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Learn Some Travel Chinese Before You Start Your China Trip posted by BruceShaw

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:18:33 GMT

Hi guys,

My name is Bruce Shaw, I am 28, Chinese. I live in Qingdao, China. I could give you information on my hometown.

Also I noted that many travelers go to China for travel or business, but they can't say any Chinese at all, so I made some videos to teach some basic Chinese, which I call them *Travel Chinese*.

They are here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/swfcom, hope you will like them. Thanks.

Best Regards,
Bruce

Cheap Hotels in Blackpool posted by katewilliams

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:22:23 GMT

Hi guys, this is kate Williams (traveler)

When planning a vacation to Blackpool the first thing that comes in the mind is that could I afford it??... (Budget) and the second thing that comes is a place to stay in that also could I afford it??... (Budget) Yes, you’ll have to number crunch and find out how much you want to spend and after that there is another headache finding out the reservations in Blackpool. Although there are many hotel reservations in Blackpool but do they give what they say?!!.. Finding out a reliable source, There are tons of online hotel booking sites were one can find book with absolute easy were one can find the cheap hotel, bed and breakfasts or discount hotels or searching according to the will with all the facilities and book a reservation. One of the reliable sources that I have come across is allhoteldeals. When everything is done according to the plan. Its time to go on a long vacation and spend some peace fulltime with family or friends.

London Airport Taxi posted by jai02

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:42:57 GMT

Hi,

I am regular traveller to London So thaught it would be nice to pass on an information which might help any one travelliing to London.

You could try Hummingbird Cars for any London airport Taxi Cab Transfer Service

Highly Recommended

Thank you

Maps... best I've found posted by TravellingWave

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:00:21 GMT

I just got back from trips to Paris, Washington DC and Chicago. For each of them I used a very original and useful line of maps. Filled with great information, illustrations and quirky comments, MapEasy maps are a great find! They are the type of map that would result if you wrote all your favorite finds on a map of where you visited. I bought my first one years ago (Venice) and have used them ever since. The hand drawings of landscape & monuments (ie, Eiffel Tower, White House, Wills Tower, etc..) made it easy to orient myself and are beautiful to look at. And the colored icons and text made it easy to find shops, restaurants/cafes, transit stations, post offices, ATMs, museums, etc.... I've never seen a map like it. It has an alternative feel to it, like the kind of map you'd find in Whole Foods store. I love them. When in Paris I looked for "the Angel on the side of building at 57 Rue de Turbigo" as noted on the map. I stood beneath the building but I failed to spot the angel. I gave up and crossed the street. As I went to go down the metro stop stairs, I looked up and was shocked to see that the Angel was a bas relief across the entire height of the building. What a sight! I got some great photos of it. I never would've found it without MapEasy. Sometimes I swear those maps are treasure maps. I highly recommend them if you like to explore the ins & outs of a city.
Now I hear they are starting to put the maps on iphone as apps. I saw only one on the iTunes store (Washington DC) and bought it. Great to be able to have everything on the map right in the palm of my hand! Now they just have to offer more cities as iphone applications (they have 73 MapEasy city maps).

Hotels in Jodhpur? posted by betty.adoms

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:22:17 GMT

I and my friends are planning trip to Jodhpur in Rajasthan next month. Please suggest us some good hotels in Jodhpur, Rajasthan – India? With some contact details or its website, etc. through which we can easily make room reservations.

Heathrow Airport Taxi posted by jai02

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:47:18 GMT

Hello,

I got a quick usefull information for people travelling to london Heathrow Airport. If any wants London Airport Taxi Cab Transfer Service than they can try Hummingbird Cars http://www.heathrow-airport-taxi.net

They also provide 5 % Discount on all Return Journeys also.

Thanks

jai

Please help me with my dissertation thesis! (Myanmar/Burma) posted by Anja09

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:46:35 GMT

My name is Anja Moeser and I am a German College student at the International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef Bonn. I am currently working on my dissertation thesis "The travel motives of visitors to areas recovering from crisis at the example of Myanmar". The survey is directed at all people who have already been to Myanmar. The success of my thesis depends significantly on this survey and the answering of the questions takes on average no longer than 10 minutes. Therefore, I kindly ask for your assistance. Naturally, your answers will be handled anonymously as well as confidentially.

Thank you very much!

