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I'm going to LA and don't drive. Is it best to stay in
Hollywood/Westside for getting around? I'm not interested
in beaches so don't want to be based in Santa Monica etc but
I've heard Hollywood can be a dangerous area to stay in. Is
this the case? I'm looking for inexpensive accomodation,
but nothing that will make me feel unsafe.
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I'm planning a special "surprise" birthday gift for my
husband this year...I'll be taking him to Miami for four
days. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to stay? I
can't believe all the hotels they have, and I don't know
where to start! I've already bought the plane tickets and
I'm thinking of a hotel called "Ocan Surf Hotel" right on
the beach @ North Beach. Is this place any good? I would
greatly appreciate any and all comments....
I thank you in advance!
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Hi!
I'm a Finnish girl living in Dublin, and for the first time
of my life I will travel outside Europe - to Mexico. It is
simply a holiday trip of a bit more than two weeks, but I
wish I would see as much as possible during the stay.
As me and my boyfriend will leave alrady next week, and as
we are extremely busy at work before the trip, we hardly
have any time to read any traveller's guides before the
trip. Is there any one who has been in Puerta Vallarta? Are
there certain MUST places to see or visit? What else? Are
there something that should be worried about (criminality,
bugs, weather...etc)?
I would be happy to hear your comments and experiences.
And...if you need any info about Ireland (Dublin) or Finland
(Helsinki), I'm more than happy to tell you.
Thanks!
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Hi!
I'm a Finnish girl living in Dublin, and for the first time
of my life I will travel outside Europe - to Mexico. It is
simply a holiday trip of a bit more than two weeks, but I
wish I would see as much as possible during the stay.
As me and my boyfriend will leave alrady next week, and as
we are extremely busy at work before the trip, we hardly
have any time to read any traveller's guides before the
trip. Is there any one who has been in Puerta Vallarta? Are
there certain MUST places to see or visit? What else? Are
there something that should be worried about (criminality,
bugs, weather...etc)?
I would be happy to hear your comments and experiences.
And...if you need any info about Ireland (Dublin) or Finland
(Helsinki), I'm more than happy to tell you.
Thanks!
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We'll be spending just over three weeks in Mexico/Cuba from 9 April onwards.
At the moment we're sorting out flights from LA to Cancun to Havana return. I do wonder whether our New Zealand travel agent is on to it. What should that cost us in US$ approximately? (We're getting to LA on AirMiles).
I've also seen some good fares on the net (Yahoo travel). Has anyone ever used them and can comment on reliability?
We're in the fortunate position of having friends living in Havana at present. Given that we definitely won't go to Cuba again (and our life expectancy is probably another 40yrs!) has anyone been to both Yucatan and Cuba and can indicate how they would divide their time.
We are not tourist resort types.
Cheers, Rachael
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We'll be spending just over three weeks in Mexico/Cuba from 9 April onwards.
At the moment we're sorting out flights from LA to Cancun to Havana return. I do wonder whether our New Zealand travel agent is on to it. What should that cost us in US$ approximately? (We're getting to LA on AirMiles).
I've also seen some good fares on the net (Yahoo travel). Has anyone ever used them and can comment on reliability?
We're in the fortunate position of having friends living in Havana at present. Given that we definitely won't go to Cuba again (and our life expectancy is probably another 40yrs!) has anyone been to both Yucatan and Cuba and can indicate how they would divide their time.
We are not tourist resort types.
Cheers, Rachael
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Hi!
Any good information on cheap and safe accomodation in SF?
Thanks.
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my corpse like shadow will be stalking the streets and alleys of Denver in a few weeks. The cops in London are getting too close. Any ideas for a bad night out downtown?
gus
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Hi there,
I am a first time backpacker from London, and I want to travel around the United States
I am starting my Journey in New York at the end of March/beginning of April, and would like to work my way down to New Orleans and across to Los Angeles
my questions are:
1 - What is the safest and cheapest way to do it?
2 - Where are the good places to visit?
and......
3 - Is there anyone out there that would like to hook up and travel together?
Hope you'll all be willing to help in my adventure
M
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I am going to be i Pennsylvania for a certain amount of time
at the end of May and need some suggestions as to what to
see and do. I am quite keen on hiking, mountaineering etc.
and so would love to do something like that whilst I was out
there. I will initially be staying at Penn State university
and so any suggestions for around there or anywhere else
within or near state would be great, thanks
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I am planning to go to New Orleans during the jazz festival
and am travelling on a budget. Does anyone have any
suggestions on how to find cheap accomodations for there for
that week?
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Has anyone used this drive-away service? Sounds too good to
be true. Does anybody have a comment? Their "Traveller
Comment" page is "still under construction" (read EMPTY).
Maybe there are some other similar companies around?
We plan to drive around in the USA for 4 weeks, starting on
1th of July. We are 4 students from Estonia (small country
in Europe). This means we are limited on budget. We start
from San Fransisco and spend one week in California, then
move on to Route 66 and see where it takes us. The question
is whether to buy a used car or use car rental services? The
third option seems to be drive-away.com alike. Any
recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
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I´m looking for cheap vacation in San Francisco - arriving on 20th of July - and need some nice adresses. After tha, in the middle of August, I´m going to Anchorage, Alaska and don´t know where to stay either. Please contact me!
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I´m looking for cheap vacation in San Francisco - arriving on 20th of July - and need some nice adresses. After tha, in the middle of August, I´m going to Anchorage, Alaska and don´t know where to stay either. Please contact me!
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My girlfriend and I are planning to take a "Last minute"
flight to Boston at 7th March. We want to spent aweek in
Boston see all off the city and it's bars, culture etc etc.
Where should we stay and where should we go?
Thanks in advance for your information. We both are at about
30 years old, from Rotterdam Holland, so if we can do
anything for you ..........
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I'm a single female who will be flying into NY JFK airport
at 10pm. As I'm budget travelling, I'd like to take the bus
to the city then make my way to a hostel by cab. Is this
the economical way to go? Is it safe? I'm staying at the
Big Apple Hostel right on Times Square. Many thanks.
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Please can you tell me what your impressions of Banana
Bungalow accomodation in Hollywood were?
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I'm a 19 y.o. australian student and will be travelling
around europe all 98. On the way back i want to drop by new
york but it looks like the ticket i'm going to buy will fly
me into nyc but only fly me out of LA or san francisco.
That means i'll have to get all the way across the US and
will have barely any money left. Any ideas? Can i hitch
hike or offer to help someone drive their car across (a la
Jack Keruoac in "On the Road")or is there another good
cheap option available? How dangerous is hitchhiking?
Maybe you will be going there early next year sometime and
wouldn't mind a travelling companion to pitch in for the
petrol?
ALso, any tips on coming to New York - where to stay, what
to see, for cheap, would be much appreciated.
