Middle East
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Mar 21, 2013 7:01 AM
tjclassic8482
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Mar 21, 2013 7:01 AM
tjclassic8482
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Yemen
Postcards From Yemen
Hello and salam from Malaysia.
My daughter is a postcards collector.
She loves to have one or two postcards sent from Yemen.
Anyone can help?
Please e-mail me at tjclassic8482 at yahoo.com
Terima kasih (thank you).
TJ
Mar 21, 2013 6:39 AM
tjclassic8482
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Mar 21, 2013 6:39 AM
tjclassic8482
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location:
The Palestinian Territories
Postcards From Palestinian Territories
Hello and salam from Malaysia.
My daughter is a postcards collector.
She loves to have one or two postcards sent from Palestinian Territories.
Anyone can help?
Please e-mail me at tjclassic8482 at yahoo.com
Terima kasih (thank you).
TJ
Mar 20, 2013 9:10 PM
yoda9999
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Apr 16, 2013 3:45 AM
AnasMohandes
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location:
Yemen
Flying to Hadhramaut governorate?
I've been told by a local that it is possible for tourists to fly to places in Hadhramaut from Sana'a. They just won't drive you there right now.
Any opinions?
Mar 20, 2013 2:58 PM
Hermes
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Mar 23, 2013 5:39 PM
Hermes
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location:
Jordan
Petra and Wadi Rum
Hi guys, I will be visiting Israel and Jordan for 2 weeks in May and had some questions about Petra and wadi rum. I would like to spend a night in Petra and a night in wadi rum- does it matter which I do first? Also regarding wadi rum, I am traveling solo and would like to book a tour for this and heard it was cheaper to do this while in Jordan- should I wait till I am there to see what is available or book in advance? And where in Jordon would be best to book this- petra? aqaba? Thanks all!
Mar 20, 2013 2:52 PM
herbnott
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Mar 24, 2013 5:10 AM
cleopatracat
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location:
United Arab Emirates
Dubai Budget Accommodation and May Climate
Hi there
I visited Dubai in September a couple of years ago and saw a handful of 'local hotels' in the old districts such as Bur Dubai and Deira. They are probably run by the Pakistani/Indian. I wonder if anyone has experience staying in any of them or know about them. If yes, could you enlighten me regarding their:
1) cleanliness and conditions
2) price/night
3) how to go about making a booking
4) advise alternative cheap yet central accommodation in Dubai
Dubai was pretty hot and humid in September, I wonder what the climate will feel like in late May.
Many thanks!
Mar 20, 2013 1:41 PM
ben100100100509
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Mar 20, 2013 1:41 PM
ben100100100509
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Which Agency for Iran Visa Dublin
I contacted the embassy and they told me they could not deal with my appllication, but I had to approach an agency and work through them. They had the number of Shiraz travel, does anyone have any experience with them? Thanks.
Mar 20, 2013 2:34 AM
helcar
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Mar 30, 2013 10:49 AM
baggie_nick
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location:
Jordan
Taxi Airport to Amman Downtown
We need a taxi for a midnight ride from the queen alia airport in the down town area of amman. I read the price is fixed. What is the actual price? What is your experience?
Mar 19, 2013 11:27 PM
robato
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Mar 19, 2013 11:27 PM
robato
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location:
United Arab Emirates
US Cash From ATMs?
Do any of the ATMs in Dubai issue US dollars. If so, what is the limit of how much you can withdraw in one transaction or day? And what is the fee for each transaction? I have a Travel Card which is pre-loaded with US dollars and acts like debit/credit card. Thank you :)
Mar 19, 2013 9:28 PM
steweu
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Mar 19, 2013 9:28 PM
steweu
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location:
United Arab Emirates
dubai airport
hello all
i have a stop over in dubai on route to pakistan and wanted to ask is dubai airport a good place to buy canon lens compared to prices in canada and is the selection good
Mar 19, 2013 8:13 AM
svkoch
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Mar 19, 2013 3:56 PM
old_india_hand
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227 views
location:
Iran
Exchange Rate for Indian Rupies
Is someone currently in Iran and can check the inofficial exchange rate for indian rupies?
Our main concern is that we are currently traveling in India, and therefore only get indian rupies from ATMs. However, all the info avaliable is only about € and USD.
How would we loose less?
1. either exchanging the indian rupies into USD or € while in India and in Iranian rial whilw in Iran
2. or directly exchaning the indian rupies into rial when in Iran
Thanks, and happy traveling !
Tamara and Sven
Mar 19, 2013 12:21 AM
glanpops
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Mar 24, 2013 5:14 AM
cleopatracat
3 replies
784 views
location:
United Arab Emirates
Recommendations on best area to stay in Dubai ( must by family friendly)
Planning a holiday to Dubai with a 6 year old. i'm in need of some advice on the best area to base ourselves. Have started my own research but it all seems so confusing... Any advice or recommendations on the " family friendliness" of the following appreciated:
Choose Resort:
Deira
Dubai
Dubai City
Dubai Festival City
Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Beach
Sheikh Zayed Road
Mar 18, 2013 12:33 PM
roxunreal
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Apr 10, 2013 11:42 PM
liilak
11 replies
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location:
Iran
My month-long Iran visit in November 2012
I'm from Croatia, I was in Iran from 24th October to19th November 2012 and it was one of the best things I've done in my life, so here's a quick recap:
-keep in mind 95% of entrance ticket prices (Persepolis, most mosques and gardens) increased from 5000 rial to about 150 000 rial for foreigners since I was there-
Crossed border from Erbil in Iraq with bus. It was the Eid and we spent 7 hours waiting at the border because there were huge crowds of Iraqis/Kurds wanting to go into Iran for the holidays. Border crossing itself was straightforward.
In Piranshahr just beyond the border the bus was stopped at a checkpoint and I was asked what is the purpose of my visit, I said tourism and listed the places I plan to visit, was given an ok and that was that.
Came to Urmiya and took a bus straight to Tehran.
Tehran the next day, took a motor taxi from Azadi Tower to Amir Kabir ...
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Mar 18, 2013 10:10 AM
johnniemc
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Mar 20, 2013 5:06 AM
catw
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442 views
location:
Jordan
Gay Traveller experience in Jordan
HI There, spending some days travelling round Jordan next week with some friends, a few days in Ammann and then travelling to and from Petra, stopping off at various spots en rounte. Does anybody have any info/advice/ experiences to share with a gay traveller about how open is the society and r there any particular gay friendly places or places to avoid.
Thank u
J
Mar 18, 2013 7:21 AM
kingphippy
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Mar 19, 2013 5:59 AM
amiriniran2
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322 views
location:
Iran
presidential elections
Is it a good idea to travel through Iran during the Presidential Elections on June 14?
In what way good I be affected?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Mar 18, 2013 6:24 AM
jabista
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Mar 19, 2013 8:04 PM
Raki_Man
5 replies
317 views
location:
Iran
Border Corssing from Azerbaijan - Astara
Does anybody here have experience entering Iran overland from Azerbaijan - there is one entry point at Astara. Just curious how it compares to the entry points from Turkey which I would think are much busier. With the latest land-entry restrictions I believe I'll have to note "entering by Air" on my visa but I'd like to still try my luck at the border. I wonder if my chances are significantly better from Turkey than Azerbaijan.
I am traveling by bicycle and would much rather travel Turkey-Georgia-Azerbaijan-Iran, than to cut in directly from Turkey. Curious what my options are though...
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