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Times are tough, but the travel bug lives

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posted
24-Nov-2009 14:36
by: jtorsch »

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01-Dec-2009 09:04
by: jtorsch »

3 replies , 207 views

100k British Airways miles credit card bonus

Hey everyone, for all you shoe string travelers this should be a great help. I'm pretty sure you have to be a US resident to qualify for this card but it's the greatest mileage bonus I've ever seen. 100k British Airways miles! Here's the link to the Chase card and to other Citi bank cards that are offering 30k mile bonuses.

https://applynow.chase.com/FlexAppWeb/renderApp.do?SPID=CQ7K&CELL=6R8Y&AFFID=&CLICK=&CID=&PROMO=DF01&MKID=&MSC=

http://creditcards.citicards.com/usc/Travel/AA/Multi/Aug09/Triple/30000/miles5/default.htm
MC and AMEX - valid till Nov. 30 2009

http://fly9.citicards.com
Valid to 12/31/09. Visa Link

I've been credit card churning for only 3 months and I already have 165k AA miles. Plus I just convinced my parents to each sign up for 3 of these cards and give me the miles for Christmas :) I'm waiting to see if I'm approved for this new chase card. The BA... more »

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posted
24-Nov-2009 15:20
by: farro »

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01-Dec-2009 09:00
by: caocao »

18 replies , 1,938 views

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When is the ideal time for an RTW?

I'm not asking this for advice, just as a question.

When do you think the ideal time for an RTW is? Is it before college, between college and grad school, before first job, between two jobs early on, or some other time? Why?

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posted
30-Nov-2009 23:46
by: conor_mcg »

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01-Dec-2009 08:27
by: Bohemiana »

1 replies , 24 views

To travel or not to travel?

After replying to a topic on here me and my partner had a discussion that she wants advice on.

I'm 20 and she's 25...We are currently on a 18 - 20 month traveling trip through australasia.

I brought up that after this trip I will only want to spend a couple of months back in england before setting of into europe then over to America and hitting some ski destinations etc etc for about 5 years but she feels she will be a bit old at the end of it all to make a decent living etc.

My Situation before travel was an ok job in IT getting paid reasonable for my age..no degree just 2 years in college.

Her Situation before travel was a degree...2 years in a highly paid job for her age that she didn't enjoy and spent 4 years living with her ex during that time

Anyone had similar thoughts or experiences or any advice for her?

Thanks in advance more »

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posted
10-Oct-2009 21:18
by: danydan »

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01-Dec-2009 08:21
by: mark198811 »

4 replies , 599 views

Gay australia - wher to go to fined some action

Hi
I will visit australia in january and february 2010, planing to go to cairns but I can't decide wher to stay.
I would like to stay in a nice place whit some action , preferebly my age grpoup of peopel (20-30).
Coudl anyone give me some tips wher to go.

Thanks

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posted
28-Nov-2009 01:28
by: keppiezbt »

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01-Dec-2009 08:18
by: hungrytraveler1 »

1 replies , 65 views

Iphone Apps

As a travel and tech junkie, I heart my iphone. I've been traveling around using it for 3 months now....took it Europe and Thailand.

Here are the best 11 apps I could find that really help you out when you travel:

http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/good-iphone-travel-apps/

Some people added some in the comments too. I'm particularly interested in the wikime app.

What are you favorites?

Forum: Travel Tech
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posted
22-Nov-2009 10:50
by: tesh1e »

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01-Dec-2009 08:16
by: hungrytraveler1 »

14 replies , 396 views

Storing money + wallets.

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... more »

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posted
29-Nov-2009 10:10
by: jessicacorinne »

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01-Dec-2009 08:03
by: westwood »

2 replies , 73 views

Are electronic translators worth the money?

My husband and I are planning a year long trip. We will be traveling through South America, China, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Middle East, Egypt, and Morocco. I speak French and Spanish, but was worried about the language barrier in Asia and the Middle East.

From experience, are electronic translators helpful or should I save my money?

Forum: Travel Tech
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posted
30-Nov-2009 13:48
by: velomobil_exped... »

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01-Dec-2009 07:53
by: V20091 »

1 replies , 56 views

Velomobile-Expedition

Hi

I am a 61 y. Globetrotter more then less my hold live.