Thanks for your help,
danzo.
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I would like to make some trips to wild places of Yukon, North West Territory and Canadian Arctic islands. Could anyone tell me anythink about renting the airplanes (the companies, places of start, prices, schedules etc.) Any advice is welcome.
Thanks very much for your help.
Simon
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Hey -- anybody ever taken a large (100 pound) dog camping
out west? I know "out west" can mean a lot of things, but I
use that term on purpose b/c I'm really open to going
anywhere I can take him. A friend and I are looking to take
2-3 weeks in August (ugh, but it's the only time we can get
off) to spend time in the great outdoors, experience
breathtaking scenery, and give ourselves and the dog daily
exhaustions of hiking. I know a lot of the national parks
don't allow dogs -- understandably so, given the wildlife
and all that. But there have to be options for well-behaved
canines to accompany their people. Since my particular guy
is very large, with long black hair (Newfie/lab mix), I
guess we need to go somewhere that's not August-like, ie.
higher elevations or further north (not Alaska, too far
and I've already been; but maybe Canada, what the hell).
Any advice you can give me is absolutely appreciated. If
anyone needs info on the DC area, let me know. Thanks!
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My wife and I are planning a trip to New York this summer. Whats the best airport to be flying into? We will be staying in Midtown Manhatten. What is the best/cheapest way to get there from the airport? Also where would you recommend staying? Any "not on the map" sites to see? How do we get around town - cabs - subway ? How safe is it?
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Hi Folks!!
Me and two of my friends will leave Calgary (in Alberta if
you dont know!) on May 20th to visit my sister who lives and
works in San Diego. On the way we will stop to see a friend
at school in Northern Idaho, then on to San Fransisco then
down via the coast to San Diego. Couple of questions. The
firsts is the obligatory "what to see on the way" and the
second is if its legal to look for work in San Diego while
visiting? My sis talks highly of the place, and if I could
(and one of my tag alongs is thinking the same thing) I
would'nt mind staying down there to work-live. As
far as the trip we are not rich, but have been
saving so its not quite a "shoestring budget"
about the work, my sister has a Visa to work
there, but then again she has a "real" job...is it
easy to get bar/restraunt jobs without a visa? Me/We...22
yr old gals from Calgary, Alta. Oh and what are the Uni's
like down there??? Thats an option too if its not too
expensive. Accomodation is taken care of already.
Hope to hear your responses!!
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Who can recommend a nice and clean budget accommodation in New York? We prefer something centrally located and/or easy to reach by public transport.
Thanks for your response
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Revelstoke Traveller's Hostel & Guesthouse
web site below
http://www.revelstokecc.bc.ca/mountns/hostel.htm
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Have to be in Piedras Negras (Mex) for ~10 days in early
April. Anyone suggest how not to totally fall to boredom???
Shopping???Restaurants???Dance Clubs????Museums??? Any help
would be greatly appreciated.................CeeJay....
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Hi, my fiance and I are planning a trip through the States beginning in April.
I've heard of the Motel 6 chain but can get very little information about it here.
I know they have a web site, but it doesn't give any way of asking questions about it.
Can someone advise me on the sort of price range for rooms at a motel 6 or even provide me with some contact details where I might be able to get a directory of motel 6 motels.
Thanx for ya help!
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Hi, my fiance and I are planning a trip through the States beginning in April.
I've heard of the Motel 6 chain but can get very little information about it here.
I know they have a web site, but it doesn't give any way of asking questions about it.
Can someone advise me on the sort of price range for rooms at a motel 6 or even provide me with some contact details where I might be able to get a directory of motel 6 motels.
Thanx for ya help!
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Hi! I need your help in planning my trip to Banff/Jasper in
July 98 for 2 weeks. What are the best campsites to stay? Is
any other reasonable accomodation available? Best hiking?
How to avoid crowds in Banff? What to look for in Yoho and
Kootoney NP? Best way to aproach Mt.Robson?
Thanks a million!!!
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Im heading to British Columbia in about a week and it seems
to be the place ive never heard a bad word about it (next
to the cost of rent) they have de-criminalized marijuana,
tons of trees, friendly people, and a totally temperate
area. Picking a destination spot ? Pick here. See ya on the
dark side. :P
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Oops, what I meant to say was where are the cheapest
places to stay. I am 19 and female but will have a
friend with me for the first two weeks. Ta for your help !
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I'm going to Montreal, then Toronto and then onto Calgary in
April. What is there to do in any of these areas and where are
the cheape
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Going to Victoria sat the 22. Any last minute ideas on
resturants that only the locals know? What plays are on for
this next week. Thanks
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G'day all,
I'm off to Vancouver in two months and need some info on the place. Good things to see , cheap places to stay, where the women are etc etc.
Can anyone help??
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Hey now -
Wanted to see if anyone traveling through the Northern
California area needed a surfboard for their travels. I'm
living about 1/2 from Santa Cruz and have a 6-5' Byrne I
bought in Australia that I'm looking to sell.
If anyone wants to go for a paddle that's an option also.
Happy Trails..
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Howdy, y'all! I'm looking for a very compact, lightweight
tripod that I can take with me while bicycle touring. On my
last tour, I took an Ultrapod (mini/table-top pod), but I
always felt kinda sacreligious laying on the ground in a
cathedral in order to look through the viewfinder.
Soooooo... I'd like to find a tripod that folds to LESS than
16" (40cm), but will extend to around 3.3' (1 meter) or
higher. Lightweight is also a plus, obviously. If anybody
knows where I can get such a beast, please drop me a line!
(PLEASE respond via email, as the Thorntree seems to crash
my browser every time I try to scroll through it.)
davidw@e-z.net
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I'll be visiting Cancun in two weeks, and then beating
a hasty retreat to the less developed coast south of there.
We'll be staying in Playa del Carmen as home base and I
would love any ideas on interesting places to visit in the
area. How easy is it to get around without a rental car?
Where is the best place to avoid the cruise boat throngs?
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I'd like to go to USA in August/September with some friends.
As a rental car will be a bit too expensive for several
weeks, we're thinking of buying an old one there. I heard it
wouldn't be any problem, but can anyone give me some hints
where to buy it (private, "second hand shop" ?)how much and
so on? Has anybody made some good/bad experiences with it?
Thanks for your help.
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We have a couple of pieces of furniture in Albany, New York
that need to come west to the Portland, Oregon area. If
you're planning on driving west with room for a sideboard
and a china cabinet, we're interested in helping you with
the expenses. Please email to mmoore@pacifier.com if you
plan on coming west in the next few months.
