Ive been in Sri Lanka now for 2 months and Ive travelled North, South, West and East and I guess like everywhere that's inhabited by humans, theres the inevitable plastic pollution. I have to say though Sri Lanka has a serious problem. Its clear theres no government run waste system but whats worse is the people of Sri Lanka in general seem oblivious to the problem. Happy to swim amongst floating plastic bags and bottles. Litter strewn streets, motorway sidings, its everywhere. Whats worse is that the incredible birdlife in the wetlands you see from the trains and bus journeys and there it is, the scurge of our species inflicting plastic on nature. Imagine your dinner table strewn with garbage. If its not lying around and the locals decide to burn their waste so the air can sometimes be filled with toxic fumes. Amongst the worst are the fisherman, not only their fishing methods (dynamiting corals) but the way they discard nets, fishing line, polystyrine floats and containers, all too easy for sealife to become entangled. So not only are fish filled to the stomach with plastic (humans eat) they are in danger of dying a painful slow death. The only time rubbish is cleared are the beach resorts a small stretch of sand directly in front of the hotel. Cleaned for bathing tourists. I wouldnt expect corrupt governments to give a damn about the problem, Im just disappointed the Sri Lankans are making such a mess of the Country. Ive asked many sri lankans and it just doesnt even register (in their culture). Ive seen people of all ages drop their rubbish without a care. They dont seem to be aware that they are surrounded by such beautiful nature but seemingly completely disrespect it. I've enjoyed my trip to Sri Lanka, theres only so many sacks of trash an individual can fill, so I return home with a heavy heart. I won't be back.
Hi, looking for some advice here. I have a Ghanaian friend who went to work in Dubai a few weeks ago but is wanting to leave because of the exploitative practices he can see, eg employers holding employees' passports. He cannot apply for a visa to the country he wanted to go to, because Dubai has a restriction that says one must have a UAE residence permit before they can apply for a visa to this other country (not in Middle East). So he wants to apply for a visa to a country that has an online eVisa facility. The application process does not ask for a Dubai residence visa. My question is, if he goes ahead and gets this eVisa, then goes to the airport in Dubai to exit, will they or can they stop him from leaving the country? Just because he does not have a Dubai residency permit? I'm not looking for any sort of speculation here, I'm looking for hard facts. Thanks for your time :)
First time in Cuba, staying for six weeks with a ten month old and four year old. We will be making our way to Baracoa from Gibara/Holguin and wondering best route options. Looking at colectivos for some of the journey as we used them in asia a lot with the kids with no problem, perhaps the stretch gibara to moa, depending how the road is. Or should I be looking at going via Santiago on a bus and staying a night to break the trip up? Or option three would be cobbling together the journey with taxi particulars. For anyone who has been in last year or two how bad are the roads? Would it be a viable journey to make in one day with kids? :)
Hi,
My case is a bit intriguing. Would appreciate any feedback. I am an Indian in Canada on PR. I wish to visit the USA for which I have applied for the US Visa.
The catch is that my interview is on 9th March. My Indian passport is valid till 30 September. Based on 6 month rule 6 months prior means 30 Mar.
Do you'll think there could be any issue in getting the US visa since it is so touch and go? However I will be having almost 6 n half months left by the time I give my interview. Please need your help.
Thanks
Hello! A friend of mine (Italian) and I are planning on traveling to Iran this summer. We would be busing to Tehran via Azerbaijan and leaving, via ferry to Dubai, from Bandar Abbas. My only concern is the fact that, while I know that Spanish citizens are given full independence in their travels to Iran, Americans (my other passport and country of residence) must be under the watchful eye of a tour group the whole time. Would I, as a dual citizen of both Spain and the US, be allowed to travel freely within Iran if I were to present only my Spanish passport at customs?
Hi!
What is the best option you recommand from the following ones , to visit the sites on the road from Shiraz to Yazd :
1)-Shiraz to persepolis ,naqsh e rostam and return to Shiraz.
2)Shiraz,persepolis,naqsh e rostam and overnight in one of the 2 hotels near persepolis.The next day,visit pasagrades and Abarkuh , overnight in Abarkuh or/ continue to Yazd.
3) Visit all the sites from shiraz to yazd on the same day .
Thank you in advance.
Hi all. My trip to Sudan is in 1 week!
I read that on several occasions the locals won't accept money from you like for lifts or even to sleep at their place. But you are expected to give them something.
What is good stuff to carry around? I am out of ideas! Chocolates or what?.. :)
2nd question:
What apps do I need to have? What is the local app to get rides? Food? Maybe lifts or sleep or whatever? Useful ones please! :)