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Africa

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

1,425

Americas - Canada

Maple leaves and Mounties, Tim Hortons' and hockey, Hollywood North and more shoreline than the Caribbean

1,212

Americas - Caribbean

Fun, sun and sand in your shorts

5,964

Americas - Central America

From the cloud forests to the blue holes

1,849

Americas - Cuba

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

2,412

Americas - Mexico

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

12,969

Americas - South America

Supplement your Shoestring with the word from the road

5,125

Americas - United States of America

From sea to shining sea

1,830

Asia - Central Asia

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

11,704

Asia - Indian Subcontinent

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

7,869

Asia - North-East Asia

From teaching in Tokyo to travelling through Tibet

9,155

Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula

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

9,563

Asia - South-East Asia Mainland

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam

6,954

Asia - Thailand

The lowdown on the land of smiles

4,068

Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica

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

861

Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea

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

9,182

Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus

Czech out all the vital info

1,969

Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics

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

2,505

Europe - UK & Ireland

Two islands, infinite opportunities, all on one branch

13,131

Europe - Western Europe

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

4,124

Middle East

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

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May 16, 2013 1:34 AM
LuFei

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May 22, 2013 9:59 PM
LuFei

4 replies
166 views
location: China

Hotel and travel guides in Kaili

Hi friends,

I am planning to visit Kaili and the villages around it but I have no idea how to get from Guizhou airport to Kaili. Besides, I will love to have some recommendation of hotels in Kaili and a travel agency or a guide to visit the villages around.
Thanks,

Lu Fei

May 22, 2013 9:59 PM
emma4teeth

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May 22, 2013 9:59 PM
emma4teeth

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Wife's first trip to Europe. Doing Paris and Rome. Need 3rd spot

Planning a trip to Western Europe for early September, and traveling with my wife and our 18 month old daughter (11 days). It's my wife's first trip to Europe, i've been a handful of times. I know, I know, we should have fit Europe in before we had the baby.
We are set on Paris & Rome. We need recommendations for the 3rd spot. Since the first two are big cities, it would be nice to make the 3rd destination a smaller city, less mainstream, slower pace, with good scenery, good cafes and pastries.

We'll visit 3 destinations and stay a full 3 days in each place, to avoid to much moving around, checking in, checking out, transit. We'll leave a day of travel on the first and last day of the trip, for a total of 11 days. Traveling with a toddler is challenging enough, even if you're relaxing in one spot. The idea is to make the trip now, while the toddler flies for free, and ... more »

May 22, 2013 9:58 PM
allencook

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May 22, 2013 9:58 PM
allencook

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location: South Africa

Safty & ease in South Africa

I am considering a trip to So Africa in this fall. Is it easy to travel from place to place without prior reservations. Also how safe is it. I am an older male.

Forum: Africa

May 9, 2013 11:54 AM
tiag

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May 22, 2013 9:57 PM
tiag

40 replies
710 views
location: Philippines

Pages 1 2 3

Air ticket to Philliphines

Hello there,

I have one question - in the summer (from 8.7 to 20/21.8) i'm travelling to Philliphines, but still haven't got air ticket to there. I come from Slovenia, Europe - small country, so the air tickets from our main airport usually aren't cheap - does anyone has any advice how should i search for cheap tickets - i can go to bigger airports such as Milan, Munich, Frankfurt etc - i can also first fly to Bangkok and from there with Cebu air to Clark or Manila... I'm basicly hoping for ticket around 700 eur. Is that possible? :)

Thanks, hope we'll find something :)

May 9, 2013 11:59 AM
born2travelit

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May 22, 2013 9:57 PM
A_Muppet

2 replies
148 views
location: Tonga

postcard help!!!

hi guys

i m a great postcard collector and i wish i could receive 1 postcard with some stamps from this marvellous country
i could exchange the favour the way u want, i could send u one from italy,where i live, or whatever
check me on born2travel.it
help me to realize this dream

Those, who are willing to help me, please write me a private message and I will forward you my address. :)

Best regards

mark and stefy

May 21, 2013 9:50 PM
gyzmic

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May 22, 2013 9:52 PM
westwood

4 replies
71 views


working holiday visa help

Hi guys,

hope somebody cld help me. I'm around to apply for working holiday visa subclass 417.
My situation is:
I born in thailand.
Mum is thai, dad is british.
I've got dual citizenship, it means I'm holder of british passport.
I've never been in Australia before and I'm thai resident.
I want apply for this visa as a british citizen, I mean with british passport online.

Is there any possibility not to be successful?
Thanks guys, appreciate any help.

May 22, 2013 7:58 PM
kerryjsmall

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May 22, 2013 9:52 PM
missninja

1 replies
25 views
location: Norway

senior discounts

Hi, does anyone know if a senior from australia can get discounts on bus travel in Norway?

May 16, 2013 8:38 PM
martes

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May 22, 2013 9:50 PM
westwood

38 replies
1,065 views


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Visa-Run on the Airport?