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I'm seeking others who would like to kayak around Rivilla-
gigedo Island and into the Misty Fjords this May. I am an
experienced back-country traveler, though a very limited
sea kayaker. That is one reason I would like to travel this
trip with others, but more so for the good company. I
am a healthy 52 year old and would welcome the company of
others of either sex and of any age. I will need to rent
a kayak, out of Ketchican? Any help or interest, please
send me a note. P.S. I will be coming up on the ferry out
of Bellingham. Cheers!
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Has anyone seen any interesting guidebooks for the south. I dont think lonely planets covers any of the south except for Florida. Also any interesting experiences in the South. Particularly interested in Carolina's, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas
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G'day,
My name in John I will be travelling alone in june for
about 5 weeks.I will be starting from los angeles and want
to end up in New York.Does anny one have anny sugestions on:
-where to travel.I would like to see some of the
country areas ie the mid west etc.
-Should i do the northern or southern parts of the US
-which areas to avoid
-best mode of transport in country areas
Thanks
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I'm travelling back from my cycling trip in Peru/Bolivia to
Germany via Chicago in mid June. I've got a 24 hours wait at
the Chicago Airport.
Is there a place to store the bicycle for one day? Who can
recommend a hostel?
Thanks
Bruno
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A friend has arranged for a very cheap trip to Hawaii in may for only 4 days. I'd prefer to get away from it all and camp, he's prefer a hotel
What is a good comprromise?
We can go to any island...should we move around, or stay put, considering we have such a short time.
I'm thinking about a relaxing spot of Maui or Kaui
that would be away from the crowds, but be cheap and on a nice beach, with lots
of young people, and perhaps have good proximity to hiking and
places to escape to...any recomendations?
Thanks! -
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My girlfriend and I are planning a few weekend trips in the
US from Canada this year. We've already booked flights for
Savannah, Georgia on March 28-29 and San Francisco on Easter
weekend, two places we have never visited before. We are
checking out tourism web sites for both places. We prefer
small B&Bs with "atmosphere" to large hotels and would
really appreciate any suggestions on the following:
- any B&Bs we should consider for one of those weekends ?
- what are the sights (touristy or not) you recommend for
first time visitors with only 2-3 days in town ?
We'd really appreciate comments from anyone familiar with
those 2 locations. Thanks ! - Francois & Christine
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In september I'm going with an organised tour hiking through Alaska.
But at the end of mij trip I want tom go from Anchorage to Bellingham on my one. Can anyone tell me what's the nicest way of traveling and where I can get information about this.
Further I like to hear everything about traveling in Alaska, I can't hear enough about it! Will you inform me, please.
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There was a recent posting asking about transport from Florida to Bahamas--and I have found some useful stuff:
The company that operates a daily ferry-boat is Discovery Travel. They sail from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport; every day--and seemed insistent on prepaying at least a week in advance. The fare for a same-day return is $118-us (Tue or Thur) or $138 (other days). The boat stays in Freeport for 4-1/2 hours. To go on one day and return on another, the fare is $178. Discovery Travel can be contacted toll-free at 1-800-937-4477.
(Disclaimer: I am not associated with Discovery in any way and I do not dorse the company or this service)
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This is to inform all aspiring travellers to stay away from
the Middle East while we anihilate the American forcess and
their allies. We have some lovely coctails for all of them.
The desert war syndrome was just the begining. The Yanki
boys will be going home to their mothers thinking that they
have won. He,he...wait and see what happens 5 years down
the track chum. The planet of the Apes will be just a
prephetic understatement. Gas masks? They don't work
dummies, they became obsolete 20 years ago, these coctails
are designed to penetrate the hardiest uniforms to be
absorbed verry rapidly by the skin. No protection I am
afraid. All is fair in love and war. I'll gas my wife if
she got too far out of line too.
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On my RTW trip I will be in NY for a week and LA for a week
I want info in where to stay what to see and do, and what
not to do in the US. Is very dagerous over there or is it
all just bollocks??
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Has anyone any information on Lake Champlain and the
surrounding area of Vermont? Is it worth a visit and if so
any good places to stop (esp. B&Bs) and sights we must
see,we love coastal New England and were wondering if it was
worth a detour to vermont when we visit N.England in
september,thanks.
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COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHEREABOUTS ANDREWS IN TEXAS IS
AND INCLUDE ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TOWN.
THANKS
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Hi fellow travellers,
My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Canada and
possibly the U.S. and Mexico in Feb '99. We are on a strict
budget, but we still want to have a good time! We are
seeking any information or advice about travelling in these
countries on a budget. We are particulary interested in
public transport vs. buying a car. Also of interest are any
music festivals, special events and any advice pertaining to
travelling in the cold. (We are from Australia and have only
seen snow once). Furthermore we are happy to share
information about travelling in South East Queensland
Australia which we have done extensively.
Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.
Tamara and Robert.
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Could someone please tell me if there is such a town called
"Channing" in Texas?? If so could you please tell me some
information about it?
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Drive-away service from East coast to West coast.,
specicalize to Los Angeles. Vehicles are always available.
Full insured. Late 90 model only. Great idea for travelling.
Visit our web for more info.
http://www.drive-away.com
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Hai,
As I decided to go to NYC this summer I would really like to
know from you fellow travellers where to stay and where to
go on the bargain. I heard Banana sucks!! Please inform me
about other good, fancy and/or cheap hostels.
Anyway, wanna grab a beer in July??
Bas Berkemeyer
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Hi,
I am a 22-year old Dutch girl who will be going to the west
of the US on 11 april this year, for 16 days. I wil be doing
a guided tour with the compony My Way/Suntrek. The trip is
called The Grand Westener and will go through the following
states: California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New
Mexico and Texas. This is the Schedule:
day 1 Los Angeles and Hollywood
day 2 Las Vegas
day 3/4 Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon NP
day 5 Lake Powell
day 6 Monument Valley/Navajo
day 7 Mesa Verde
day 8 Aztec Ruins and Santa Fe
day 9 Alburquerque, Rio Grande and White Sands
day 10 Carlsbad Caverns and El Paso
day 11 Chiricahua and Tuscon
day 12 Saguaro and Phoenix
day 13/14 Joshua Tree and San Diego
day 14/15 Los Angeles
I have a few questions. Can anyone tell me something about
the things i am going to see. Just a bit curious.
Has anyone already done such a tour.
Last but not least I will be arriving in LA on 11 april, but
my tour will start on 12 april. Any suggestions about how to
spend those days will be welcome. Mayby somebody could give
me a grand tour through LA, before I cruch down as a result
of a possible jetlag.
Also I am looking for people who will be doing the same
tour.
I am very interested in anything you can tell me.
Thanks and greetings to you all.
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Hi there,
I've got about 10 days to spare in late 1998. Just
wondering if it's enough to last me thru' NY. And beside
the Empire State Bldg and the Statue of Liberty, what's the
other interesting places to see and to look out for???
