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mrmoto
mrmoto
Country forumsCentral AmericaCosta RicaAccommodation recommendations in Cahuita#2

There is no bungalows on the beach, but there are great bungalows next to beach and entrance to park, which is the beach you use, as the beach off town you can't swim.

The Alby Lodge is the best thatched roof open air bungalows on the entire coast. A great value, share kitchen, lovely property. The other option would be north of town in Playa Negra, a darker sand beach and ways to the town and the park. There are nice cabinas/villas, can't remember the name of them.

Why are you staying there 5 nights, thats 3 nights too many? Head down to beaches south of Pt Viejo, lost of great places off the road there, rent a house on Airbnb. Cahuita is 1 night for most, to hike the park for a 1/2 day....

Cahuita is a very small town, not lot of to do...Pt Viejo has a far more vibrant scene and nightlife/care/food options are endless. The beaches south of town are lovely and just rent bicycles.

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Country forumsSouth AmericaColombiaBuying books to make a library#1

Hello! I am traveling to Colombia in a few months to build a library! I have my own non-profit that has built 3 libraries in the past. www.libraries4all.com

I am hoping to source the books in Bogota, Colombia but I need to budget for the cost. The cheapest option is best (so second-hand or used books). Also, I will be buying in large quantity if that changes things. And for the type of books, I will be buying everything from children to adult.

So, my questions:
how much money (approx) per used book should I budget for?
and
Where would you suggest to go for buying these books?

Thank you!!!!

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neilliddle219798
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Country forumsWestern EuropeFrance10 day self drive from Marseille to Bordeaux,#1

Looking to do a 10 day self drive from Marseille to Bordeaux in end of September this year.
Budget $4000, intertested in food and wine, history. Dont mind AirBNB the accomodation.
But looking for suggested itinarys.
might be interested in (acording to my partner (but have no real idea myself))
Aix-en-Provence, Luberon, Gordes, Roussillon (ive been told thats not optional), Cahors, Dordogne, Bordeaux.
Although thats already too much for 10 days, but mught give kind donators of their thoughts an idea.
Thanks in advanace.

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lost.traveler.123094
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Country forumsWestern EuropeItalyNeed Help Deciding between 2 locations#19

If you're on a tight backpackers budget neither.

It's going to cost you a fair bit of money and travel time.

Italo Rome to Naples starts IIRC at €10 or €9 without a sale. Factor in the sales and it can be a couple € cheaper

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Country forumsSouth-East Asia Islands & PeninsulaIndonesia60 days in Ubud, Lombok, Sumbawa?#1

Hi everyone, I have 60 days to spend in Indonesia, islands of Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa. Flying into Denpasar in mid-Feb, going straight to Ubud (skipping South Bali). Basing myself in Ubud for 1-2 weeks, and going around the North and East coasts, then catching a boat to the 3 Nusa's, and then the 3 Gilis, Lombok and then a boat to Sumbawa, overland to Bima, and flying out back to Lombok or Denpasar. And then flying out of Indonesia before the 60 day expiry.

  • Ubud (1 week)
  • North Bali/East Bali (1 week)
  • Nusa (The 3 Nusas) (1 week)
  • Gili (The 3 Gilis) (1 week)
  • Lombok island (1 week)
  • Sumbawa (1 week)
  • Extra time (2 weeks)

My traveling style is extra tight budget, not interested in activities or attractions, just relaxation, massage, gastronomy, exercise, languages, etc..

My question is should I include Sumbawa at the end or not? Thanks

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Country forumsMiddle EastIsraelActivities by the Sea of Galilee #3
In response to #1

Thank you! This is was very helpful and a good option for organized tours. Do you know if it's possible to rent kayaks/canoes and explore the lake on our own? we would really like to be able to enjoy the area, the lake, and its history. So the speedboats etc. are a bit too "wild" for us. We are also traveling on a budget.

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Country forumsNorth-East AsiaJapanHokkaido snowboarding trip#1

Hello everyone!

Once again, a question on Japan.

My brother and I have always wanted to experience some Japanese powder. But we always thought this would be too expensive coming all the way from Italy.

I want to make sure if that is really true(and give up for good on the idea), or if there is a way to go there within our budget.

So, has anyone done it? What's the best way to organise it? What's a realistic budget? What are some tips?

I know this is very broad, but wanted to try.

Thank you
Michel

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davelliot
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Country forumsThailandThailandLooking for nice bungalows on the beach in Koh Kood (Koh Kut)#10

But Ngea I also mentioned accommodation at one of the best beaches which wasn't cheap. Many of the past threads about Ko Kood do ask for cheaper options and the poster did mention Klong Chao in opening post.
Could you clarify that at Klongchao most of the accomm is still set back a bit from the beach and there not much in the way of beachside bungalows or chalets ?

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mrmoto
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Country forumsCentral AmericaBelizeJanuary 2020 Honeymoon adventure in Belize #2

How many days do you have total?

What is your budget per night in USD for lodging?

Do you Scuba Dive? If so, what level is your PADI certification?

Have you looked at a Guidebook?

We are not travel agents.

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Country forumsAfricaSouth AfricaTravelling Solo to Kruger#1

Hello,

I´m 23 and travelling on a low budget, I´m going to spend 15 days at the end of year in south africa (Christmas and New Years) I would like some tips. I will spent two days on Johanesburgh and thought about doing a hop on hop off to see all the sight of the city and go back to the ones I didn´t get enoght time on the next day.

Afterwards I will go to kruger and here is where is getting tricky for me I don´t want to rent a car but would like to stay inside of the park on one of the sanpark lounging, does anyone know if there are shuttles or busses that could get me there? Any tips on where to stay?

Afterward I will fly to Cape town.

Thank you!

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