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Re: Teaching English /Volunteering
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Feb 28, 2013
How many years teaching experience do you have? TEFL? Knowledge of Nepalese? CRB checks?
In ...

Re: Bokor Hill Station Latest
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 7, 2013
We were there last week -- and yes, the views are great, but apart from that I would give it a mi...

Re: cycling Kratie to Kampi dolphon pool - how long does it take?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 7, 2013
A tuk tuk is 10$ return and it is 18k each way. They wait for you..( some of the GHs try to charg...

as others see us.
in The Lobby » Older Travellers, Jan 23, 2013
I am a 66 year old lady traveling on my own around Cambodia , feeling full of vim and vitality.--...

Air travel in Cambodia
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 6, 2013
Can anyone give me any information about traveling from the coast up to Siem Reap by plane?

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Re: Sen Monorom-Emario Mondulkiri Resort
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 4, 2013
I've just spent 5 weeks in SM.The place you mentioned looked deserted. I had friends in Pich Kir...

RE: Before you pay to volunteer abroad, think of the harm you might do
in The Lobby » Gap Year & Round the World Travel, Jan 24, 2013
Yes, quite agree. I have been teaching for 30 years, and very often I have found that the mos...

Re: 6-month trip gear list
in The Lobby » Activities & Gear, Jan 24, 2013
Can I say a really big thanks for running this thread. I am off tomorrow and I have found it very...

mossie repellant
in The Lobby » Health, Jan 24, 2013
There are so many adverts and claims of success.
Can anyone just tell me -- which do you recom...

Re: Volunteering opportunites in Cambodia?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 14, 2013
I entirely agree with bigal.

mossie repellants
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 14, 2013
Are the usual Deet based items to deter mossies easily available ( and perhaps cheap?) in most ...

Re: Other volunteers in St Louis?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 30, 2013
I worked in a tiny village for 3 months totally on my own. At the end ,I remember arriving in St ...

RE: Info on 'Voluntary Projects Overseas' and its effects?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 14, 2013
I agree Jack, but you can't escape the fact that it is FUN. I would much rather talk to kids i...

RE: Info on 'Voluntary Projects Overseas' and its effects?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 14, 2013
Settle down with your laptop and a calculator. Find out how much it costs a normal tourist to st...

RE: malaria protection
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 14, 2013
Thanks for the info, Zoltan.

RE: Before you pay to volunteer abroad, think of the harm you might do
in The Lobby » Gap Year & Round the World Travel, Jan 24, 2013
Sarahkim, you really don't get it, do you?
Would you honestly be happy with 20-30 unqualified yo...

RE: urgent search for a new project
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 14, 2013
Hi
Please don't get down hearted. Two years ago I went to Nepal and the agency didn't turn up ...

RE: Older Parents in India
in The Lobby » Older Travellers, Jan 24, 2013
Gosh, I appreciate your concern, but it must be so irritating for older travellers with kids. Le...

RE: visa extension
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 15, 2013
Thanks Guys
I get the message. I'm going to have a gin and tonic , chill out, and look forwar...

Re: malaria protection
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 15, 2013
I agree Walter
But to return to my first point-- are you getting them at home or waiting for po...