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Hi,
First of all, I want to go to the Austin, TX annual music
conference and i'm looking for cheap places to stay in
Austin around that time, which is March 18-22. Has anybody
got info for me? I've been in the States a lot, but never to
TX.
Second, I'm looking for an agency or for individuals who are
interested in staying in my Amsterdam (Holland) apartment
this summer in exchange for me staying in a Manhattan
room/studio/1bedroom. I'm open about when and how long, but
ideally one week to a month. I'm a freelance journalist, and
very flexible, and I have no hangups about smoking, pets or
messy places.
Pleas e-mail if you can help me out on any of these issues.
thanx, Paulina
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A friend of mine has been offered to Drive a boat down to
Miami in a suburban. He's asked me to go for 10 days with
him for company. But I'm a bit nervous about driving a nice
truck down with Ontario licence plates.Anyways, I would
appreciate any info. on dangerous places to avoid and good
places to go. We are both 25 year old Torontonians and have
been to Miami before but only on day trips. Anyways, we
leave saturday the 21st and would love to hear from anyone
who has any advice.
Thanks in advance.
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G'day, I'm a 21 yr old Oz girl about to head to Canada for
a year in a couple of weeks, can anyone help me with
info??? I want to work in a ski town or resort for the rest
of the season- but have no idea which way to head... I want
to go someplace that is not necessarily full of Australians
(I just got back from London!) and tour groups.
Have had mixed reports about Jasper, have had Rossland
area recommended. (I am working legally.)
I would appreciate people's advice for me as I'm feeling a
little lost. Also if anyone wants to meet up, you're more
than welcome!
Thanks guys!
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hi. i'm a 27 yo single mum who will be taking a roadtrip
from milwaukee to santa fe mid-may with my best friend. we
are hoping to move there june '98. any help from people in
santa fe would be most appreciated, ie crash pad, tips on
what to do/where to go, jobs, apartments, ANYTHING. maybe
we could just hook up and "do lunch". the baby won't be
with us during the roadtrip, by the way. so, if you're in
santa fe, email me...THANX!
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I'm a foreign exchange student from Holland, studying in the
US for one semester. Since I want to do some travelling
after my study, I need to send a suitcase back. Currently
I'm in Seattle, but my flight back goes from New York.
Should I send the suitcase to New York and let it stay there
for some months or should I send it back to Holland? Either
way, what's the cheapest/safest/most simple way to do this?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!!
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Greetings... I'm looking for a place to go in April- I've
heard of some Islands off the coast of Alabama and
Mississipi. Does anyone out there know anything about them
to tell me a bit about them?
Also- want to learn how to surf. Where would the be the best
place to go in Eastern USA? Any ideas?
Thanks. You can e-mail me or put a post up here.
-H
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My girlfriend and I want to travel around by car, for 12
days, starting and ending in LA. What are 'the places to go
and see'. We will be there from March 14 to March 26. We
were thinking of the Grand Canyon, but we have been warned
that it may be too cold (we were thinking of sleeping in a
tent), and that also other national parks may be closed.
All help and info is welcome for these 2 Dutch travellers.
Thanks in advance!
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Hey all. Looking for some info re 2 spare days we have b4 a
ski holiday. We're flying into Denver and are looking to
kill these 2 days either there or Boulder. Any ideas for
decent (not huge hotel) accom in either Den or Boulder? Also
distance/time/cost to Boulder from Denver?? Can you get to
Boulder direct from the airport?? And any Boulder
residents - cool things to do in your town for a coupla
days?? Thanks to all for replies.
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It was to tourists back in 1994.
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Help! l'm looking for a log cabin to take my wife on Honeymoon. We have been traveling for the past 2 years (Scotland - England - France - Algeria - Egypt - Russia - China - Malaysia - New Zealand - Australia) and have been married two weeks. l'm looking for a secluded place to spend some time together before we have to go home. Somewhere in the Rockies or Canada is my Preference.
Please help you could make a young man very happy!!!
(Sorry no e-mail address, we're on the move!)
Cheers
Dave
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My husband and I are looking at travelling throughout the US
later this year. Unfortunately due to uni commitments we
won't be able to get there until the middle of November and
then we expect to spend about 5 weeks driving around the
west coast (our itin. is as follows LA,San Francisco, Kings
Canyon, Yosemite up to Yellowstone via Twin Falls and
Craters of the moon, then across to Mt Rushmore. We will
then drive back down through Colarado/Denver to Moab to see
the Arches, canyon lands, monument valley, grand canyon and
zion and bryce canyon then to las vegas and back to LA where
we will fly across to New York and spend a week there.)
My question is Is this a bad time of year to be travelling I
realise it is your fall, and heading into winter, so I
wonder if alot of the higher mountain roads are even
driveable, are we wasting our time going at this time of
year? Unfortunately we don't have much choice in the matter.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm from Vancouver, BC, and thinking about taking a last
minute trip down to PV (never been there) for a week or so
for some much needed sun and stress relief. I'm not looking
for anything touristy or rambunctious, just a quiet beach
with good food, a pleasant ambience (so that may eliminate
PV), and reasonable prices hopefully. I've heard some good
things about Barrio de Navidad (I think I spelled that
correctly) down by Manzanillo. Any tips on places I
could go within a reasonable distance of PV? Mention some
prices if you can. Muchas gracias.
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Myself and my boyfriend are planning to stop off in Hawaii and LA for a few days later this year but will be on a really tight budget. Any tips on where to stay and what to do would be really appreciated. Thanks!
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I'm looking for a magical place to learn to surf in May for
2 weeks. I'm from Vancouver, BC and tried surfing for the
first time in Punta Mita, Mexico and LOVED it. I'm looking
for nice locals, somewhere not too crowded, good
beginner/intermediate waves (not too tiny), and somewhere
not too expensive. Peurto Escondido (in May)? Any advice
would be appreciated. I'm also thinking of possibly heading
further south into Costa Rica, Guatemala, or El
Salvador.....any adive there?
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Hello. I am looking for a traveller to ride down to LA
via the beautiful Pacific Coast with me in my car to LA
either on THUR 19th or FRI 20th. FREE SCENERY, FOOD and
GAS...I just hate driving alone!
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Hi,
I'm planning a trip to Canada in May and I sure would like
to see some polarbears (and/or whales).
What are the chances I might see a few around in the second
week of May ?
How about the tours leaving from Churchill - are they good
value ?
Furthermore can somebody recommend a good hostel and are
there other interesting places to see in and around
Churchill ?
Cheers,
>>J.<<
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Hello,
I'll be in the Yucatan region in a few days and willing to
rent a car if they do not cost too much.
Could anyobdy bring me examples & rates & best places in
where one can rent a car ?