I make Expedition to the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda Zaire, to the Orangutans in Borneo, to the Kilimanjaro 5998m. Mt.Kinabalu 4111m. (Yes I was on both Pike to) some other 2, 3 and 4 T high mountain in Africa and the Himalaya, crossing the Sahara many time. Go Gold panning and Opal digging in Down Under (Australia) and much more. I die 4 time, broke my spine 4 time (2 in the last 3 years and one Discus hernia), had 2 heard attack and one stroke (in the last 6 years), foll down from climbing and Hang gliding where I make the first World record (before it was 36 minutes) with 4 hour and 35 minutes and the first triangle over 30 Km.

I never give up because I know one thing:

I need only two things in Life:

TRUST and BELIEVE in GOD

And HI makes Miracles

Now I stay in Santa Clarita California USA to prepare my “... more »

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posted
01-Dec-2009 07:28
by: JerryShea »

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01-Dec-2009 07:28
by: JerryShea »

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Transport from Kathmandu to Dhunche

Hi, does anyone have any advice for getting from Kathmandu airport to Dhunche in January? There are 3 of us and we'd much rather get a 4WD than the local bus. Does anyone know how much this would cost and who/how we could book this beforehand?
Thx

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posted
28-Sep-2007 19:27
by: nutraxfornerves »

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01-Dec-2009 07:06
by: mathilda »

3599 replies , 242,803 views

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The Supreme Tradition of Spelling Bees

Well, in a world of otherwise bad and lame news, it seems the random off topic thread is alive and well in spite of campaigns to a) simplify SiT posts and b) discourage 'competition' among branches that are two steps from crack pipes on their way to the Thorntree each day.

Do other message boards have a tradition that is somewhat like the off-topic thread, or is it feasible and interesting only in a message board as irregularly written as Thorntree? We had a thread a short while back concerning childhood memories involving entire paragraphs, but I don't know that the off-topic itself has much life in non-Thorntree-speaking baords. Any deep thoughts? Any closeted off topic champions?

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posted
15-Feb-2007 07:08
by: sven_to »

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01-Dec-2009 07:04
by: orangutan »

3419 replies , 198,829 views

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New "Let's Learn German" Thread

Im alten Thread kann man nichts mehr eintragen. Alle Threads werden jetzt scheinbar auf 1000 Einträge gegrentzt!

Fangen wir wieder neu an?

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posted
01-Dec-2009 06:11
by: time2play »

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01-Dec-2009 06:11
by: time2play »

0 replies , 12 views

Best Mosquito Nets?

I am planning a several month long trip to SE Asia and I don't know what type of mosquito net to bring...

Options:
Typical type with one overhead support required and edges tuck under your bed/sleeping bag
Box type that requires 4 support ties on each corner
Sleep screen with poles supporting the pop up head area and then the rest drapes down over a sleeping bag/sheets of a bed

Your suggestions and/or reviews of the options would be very helpful.

Thank you!

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posted
23-Nov-2009 12:33
by: VenessaP »

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01-Dec-2009 05:47
by: kissum »

13 replies , 418 views

What do you want to see?

Hi folks,

We've been talking lately about how to better serve our travelling parents and families. Our editorial teams already learn a lot from your terrific discussions, but we also wanted to give you a chance to specifically tell us what you might like to see us do differently, or improve.

What kind of information is most helpful to you when heading somewhere with kids in tow? What kind of advice isn't helpful? Would you like a child-friendly icon (to denote child-friendly cafes, hotels, entertainment, etc)? Anything else you'd like us to think about?

Many thanks for your continued feedback and insights!

Forum: Kids To Go
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posted
01-Dec-2009 00:19
by: AndrewSmith »

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01-Dec-2009 05:21
by: TonyK »

2 replies , 41 views

Police fail to catch naked cyclist

because they're too busy stalking women joggers in west London.

I love misrelated participles in news stories. According to http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8386167.stm
"Police are looking for a naked cyclist stalking women joggers in west London. "

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posted
28-Nov-2009 23:59
by: isadol »

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01-Dec-2009 05:18
by: isadol »

5 replies , 148 views

Money issues...

Hello all,

I'll be leaving next year to go travelling around Asia and I've got a question about money.

First off I'll be starting in India, then heading to Nepal, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, and eventually down to Australia and New Zealand perhaps going to a few other countries in between.

I want to know how much money to take with me basically. Will it be better to take what I think I'll need for India, then use credit & debit cards for the rest of the trip, or should I take a bit of currency from each country I plan to visit?

I've been reading some of the posts on the forums and they seem to give advice on the best credit/debit cards to use, and have an idea about that now.

This will be my first travelling experience so I'm obviously dumb on the subject and any advice from people with experience will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks. more »

 

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