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18-Oct-2009 06:57
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RichardRex »
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23-Nov-2009 16:23
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jimmypal »
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Hi,
I am moving to the USA in January and will be living there until around June time. I think, although i am not certain, that i will be living in the North East - possibly Ct,NY,MA or NH. Therefore i will need a jacket with the provision of insulation and waterproof. However, i am then planning to travel in Central America (Panama, Costa, Nicaragua, Honduras, Belize) for a few months. Therefore i will require more of a lightweight waterproof, without the need for insulation but breathability.
I have looked quite extensivfely in the North Face and Berghaus ranges and have identified the 3 in 1 jackets as a possibility, perhaps the Evolution TriClimate which has a removable inner fleece. I really don't know whether this would be warm enough, whether the shell without the fleece would be cool enough and lightweight enough to use in the warmer, although perhaps quite wet climes of C...
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18-Nov-2009 01:53
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fishey »
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23-Nov-2009 16:21
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Darius4522 »
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I am trying to decide between Canon 7D/5DmkII and Nikon D300s/D700. One thing i am wondering, how weatherproof are these cameras as i want to take shots in the rain and in boats where it will get wet from spray. Or should i also buy a waterproof camera like Pentax optio w80/Olympus u tough 8000. Any advice on these would be greatly appreciated.
thanx in advance.
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16-Nov-2009 21:48
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bluewaav »
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23-Nov-2009 16:21
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bluewaav »
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Hello,
As I'm thinking about the option of long term travel, I'm doing some preliminary research. After searching on Amazon and Chapters Indigo, I haven't been able to find many books on the subject. The only book that I can find is Vegabonding: An Uncommon Guide To The Art of Long Term Travel by Rolf Potts. Has anyone read this book and would recommend it? Has anyone read any other books on the long haul or long term travel that they would recommend? Are there any websites out there (I have been to Transitions Abroad and have read a lot of it) regarding long term travel that you would recommend?
In the past, I have done a year at a college in Germany, but my language skills are English only. At the moment, I have the aforementioned college diploma and a year of University. I'm a Canadian citizen with a Canadian passport. If that helps you narrow it down. And I'm 26, so...
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19-Nov-2009 00:52
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spudmonkey32 »
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23-Nov-2009 16:17
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Darius4522 »
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Heading off to Ethiopia for a few months, am looking for a good camera to take with me. I've narrowed it down to the above two and was wondering if anyone has any comments on either or could suggest a better option.
My budget is around £130 so i'm not expecting miracles but just want something easy to use that will take good panaromic and portrait photos.
Also the Fuji takes 4xAA batteries, whereas the Lumix has a Li-ion battery - is there any advantage/disadvantage of either apart from the cost of buying rechargable batteries and a charger?
Any help would be massively appreciated.
Cheers
Ian
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07-Nov-2009 19:05
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sassyred »
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23-Nov-2009 16:07
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jimmypal »
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We're planning South America. Getting more decrepid I'm looking for a pack with wheels (husband has also vetoed carrying my pack as well as his!!). I looked around 6 years ago but was told they were neither good packs nor good trolleys. Have things improved?
Can anyone recommend a good brand. In New Zealand so looking for something I can try before I buy.
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22-Nov-2009 10:50
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tesh1e »
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23-Nov-2009 16:05
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SojoMojo »
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Hi everyone,
I'm due to start a tour of Asia in a couple of months (India, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia) and I was wondering whether anyone had any advice about keeping money. In particular I wanted to know how much actual cash I should take, of course I'll be taking debit card with me too.
Also I was wondering what people used to store their cash and cards? I have a wallet that I use at the moment but it just seems a little too big to be taking with me considering i'll only br carrying a couple of cards and some cash and coz its so big I'm sure it'll be obvious when its in my pocket! (I'll be wearing cargo type bottoms most of the time) Am I just being overly paranoid in considerng buying a really slim wallet or will any normal new wallet do the trick?? Any suggestions about what people use would be great.
Thanks in advance for ur help guys! :-)
p.s. Sorry if I'v...