Thanks,
Ivan
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I would love to catch up with someone that I had an
hilarious time travelling with in Syria, Jordan and Israel
about five years ago. She was from Texas (and really knew
the difference between shit and shinola) but had been living
in Denver Colorado. She may be called Joan Dudley now. Can
anyone help me? My address is 'shorrock@ozemail.com.au'.
[Posts on this topic: 1. Latest post: Thu 12 Feb, 21:25].
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My wife and I will be visiting New Orleans for 3 nights in
June and are thinking of staying at the Monteleone Hotel
(214 Royal St) in the French Quarter.
Can anyone tell us about the hotel? Is it any good, value
for money, well located etc??
Thanks!!
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Hi everyone.
I would like to have a work experience in California.
Does anyone know how it works?
Do I need a Visa (I'm italian)? What kind of visa? Is it
easy to find a company where to do the internship? Do I
have to contact the company before going to U.S.A.?
Is there any University that offer the possibility to
combine an English language course with an Internship?
Thank you! :-)
[Posts on this topic: 1. Latest post: Sun 15 Feb, 16:57].
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Anyone know anything about nannying in Canada? How about
without a working visa? How easy/hard is it to get a job?
What do Canadians think about paying under the table? What
are the penalties? Thanks guys.
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I'm a Canadian hangin' out in san fransisco and I'm planning to drive to mexico hopefully by friday(feb 13th). Very short notice, but I'm looking for someone to join me in my quest for warmer temperatures, sandy beaches, and migrating whales. I,m travlling on the cheap(camping when able/hostels). I have enough room for 1-2 people. thinking about staying a couple weeks and then driving back up the west coast, eventually returning to B.C(Canada). If your interested in travelling or have any imformation on driving in The Baja or gulf coast get back to me asap.
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Hi everyone,
I am looking to put together an early fall / late summer
trip to Wyoming(or the surrounding Rockies) and am
interested in doing some day hiking, mountain biking,
rafting and generally enjoying the great outdoors. I've
looked into Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National
Parks, but I was interested in any information on some less
busy areas. Any guidance, advice or suggestions are
appreciated. Thanks in advance for your input!!
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This 26yo australian plans to get a DRIVE-AWAY and do it
reasonably cheaply (hostels/camp), from 10th-30th March. I'd
like to diverge as much as possible to visit nice,
culturally interesting places - but I need to know whether
north or south would be better. What places I shouldnt miss?
Anyone know of any festivals/cultural events happening in
these times/places ??
Quirky, unusal little places not on the mass-tourism
pamphlets ??
Maybe you'd like to come along?
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Hey anyone/everyone,
I am a soon-to-be-graduating 22yr male student from
Melbourne, Aust. and am planning a road trip in North
America with a fellow 22yr old male. After landing in
Vancover on May 1 we head into BC interior mountains then
south to Seattle then through Montana>North Dakota>
Minnesota>Wisconsin>Illinois>Indiana>Pennsylvania>NY>
Vermont>Maine we NO set agenda. We want to camp and do it
as cheap as possible. Anyone with cheap eats,sleeps,travel,
places to avoid/not to miss,hitching possibilities,work
without visas etc. I have heard that you can return hire
cars to their destination for the companies and all you have
to pay for gas, is this true?
Anyone living in any of these states who wouldn't mind the
company of 2 Aust. males for a day or two feel free to email
me.
Thanking you all in advance
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Hey all...I am thinking about taking a last minute trip to Toronto this weekend. I live in the Detroit area (Berkley), and am looking for anyone or anyones that want to go..I will be leaving Saturday night (the 7th of Feb.) and coming back sometime Monday. Anyone interested, or if anyone in Toronto has any suggestions on where to stay (cheap), it would be appreciated. I haven't had any luck yet finding youth hostels in Toronto, but I am sure they exist.
thanks
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Hi - am planning a trip to the USA and Canada in June/July
'98 and plan to do some whale watching along the way. Would
appreciate any information on the best places to do this,
costs etc. Thanks!
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My girlfriend and I are travelling to Texas in January 1999.
Could anyone please respond with experiences in texas, where
to go, stay, eat.
We would both love to work there, preferably with horses (we
love rodeo) Can we work there?? Does anyone have any offers
or ideas on how to get work there??
If so please respond with any information about texas.
Thanks.
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I would be interested to hear from any other British
citizens who have succeeded in working in Canada, with or
without the proper paperwork, for any length of time.
What sort of work did you do, how long did you stay and how
did you go about obtaining a work visa (if you had one).
I am currently temping in Auckland as a secretary. Any Poms
spend time doing this in Canada?
Cheers.
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My brother and I are planning a visit to New York this
summer.
Since we dont want to spend so much money on lodging, I
sure would apreciate some tips about cheap accomodation on
Manhattan.Hotels, youth hostels or B&B,anything will do.
Thanks on beforehand.
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hello,
we are two students from germany who want to hike for three
weeks in alberta / british columbia / yukon / northwest
territories ??
does anyone have a goo tip, where we can find a good trail,
long enough for three weeks, with fantastic landscape, lots
of animals and only few people ( a big problem in germany!)?
I read about the mackenzie trail, does anyone have
information about it ?
I can give you infos about Iceland, Sweden ,South Africa and
of course Germany
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Due to circumstances too boring to relate, I have been relocated to McLean, Virginia for the next two months.
Any advice re: things to do while I am here. I have checked out DC, so I am keen to see what else Virginia (or bordering States) has to offer.
I am not interested in the Civil War, Colonial Buildings, George Washington or Robert Lee.
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Hubbie and I will be travelling to Canadian Rockies and Alaska in late 1999. What we'd like is some help in finding the cheapest possible way to get there from Melbourne, Australia (anyone know anything about 'courier flights'?). We plan to rent a car and drive through the Rockies, any special places or cool places to stay (B&B type) we'd love to hear about. Want to find cheap ways of seeing the Insider Passage also, an alternative to the large and expensive Cruise Liners. Are there any MUST DO'S?
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I have a free round-trip ticket from Delta that I must use
by May 21, 1999. I'd like to go to either of these places,
though I'm bending toward Bermuda. Has anyone out there
ever been to either of these places? The U.S. Virgin
Islands have ideal weather year-round, but what about
Bermuda? I'm in school, so I can only go this year -- May
to September, the two weeks around Christmas, spring break
1999 (March 7-17) or May 1999. This spring break I'm using
my other free ticket to ski at Banff! Are there youth
hostels or camping in these places? I know there is a U.S.
national park with camping in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Can
I go snorkeling on these two islands? Thanks!
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What is the cheapest/ best way to travel between NY and LA.
I am flying in from London to New York, then flying out from
Los Angeles to Australia.
Any information would be greatly appeciated?
[Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Mon 23 Feb, 18:11].
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My friend and I are taking a weekend trip to the bay area.
We are looking for information on how to do this
inexpensively. Any ideas?
