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RE: Cricketing in Dhaka
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 09-Nov-2009
Granted that there is traffic jam, but I don't see the point of staying in Mirpur. There is littl...

RE: Accomadation in Penang
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, 09-Nov-2009
I stayed in Copthorne Orchid Hotel (mentioned by #5) two weeks back and enjoyed it a lot. All roo...

RE: KL to Phuket
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, 17-Oct-2009
I am thinking of doing the something similar, ending at Langkawi -- and I will start next week. M...

RE: Perhentian islands in October?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, 17-Oct-2009
I have not been to Perhentian at that time of the year. However, I was at the Redang Island betwe...

RE: Female Trekking Alone
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 14-Oct-2009
Hi Paula,

For safety reason, find a trekking companion or get a porter - you can get one easil...

RE: Stopover in Dhaka?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 14-Oct-2009
If you are going to visit Kathmandu and the Indian cities you mentioned, then Dhaka has nothing t...

RE: camel safari in Jaislamer?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 26-Sep-2009
When I was there last year, I joined the 2 days / 1 night safari organised by the Renouka Hotel, ...

RE: Safari from Nairobi to Mombasa
in Departure Lounge » Africa, 20-Sep-2009
Hi,

Last year I made a trip similar to #1 above last year. Nairobi to Maasai Mara (2 nights), ...

RE: beaches in BD
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 20-Sep-2009
There is no "private" hotel beach in Cox Bazar. The so called "private" beaches, such as that sup...

RE: Great accomodation in LEH, sept
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 25-Aug-2009
I was there at early October. It was cold and some hotels/guest houses already shut down. At the ...

RE: Ramadan/Ramadam in Bangladesh
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 26-Aug-2009
Hi Tim,

There isn't a lot of differences from the usual time during Ramadan. A few things that...

RE: Shopping moves, bookstores, block print natural dyed clothing
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 09-Aug-2009
Boi Bichitra at Kamal Atarturk (close to the bridge, on the Gulshan end) carries LP stocks. They ...

RE: Kenya Safaris - anyone know a good tour company?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, 04-Jul-2009
I used the service of African Home Adventure Ltd (www.africahomeadventure.com) last year when I ...

RE: Walking/trekking in Uttaranchal
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 22-Jun-2009
I trekked Pindari Glacier a few years back - it took me 7 days return. So you may still be able t...

RE: Islands with kids in November
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, 21-Jun-2009
Apart from Penang mentioned by #1 above, the other two options would be Langkawi up north and Pan...

RE: Lamayuru
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, 15-Apr-2009
Yes, you can definitely visit Lamayuru in April. The travel agencies can easily arrange a day-lon...

Re: Urgent- Safari Masai Mara- worth now?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, 15-Mar-2009
May be my answer is too late for you, but it may help others who may be thinking of going to Maas...

RE: Kenyan coffee
in Departure Lounge » Africa, 15-Mar-2009
I am a coffee drinker too. I have purchased Nairobi Java House, Dormans, and Out of Africa. They ...

RE: Mount Longonot
in Departure Lounge » Africa, 14-Mar-2009
Mt.Longonot is certainly very accessible from Nairobo. It provides good vantage point to see the ...

RE: Beach holiday - where to go
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula, 13-Mar-2009
To fit your requirement "...easily accessed from KL.Not too commercial nor too quiet and remote.....