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06-Nov-2009 06:16
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zosu »
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23-Nov-2009 15:59
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bendejo »
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I am just starting to check out the possibilities.. and thought I would throw out this question here.. seems this forum has been a bit slow lately so I hope I get some answers!
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15-Nov-2009 14:19
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orangutan »
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23-Nov-2009 15:28
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sneaker_fish »
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Would you agree with the statement above?
When speaking English, is it possible that anyone have no accents at all, in this case, the West coast Canadians, as claimed by a TTer? I find it laughable, but the person who thought it seriously stood behind the statement.
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11-Nov-2009 10:11
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tilly01tilly »
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23-Nov-2009 15:25
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jimmypal »
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Hi,
Not sure if best to post this on Malaysia section or the diving section, so cross posted (sorry!)
Going to be in Malaysia over the Xmas period. Have ear marked about 5 days for this section. Hoping to do some diving at Langkawi but having a bit of trouble trying to find a reasonable hotel (family trip, will be about 6 of us) and a decent dive school/shop. I know weather might be a little bit iffy. Also a decent beach would be appreciated? Any suggestions?
If I'm way off with my plans and Langkawi is NOT the place to dive/beach bum for a few days - then where else in Malaysia is an option? We're pretty easy going as long as we can get those awesome cheap internal flight deals :)
Thanks
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28-Oct-2009 22:27
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saoghalbeag »
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23-Nov-2009 15:23
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kiwifam »
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Any tips for Hong Kong with a 4 year old over Christmas? Disneyland wouldn't normally be top of my list but we currently live in China (nr Shanghai) and although I don't want to travel too far over the Christmas break I reckon we'll be China crazy by December and looking for some light relief. Has anyone stayed at one of the Disney hotels or can recommend somewhere else? We'll probably have 2 (adult) family members travelling with us. Is there a particular area of the city that is more convenient with kids?? Thanks!
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16-Nov-2009 08:36
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indochris »
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23-Nov-2009 15:17
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jimmypal »
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Can anyone tell me the best areas to dive in Mexico
Thanks
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05-Nov-2009 02:43
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zoowie »
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23-Nov-2009 15:13
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zoowie »
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I had a really bad experience with Couchsurfing. It started with a guest who turned out very unreliable and a huge liar, causing a lot of problems and pain and misery for me. I complained to him and left him a negative reference.
He responded by leaving me a negative reference which was full of lies.
He also complained to Couchsurfing, which resulted in removal of my profile. They told me any new profile would also be deleted! I could not believe that this happened to me. I had hosted about fifteen people, who had a great time staying with me and left very positive references. I also received very good references from those who hosted me during my trips. I invested a LOT of time and effort to build up a profile with so many good references. And then my profile gets removed? Why? It doesn’t make any sense!
When I complained, Couchsurfing refused to give a clear motivation, a...
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22-Nov-2009 23:45
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doctorblack »
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23-Nov-2009 14:40
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stevenl »
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Hi. I've been considering all the different options for a similan/richelieu liveaboard and I think I've settled on Manta Queen II, mainly because everything I've read about them sounds positive, it fits with my dates and the price is excellent.
Has anybody out there been on the Manta Queen II? Have I made a good decision?!
Thanks very much for any help!
(I've posted this on the Thailand branch too.)
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23-Nov-2009 14:18
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DominicKelly »
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23-Nov-2009 14:18
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DominicKelly »
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***Cross-posted from USA Branch***
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06-Oct-2009 20:03
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piglette »
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23-Nov-2009 14:13
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siduri »
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Im just in the process of applying for a working holiday visa for the Netherlands, and have a few questions.
1) To show proof of funds, would a statement of my credit card limit work (its 10 000$)? or do I have to print out a copy of my bank statement?
2)They ask for a legalized copy of my birth certificate, I have my original birth certificate is this enough or does it need to be signed or something?
3)I believe that when I arrive I have to get my residence card, bank account and tax number. For this I need proof of residence. I have friends I'm going to be staying with, so would a letter from them work, or getting a piece of official mail sent to me at that address? And Ive read that it can take up to 2 months to get my residence card, but can I start working before? Even if that means I wont get paid until I have all the paperwork, would it still be legal for me to start w...
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