Hello,
I am wondering, if there is a rule in the Thai Immigration law, that says, that if I want to re-enter the country, I have to have been in another country before? Because if that is not the case, couldn't I just buy a cheap AirAsia flight, check-in, go to the Airport in Bangkok, go through immigration and to the gate, but not boarding the plane, but going back and enter Thailand again? Or are those areas separated on the airport, which means without sneaking through somewhere I cannot get to the immigration desks to enter the country again?
Happy to hear your thoughts and I am not only interested about Thailand but other countries like Indonesia, too?
M

May 21, 2013 11:19 PM
gernotalmen

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May 22, 2013 9:48 PM
putriduyung

8 replies
129 views
location: Indonesia

NTT Transport questions

HI,

I'll be in NTT for my second visit (realy LOVED the place) from Aug 12th to Sep 10th, flying in and out of Denpasar.

Most important is revisiting Lamalera and get to explore Sumba.

Plans are:

After a night in Kuta flight to Maumere
Get to Larantuka
Get to Lewoleba, maybe rent a scooter and explore for a day or two.
Get to Lamalera, stay there until I crave for civilisation.
Back to Lewoleba
Get to Sumba somehow
Back to Bali and home :(

Now the Questions:

Kuta to Lewoleba:
Probably not possible to do in one day.
Should I try to get an early flight, press on to Larantuka the same day, spend the night there to get a morning feary?
Or is it safe to slep in Maumere (more/better options?) and catch a morning boat anyway?
How are the feary timetables?
Is Adonara worth it to break the trip for a day or two?

Lewoleba to Sumba:
So many possible ways to go... more »

May 21, 2013 3:37 PM
JennnyC

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May 22, 2013 9:47 PM
rokatoo

7 replies
126 views
location: Brazil

Where to spend my last 4 days in Brazil

Hi all, I realize this is a highly subjective question but here goes anyways... I will be in Brazil for a couple weeks the beginning of Brazil visiting a friend. The first part of the trip is all arranged--we are going to Sao Paulo, Rio, and Iguacu--but i get to pick the last destination (!). With so many amazing places to visit it is very hard to decide!

So, i am looking at:

The Panatal and/or Bonito (both or one over the other?)
Praia de Pipa
Salvador
The Amazon

or?

Thus far leaning towards the Panatal and/or Bonito or Praia da Pipa. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!
JC

May 22, 2013 9:45 PM
PocketMagnetic

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May 22, 2013 9:45 PM
PocketMagnetic

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location: Kazakhstan

What's Shymkent like for living in?

Hello

My wife and I have an opportunity to live and work in Shymkent (for a year or 2). What's it like to live in? We've been to Kazakhstan and know the score to an extent, but how about being in Shymkent long term?

We like cultures and exploring and particularly like the outdoors. We hear it doesn't get so cold there as in Almaty or Astana.

Thanks in advance

Ian

May 22, 2013 9:40 AM
victoreun

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May 22, 2013 9:44 PM
mahyur

1 replies
42 views


solo trip in india

Hello, guys! im planning a 30day trip to india in july and want to ask some questions..

1) délhi (arrival/departure city to/from india), varanasi, thar desert, goa and hampi are the major places i want to visit! is there any other place i shouldnt miss while in india? im looking for more nature/spiritual places! i know im missing taj mahal, but i have to choose some places only, due to my lack of time.

2) i know july is monsoon season, but i have read that it is the best time to visit thar desert as well! should the rain really be considered an obstacle for my trip??

3) india is big, and i think the most efficient way of traveling is by air, but they are also more expensive. how good and cheaper are the train/bus?

4) my plan is to do some bouldering in hampi! anyone has any info about that?

5) are 30 days enough for me to visit all these places? i know it depends on how... more »

Apr 12, 2013 5:43 AM
namethatLPaccep...

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May 22, 2013 9:43 PM
SvetaNYC

7 replies
378 views
location: Lebanon

Money

As a first time visitor to Lebanon I have some basic questions, f.i.:

- Where to go in Beirut (a particular bank or money changer) to change money – the best rate of exchange, no commission… ?

- Which currency would they prefer - € or $?

- Is it accepted if you want to pay your hotel bill with € or $, and not LBP?

Thank you

Forum: Middle East

May 17, 2013 10:49 AM
Jannoo

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May 22, 2013 9:40 PM
karenmango

5 replies
148 views
location: Morocco

From Casa airport to Ctm bus station

Hey!

How could i get from Casablanca mohammed V airport to Ctm bus station ?
Im hoping to take bus from there to Marrakech (bus tickets are cheaper right now)

Cheers!

Forum: Africa

May 22, 2013 8:57 PM
Roadking95

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May 22, 2013 9:35 PM
Roadking95

2 replies
46 views
location: Vietnam

Finally a good taxi story

To balance out all the bad taxi stories of late, we have a good news story about a taxi driver.

http://tuoitrenews.vn/society/9872/cabbie-returns-2390-to-aussie-couple

 
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