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Anyone out there going to Cancun,Playa del Carmen, Isla MUjeres in April 22 to May 3 well the wife and i are and looking for others that are too.Sorry were straight but like to have fun with other couples and other travelers that are going. Its nice to meet other people while on VACATION and have a good time tell you what dinner is on US. If you going and never been i know the area very well i should im a travel agent. drop us a line. and remember FRIENDS ARE FOREVER.
TAB
bofguss1@aol.com
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I recently visited and stayed on a number of Native American
Indian reservations and would like to hear from other people
who have done the same to compare experiences and to find
out about some that I might visit next trip.
Mick from Australia
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Can someone advise me on the cheapest way of travelling from
LA down to Central America. Is a flight very expensive or do
you think perhaps that I could get one from LA at a bucket
shop at a relatively cheap price? Does anyone know of a good
(ie reputable) bucket shop in LA?
What about travelling through Mexico?
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We plan to spend two weeks in Puerto Vallarta this March.
We know that it's touristy, great time for beach and oe can
spend lots in shops but what are the memorable activities,
eateries, local attractions that you would recommend? Also,
if you had experience with real rip-offs, what should we
avoid?
PS Close to 50, facinated by people, love food and are
interested by "real Mexico". (Otherwords we wouldn't be fans
of Lonely Planet would we?)
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I'm a canadian female thinking about heading to Alaska for
July-August 98. I'd like to drive it...but big
problem..I dont have a car. Can anyone suggest some
alternative ways of getting around. Actually...anyone wanna
come???? Let me know
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I'm going skiing from March 8-16 at Banff/Lake Louise and
will be staying at the Banff International Youth Hostel.
I'm a 42-year old American woman and graduate student and
want to know if anyone wants to ski with me or enjoy apres
ski. I'm an intermediate. I ski black diamonds, am fast
and have a lot of endurance. I can't do moguls, though. I
expect I'll meet people at the youth hostel or on the
slopes, but it doesn't hurt to ask if anyone needs a
ski/swimming/dinner/drinking partner during this time.
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Generally where do most non american travelers go....and what do they do in the major cities......Aka NY city....Washington D.C.....Los Angles.....Seattle ...Pheonix? What is there in particular to do on the East coast...and what is the likelyhood of meeting up with fellow travelers and traversing across the U.S. with them. I know it's relatively easy to find other travelers in Europe but what is the situation like in the States?? Any insight into this would be greatly appreciated.....especially the question about meeting up with other travelers.
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Hi there, I'm travelling to the UK/Europe from New Zealand
in late May. My flight route takes me thru Toronto so I have
the option of an extended stop-over there. What do you
think, is it worth having a look around and if so what is
there to do. Also what about accomodation, are there youth
hostels or similar. I will have my own tent and camping
equipment so am open to all options. I have a totally
flexible schedule so if theres something thats worth a look,
I have the time. Please if anyone has any advice I would
appreciate it.
Regards
Craig
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A friend and I recently went to the U.S -south western area
The best hostel I have stayed in ...and there have been a
few, was in Santa Cruz. It's just like staying at a friend's
house. Great kitchen and lounge area and small dorm rooms.
We were there in the winter, so no crowds. Another grat
hostel for atmosphere is the Yosemite Bug (no bugs either!)
the food is great and they even serve alcohol!!!
Santa Monica hostel is expensive (US$20+) but in a great
location, only about an hour by bus from LAX. It's clean and
near great shops and eating places and of course the beach.
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My significant other and I plan to hit Puerto Rico this
October.
Any must-see cool stuff? We want to snorkel and hike,
as
well let our brains turn to mush on a beach
somewhere.Are
the outlying islands worth a looksee?
Respond here, or email me at the above address.
Thanks.
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Dear friends,
I'm planning to visit NY on the end of March. I'm looking
for a comfortable and cheap accomodation for my wife and me.
Could anyone suggest me any good hotel?
Thank you in advance.
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After seeing a thread on Aussie accents, I want to know of
some American regional speach pecularities.
The only American I have ever met was from New York, and he
was almost unintellegible.
What are some American slang/accents/words that are
indicative to a region.
Thank you.
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Hi all, I'm on the road again. This time to New Orleans, this Friday (1/30/98) to Tuesday.
I am looking for:
*Your top three restaurants
*Top three jazz clubs
*Top blues clubs
*Favorites attractions
Any do's and don'ts.
Thanks,
utraveler
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Thu 29 Jan, 14:18].
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I'd like to go to Alaska this summer (june-july)
I'd like to have some infos about what to see (parks, ...)
Do you know how to go to Katmai and Kodiak (planes, fares,
...). Also I'd like to go to Mc Neil River to see bears. If
somebodies did go there before, I'd like to know their
experiences.
Thank you
Alain
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Over Spring Break (mid-March of 98), I will be traveling
with two or three other college girls to Colorado. We are,
of course, on an EXTREMELY light budget, but still want to
be able to have a good time. We'll probably drive to
Denver, and then maybe go to Rocky Mountain National Park.
We want to hike, bike ride, horseback -ride, and of course,
have a great time. Any suggestions on cheap - but nice -
campgrounds? Any favorite spots? I appreciate any advice!
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Is it possible to stay in Yosemite in April or is it too
cold? Who knows a nice camping place. If you need
information about Indonesia, (Sumatra, Sulawesi) send a
mail.
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Hello there...
This is my second reply, to obtain more info about Atlanta.
I can't imagine that there's no visitor on this Wonderfull Web who can give me more info about "things to do" in Atlanta.
I just know that Atlanta was the host of the Olympic Games
1996, that "the Braves" are playing in Atlanta, but that is all the info I have until now.
In return I'm happy to help you with info about The Netherlands or other countries in Europe.
Looking forward to see some reactions.
Greetings and thanks for reading (and answering?)
John
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My husband and I are thinking about taking our vacation in Nova Scotia, Canada for a week. Can anyone help us with must see's and B & Bs? Also, can we catch a ferry from Maine? If so, what's the cost? You can email me directly with info. Also, I just returned from visiting Thailand if anyone is interested in specific info. Happy Travels!!
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With the cheap price of petrol, motor vehicles and easy
access to free insurance the real way to travel the USA on
the road.
Best, cheapest and easiest state is California. Reliable
cars can bought for around US$1,000. With registration but
no personal insurance meaning travelling through Canada and
Mexico is possible.
Free maps from information offices located at state lines.
These maps will supply detailed areas of rest stops on
interstate highways where you can stay in your car with
running water, bathrooms, vending machines, picnic areas as
good as caravan parks, why pay!
We travelled across America for 6 months on a limited
budget.
If you would like more information please drop me a line.
