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03-Dec-2009 18:31
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location: Sri Lanka
Hi all,
I'm heading to SL at end of December for about 3 weeks (first time), then off to India for about 4 weeks.
I usually travel India in just Teva sandals, or flip flops which has been OK in most situations.
However if I spend time in the hills in SL will I need to bring some kind of shoes to wear? I'm not sure what walking I'll do but I have thought about doing Adams Peak.
I like to travel very light, so it's annoying to have to carry shoes but I'll consider it if others recommend it.
Any advice would be great. Thanks.
GH
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03-Dec-2009 18:27
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Hi,
At this time of the year in Kolkata, should I bring along my sandal for daylight use? I am used to the tropical weather and more comfortable wearing a sandal than a shoe. Also, due to my sweating feet...
Cheers.
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03-Dec-2009 17:46
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Hey All ,
Thinking of a bike trip to Jaisalmer from Delhi, starting December 12 with friends. Is the drive a memorable experience. any recommended off beat traks??
thanks for the help in advance
cheers!
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03-Dec-2009 17:38
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location: Nepal
Hi all,
Does anyone know the implications of overstaying your visa in Nepal?
We're going trekking next week and will be cutting it things don't go according to plan?
We'd only be a day or two late, don't want to spend the $30 or whatever on an all out visa extension?
Any advice? Will it be just a fine or something more serious?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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03-Dec-2009 16:25
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03-Dec-2009 18:36
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location: Nepal
All,
Just want to know the latest condition of Nepal in Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and Terai region. Is there any breakdown or demonstration lately since i will be there on January
Thanks,
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03-Dec-2009 15:56
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03-Dec-2009 15:59
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Hello everybody,
I will arrive in Colombo airport at 22:35 (Feb 15) and leaving on Feb 17, 00:15 to Male. So, I should have one day to stay in Sri Lanka.
Do you have any idea where I should stay? Negombo or Colombo? Any suggestion for the hotel? Where can I go for sightseeing with just one day? Is it possible to visit Sigiriga and Lion Rock?
Thank you!
Kenise
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03-Dec-2009 15:45
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03-Dec-2009 15:45
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Hi everyone,
My friends and I are planning to spend the year end in Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh. Right now, the group consists of only Indians but other colleagues who are non-Indian may join us. Any travel advice would be welcome!
We would love to stay at the Forest Rest Houses or Tharu Huts. How do we go about booking this? UP Tourism does not have numbers for these places.
Thanks!
Lakshmi
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03-Dec-2009 13:12
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03-Dec-2009 15:08
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What is the best way to get to Bhimashankar (pilgrimage place - has a significant shiva temple) in Maharashtra ?
My itinerary just before is Mumbai, Nasik, Arungabad...I was then thinking of going into Pune and then directly onto Bhimashankar ... and next destination will be somewhere in Goa.
If you have been can you also please advise on accommodation options in the area.
Thanks.
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03-Dec-2009 11:06
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03-Dec-2009 17:19
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Hi There,
I just wondered if anyone could help me out on a little career advice working in India.
I've worked in the Finance industry in the UK for over 4 years in several positions, as an IFA consultant, Underwriter and general insurance sales. I've also passed a series of UK finance exams, meaning I am now a fully certified financial planner in the UK.
I have a lot of travel experience and am now considering moving to India to live, work and travel.
So a few questions from me:
Any helpful websites I could use to look for work?
What kind of salary and bonus could I expect working as a financial advisor or other common jobs in Indian finance industry?
What kind of positions are available and what is the competition like getting a position?
Are there any industry recognized qualifications I would need to pass to stand a chance of getting a good position in India?
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03-Dec-2009 11:06
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03-Dec-2009 11:06
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Hi There,
I just wondered if anyone could help me out on a little career advice working in India.
I've worked in the Finance industry in the UK for over 4 years in several positions, as an IFA consultant, Underwriter and general insurance sales. I've also passed a series of UK finance exams, meaning I am now a fully certified financial planner in the UK.
I have a lot of travel experience and am now considering moving to India to live, work and travel.
So a few questions from me:
Any helpful websites I could use to look for work?
What kind of salary and bonus could I expect working as a financial advisor or other common jobs in Indian finance industry?
What kind of positions are available and what is the competition like getting a position?
Are there any industry recognized qualifications I would need to pass to stand a chance of getting a good position in India?
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03-Dec-2009 10:19
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rstar »
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03-Dec-2009 11:27
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location: Sri Lanka
hi there I will be going to visit Sri Lanka in jan 2010 and will be in the country for 2 months , i would really like to take a short course in ayurveda massage while im there, would anyone have any suggestions ??
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03-Dec-2009 09:27
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Clingfilm »
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03-Dec-2009 09:27
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hi
has anyone got an address, or even better, an email address for tamzing who does tats in Mcleod Ganj from his place which is down the hill from the market on the road to Bhagsu?
thanks
-kat
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03-Dec-2009 06:34
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03-Dec-2009 16:27
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Hello Travel Mates,
I just wanted a suggestion for a trip I plan to do with my wife & 3 year old daughter in July, 2010 covering Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Amritsar-Wagah-Delhi in 7 days...
1. Could you kindly recommend me a Travel Agent who could arrange a good iterinary from your past experiences ?
2. What would the weather be like during the month of July ??
3. Any suggestions for change in iterinary/places enroute ??
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03-Dec-2009 06:19
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Cheaptraveller »
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03-Dec-2009 07:39
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Looking for the nearest ATM coming out of the international arrivals hall. tx
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03-Dec-2009 06:15
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03-Dec-2009 06:18
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Hello mates...
Just returned from my 3 day trip in Nepal...Had an amazing time....Did my trips around Kathmandu as suggested by our dear mates...Would definetly recommend Nepal to all....
The Temples & Darbar Squares were amazing...the Everest Mountain Flight was superb...not forgetting the mesmerizing Nagarkot....Wonderful people...Budget destination
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