Here is the link to the survey: http://survey3.questat.de/index.php?sid=18447&lang=en

Less cluttered posted by jimmy00

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:10:22 GMT

At Kovalam make it a point to check-out some of the excellent beachside shacks selling exquisite handicrafts, antiques, modern jewellery and cloths. You can buy an exciting range of footwear, carpets, dhurries and attractive jewellery.

One of the most unique destinations, which offers beach on one side and backwaters on the other (in fact most of the resorts are bang ON the backwaters) !!

Poovar is still less cluttered with the so-called 'free-to-trade bohemian attitude' shops of Kovalam. Poovar tries to tie you onto the real cause of travel - vacation. Since the USP of the place is being surrounded by water, one has to rely on the occasional boat trips if the hunger is for world-cuisine, you know what I mean.

Sun, sun, some water, some more sun, water again and eventually the sunset - if you really want me to pen down activities. Kerala being the way they are, have restricted the best under-water activities (errr...i mean snorkeling, scuba so on and so forth) maybe due to the not-so-clean waters and leaves one to on-the-earth activities on the beach or maybe a nice swinging evening on a hammock!

Trivandrum - God's own country's headquarter is the airport which is about 70kms away. Nice drive in old-world Trivandrum fisheries belt reaches you to this wonderfully serene God' apna Poovar!

peru vacations posted by ann86

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:05:40 GMT

Hi, I'm going to peru and I'm crazy about it, that's what I always want it, but well.. I want some advice because I don't know much about it, I travel alone before but I'm a little afraid about the language and that's why I don't know if I should take a tour for everything or travel by my own.
I have a tour for machu picchu and the same agency offers other peru tours I'm really interested on them but I know that if I travel by my own I'll have more freedom and great experiences. what do you think?

Paris trip on the cards! posted by josephabbott

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:54:46 GMT

Hi everybody, I am planning to go to Paris this week and hope to gather as much info as I can about there. My first plans would include a visit to Eiffel tower and then the rest... heard about that a lot...hope to see that soon. I have searched on the web and would like to know particularly about the staying arrangements there. One of the priorities for me would be to get an economical and good staying for the trip.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Find Discount and Best Hotels in Blackpool posted by johndavid116

Tue, 05 May 2009 10:42:28 GMT

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Meet Friendly Baja Whales On Line (Video + Stills) posted by IntrepBerkExplorer

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:17:49 GMT

My film "The Whale's Tale" presents the friendly gray whales at the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California, Mexico. The whales come so close people touch them. This video can be seen on the web, if you have a high speed internet connection. It’s less than 15 minutes long.

This is a free, non-commercial, streaming video on the Windows Media Player. No ads and no strings attached. I still sell absolutely nothing.

My video site is:

http://www.geocities.com/intrepidberkeleyexplorer/Video.html

With any modem you can view new still photos of the whales at:

http://www.geocities.com/intrepidberkeleyexplorer/Page25.html

There are over 30 of my other amateur travel videos on-line covering all seven continents. Visit Italy, Argentina & Brazil, England, Antarctica, Peru, Hawaii, China, Russia, Mayan Pyramids, American National Parks, Greece, or Turkey; see buffalo, penguins, or polar bears.

The planet is yours, including my Home Page giant galaxy of still pictures at:

http://www.geocities.com/intrepidberkeleyexplorer/

The Intrepid Berkeley Explorer =d>

Dubai! A Shopper’s Delight posted by picolini

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:32:24 GMT

Dubai, the glitzy financial capital of the United Arab Emirates, becomes home to nearly 3.5 million visitors during the famous Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). Known in Arabic as 'Layali Dubai', DSF was started in February 1996 by the Dubai government as a pure retail event to promote trade. Today it is an annual shopping, entertainment, and cultural extravaganza that continues to draw tourism in Dubai. Held between January and February, the festival has incredible bargains, promotions and raffle draws in store. Imagine - with a AED 200 raffle coupon, you could drive away in a Lexus. Whether you are flying out from the UK or from India, your local carriers too will have attractive packages on offer in this period.

The rest of the year too, shopaholics would find Dubai a shopper’s paradise. Ikea, Carrefour, Tiffany & Co, Rivoli, Spinney’s, Giordano, Delsey to name a few, world-famous brands occupy prime retail space in Dubai. Its sprawling malls have an average of 250 retails outlets across multiple levels. If you are planning to spend a few thousands dollars shopping, say at the Mall of Emirates you could save some money staying at a nearby cheap, luxury hotel. Citymax Hotels located close to some of the big shopping malls, is an attractive option with its smart pricing and comfortable rooms.

