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May 14, 2013 10:46 AM
michoacan
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May 17, 2013 8:00 PM
gypsytoes
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Nicaragua
Cost Of Electrical Power kWh in Cordobas?
Is it tiered?
If so, how much in Cordobas is the basic rate? Cordobas per kWh?
How many kWh allowed under the basic rate (tier)?
How expensive can residential kWh get in Cordobas and for how many kWh?
Is 240 volts single-phase (dos hilos) available in rural areas?
Thank You.
May 15, 2013 11:49 PM
WanderingSybarite
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May 17, 2013 7:57 PM
NormC
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Sihanoukville May 30-June 1 or will it be dead?
Never been before. Will it be totally empty around that time and I should go elsewhere, or it'll be ok?
May 17, 2013 7:53 PM
mtmildredb
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May 17, 2013 7:53 PM
mtmildredb
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Madagascar
next trip to Mexico/Central America
I'm looking for a new town to visit in Mexico or Central America. I've been to Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido Guanajuato, Guadalajara, Riviera Maya, Chihuahua, Guatamala, Panama and Costa Rica. I generally like colonial cities, but I'm really up for any place that offers cool architecture, hiking or arts. I'm generally not fond of giant cities for vacation, so this kind of rules out Mexico City. Any suggestions to get me started would be helpful. I'm mid 40s, US citizen, adventurous and speak passable Spanish.
May 16, 2013 11:31 AM
or2e
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May 17, 2013 7:45 PM
tomtraveller
10 replies
321 views
location:
Nepal
ATM in Thamel did not dispense money but withdrew from my account.
Yesterday morning I went to the Nabil ATM near the big supermarket in Thamel, Kathmandu to get out money. The first time I tried to get out 35,000 RP. ($412) it said there was an unknown problem. I then tried again and it said Insicifient funds. I thought this was quite strange, because i'd just had $600 put in my account that morning. I went home to check my bank account to find that the $412 had indeed been taken from my account. I don't have a receipt or anything, but there was a security man there that will most likely remember me. (I asked him why it said there was a problem the first time). I'm going back tomorrow with the proof on my bank account and hopefully they will have footage on camera and the security man will remember the failed attempt.
Has anyone heard of this happening before? Or can you give me any extra advice on what to do?
Sacred valley tour suggestion
hi, I am going to reach
7th reach Lima at night
8th + 9th to Puerto Maldonado
10th flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco - reach at 1:30pm - staying in Ollantaytambo
11th - MP - staying in Ollantaytambo
12th - back to cusco
13th - in Cusco
14 - back to US
So i need a suggestion on a guide that will pick us up from the Cusco airport on the 10th, stop by Pisaq Ruins and market
11th - take a guide from Ollantaytambo to Maras salt pans and Moray
Also should i book a guide with a car before hand or it better to go there and pick one?
please suggest
thanks
Jun 14, 2004 10:49 AM
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chefhagan
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Beaches June 2013
Hi
I would just like to get some advice on the better beaches to visit in June. I will be travelling in Thailand from the 14th to 28th June. In this time I would like to spend a few days in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and one of the many beaches.
I am currently considering Hua Hin, Koh Tao or Khao Lak. Just looking for a decent beach for some relaxation for a few days with some good restaurants in the area. Not really looking for a mad party scene. Maybe the option of some day tours would be good. (boat trips/ cycling/ wildlife)
I have never traveled to Thailand before so any advice on these beaches would be much appreciated in terms of weather conditions and ease of travel to and from Bangkok.
Thanks in advance
May 17, 2013 8:11 AM
joeperkins91
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May 17, 2013 7:28 PM
TunTravel48
4 replies
133 views
location:
Vietnam
train Saigon to Hanoi
does anyone know of a train deal that allows you to go from Saigon to Hanoi and allows you to hop on and off at any of the stops on the way allowing you to take as much time in each place as you want or do you have to book individual trains to each place\?
May 16, 2013 12:09 PM
RodrigoKG
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May 17, 2013 7:25 PM
RodrigoKG
4 replies
121 views
location:
Nepal
Guide in Kathmandu
Hello,
I am going to Kathmandu in the middle of October and I would like to know if someone have any idea of how can I find a guide to stay with me there, and know well the place and the culture.
I am a photographer and I will have to find a guide who stays with us all day. Somes times wake up until sun rises, somes times stay with us late at night, and also take us to places that not normal tourists usually go.
Thank you.
Rodrigo
Beaches
Hi all,
I know Canada it's not the perfect place for beaches or swim but it's holiday time and I would like to spend some days laying on the beach and have sunbath.
Is it possible somewhere? my idea is to visit Western Canada.
thanks!
May 15, 2013 6:01 AM
NightFallTech
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May 17, 2013 7:10 PM
NightFallTech
7 replies
249 views
12 hour layover in BKK
I've got a 12 hour layover (~6am - ~4pm) with thai airways enroute from melbourne to dubai next month. I was thinking of taking the train into town, getting some breakfast, wandering around a mall and such...
Thoughts?.. Any ideas for an early breakfast before bangkok wakes up slowly at 10am?
I've been to BKK before, but that was a few years ago now (and the airport train didn't exist then), wondering about useful ways to spend that time.
Central America for young fun!
Hi Guys,
Planning on heading to Central America in September for 1 month with my girlfriend. We starting in Guatemala and working our way down to Panama hitting each country along the south coast. We are in our early 20's and hoping to get out and about including surfing, biking, trekking, night life and general popular sight seeing and sticking to hostels/locations with similar minded/aged people. If anyone has any advice, tips or recommendations on anything/where it would be great to get some words of wisdom from a fellow backpacker.
Thanks so much for you attention and any help you may provide :)
Pat
Need help Europe itinerary for 4 weeks
Hi All,
Below are the places that I would like to visit. Days of visit is not firm yet.
- Italy 7 days (Rome/Florence/Venice/Pisa)
- Switzerland 7 days (Zurich/Zermatt/Interlaken/Lauterbrunnen)
- France 4 days (Paris)
- Greece 4 days (Santorini/Athen)
May 11, 2013 11:19 AM
sammyjane2012
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May 17, 2013 6:46 PM
zedd123
4 replies
233 views
decisions decisions decisions.....
Hi everyone
Im just after some advise......
So im heading to thailand at the end of the month for a divemasters intership on koh tao for 2 months.
One this finishes i have a month free to explore and travel. I will be travelling alone from august and i really cant decide what to do with my time. I would really like to head over to laos or vietnam, but im abit worried as being a single female traveller. Ive looked into some tours but again i cant make a decision.
I have a flight booked to return home from phuket (which i cannot change)
Any idea's or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
x
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