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Trip Report - Guatemala

by toolclick 30 May 2012

Hi everyone, My wife and I just returned from a 10 day trip to Guatemala - primarily from the Lake Atitlan area and wanted to share…
RE: Southeast of the US

by CascadeBob 28 May 2012

First of all, terminology: Do you mean backpacking in the European sense (travelling light and staying in hostels ans such), or bacpackin…
RE: Washington DC to Memphis

by arkansawyer7 28 May 2012

I'm going to have to agree with Anonimo and VinnyD in saying that eastern Arkansas is pretty much a wasteland. My hometown of Little Rock…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by mrpenney 19 May 2012

>its not the sleepy little 2nd airport anymore, its very busy. It's also Southwest Airlines's fortress hub*--virtually the only other…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by SoloHobo 19 May 2012

I fly out of OHare weekly from the city the past two decades, nothing confusing about it. Take train into city in 50 minutes for $2. …
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by nrclibn 19 May 2012

I think you're getting an overly negative view of ORD. Yes, it's big and confusing. So are most U.S. gateway airports. Get your Chicago-area…
Re: To end up in North Carolina

by Dunemist 19 May 2012

Wow guys lots of help, thanks. The reason we thought of Chicago and North Virginia is that we have friends in Chicago and relatives in…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by SoloHobo 19 May 2012

From Chicago the most fun route would be to head to Louisville/Lexington area, hit some wine and whiskey makers, then to the Smokeys,…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by mrpenney 19 May 2012

>The drive between Chicago and NOVA is "not that bad" by US standards...I think its about 8 hours?? Yeesh, no. It's 700 miles. So unles…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by emmam826 18 May 2012

The drive between Chicago and NOVA is "not that bad" by US standards...I think its about 8 hours?? Depends on traffic in NOVA which can…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by mrpenney 18 May 2012

>I assume by CHI you mean Chicago and their airport code is ORD. CHI, in airline reservation systems, is "Chicago--All Airports." That…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by tiltedflipcurves 18 May 2012

You're probably going to get better fares if the international flights are round trip not open jaw, but a one-way domestic fare could…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by LouisXIV 18 May 2012

It would help to know your interests and what are your reasons for Chicago. I am not sure where you purchase air tickets on the Internet…
RE: To end up in North Carolina

by LizTracy 18 May 2012

Driving from Chicago to NC is doable, but I'd suggest going to NYC and then heading down the coast. It's not the prettiest drive, but…
To end up in North Carolina

by Dunemist 18 May 2012

Hi guys, this is a "how long is a piece of string" type question, but it is only the beginning of my research so here goes: We wish to…
RE: Bra and knickers check!

by Aussielover 17 May 2012

shrjeff, no problems with immigration, although the immigration officer did have a few questions for me about North Carolina barbecue!…
RE: North Carolina - Asheville (Smokies) or Outer Banks?

by tilos 15 May 2012

Definitely Asheville. Not much exciting food in the outer banks and there are lots of places to see pretty beaches. I lived in NC for…
RE: East Coast Trip

by tiltedflipcurves 14 May 2012

Yes. The most common advice here (and this is a subject that comes up frequently, so using the search function would pay) is to consider…
RE: North Carolina - Asheville (Smokies) or Outer Banks?

by travellingtrixie 13 May 2012

Ditto #3. Was going to recommend Brevard if Asheville was too much, but honestly, even in the touristy season Asheville is lovely. …
RE: North Carolina - Asheville (Smokies) or Outer Banks?

by CascadeBob 13 May 2012

As with #3 - the deciding factor is when you plan to visit. In summer Asheville will be refreshing and green while in winter it can…
RE: North Carolina - Asheville (Smokies) or Outer Banks?

by BubbaK 13 May 2012

What time of year? That is critical. Lots of hiking and mountain scenery around Asheville, closer then Grat Smoky Mountains NP (e.g.,…
Re: North Carolina - Asheville (Smokies) or Outer Banks?

by lauralark 13 May 2012

asheville
RE: North Carolina - Asheville (Smokies) or Outer Banks?

by bzookaj 13 May 2012

>We like nice walks, places that are not too built up or touristy, historic places and places with character. We like hiking and exploring…
North Carolina - Asheville (Smokies) or Outer Banks?

by lauralark 13 May 2012

Hi all, I'm trying to find a nice place to visit for about 5 days or so for two couples to visit together. We are hoping to rent a nice…
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. …