Hello, I've been in Puerto Aventuras recently, one of its main attractions is dolphin swimming. If you want to see the pictures of this activity on puerto aventuras there is one if you click on my signature, then go to "picture gallery" then "puerto aventuras attractions" If you have other questions please reply this post. Pedro.

Try looking up for "couch surfing", there are people who are offering up a room in there house for free.... I have never done it, but I know other people that have and it they said it was fun..

I used to live in Mexico, and also made a film on the whole country, and my favorite area is in the south, Oaxaca. The people are very friendly. This is Indian country. The hospitality of the people is wonderful. Jim http://www.tributeseries.com.

Private transportation (van) should cost you 75 USD and be at most one hour..

You can find some good experiences and travel tips at stampsandphotos.com/xelha.html.

I've heard that Cozumel has great snorkeling..

The Workplace Spanish learning materials are very specific for each group of people it targets. While there is the Tourist and Travelers Manual, we also have workbooks and CD-ROMs for many different workplaces, such as Hospitals and Nurses, Customer Service, Law Enforcement, Teachers, Real Estate and many more. The audio CD features also a native Spanish speaker and an American Spanish speaker so that repeating the lessons learned is easier as well as understanding a native Spanish speaker. This is certainly unique to Workplace Spanish. You can find out more about our Spanish learning materials at workplacespanish.com..

I guess the first question one should ask is, what kind of Spanish learning experience are you looking for? Do you want to take 8 hours a day of class and then go home to a Mexican family? Do you want to learn enough to get by and have an active night/social life outside the school? Do you want to learn about a country and its history while learning Spanish? Depending on what you want, the options are different. Hope this helps!.

Just like people are saying, the immunizations you need depend greatly on where you will be. But here is a site that can give you the general idea: http://www.ontheroadin.com/immunizations__Mexico%20travel.htm Hope that helps..

Mahahual WAS amazing... but I was just back there about 6 months ago and the city was still utterly devastated by hurricane dean from last year, it didn't actually have a beach (or any buildings for that matter), since it was all blown away..

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My wife and I have decided to spend 3 months (Dec-Feb) in a rented house about 25km south of San Blas, Mexico. Our plan is to drive, crossing at Nuevo Laredo. I have limited Spanish language skills. Am considering the purchase of a GPS device with Mexico mapping. Any suggestions or helpful information will be greatly appreciated. We will be visiting a Mexican consulate in September to get all required paperwork in advance. Am aware of need for Mexico specific vehicle insurance and would like input on which companies to consider/avoid..

Costa Rica was great but was there on a small ship cruise with stopovers at various sites. Now want to visit more of the country and would like to rent a cottage (you know, something at a reasonable $)...anyone know of private owners who might consider this or a reputable local realtor?.

As my title suggests, I am currently in Costa Rica rafting, rappelling, roaming and leaving no stones unturned. I have been here quite a few times now and have decided to extend my trip to Panama this time. The only problem is that I do not know of a reputable travel service down there. Any input would be greatly appreciated. If you need a reputable service in Costa Rica, we have used Pacific Trade Winds the last few vacations. They have been very helpful and have surprisingly reasonable prices. Anyway, hopefully this helps you. Any advice that can passed to us about a Panama service would be highly appreciated. P.S. The Arenal Volcano area is awesome. The area is loaded with wildlife and every type of adventure activity that you can imagine. Manuel Antonio also has a lot to offer in the same categories. Monteverde on the other hand offers some adventure and a lot of nature.

I am thinking about taking a trip down to Baja California (I'm from the U.S.) and I was wondering what the weather would be like in August near San Felipe. If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks! -Frank.

I want to travel from mexico to peru, and have some sort of open flight back to the uk booked from peru, is there any way of doing that? Maybe i could get a one way flight to mexico and buy a one way flight from peru to the uk?.

Difinitely there many great hotels all over Mexico, but for what I can see most replies are pointing to Cancun and Riviera Maya, so here my two cents... Paraiso de la Bonita in Puerto Morelos. Small hotel, great service and the peace you are looking for. It is also a few minutes away from Cancun and Playa del Carmen, just in case you may want to party a little....

This event takes place in Tlaquepaque which is a part of Guadalajara. Defenitly worth visiting. Here a short overview what you can find. There website is http://www.enart.com.mx/ but I saw that the english version is not quite ready yet, the spanish is. Discover the finest selection of Mexican handcrafts for the entire world... only at ENART National Handcrafts Fair. From August 12 to 16, 2008 Over 10 years promoting our Mexican handcrafts National Chamber of Commerce of Tlaquepaque INTRODUCTION: ENART was the first fair specializing in Mexican handcrafts. It is currently considered the most prestigious in the world. 10 years selecting the most outstanding artisans and the most representative examples of our handcraft traditions. You will find 170 successful manufacturers, from more than 10 states. They offer a wide range of high-quality, hand-made articles at competitive prices. Discover the essence of Mexican handcrafted creations and conquer the world with their beauty. Products: You will find handcrafts for: -Kitchen and dining room: Tableware, fabrics, trays, bowls, tables, chairs, decorative accessories, etc.

