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RE: Five Days in England, May 2013
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Mar 27, 2013
Have a look at what the National Trust have available. The standard of accommodation is very very...

Re: Money in Africa: cheques/ATMs
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Mar 14, 2013
I can only speak for Kenya where I can say that Travellers Cheques are very difficult, if not imp...

RE: Kenyan Election Results
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Mar 10, 2013
A wise man in Africa once told me that Kenya has two problems - tribalism and corruption. The ele...

RE: Is there anybody who is travelling in may?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Mar 1, 2013
I'm curious about where you are travelling to...............

RE: Kenya trip in 2 weeks: Advice for Masai village/ tour guide/Zanzibar
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 27, 2013
If you do decide to go to Zanzibar be sure you have had yellow fever jabs. You can't get into Tan...

RE: Looking for advice on a 4-5 day trip out of Cape Town
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 25, 2013
We did two road trips from Cape Town....the first was the classic Garden Route which was good.......

RE: Overlanding Africa?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 25, 2013
The things you are hoping to do are all very expensive and you would struggle to do them on a bud...

RE: Advice needed for second destination in Kenya
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 23, 2013
Oh gosh so much choice............how about Amboseli? Its famous for huge herds of elephants and ...

RE: Mombasa-Nairobi
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 13, 2013
Good point Christopher - didn't mean to sound alarmist. Its just that Arviic sounded worried in e...

RE: Mombasa-Nairobi
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 13, 2013
Well take care and keep an eye on the Foreign Office websites for warnings and advice. In the UK ...

RE: Mombasa-Nairobi
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 11, 2013
Arviic if you are worried about being safe then you really need to think about travelling in Keny...

RE: Visas in South Africa
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 11, 2013
http://southafricahouseuk.com/visas/vis_volunteer.html

RE: Amboseli National Park Day Trip
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 3, 2013
Ooops - just realised you are going to Hell's Gate now. Much more sensible. Another option would ...

RE: Amboseli National Park Day Trip
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 3, 2013
What is it that you are hoping to see in Amboseli? Do you want the view of Kili or are you hoping...

RE: Gardens to visit in June
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Feb 2, 2013
Bodnant! Its just beautiful at that time of year.

RE: Five Days in England, May 2013
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Feb 2, 2013
Oh no! Please don't go to Blackpool. Its tacky, downmarket and really seen better times. Nowadays...

RE: Enough time?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 28, 2013
I don't understand the "concerns about altitude". Surely you are better doing it slowly if one or...

RE: Taxis Kenya - A Couple of Questions
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 26, 2013
Where are you staying in Nairobi. Its difficult to say how long journies will take if we don't kn...

RE: Zanzibar
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 24, 2013
We stayed at Serena in Stone Town - beautiful and a great base to explore the place. Not a clue w...

RE: 1st Time Kenya Safari, 7-8 days where would you go?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 24, 2013
I almost agree with missymadam but I wouldn't add in Amboseli if you are only planning to spend a...