Anyone for South America

HI - I am a 37 year old single female, with 6 weeks holiday to play with in July/August 2013(I am a teacher). I would really like to go off the beaten track a bit more this year rather than staying within Europe and have always wanted to go to South America.

If anyone has 2-3 weeks to play with, and would like to vist any of these countries - Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Guatamala, Belize, etc - I am flexible - drop me a line.

Ideally, I am looking for someone between 30 - 40, female, who likes to explore places and variety.

My email is: N.Shorvon@gmail.com.

Nicky

Intipunko & Winay Wayna from Machu Picchu

Hi, I'll be in Cuzco in May and wanted to book the 2 day inca trail trek but unfortunately it seems to be booked out. I still want to see as many highlights around Machu Picchu as possible so I plan on doing the hike to Wayna Picchu/Huyana Picchu and Intipunko. I know that I need to reserve tickets for the Wayna Picchu hike but what about Intipunko? Is the cost of hiking there included in the entrance fee to MP or is this a separate event that needs to be booked in advance due to maximum number of persons allowed? Also, from Intipunko, is there any way to take a short walk along the inca trail from there (with or without guide) or is this blocked off. Lastly, is there any way to see the ruins of Winay Wayna without having booked one of the inca trail treks? I really wanted to see these ruins from what I understand you have to be on one of the official hikes in order to do so. Rea... more »

ATM's in rural Ethiopia

Planning my upcoming trip to Ethiopia, I wondered how I can get cash from ATM's outside of Addis and Bahir Dar. I'm travellng the Historical Route plus the Gheralta region. Is there an ATM in Axum and Gondar where I can get cash with Visa Credit Card or should I bring USD and withdraw large sums in Addis?

Help! San pedro de atacama to lima.

Urgent help needed please!
When just checking my flight details I have realised my flight back to the uk is not from la paz but lima?!? Not sure what has happened here but I will be in San pedro in chile in 5 days and fly from lima on the 14th.
Guessing I won't have time to see any of Bolivia now which is a big shame.
And as I didn't think I was travelling to Peru I have no guidebook or idea about the place at all.
Any suggestions or ideas how to get from San pedro to lima as cheaply as possible would be greatly appreciated
Rosie

Recommending a good driver for Madaba & around

Hi,
I just wanted to recommend a good driving for anyone in and around the Madaba area. I used him to do day trips to the dead sea, baptism sight, to the Allenby border and pick up from the border. He speaks great english and his rates are very, very good. If you need pick up from the airport or border he is far less expensive then the cars waiting. He can also be found at the Queen Ayola hotel in Madaba (also a nice place to stay and the food is really great).
His name is Sameer
You can email or call him
salem_alamer@yahoo.com
0777354277
Int 00962 777 354277 - 0776289411

Xi'an accommodation??

I know the 7 Sages Hostel is top of the list but is it that good??

Am landing in April, want to stay 3 nights and budget $45 per night.

ANy other recommendations, would most welcome. We've been to China before and don't need a pool table loud music etc.

Main want is WiFi and a place to put our bicycles together as we're starting our 60 day ride from XiAn

Myanmar Visa in Vientiane, Laos

We just applied for a tourist visa at the Myanmar Embassy in Vientiane, Laos. The process was fast and easy.

Up-to-date info for you (as of Feb. 4, 2013):

• You fill in a one-page form (in duplicate), leave your passport and 3 photos (with a WHITE background). No flight information required; no occupation letter asked for.
• We went Monday morning at 10am. (We were the only ones there.) Picking up passports with tourist visas at Wednesday 3-4 pm (third day). So it's very fast.
• You need the following info, as well as the obvious (name, passport info, etc.): name of father, occupation, address in Myanmar (we put the name of our Yangon hotel, no street address), purpose of entry ("tourism").