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  1. Monte_Carlos avatar

    RE: U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico?

    by Monte_Carlos 30 May 2012

    Wisconsin was the last holdout against the 21-year drinking age. USVI don't interest me at all. Puerto Rico does, although I haven't…

  2. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Buying a canoe in Atitlan, Guatemala?

    by SoloHobo 26 May 2012

    This entire inquiry has gone awry indeed. It is funny the poster thought I meant "Low Profile" to be in reference to staying low key and…

  3. moongoddess avatar

    RE: Backpacking in the US

    by moongoddess 25 May 2012

    OP, what I'd suggest is getting into contact with some hiking clubs in Wisconsin and Michigan; they may be able to help you arrange transpor…

  4. zashibis avatar

    RE: Backpacking in the US

    by zashibis 25 May 2012

    >Is there such a thing? Good God. This has to be one of the most shockingly ignorant not-an-obvious-troll questions in a while. [Backp…

  5. clarkcoan avatar

    RE: Backpacking in the US

    by clarkcoan 24 May 2012

    Not too far away from Chicago is the 1000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin: The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousan…

  6. paulschmidtart avatar

    RE: Costa Rica - Trip Report

    by paulschmidtart 24 May 2012

    One further note lampskin. When police began searching the farm of Wisconsin loner Ed Gein ... -A lamp shade made from human skin was…

  7. huetepec avatar

    RE: Oaxaca Teachers' Protest - happening now

    by huetepec 23 May 2012

    #15 there is a big difference between Sec 20 Oaxaca local and the national Union, where the local scares the hell out of the old guard…

  8. Ryon avatar

    RE: Oaxaca Teachers' Protest - happening now

    by Ryon 23 May 2012

    Those "bad old smelly" teachers in Oaxaca were eating a helluva lot better than I was at the time. And having more fun at it, too! Anyway…

  9. trekker502 avatar

    RE: traveling in Alaska

    by trekker502 22 May 2012

    I recommend Spenard Hostel, 5 minutes taxi ride from the international airport. They are one block from an access route (Wisconsin Road)…

  10. mcooperrider avatar

    Re: Travel from Wisconsin to Cuenca, Ecuador - ? best airport to fly into

    by mcooperrider 18 May 2012

    SoloHobo avatar

    RE: To book ahead or not to book ahead?

    by SoloHobo 15 May 2012

    I dont think you grasp what were saying, but there is NO RT 66 anymore. The route you are taking, is just a highway interstate, even if…

  11. seannachie avatar

    Hotel possibilities around Quito airport?

    by seannachie 11 May 2012

    Greetings and apologies in advance if this topic has been addressed in another thread. My wife and I are planning on coming to Quito…

  12. defenestrator avatar

    RE: North Carolina

    by defenestrator 11 May 2012

    >Minnesota and Wisconsin have, traditionally, been leaders in progressive politics Not really. You're thinking of the west coast. …

  13. travellingtrixie avatar

    RE: North Carolina

    by travellingtrixie 10 May 2012

    Minnesota and Wisconsin have, traditionally, been leaders in progressive politics. More so, even, than some of the coastal states. It…

  14. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Odd thing I've noticed...

    by mrpenney 09 May 2012

    >I also hate "LSD". I was raised to call it The Drive. People from Iowa and Wisconsin and Michigan and Indiana who move to Chicago and…

  15. travellingtrixie avatar

    RE: Odd thing I've noticed...

    by travellingtrixie 09 May 2012

    I hate "Chi-town" with an irrational rage. I also hate "LSD". I was raised to call it The Drive. People from Iowa and Wisconsin and Michigan…

  16. lsquare avatar

    What to do in 5-7 days in Chicago and the surrounding areas of Illinois?

    by lsquare 06 May 2012

    I have about 5-7 days to spend in Chicago. It's not a lot of time, but does anyone here have any suggestion on what to do? I'm mostly…

  17. seannachie avatar

    Re: Travel from Wisconsin to Cuenca, Ecuador - ? best airport to fly into

    by seannachie 02 May 2012

    We live north of Madison, about 50 miles, and my thinking on using ORD versus Milwaukee (MKE) is that there is a Badger bus terminal in…

  18. arjwilson avatar

    Re: Safety Concerns

    by arjwilson 02 May 2012

    Actually, I had a pair of sunglasses stolen in Wisconsin a few years ago while I was swimming at Green Lake, so I'm not sure it's very…

  19. evening avatar

    RE: Travel from Wisconsin to Cuenca, Ecuador - ? best airport to fly into

    by evening 01 May 2012

    Im making this trip in 2 wks and was wavering between flying to Cuenca or the bus. I really didnt want to have to go back to the airport…

  20. seannachie avatar

    RE: Travel from Wisconsin to Cuenca, Ecuador - ? best airport to fly into

    by seannachie 29 April 2012

    All, thanks for the helpful replies; I'd honestly forgotten I made this post! Stumbled across Lonely Planet early this morning. Thanks…

  21. staggra1 avatar

    RE: Travel from Wisconsin to Cuenca, Ecuador - ? best airport to fly into

    by staggra1 29 April 2012

    FYI there are no exit taxes to be paid at the airport any more - it is included in the ticket

  22. Sillyb avatar

    Re: Travel from Wisconsin to Cuenca, Ecuador - ? best airport to fly into

    by Sillyb 28 April 2012

    There are regular flights from GYE to CUE also lots of frequent buses and a couple of share van services. From Quito the options are…

  23. SushiSioux avatar

    Re: Changes to Rus consulate procedures in USA, and third-country applicants

    by SushiSioux 25 April 2012

    I am in the process of applying for a Russian visa. I sent my application in on 12 April 2012 to InvisaLogistics, as directed by the website…

  24. 2travel2know avatar

    RE: Travel from Wisconsin to Cuenca, Ecuador - ? best airport to fly into

    by 2travel2know 23 April 2012

    Check Chicago ORD - Guayaquil GYE with COPA, you might arrive in GYE daytime which mean probably early evening to Cuenca. Guayaquil -…

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