Simon
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Hi everyone,
I am looking into a trip to Northwest
Canada/Vancouver/Alaskan Rockies and wanted to know if
anyone had any advice to offer regarding areas or regions
not to be missed. I am interested in doing some hiking,
rafting, mountain biking and also spending some quiet,
relaxing times in a beautiful setting. I have received some
information from some guide company's that operate in the
area. Does anyone know anything about Fast Tracks guides or
could you suggest a good tour company. I'm a little
hesitant about trying to arrange all the details myself as I
have never been to that region. Any advice or ideas are
appreciated. Thanks.
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Well, guys, you all know the topic. Thing is, it takes a
presidential term to download, so here it is, part II.
[Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Sat 31 Jan, 9:13].
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Hi,
I'm making a trip to San Francisco for my work and was
thinking of extending it with a personal holiday. Unluckily
this would be in the first two weeks of march. Can any one
give me an idea of how Yosemite NP is like in march ? What
would be the best things to visit in the neighbourhood of
San Francisco ?
Thanks.
[Posts on this topic: 9. Latest post: Wed 28 Jan, 21:44].
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Hello there..
First of all ,this is my first visit on Internet ever, so be gentle and please help me to obtain some info about "what to see" on the route from Atlanta to New orleans.
I have planned to fly over to Atlanta on the 19th of February and I like to travel with a rental car to New Orleans. I come from Holland, so I don't want to see windmills or girls who are carrying cheese. All other info is welcome.In Holland there is at the end of February a three day-party called Carnival.I think that in New Orleans the same party shall be held.Is this true???
Looking forward to see reactions on my cry for HELP
Greetings and thanks for reading (and answering?)
[Posts on this topic: 17. Latest post: Sat 7 Feb, 0:33].
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Myself and a friend will be driving from Southern California
to Canada and Alaska this summer and could use some advice
from anyone who has made the drive. We will stay as long as
the cash flow flows(probably 3-4months). What is the best
time to leave? May too early? What are the 'must see' parks
or places. Would we be better off renting kayaks and canoes
or having something with us all the time? Any help or advice
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[Posts on this topic: 4. Latest post: Sun 1 Feb, 23:17].
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G'day all,
I'm a pommie living in Australia who would like a change of
scenery. I've been looking at countries where I can go and
work and Canada sounds fantastic.
I'd love to go on a working holiday there for a year or so
and do some travelling around.
I know, you're thinking get to the bloody point :-)
Well, to begin with, i'd like to know how easy ( or hard )
it is to get a working holiday visa. I read something about
how there are only very limited numbers available, but does
anyone know how many? Also at what time of the year do they
start handing them out cos I bet they go pretty quick?
Can I apply for the visa while still in Australia or will i
need to go back to the UK first?
Also, working in Canada. I think I'd probably head for
Vancouver and work there for a while. Does anyone have any
hints or tips on getting jobs over there ? Is it difficult
to find something. I've got a fair amount of computer
experience so I'd probably be looking for something in that
field but I'm open to suggestions.........within reason !
Basicaly I'm after any useful information about living and
working in Canada.
Thanks in advance
Jon
[Posts on this topic: 12. Latest post: Mon 9 Feb, 18:36].
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I'm not a pro photographer or anything and I haven't fancy equipment or anything , but I do like (same as anyone else) takin the odd holiday 'snap'.
Mostly I wouldn't be into photographing people, just nice scenery/town streets (kinda random shots).
ARE AMERICANS ANY MORE/LESS PARANOID ABOUT (UNINTENTIONALLY) BEING PHOTOGRAPHED THAN ANYONE ELSE??
Meaning which , if I take a picture of a statue and catch bystanders in the background, am I in danger of being told off? Would this be more of a problem in rural areas? Anything I shouldn't photograph ( Pres. Clinton's bedroom, Madonna's washing-up line, Wacko's face (?inflammable)).
Will I be arrested as a KGB spy??!!
[Posts on this topic: 6. Latest post: Sat 31 Jan, 3:52].
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We are going to these destinations this summer. Any ideas
what to do, places to eat, or stories from your visit. Thank
you.
[Posts on this topic: 4. Latest post: Tue 3 Feb, 9:00].
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I want to come to the states soon to soak in the heat, sun, lifestyle but most of all the babes. I want to get envolved with some if you know what I mean! Could you tell me the best places to go for the ripest mellons, best babes (nice to talk to and nice for other things). Cheers Dudes!
Steve in ENGLAND
[Posts on this topic: 32. Latest post: Sat 7 Feb, 5:14].
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I am a 22 year old Aussie female travelling to Boston at the
end of February 1998 for 1 week for business. I have 3 days
free to party hard and do as much as possible in the way of
sights, shopping, bars, and music. I would love to hear from
anyone with suggestions on what to do, who to see and how to
get there. I will be staying at the Fairmont Copely Plaza
Hotel and would like to know the best way of getting around
form there to the main parts of the city to do the above.
I would also like to go to Salem whilst in Massachusetts and
was wondering of any bus companies that do day trips there?
I would love to meet up with any fellow travellers who will
be in Boston around the same time.
Ciao for now.
[Posts on this topic: 5. Latest post: Sun 15 Feb, 6:28].
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My boyfriend and I are going to Mexico in July. If there are
someone out there having ideas of where to go, where to stay
(remember.....travelling on budget)we would be grateful
for any information. We will go trekking for a month and are
thinking of Mexico City and the Yucatan Peninsula.
[Posts on this topic: 10. Latest post: Sat 21 Feb, 2:24].
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My husband and I would like some some must see tips about
the coast of Maine for two weeks during August. We would
really love to rent a place on the water...We know this will
be costly but are willing to pay for something special. Any
suggestions?? About rentals or specific resorts, hotels??
[Posts on this topic: 9. Latest post: Sat 21 Feb, 7:15].
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I am a Swedish girl planning to go to Alaska next year.
I would like some info on accomodation and things to see there. Is it ok to travel alone in Alaska.
I have heard of a national park there...
thanks.
Dana
[Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Mon 26 Jan, 17:17].
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Hi, I am a university student in Australia and I am
considering taking a tranfer to study in the states,
preferably in New England or somewhere near the snow. I'd
love it if anyone who knew anything about uni's and
colleges could contact me either here or through my e-mail
address: reefbra@ne.com.au. If anyone also knows anything
abpout the isep program (international student exchange
program) I'd love it if you could also contact me and tell
me your experiences with the program.
Thanks!
[Posts on this topic: 10. Latest post: Wed 11 Feb, 12:10].
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Hi Im going on a business trip to London then to New York.
