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  1. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Ideas for fun/quirky pit stops and things to do on cross country road trip?

    by nutraxfornerves 31 May 2012

    I have driven between Washington DC and California in 6 days. I was alone so had to do all the driving. It was about 10 hours a day on…

  2. nicolas500 avatar

    Re: Washington DC to Memphis

    by nicolas500 31 May 2012

    Thanks, Vinny, looks likely to be just the job. Thanks very much.

  3. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by VinnyD 31 May 2012

    Sorry. Read too fast. All I know about riverboats is [what google tells me|http://www.memphisriverboats.net/].

  4. nicolas500 avatar

    Re: Washington DC to Memphis

    by nicolas500 31 May 2012

    Hi Vinny, Thanks for the quick response but actually I've ruled out MIssissippi and was requesting a recommendation for the best part…

  5. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by VinnyD 31 May 2012

    If you're determkned to make a short trip from Memphis to Mississippi, then the best place is probably Oxford. Whether it's worth doing…

  6. nicolas500 avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by nicolas500 31 May 2012

    Thank you again for all of your very helpful responses. I am going to take a closer look at all of them and then make a decision as to…

  7. larryhanauer avatar

    Arenal area vs. Monteverde area with kindergartener

    by larryhanauer 31 May 2012

    Great advice on Manuel Antonio vs. Corcovado with a kindergartener in tow over Xmas break. We will go to MA. Thanks for the insights.…

  8. joshseo avatar

    Solo Travel to Iceland in Iceland for Two Weeks in September

    by joshseo 30 May 2012

    Hi all I'm pretty sure you guys get this question awful alot and I aplogize for not doing my thorough research before coming here, but…

  9. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by bzookaj 30 May 2012

    I put it in the xNiagara Falls category of attractions--surrounded by kitsch, but good to see once. But since I'm on the topic of kitsch,…

  10. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by VinnyD 30 May 2012

    Natural Bridge is privately owned and seems like a tourist trap. (I can't say for sure, Maybe it's the eighth wonder of the world, but…

  11. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by bzookaj 30 May 2012

    >We both like pretty countryside, historical towns, history, music, hiking. With varying degrees of detour: [Shenandoah NP|http://www.nps.…

  12. larryhanauer avatar

    Corcovado vs. Manuel Antonio

    by larryhanauer 30 May 2012

    My wife and I (early 40s) will have 10-12 days in Costa Rica in December/January with our 6-year old son. Wildlife is the main attraction…

  13. arash2012 avatar

    Re: Question : Getting Letter of Invitation to Uzbekistan -

    by arash2012 29 May 2012

    I want to give an update on the things discussed here based on my recent experience with obtaining an Uzbekistan visa in Washington DC.…

  14. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: 7,000 mile Road Trip Around United States, Need Ideas!

    by zeldasdad 29 May 2012

    >Markharf wrote: >In other words, you can certainly do it if you really want to. In fact, I've done similar. It's a real strain, and you…

  15. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by VinnyD 29 May 2012

    I liked the Natchez Trace too (same stretch: we crossed from Memphis into Arkansas, down to Helena, back across to see the Mississippi…

  16. MLM192 avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by MLM192 29 May 2012

    I really enjoyed Oxford. I wouldn't call it a "must see" but found it a pleasant stop for a night, with a nice downtown, decent restaurants…

  17. wklose99 avatar

    7,000 mile Road Trip Around United States, Need Ideas!

    by wklose99 29 May 2012

    In an effort to get to know ‘Murica a bit better, I’m taking a ~7000 mile road trip around the US in 5 weeks with the GF from Sept. 8th…

  18. bangkokshock avatar

    RE: My passport expires this month. Let me know what I can do asap

    by bangkokshock 29 May 2012

    We also need to know what city you live in? If your a U.S Citizen living near one of these cities you can get your passport in 1 day,…

  19. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by VinnyD 29 May 2012

    Nashville also has the State History Museum, which I liked. Andew Jackson's hat! Sam Houston's wife's guitar! And the check that the…

  20. chrisj avatar

    RE: Melbourne voted in worlds best...again

    by chrisj 29 May 2012

    Written from a US perspective. I would question including cities like Tianjin, Austin TX, Washington DC, Mumbai, & thatb Gold CFoast…

  21. mandja avatar

    Melbourne voted in worlds best...again

    by mandja 29 May 2012

    Olympic fever in London propelled it to the top of the list, followed by Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro and Washington DC. So what makes Melbourn…

  22. SDBH avatar

    Re: Washington DC to Memphis

    by SDBH 29 May 2012

    Sounds like you are already familiar with the Asheville, Pigeon Forge, Knoxville area. For something new Nashville is just a few hours…

  23. regancannon avatar

    Mailing my passport to the US for a Pakistan visa...

    by regancannon 28 May 2012

    Well, it looks like no visa on arrival (VOA) at Sost this year either--at least not officially in any sense of the word. And since getting…

  24. CascadeBob avatar

    RE: cheapest and easiest way to travel. help please!!

    by CascadeBob 28 May 2012

    "We understand that travelling for this amount of time is not something you can do cheaply." Thtat is not necessarily true and there…

  25. ethiopiawanderer avatar

    RE: Ethiopia visa for 6 months - where can I get a

    by ethiopiawanderer 28 May 2012

    This is cut and pasted from the Washington DC Ethiopian Embassy website. I know that others have posted back along about getting an extensio…

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