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Using The Sell, Swap & Meet Up Branch

As stated in our Website Terms, if you are using the Sell, Swap & Meet Up branch, you do so at your own risk, but here are some general guidelines:

Listing and selling stuff;
(a) Only items that are related to travel should be listed here - this is a travel forum not a cheap electronics or knock-off designer handbag forum. Posted items that are not relevant to this forum will be removed at our discretion;
(b) This is forum for individuals to sell occasional items. This forum cannot be used to list commercial websites, nor should it be used as your personal online storefront.
(c) If you’re selling something, make sure you’re legally able to sell it, and don’t forget to include any terms of sale. There are some things which you're not allowed to sell (because of laws and/or Lonely Planet's policy). They include: alcohol, animals... more »

London to Cape Town Overland February 2010

Hi All,

My friend and I are planning to drive from London to Cape Town in early February 2010 (as early as possible). Early February is now set in stone as we are both leaving work for this trip. If you fancy some adventure then read on!

We are Mike and Christine. Mike has a 300 series Landrover Defender called Himba which has been built from scratch to a decent expedition spec. We are looking for 1-2 people to join us on this trip.

The trip should take around 6 months and take in:

Libya
Tunisia
Egypt
Sudan
Ethiopia
Kenya
Rwanda
Uganda
Tanzania
Malawi
Zambia
Botswana
Namibia and
South Africa

Mike is a 28 year old male from London. I'm Christine, a 26 year old female from Dublin. We have both had enough of city life and want to fulfil a life long ambition! Mike has been lucky to have travelled quite extensively through Europe, the US, Canada, Central America... more »

Travel Advicew Koh Chang and Cambodia

Travel buddy and Koh Chang advice
Hi All travellers

Fun loving 48 yr Adventure English guy travelling 2 SE Thailand then onto Cambodia from 08 Dec to 19 Jan. seeking advice on quite chill budget on the beach huts in Koh Chang and surrounding Islands and any good mainland areas.

Also advice on bus travel from BKK International airport to Koh Chang

Would love to meet up with fellow travellers along the way

See you all in Thailand soon,

regards WILL

Road Trip Up West Coast of USA in January

Hey guys,
I fly into Los Angeles on the 28th of December and I'm pretty keen for a road trip, so i'm looking for anyone who's up for a fun trip! My only restriction is I need to be in Vancouver for the 14th January to fly home.

My current plan is:
-Las Vegas for New Year(!!)
-Pass by the Grand Canyon
-Head back to LA along the Mexican border, stopping at Mexicali
-Head up the West coast visiting (at the least): San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle.
-From Seattle, get a boat to Vancouver Island
-Boat to Vancouver
-Fly home...
This is just my rough idea, places can be added/removed if necessary.

Obviously the time of year adds a few impracticalities, so if your not travelling is there advice you can offer? Places not to miss/timing/weather/rough price...

Cheers,

Pete more »

Belize! Dec 13 '09 - Jan17 2010

Hey, my name is john. - headed for belize in mid december (solo) and was wondering if anyone wants to meet up with a friendly canadian? I was thinking up heading from Belize City to caye caulker for new years. Cheers,

John

Ko Sahn Road Sunday night meet up

anyone fancy meeting up for a few drinks. let me know

Tibet tour in Dec.

hi everyone, i and my friend are planing to take a tudget tour to tibet in Dec. And our destination is taking train form Chengdu or Beijing - Tibet - kathmundu. We have contact one tour agency, they give us the following detailed itinerary, and quote us 4300.00RMB/PAX, if you are interested in this tour, you can join us and the cost will be lss.

Day 1
Destination: Arrive in Lhasa
Highlights: Acclimatization
Accommodations: Hotel standard double room
Trip detail: Fly or take train to the holy city of Lhasa, capital of the mystical Buddhist Kingdom of Tibet. Our excellent tour guide and experienced driver will meet you at the airport or train station with Tibetan Traditional presenting Hada ceremony and a souvenir picture, and then transfer to your hotel. The rest of th... more »

Nagaland - group needed for Nagaland permit.

Heya,

Im a female, 21 year old, solo traveller currently in kolkata staying with some Indian friends from uni in Australia and I was hoping to go to Nagaland for the Hornbill festival on the 1st to the 6th or 7th of december. I want to travel there with an Indian friend from Nagaland and stay with his family whilst there but Ive only just found out that you need a pass to go to nagaland at all.
You need a group of at least 4 people to be able to apply for a permit so I am looking for people that are interested in forming a group OR a group of 3,4 or more people that wouldn't mind me applying for a permit with them. I would be very very thankful for help as without more people i will be unable to go at all.
Please if anyone is interested or knows anyone that I may be able to get in contact with please reply to this thread or email me on: jelly_belly_billy@hotmail.com.

Thanks h... more »