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26-Nov-2009 19:52
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06-Dec-2009 10:56
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06-Dec-2009 10:56
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I have 3 months off work February through April 2010, and would appreciate your suggestions of the best places to visit during these months.
Looking for locations in any or all of the following: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific, Asia, Middle East, Caribbean or Central America.
Looking for warm to hot weather (daytime over 24C or over 75F), not the rainy season, friendly people, interesting culture, natural beauty (such as flowers, trees, or mountains), and ocean front with sandy beaches and snorkeling nearby. I also need reliable internet access at least twice a week.
Please say whether good snorkeling is available in the area. If weather differences, please say which of these months have the best weather.
Please also say your opinion about whether traveling in that country or area after paying for international airfare is very expensive, moderate, or inexpensive BY WORL...
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05-Dec-2009 16:37
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06-Dec-2009 15:40
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tennischick »
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Hi,
I am trying to figure out which travel insurance (if any) to purchase for my son who will be traveling for 7 months in Asia, Australia, and South Africa. He will be doing touring, some adventure activities and volunteering. What type of insurance and company would you recommend?
thanks
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04-Dec-2009 20:25
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05-Dec-2009 23:48
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handsheldhigh »
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Anybody have experience with that (took an SLR camera on a RTW trip) ?
I am seriously considering taking my D90 with 2-3 Lenses... mainly because I love photography, and know that it will be an important part of my trip. But I have no experience in this kind of travel (only treks so far with crappy P&S, which sucked), so I don't know how it will affect on my photo taking agenda.
My plan is probably the average budget vagabonder, ie, mostly on land travel and, in short, all-over-the-place itinerary :) I have no time constraint. you get the idea.
Anyone had this dilemma before ? What did you decide and why ?
Thanks a bunch.
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04-Dec-2009 06:47
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chelle_c86 »
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06-Dec-2009 23:06
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planeteer »
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Hey,
Soo am planning a RTW trip leaving UK mid Feb 2010
So far my route is as follows:
London - Bangkok // Singapore (10 weeks) - Bali (2 weeks) - Cairns // Melbourne (6 weeks) - Fiji (2 weeks) - Christchurch // Auckland (6 weeks) - Santiago // Rio (10 weeks) -
London
I have been quoted £1805 inc taxes from Travel-Nation..does this seem like a good price?
I was also wondering what people think of the time in each destination...could I spend more time in one place and less in another for example.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Shell x
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04-Dec-2009 04:44
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marinartw »
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06-Dec-2009 01:20
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jrbb0309 »
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Hey guys!
Going for a RTW next month and wondering what to do with the RAMQ (public health insurance) - do you tell them that you are leaving for over 183 days? They are saying that if you had left for 183 days or more you are no longer insured and eventually have to pay for all the services you may have received extra.
What to do? I will be insured with World Nomads but I am worried.
Thanks guys!
Marina
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02-Dec-2009 22:40
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caocao »
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02-Dec-2009 22:43
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wrong post sry
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Hi, my name is Jai, I just completed a solo trek across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and I am sitting in China now hating society. I am planning a Christopher McCandless/ Into the Wild type trip to Tajikistan or Nepal soon. Would have preferred Bhutan but it is like 120 us dollars a day. I would prefer to hitch to the Pamirs in Tajikistan and seek solitude. Does anyone know if there is a hunting shop where I can pick up a rifle in Tajikistan? Can I get some form of transport from China to Tajikistan? Can I pick up a visa at the border? If there is anyone out there who is mentally and physically resilient and wants to meet up with me in China and hitch to Pamirs they are welcome. We can then maybe seek solitude and arrange to hitch back to China at a certain date.
"So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because ...
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01-Dec-2009 11:28
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ofrendas »
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01-Dec-2009 21:50
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bsmart »
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Hello, my girlfriend and I are planning an approximate gap year (10+ months) next year. Our basic itinerary is as follows:
4-6 MONTHS
Bangkok (from San Francisco)
Laos
Vietnam
Cambodia
Myanmar (optional)
1-2 MONTHS
Malaysia Peninsula
Singapore
Java
Bali
Borneo
2-3 MONTHS
New Zealand
Our budget is roughly USD$10-12k each. Is this doable?
Sorry if this seems vague, but any advice/tips on where to trim, add, and extend our stays would be most welcome. Also, any thoughts on how best to stretch our money?
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01-Dec-2009 00:56
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ben_challis »
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06-Dec-2009 23:00
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planeteer »
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helloooooo,
me and my friend are flying out to bangkok and travelling back to the uk overland through laos, vietnam, china, mongolia, russia and belarus - then through europe (thats the easy part).
does anyone have any advice/tips from travelling in those regions - paticuarly living costs, and if it is possible as a british citizen to get visas for belarus/mongolia whilst travelling? can anyone tell us how frequent trans-siberian trains are and how much tickets cost at the stations around june/july
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30-Nov-2009 23:46
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conor_mcg »
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02-Dec-2009 07:24
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daveelmstrom »
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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
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30-Nov-2009 20:09
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Nicolai1976 »
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30-Nov-2009 20:09
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Nicolai1976 »
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Cycling solo around the world for years, you obviously have a lot of time to yourself, to think, to reflect, to try and keep your mind a little active. Some of that time, I´ve spent making up all these hit lists, best of lists and other silly things that you might (might not) find useless.
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30-Nov-2009 10:08
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markouz »
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03-Dec-2009 11:43
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scribs21 »
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I'm going travelling for 6 months with my girlfriend and we're both thinking of getting the Vango 80+20L Travel Backpack. Has anyone used this before? We're after some reviews. Is it a good size / weight? Some people have suggested my girlfriend get a backpack specifically for girls, is that necessary or will this do the job? Are Vango's any good?
Any general advice on backpacks, which are good / rubbish etc.
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29-Nov-2009 21:31
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jenlostintheworld »
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05-Dec-2009 00:31
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handsheldhigh »
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hey everyone,
I'm 22 yrs young Czech girl. My situation is as follows: After finishing high school in 2006 I left for the UK and spent 2 and half years au-pairing in a wonderful family in North London. I came back to CZ in Dec 08 and started uni in Sept this year, studying English and Applied Economics I don't find it satisfying and long for adventure as before. I have a baaad money issue though, just 1500 pounds in a piggy bank :(
I want to leave the school next year, probably in summer if I get lucky and won't fail till then. Well, I'd like to stay in the UK for some time, probably earn some more money (on farms?)and then, would like to head towards LA, where my friend lives, throughout the USA. Not sure how it is with a Czech citizen, visas, work and the US :-/ After this I's like to go to NZ, Australia and then back to LA.
Do you think it is possible?? for a Czech citizen es...
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29-Nov-2009 18:06
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keppiezbt »
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03-Dec-2009 20:00
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andy_pandy »
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To all the long term travelers out there who have to listen to people telling them they are running away or should get a real job or just plain hating, this article is for you:
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/everyone-say-im-running-away/
We aren't running away at all. We're just going to experience the world.
There's a 102 comments supporting what you say. Take a read!
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28-Nov-2009 23:59
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isadol »
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01-Dec-2009 05:18
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isadol »
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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.
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