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Share your travel information, advice, hints and tips. Please choose from one of the countries or regions below.
Americas - Canada
Maple leaves and Mounties, Tim Hortons' and hockey, Hollywood North and more shoreline than the Caribbean
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Not only elephants, snake charmers, price rises, immodium and curry in a hurry
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Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica
Do they speak English? Is there a bridge to NZ? Are kangaroos poisonous?
Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
Sun-drenched beaches, swaying palms, rising ocean levels...
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Fjords and hiking, meet some Vikings - Nordic Europe will be to your likings!
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May 14, 2013 8:25 AM
JonMW
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May 18, 2013 9:13 PM
ANOOR
4 replies
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Malaysia
Mersing from KUL LCCT
Hi again,
Is it possible to go from LCCT to Mersing without going back to KL? I thought I read there is a bus from both airport terminals to some nearby town whose name I've forgotten. Are there buses from that town near the airport to Mersing?
My flight arrives at 4 pm and the only buses from KL I think I could catch are overnight buses leaving from BTS ~10-11:30 pm which means hanging around the airport or BTS, neither of which sounds appealing, unless I spend the night in KL.
Cheers.
Jon
May 18, 2013 10:22 AM
Trevstonbury
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May 18, 2013 9:13 PM
Lyndy
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Travel Itinerary advice needed - India 2 months starting October
Hello,
I was hoping someone could give me some advice. My girlfriend and I are looking to travel to India in October and will have about 2 months to play with. It seems such a large country with so many places to see that's its been a bit of a nightmare to sort out a basic itinerary as a starting point. Does anyone have any recommendations on a route and list of absolute must see places/experiences?
Both of us want to soak up as much culture as possible in that time but don't want to feel that we are simply rushing around and just skipping from place to place to tick off items on list.
Also if we wanted to visit Nepal would it be possible to do so in this 2 months or would you recommend Nepal as a trip in its own right and if so how long? India is going to be one place we plan to visit as part of a round the world trip so we can increase the time allotted if required. Any adv...
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May 16, 2013 1:26 PM
shuv2006
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May 18, 2013 9:09 PM
Wenceslasz
4 replies
183 views
phuket airport to ko lanta
Hi!
I was just wondering if anyone has any info on the best way to get from Phuket airport to Ko Lanta?
We land in Phuket in the evening time (6pm approx)so would it be better to book accom for that night in Krabi perhaps and head to Lanta from there the next day?
Or is it possible to make the trip to Lanta the same day that we land?
Thanks in advance!
May 17, 2013 12:51 PM
Aloysius
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May 18, 2013 9:05 PM
Aloysius
3 replies
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location:
Colombia
Salamina to Jardin
I plan to go from Salamina, a town about 40 miles north of Manizales, west through La Merced and across the river to Hwy 25 to a junction called Ed Rodeo, then Hwy 25 through Supia to Riosucio, and on to Jardin. Does anyone have any information about road conditions and buses along this route, especially the first part from Salamina to Hwy 25. Are the roads paved? I assume there will be some sort of a bus stop shortly after the junction with Hwy 25.
Buen viaje!
May 12, 2013 8:38 PM
wosa17
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May 18, 2013 9:05 PM
susanmarie77
4 replies
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Hoi An stunning room to rent
I am currently staying in Hoi An and renting a room with a family. I will be returning home at the end of the month and the room will be available on the 29 th May.
The rent is $200 a month plus electricity which is separately metered.
There is an ensuite bathroom with a hot water service.
The room has Airconditioning, brand new. I haven't had to use it yet as I prefer the fan.
A brand new small fridge.
The room is on the first floor with its own outside entrance. There is also a large patio area on that level the family live on the ground floor.
The room furniture and fixtures are all brand new.
The house is just off Cui Dai Road halfway between the beach and the old town.
The landlord speaks English, he is a gardener and has a nursery nearby. His home is beautiful and he takes such pride and care in his garden.
Wosa17
I have taken it upon myself to...
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Mar 8, 2013 9:20 AM
moyojimbo
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May 18, 2013 9:02 PM
zagdad
11 replies
528 views
location:
Tanzania
Tazara Train Schedule From Dar Es Salaam to Kapiri Mposhi
Hi!
I was wondering if anyone knows the the current train schedule from Dar Es Salaam to Kapiri Mposhi. I know that it only runs twice a week, but can't seem to nail down which days. Also, are you able to acquire visas upon arrival?
Thanks!
May 18, 2013 5:49 AM
carowilli
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May 18, 2013 9:01 PM
Tramtararam
1 replies
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Which 'stan should I go to?
I have just two weeks and I like to travel slowly.
I will be travelling solo ( lone female) but happy to join on small tours.
Whilst very interested in architecture, history etc, I want to see the culture of how people live outside of the cities now..
I would like to do some activities such as trekking, cycling, horse riding as a means of seeing the country (although not too hardcore)
Having looked at the various 'stans I am still unsure about the best place to go and would appreciate any advice.
Could really do with some help on things such as safety, tour guides, lone travel, places to stay, but ultimately which 'stan to go to!
I am leaning towards Kyrgyzstan at the moment. Not sure why.
I have been to Mongolia and had the most amazing adventure and I suppose I am looking to match it.
May 18, 2013 3:04 AM
danabanana76
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May 18, 2013 8:59 PM
Tramtararam
1 replies
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need urgent advice about registration in uzbekistan
Hello everyone,
I'm about to leave Uzbekistan tomorrow after staying here 2 weeks.