Ive never been to NY before and I am going to take a few
days holidays so I have a couple of questions. Whats the
weather like end of Feb. beginning of March. What are the
MUST do's. I love eating and drinking so any suggestions on
excellent pubs and restaurants(I eat anything as long as it
is not alive when it needs to be eaten!.) Im not really a
shopper but everyone tells me it great. Any areas where
there are a lot of shops together that any one recommend. I
have the choice of staying at the Intercontinental 111 Esast
48th Street, Millenium Hilton, 55 Church Street, The Pierre
61st Street at 5th Avenue. Does anyone have any
recommendations? Our office is at 222 Broadway. Im only
going to be for a couple of days so I want to pack in as
much as posible. Is the Statue of Liberty and the empire
state builiding worth seeing? thanks for any help pam.
[Posts on this topic: 9. Latest post: Fri 6 Feb, 4:36].
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HI all
I'm planning to go to the States as an Au-Pair, yes, legally via an organisation. However, I don't yet know where I'm going, and I would like to know if anybody would be willing in helping me by answering a few (well, a lot) of questions. I have a whole list, of things you don't usually find in a travel guide. Things like, how much does a flying lesson cost, do you (in general) cook on gas or electric, that kind of thing. I understand that this is not the most favoured profession, but I genuinly like kids, so if anybody is willing to help, I'd love it, but if anybody just wants to rant about how bad some au-pairs are, I'm not specially iterested, but any tips on avoiding court-cases is welcome.
any other general tips are also welcome
Selene.
[Posts on this topic: 10. Latest post: Mon 23 Feb, 1:15].
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I have less than 3 weeks until I take off for my long awaited
adventure overseas. Part of my trip will include a train ride
from Vancouver to Montreal where I catch the plane to
London. If there are any handy tips on safe travel and
where might be good places to stop off I'd love to hear it. I
was thinking of Valemount in Alberta.
[Posts on this topic: 9. Latest post: Sun 8 Feb, 11:19].
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Am going to NY next month. Any good tips others than the regular stuff??
thanks in advance!
[Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Tue 10 Feb, 11:15].
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I'll be visiting Las Vegas sometime in April. Just wanna
find out what are the attractions over there besides the
casinos.
And also in LA, where and what are the spots that one should
not miss. any "budget hotels" to reccommend??
Thanx!
[Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Fri 6 Feb, 10:00].
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Me and my husband are travelling to North Carolina this
spring and we stumbled on this thread looking for some
advice (tried Fodors too). We would like to know of some
nice little towns to visit, perhaps in the mountains. We
are from frigid Michigan and there are really two reasons
were going 1: On vacation of course and 2: We are scoping
out a place we might possibly like to move too, Michigan is
nice and all but quite frankly we are up to our frickin'
eyeballs in winter and want out. We've heard good things
and bad things about N. Carolina. Good: Its warm, very
friendly natives, its beautiful. Bad: It has lots of rural
poverty, all of its big cities are the pits and is chock
full of rednecks. Fill us in, cause we are really
interested in this state. And perhaps other suggestions on
the area. Whats Virgina like? South Carolina, Gerogia?
Hope to hear from ya'll! :)
[Posts on this topic: 35. Latest post: Sat 21 Feb, 3:11].
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This topic sort of relates to why Americans get a bad rap
overseas and other things. I perused the threadline and
found a few threads such as "US the Worlds Worst Polluter"
and "Why Different Rules for US?" on this thread and a
couple of threads on other threadlines (Such as the "Your
Choice" threadline where there is a topic concerning someone
who basically is wondering if anyone else just feels like
saying "to hell with America, I'm out of here!"). One thing
these all have in common is that they all have a lot of
posts. Not only this, they get very bitter responses.
Nationalism creeps in at an alarming rate among Americans!
Instigators like Union Jack! thrive on the USA site! Why
are Americans so sensitive, easily riled up,
ultra-nationalistic, belligerent, etc. Some of these
websites have just degraded into off-the-wall shouting
irrational shouting matches. What is going on? The "Why
Different Rules for America?" started talking about an
interesting topic but degraded into irrational policy
discussions about Cuba, nuclear weapons, Iraq, and
herbicides. The "US Greatest World Polluters" degraded into
an irrational discussion of the safety issues of small cars
versus Sports Utility Vehicles (?) which was completely off
topic. The thread in the "Your Choice" section degraded
into a curse fest. Yanks, what is going on?????
[Posts on this topic: 40. Latest post: Sat 21 Feb, 15:59].
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I will accompany my husband on a buisness trip to
Minneapolis, Minnesota this coming May and am wondering
what there is to see and do in the city and surrounding
area. We will be there for two and half weeks and I will be
free to travel as I please (most likely without him) I will
have access to a car so I would like to get out of the city
as much as possible. We are from England and have
no idea as to what this area is like. I guess what Im
looking for is some pleasent scenery, country roads, antique
stores, historic villages etc, all day trips preferably. We
are from a larger city (Manchester) and quite frankly I'd
just assume be out and about in the countryside. What will
the weather be like this time of year? Any suggestions
would be appreciated. --L. Morrissey
[Posts on this topic: 10. Latest post: Mon 9 Feb, 15:21].
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We're travelling back from Mexico to England via Houston and Newark in mid February. We'll be going through Immigration in Houston but unfortunately (or fortunately???) we've got a 5 hour wait at Newark Airport (approx 1500hrs-2000hrs local time) Is it feasible to get to and from New York City in this time? If so, what's the best way to travel? If not, can anyone suggest anything to do in the Newark area?
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G'day,
My fiance and I are considering a wedding in the US, and were thinking Las Vegas or perhaps Tahoe would be an interesting idea.
We would like to hear any suggestions or experiences. We are thinking of the middle of this year.
Thanks in anticipation.
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Sorry Charlie, I don't want to talk guns anymore. How about your favorite American bumper sticker? You know "My dogma got run over by my karma" or "I know Jack Shit", etc.
[Posts on this topic: 34. Latest post: Wed 18 Feb, 10:52].
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Hi fellow travellers! Happy New Year...
I'm in Calgary, Alberta, and I would like to travel across
Canada.
I'm looking for travel companions/tips/places to stay/any
ideas and information. I will most likely leave Calgary
mid-late Jan, and I'm open to any ideas for trans-Canada
travel.
Wishing you a happy holiday season, and thanks
[Posts on this topic: 15. Latest post: Tue 27 Jan, 1:59].
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I'm planning for a trip to USA and Canada next year for at
most 1 month. As both countries are so large, I believe I
have to concentrate on one or 2 regions. The preliminary
ideas are : US Pacific Northwest + B.C. of Canada,
Washington D.C., New England and Quebec.
1. As time is so limited, probably I have to further select
from some of the above. But I really don't have a clue which
ones are better. Besides there are many more places that
could be better than my choices. Your suggestions are
highly appreciated.
2. All the others say renting a car is the best way, and
some times the only way to travel N. America. But I don't
have a driving license. Would coaches or trains be good
means to travel the region (given the limited time I have)?
Or should I rely on flights and how much would that be?
Thanks in advance.
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