The general consensus for the shoppers in Dubai is to go big or go home; an idea amplified at the duty-free shopping at Dubai International Airport as well. It recorded sales of $1.1bn last year, placing it ahead of London's Heathrow and Seoul's Incheon International Airport.

Dubai seems geared towards giving you value for your money. Earlier this May, Emirates Airlines announced a Free for Kids promotion. Your child below 16 could fly for free AND you would get a FREE stay in select Dubai Hotels. Apart from this offer, there are other good budget hotels in Dubai, which will offer you a good deal on your stay.

How visit Machu Picchu for Low Prices! posted by cuscoexperience

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:12:44 GMT

There are many ways to save money if you want to visit Peru, specially Machu Picchu, Inca trail, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Pisac and other tours in Cusco. I will give you some advices in the next posts, but now I want to show you a tipical Schedule for Machu Picchu:

Well, the day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Ollantaytambo train station (02 hours from Cusco by bus) for a two- hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas".

Arrive at Aguas Calientes station where you can visit the hot spring and go to Mandor (a waterfall at the border of the jungle), then you will sleep in a hostal/hotel in Aguas Calientes.

The next day climbing 6km of winding road, arrive to the incredible citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we´ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archeological site at your leisure or you will have the opportunity of climbing the "Waynapicchu montain". After that back to Ollantaytambo by train in the afternoon and by bus to Cusco.
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Help - Blogs posted by nzbr

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:59:00 GMT

Hi there,

Can anyone tell me what should I do to write in the blogs area of the site?
Thanks!

Ideas Please posted by Karin

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:57:38 GMT

My boyfriend and I are going to Ecuador over Christmas and its his 30th while we are out there. I was just wondering if anyone has been and has any ideas of something really different we/he could do to make it especially memorable??

Any ideas are welcomed!

Thanks!!

Colca Canyon posted by pattysth

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:32:07 GMT

We are back safe and sound from our trip to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. I wanted to tell you what a wonderful travel agency and guide Leslie we have found for us. They were PERFECT! They took very good care of us - especially after I got sick while hiking out of the canyon! That was a rough day for me. The rest of the trip was great! Leslie (our guide) is a really nice person, too, and I think they make a great job.

Thanks for everything, it was a great trip!
=d>

Vietnam Accommodation posted by jamp

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:17:31 GMT

Anyone planning a holiday in Vietnam? If you're staying between July 17 – September 30, 2009, you can book 4-star hotels like Novotel, Mercure at 50% discount. But you have to book before July 13.

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Trekking in Nepal posted by nepaltrekking

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:27:00 GMT

Nepal is the ultimate destination for the trekking enthusiast offering a myriad of possibilities from the short and easy to the demanding challenges of the snowy peaks. Easy, moderate of rigorous-there is something for every palate. Nepal har aptly been called "A Trekkers paradise" as her terrain-mountains, hills and the Teri-offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. The immense contrasts in altitudes and climates found here support an equality spectacular mix of lifestyles, vegetation and wildlife. Trekking in Nepal is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan adventure .in the shadows and foothills of the icy pinnacles of the Himalaya one passes picturesque charming collages inhabited by diverse ethnic groups. Treks vary form expeditions, high altitude treks to simply easy paced walks. And we offers adventure activities, nature and cultural tours in Nepal, Peak climbing, trekking in nepal, mountain biking, Wildlife tours, whitewater rafting and overland tours with new ideas and itineraries to serve the differing interests of you the adventure seekers. We do arrangements for Tailor Made Packages. Please feel free to contact us any time.

New Zealand - Selling my Toyota Campervan posted by Chrisikiwi

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:42:07 GMT

Hy All,

selling my beloved Campervan

Relialble 95' Toyota Town Ace Campervan (white)
Petrol 1.8 litres
Automatic
246.000 KM
W.O.F. (TUEV) til 12/09
new Registration
good tyres
new battery
new oil + filter
new Fuel pump
only 3 preowners
5 seats available
Cassetteradio

Camping gear:
comfortable mattress
1 two-person-blanket + 2 pillows with linen
1 Sleepingbag
1 Gascooker + gasbottles + Plates + Potts + cutlery
other Utilities

Ask Christoph cell 0211750137 or sent me a Mail: Christoph_Hollstein@hotmail.de

The car will be available in 6 - 8 weeks in Christchurch (end of October beginning of November 2009)

Price 4,000.00$

If you are interested I can send you photos.