I am now in Tashkent for a day and will miss the registration slip for the day because I'm staying with a friend here.
I have registration slips for all other 12 days.
Does anyone knows if there might be a problem leaving the country if I'm missing just 1 registration slip for my last night here?
I will go to tajikistan from here from the border that everyone says is generly hassel free (khujand).
I need your urgent advise to know if to go sleep in an hotel or if it's ok to just miss one registration slip.
Thanks a lot!!!!
dana -and i dont have internet to much so if u can writ to my maill it will be great
kulambnyzonot@gmail.com
tenx a lot
May 18, 2013 10:17 AM
SarMul
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May 18, 2013 8:59 PM
trekker502
2 replies
64 views
Yangtze River for 3 days?
Hi,
we are looking to travel from Beijing to Chengdu in order to spend 2 or 3 days around the Yangtze river. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to see the most beautiful areas of it, without doing a long cruise?
Thanks!
Eating in Western Europe?
Then dont ask for the house olive oil, as its going to be banned!
The small glass jugs filled with green or gold coloured extra virgin olive oil are familiar and traditional for restaurant goers across Europe but they will be banned from 1 January 2014 after a decision taken in an obscure Brussels committee earlier this week.
From next year olive oil "presented at a restaurant table" must be in pre-packaged, factory bottles with a tamper-proof dispensing nozzle and labelling in line with EU industrial standards.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/10064787/EU-to-ban-olive-oil-jugs-from-restaurants.html
Road Trip from L.A. to Vancouver (and back) - how long would you make this?
Hey guys, I've been reading through this forum and googling a lot to help plan out a road trip I want to do from L.A. to Vancouver and back. How long would you guys recommend this trip should be? I know this depends on a lot of things, but if it was your trip how long would you make it (reasonably)?
I have included a link to google maps showing all the locations that I want to visit during the trip, making the destinations as logical as possible:
[Google Map of Trip|https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Los+Angeles,+CA&daddr=Sacramento,+CA+to:Mt+Shasta,+CA+to:Rim+Dr+to:portland,+or+to:Seattle,+WA+to:Deception+Pass+Bridge,+Anacortes,+WA+to:Vancouver,+BC,+Canada+to:Victoria,+BC,+Canada+to:Shi+Shi+Beach,+Clallam,+WA+to:Cannon+Beach,+OR+to:Cape+Blanco+Lighthouse,+Cape+Blanco+Lighthouse,+Cape+Blanco+Rd,+Port+Orford,+OR+97465+to:Redwood+National+Park,+Crescent+City,+CA+to:Mendocino,CA...
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May 17, 2013 8:38 AM
claire901
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May 18, 2013 8:45 PM
sibbick1
2 replies
105 views
location:
Australia
Fruit Picking 2yr WHV - South Aus or Victoria?!
Heyyy guys!
I have been reading a lot of posts about the requirements for the 2nd year WHV... I have just been granted my first one and intend to travel to Aus in Feb 2014- i know it is a long way off but i need to book flights so i get them as cheap as possible!
I am currently therefore looking at where to fly into, i am going to do my regional work to obtain the 2nd yr whv straight away so that I can relax and not have to stress about it later in the year- plus i figured it would be a great way to see parts of aus that i might not have done otherwise- i.e victoria, South Australia or Western Australia- which is where i'm thinking of doing my regional work- fruit picking etc...
I have family in Melbourne so was hoping to base myself there, but having looked through the downloadable doc from the Harvest Trail website and looking at the eligible postcodes i'm not sure its goi...
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Transit countries
FYI and because I might forget in my upcoming trip report, as I was leaving Havana last week I ask both TACA and Cuban immigrations that if a Cuban had a visa to say, Guatemala or Colombia and was just connecting through El Sal if there would be a problem. In both cases the answer was no. El Sal is a hub for TACA and you can fly direct to many countries from there.
Apr 9, 2013 10:28 PM
Mekong69
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May 18, 2013 8:42 PM
arthurschmidt
1 replies
166 views
Yuanyang South of Yunnan practical Informations
Feedback for The Yuanyang terraced Paddy Fields where i stayed for two Weeks in March 2012
Pictures
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mekong69/sets/72157632959990963/ March 2013
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mekong69/sets/72157631911619067/ September/November 2012
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mekong69/sets/72157623395796204/ December 2009
Maps : provided by Windows of Yuanyang (New Street in Xinjie), Belinda and Sophia (read below)
Transportation
Xinjie-Shengcun 10 yuans minibus
Xinjie-Duoyishu 15 yuans minibus
Xinjie-Bada 10 yuans minibus
Xinjie-Qingkou 5 yuans minibus
Xinjie-Niujiao 25 yuans minibus
Xinjie-Shalatuo 35 yuans minibus
Xinjie-Laozhui 10 yuans minibus
Xinjie-Laomeng 20 yuans bus at the Bus Station (for me the most beautiful Market in Yuanyang every Sunday don't miss it)
Xinjie-Nansha 10 yuans minibus
*Keep in Mind it's better if you have the ri...
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May 15, 2013 9:22 PM
thecursedrue
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May 18, 2013 8:33 PM
thecursedrue
6 replies
204 views
location:
France
French Riviera -
My best friend and I will be backpacking for a month this summer and spending some time in France. We are going to be staying in the French Riviera early June before heading to Italy. What towns do you recommend us staying in? We had been planning on going to Nice and then taking day trips to little towns from there, but is there a place that isn't so touristy/expensive?
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