? and how to get onto it? It would be great if you can help out.
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24-Nov-2009 18:25
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rdb2004 »
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24-Nov-2009 19:42
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toth007 »
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location: India
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.
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24-Nov-2009 19:41
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bendordh »
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24-Nov-2009 19:41
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bendordh »
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hello, i'll go from Antigua to Chichicastenango and after a few hours continue to lake atitalan.
where can i put my backpack while i wander around in Chichi?
should i buy a map of guatemala for the trip to guatemala, or is the lonely book good enough?
should i buy the map there or before hand?
thanks david
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24-Nov-2009 14:02
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dead_rasta »
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24-Nov-2009 19:41
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westwood »
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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?
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