Zuji announces 'No More Booking Fees" posted by sammygee

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:33:32 GMT

Zuji Australia announces No More Travel Booking fees!

Online travel agency ZUJI Australia today announced that it will cut all of its online travel agent booking fees, an industry first in Australia.

As of Friday 4 September ZUJI Australia customers will simply pay the promoted cost of a flight without any additional travel agency booking fees, thereby making travel more affordable than ever before.

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Travel Buddy posted by jasleen

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:59:48 GMT

There are several wonderful places to visit all over the world. Each country is filled with natural and man-made beauties.

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Travelling to Australia posted by Peter123

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:20:50 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I am planning my trip to Australia for 1 month with my family. Please let me know if anyone know which is the famous places in Australia & how long we can stay there.

Thanks & Regards

Everest Trekking posted by outfitternp

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:09:34 GMT

Everest trekking is the most popular trekking among the trekkers, as there are spectacular mountain peaks. The Everest region is located in the north-east of Nepal. Everest trek is not only a famous destination for tourists in Nepal for its scenic views of the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest [8,848m] along with other peaks, but also well known for the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants [The Sherpas].

The primary goal of Everest trekking is to reach in Mt. Everest base camp [5,340 m], whereas it is not possible to view the Mt. Everest from the camp, therefore many trekkers climb up to Kalapatthar [5,545 m from sea level], but many tourist fall an acute high altitude sickness, therefore the trekking in Everest region is the most challenging treks in Nepal. While many of the routes through the mountains are arduous, there are ample places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way.

If your physical fitness does not suit, you can have other adventurous activities along the Everest region. You can have a look on the indigenous culture of Sherpa villages, take snaps of monasteries that are over thousand years old, you either can choose to have short treks in along the Namche Bazaar, beautiful Khumjung village and Thame, and famous Tyangboche [a famous monastery], from where you can easily can have snaps of Mt. Everest, adjoining Himalayas namely Ama Dablam, Nupse, Lotse etc.

The trekking is possible in this area the whole year round, the best times to visit are from the beginning of March to mid May and from the beginning of September to mid November.

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Annapurna Base Camp Trekking posted by outfitternp

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:06:22 GMT

This is a outstanding trekking on the hill of the Annapurna south specially designed for those trekkers who love to enjoy the flora and fauna, panoramic view of the Himalayan range in a comfortable way including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak and other Himalayan ranges.

It is an ideal trekking best called as a typical walk right into the heart of the mountains and our gentle walk start from lowland to the wonderful high mountains with breathtaking view of the Annapurna range. The walk ends at a point where you are virtually surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks.

The trekking involves numerous ascents and descents but not so hard to challenge as there are many alternative routes to the sanctuary, all meeting at Chhomrung.

This trekking provides an excellent opportunity to experience the enthralling glimpse of rich culture, typical Nepalese lifestyle and ultimate excitement of trekking in the Himalayas at the high elevation.

Fact of Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking
Trekking Destination: Annapurna Base Camp
Highest Access of the Trekking: 4180M;
Grade: Moderate **
Transportation: Bus, Car, Land cruiser or Aero plane

Itinerary in Detail
Day 01. Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment.
Day 02. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Day 03. One hour drive to Nayapul by private Car / Van, then trek to Tikhedhunga.
Day 04. Trek to Ghorepani.
Day 05. Hiking to Poonhill - back to Ghorepani, and trek to Tadapani. In the morning, we will get up early and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see fantastic view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail and others. Then, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani.
Day 06. Trek to Chhomorung.
Day 07. Trek to Dovan.
Day 08. Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (M.B.C).
Day 09. Trek to Annapurna Base Camp and have a enjoy the panoramic view of Himalayas.
Day 10. Trek back to Bomboo.
Day 11. Trek to Jhinu.
Day 12. Trek to Deurali.
Day 13. Trek to Phedi and Drive back to Pokhara.
Day 14. Drive back to kathmandu.
Day 15. Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.

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