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  1. Mell7 avatar

    RE: New York

    by Mell7 01 June 2012

    Did you get my message ? I can't find it anymore :P

  2. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: visa

    by SoloHobo 31 May 2012

    #6 is a TOUT. There is no need to join a tour and use an travel agent. Just get the LP guidebook, and make your plans accordingly. In…

  3. jkkintoronto avatar

    RE: Did paper bags lose their magic?

    by jkkintoronto 31 May 2012

    Nothing transported and spread cockroaches like paper bags and cardboard boxes. They adore the comfort of the bags. It must have caused…

  4. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Greater New Yorkers

    by VinnyD 31 May 2012

    She was. So were Wyclef Jean and the other Fugees, Ice-T, Wayne Shorter, Philip Roth, and Allen Ginsberg. But none of them surprises…

  5. Amy517 avatar

    Re: New York

    by Amy517 31 May 2012

    Hey I just can't email you. weird. Anyway when will you arrive and how long are you going to stay? If it matches with my schedule, I'd…

  6. Websterella avatar

    RE: Pie Face

    by Websterella 31 May 2012

    Hmm, I'll have to see what they cost here in NY. $5 for a pie isn't a bad price but is that USD or ASD, we'll see. We could use somethi…

  7. VinnyD avatar

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

    by VinnyD 30 May 2012

    It occurs to me that the 1970s law that imposed the national drinking age of 21 (tying it to highway funds; in theory a state could set…

  8. Christnp avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by Christnp 30 May 2012

    You may want to rent a car for one of your Boston days drive into the mountains to see autumn foliage. It's breathtaking. Closer to…

  9. kotagiri_tea_planter avatar

    RE: Greater New Yorkers

    by kotagiri_tea_planter 30 May 2012

    I usually stay at hotels arranged by the wedding party when I fly in for weddings, but I'm spending about a week total in New York on…

  10. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Greater New Yorkers

    by VinnyD 30 May 2012

    I imagine you're planning more than one night in the area. You stay in the city except for Sunday night. Check most of your stuff at…

  11. Minniemoose avatar

    Re: Travelling over Christmas -- destination flexible

    by Minniemoose 30 May 2012

    Hi to both of you and good to know that there are other 40 somethings out there! I'm in Fiji for Christmas and NY, heading to Thailand…

  12. battybilly avatar

    RE: Memories prompted by the Queen's jubilee year

    by battybilly 30 May 2012

    I had a pen-pal from New York. A town called Merrick. We wrote to each other for years and at Christmas one of my presents was to call…

  13. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Good

    by mrpenney 30 May 2012

    > The Clash, eh? They have very specific age appeal, I reckon. Punk in general should be represented--it remade rock and roll. Yeah,…

  14. evenstar93 avatar

    Re: making the most of Oz before im 31

    by evenstar93 30 May 2012

    Note to self - never mention rugby on here!! :-D I am female btw Lots for me to think about there thank you. Im currently trying to…

  15. Coconut avatar

    RE: ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

    by Coconut 30 May 2012

    I have had a rethink and I must say, if I had the dosh, it would probably be New York.

  16. daghoi avatar

    Shopping in Chicago !

    by daghoi 30 May 2012

    I have a short stop (30hours) in Chicago, on my way from mid west to Europe. Looking to bring home some winter parka for the misses and…

  17. jeanctc avatar

    Re: Lost Immigration Card?

    by jeanctc 30 May 2012

    No problem at all!!Just fill another one before immigration!! Solo....that wouldnt be much fun!!If only taxi drivers in Paris and New…

  18. daviddaoud avatar

    RE: where to land in Morocco

    by daviddaoud 30 May 2012

    Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have direct flights from New York to Casablanca. Here is the website for the United States: http://www.royalairmar…

  19. nhebert214 avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by nhebert214 30 May 2012

    Boston is a ton of FUN! make sure you save time for that City. It doesnt require a car like LA would.

  20. Mell7 avatar

    New York

    by Mell7 30 May 2012

    I'm 19 year old. I'm from Germany and I want to go to New York next week. If you are intrested to stay or see New York with me, I would…

  21. Ishotamaninreno avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by Ishotamaninreno 30 May 2012

    The best advise i can give is being realistic about the distances in the US, it sure is one big, big place!!

  22. Ishotamaninreno avatar

    RE: West Side YMCA-just checking

    by Ishotamaninreno 30 May 2012

    I my youth and first visit to NY from the West Coast i remember staying at the Y at West 64th street, it was clean and appeared to be…

  23. jbjose avatar

    Re: Booking thru Cubana

    by jbjose 30 May 2012

    What happens at Weds/Thurs AM (10AM NY Time)?

  24. wnyzfinest avatar

    RE: Booking thru Cubana

    by wnyzfinest 30 May 2012

    Prices do change on Cubana, Try checking on Weds/Thurs AM (10AM NY Time)

  25. JennyLam avatar

    Beijing's Art Scene

    by JennyLam 29 May 2012

    I recently traveled to Beijing, and the art scene is amazing. The main art district, 798, is gradually being gentrified (figures), but…

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