Hi we are flying into Nashville in May and want to spend a few days there, then we have 7 days to drive to Alabama and New Orleans. We are not sure where the best places are in either state but we would like to go off the beaten track and have radon stops along the way. Could you suggest must see places as well as stops along the way?
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cmhickey75405096
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We are a middle aged couple at the start of our planning for a 2020 Road Trip in South America, our dream is to start at the bottom and drive until we get to the US border. We would love to read travel stories from those who have done road trips especially with regard to safety, visas and do not miss, off the beaten track things to do. We are not really that keen on battling tour groups to get another Instagram photo. Please add links to your South American travel tips and we will be happy to read them
mbekker
Hey everyone,
I am visiting Spain with three of my friends mid Feb. We are going to explore the south or Spain due to the time of the year and we have two weeks. We already have a lot marked :
Seville
Cadiz
Almeria
Sanlucar de Barrameda
Jerez de la Frontera
I was wondering if you guys had any advice as to inland options that might be off the beaten path and have some interesting historical, artistic or cultural sites that many tourists miss? Masterpieces of man or nature :)
Open to anything unique
Thank you so much!
Marina
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rpm1984
How about this instead:
- fly into Lisbon
- 3N Lisbon
- train to Algarve
- 3N Algarve
- Train to Seville
- 3N Seville
- Train to Granada
- 3N Granada
- Train to Madrid
- 3N Madrid
- Train to Valencia
- 3N Valencia
- Train to Barcelona
- 3N Barcelona
- Train to San Sebastian
- 3N San Sebastian
- Train to Madrid
- Fly home
So I've dropped Porto and Malaga, and avoided flights since path is well connected by train (I checked on Rome2rio)
This way I've got 8 cities, 3 days in each. So that leaves an extra 10 days, half of which will be spent train travel. So, the extra 5 days I can tack onto Madrid, Barcelona and San Sebastian.
Thoughts?
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alandofmarvels
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URL: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl1MVrInPLd/?hl=en&taken-by=alandofmarvels
Destination: Siem Reap
Context: Afternoon chores for this little guy - getting the water buffalo home.
So glad I was convinced to do this quad bike tour. It took us off the beaten path and into rural Cambodia. The roads (if you can call them that) were beyond rough, some with cracks big enough to swallow you whole and others felt like you were riding over corrugated iron. It was bone jarring, teeth shattering, boob bouncing stuff. But it was the BEST! We got to chat to locals on the way and it was a true glimpse into their way of life.
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wilderone2
April weather can be iffy - it could snow even, or still have snow on the ground. Keep the hikes short and take in everything. Horseback riding, rock shops, photography, visitor centers, food. There's a quirky place en route to Zion (or outside Springdale a ways depending on which way you're traveling). Big signs on the road with photo op western town, souvenire shop, petting zoo (you can buy carrots and feed them). Take Hwy 12/24 to Arches and stop at the Calf Creek falls near Escalante, through Capitol Reef; rafting out of Green River. I'm sure you'll find plenty to do. Buy lunch groceries and have them make YOU lunch - participation. Have them looking for road signs along with a map. Research some pictograph site en route and hike to it. I think there's a BLM office in Torrey - they're very helpful and have a wealth of maps and such for free (our tax dollars - unbelievable what they have in Nevada for free), plus interpretive displays. Simply ask them, where can we go off the beaten track for a couple hours that's nearby. Research events for towns you'll be passing through - especially weekend fairs, music, pine cone festival or whatever.
willemdp
Hi
We are just back from a tour in Armenia & Georgia. You can see our trip via www.polarsteps.com/WILLEMenANNICK.
Before we left I also asked some questions about self driving in these countries. We drove around in a 4x4 Nissan Xterra which is an excellent car! Here is my point of view. I hope it helps for future drivers.
First of all, we rent our car via Cars4Rent. Everything was more then ok. Perfect delivery and no hassle about extra fees and charges. I can only recommend this company.
About self driving: indeed Georgian drivers take risks and mostly they drive too hard but overall I can say we never had problems or felt unsafe on the roads. A lot depends on your own driving skills. Also, outside the main towns there is little traffic. The roads are not that good, very bumpy and a lot of potholes so you have to be vigilant all the time. But I don't think you have to be afraid of self-driving if you are used to drive in your own country 'Belgium in my case). In the contrary I would say. Be careful and drive in a defensive way (except in the cities sometimes) and you won't encounter much problems. We drove off the beaten track, we drove in Tbilisi and Yerevan, between cities ... and never thought 'help'. In Tbilisi or other big cites drive carefully and stay on the righthand site of the road. Make sure you have Google Maps or Maps.me available to navigate through this cities because finding your way is not always that easy. These apps are also recommendable in stead of a gps.
Just be very vigilant because Georgians overtake other cars where ever they can even in curves.
What car do you need? If you only drive between the big cities and you won't go off the beaten track then you don't need a 4x4. This is possible with a normal car (sedan) but be vigilant for potholes, animals just like cows, dogs, pigs, ... If you leave the main roads and you want to go off the beaten track then you really need a 4x4 with high-clearance (e.g. Goderzi pass - road to Ushguli and Tusheti - road to Davit Gareja through the fields - Zagar Pass ...).
Do you really need 4x4 driving skills? My opinion, you don't because most cars are automatic and 4x4 is only one click on a button. You just need good driving skills, good eyes to read the roads and take your time, let your jeep do the work especially on very stony roads with a lot of potholes.
In Georgia you find more then enough petrol stations. Sometimes you think there are more stations then cars :-). Bear in mind for your budget that a 4x4 like ours (Nissan Xterra) wastes almost twice a much petrol/benzine as a normal car.
What to do when hiring a car: when you pick up your car first of all ask for a test drive and listen very good when driving if there a are no loose parts, double check your tires and also your spare tire before signing the contract. Hopefully you know how to change a wheel. Do not forget to ask how to activate your 4x4 and only use this when it is really necessary.
Would I do it again? Certainly yes because it gives you freedom, you can go where ever you want to go and it's also a little bit of fun and you really feel like 'on the road'.
If you have questions do not hesitate to contact me but I am sure there will be other drivers to confirm this.
Good luck on the Armenian and Georgian roads. Keep it safe and enjoy the scenery.
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Alandeer
Dengue is endemic to Thailand , however the risk is not uniform and there are precautions you can take which are helped by understanding the disease a nd how it spreads
For instance this "Also, the majority of these Dengue issues are remote, off the beaten track, not even in a guidebook." is remarkably inaccurate. Dengue thrives in urban environments such as Bangkok and holiday towns.
It manifests in clusters and hot-spots that are not truly explained and seldom reported until after the cases have been identified.
This means at certain locations and times frequented by tourists the risks can in fact be higher, so understanding the natural history of the Aedes mosquitos and the dengue virus can help you protect yourself and appreciate better how much risk you may be under.
you are not more likely to be killed in an RTI and that is a false comparison as one risk doesn't negate the other.
You are more likely to be HOSPITALISED by an RTI than Dengue by a factor of about 4 to 1, but who wants to sped a week of their holiday in a hospital be for ny reason..........and the after affects of Dengue can last for weeks even months, making your life back home all the more difficult.
People who catch dengue are FAR more likely to be the ones who pay title or no attention to taking basic precautions. So just thinking "it can't happen to me" is not an effective prophylactic.