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I really liked Montego Bay in Jamaica. Seems like there was a lot of "Bang for your buck" Also the resorts are not very far from the airport (usually 10-15 minutes or less).

I have to go to Kingston, Jamaica, for business later this month. Does anyone have recommendations on places to stay while I'm there? I plan to have some free time, so I would like any ideas about where to go, what to see, where to eat, etc. I probably won't spend much time at the beach, but I may go and walk in the water a bit, or maybe a little snorkeling. I am interested in history, so something like Fort Charles in Port Royal is one candidate. And a beach-side restaurant or cafe would be nice. If I can manage a day or two outside of Kingston, what recommendations do you have for that?.

Wow! nice picture. I was not expecting it to be that close to the coast. And by the way I had never heard of this one before....

One of the cheapest places for such vacations is the island of Dominican Republic, where you can find cheap villas for about $150.00 per day, or bigger ones for about $700 per week. Golden Key Management in the DR town of Sosua has some options and while they list the high end ones, they also have unlisted properties, some beach front at a better price. Puerto Plata, Sosua and Cabarete are nice places to do snorkeling, golfing, fishing, discos and much more. Find GKM at goldenkeymanagement,com and ask for the good cheap rental deals..

[quote]my father went there recently....there is an Argentinean restaurant that has amazing food and is always very busy. [/quote] I think you mean Amazonia, this is a very good restaurant..

Go to the old city in Havana, and you'll find enough people who are willing to give you a bed in return for some dollars, if you don't want to spend money in a real hotel..

Jamaica is defenitely the best places to visit in the Caribbean...that island has it al!.

great restaurants opening and new developments. we are seriously considering buying a winter home in Grenada. I have never been to a place where the people are so helpful and friendly. Me and my wife would recommend to speak with They can give you any info on the island you want, without you having to go and e-mail everybody. I hope this helps. Unfortunately we have to wait until January, before we get to enjoy the island again. Cheers.

Our best snorkeling trip was sailing off of grenada, by an island called Sandy Island, really cool,.we got everything icluded in a package with [deleted].

I was so pleased we took the chance to go to Grenada. Grenada is an amazing eco-destination once you get out of St Georges. As previously mentioned their dollar is almost on a 3:1 ratio which isn't bad. We didn't find the prices there to be expensive at all. The North was remarkable, but again you have to take a drive. There was fantastic snorkeling and the beaches there are to die for, specially Sandy Island, with Shadow Fax. ( Very cool 66ft Catamaran) I also think Carriacou, in the Grenadines is an amazing island. It's only a water ferry away from St. Georges and isn't that crowded. Most of the island is undeveloped, I found this website pretty helpful, when I called, [deleted].

its an incredibly beautiful island :-).

There are many ways for Americans to get into Cuba. From most of the Carribean islands it's a short flight with details handled quickly and quietly. The only question is why would you want to go? It looks like any other island, except really run down with loads of euro-trash everywhere..

I heard also winter is better for resting than other seasons. But can't say exactly..

If you write "first tour of punta cana" on Google you'll find a Google video about this area. It has views even from the hellicopter. I did not travel there yet but I studied that destination too. I think it's a good one forrelaxation. I'm interested if others had experiences there too..

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I love Martinique. A little French is needed to do most anything. But, that little can get you a long way. Don't expect anyone to speak English but you will find some native English speakers if you talk to enough people. As an EU citizen you can legally get a job, that's a big help. Most of the casual tourist kind of work is in Pointe de Bout. Lot's of little places serving tourist vs the larger hotels that would have a union, as found in the rest of the island. Are you going to get a vehicle? If not I suggest the areas of Anse Mitan, Trois Ilets Bourg and Anse Mitan. They all are connected by Navettes (ferries) with downtown Fort de France. By getting downtown you have almost everything and conveniently located at the Ferry dock are the collective taxis. You can get anywhere from there on public transport.

hi, that is my $1000 dollar question, I definetly want to do the Caribbean, and Im wondering, it may be a bit expensive traveling within the Caribbean Islands by plane, there is one too many, so Im sure theres got to be cheaper ways to go around, such as ferries or yachts, I mean, the distance with in some of the islands are next to nothing.. anyones help gReAtly appreciated I just havent been able to find any proper information about it.

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I have been to Barbados mant times, for romantic breaks, on a lads 5 day p*** up, with my dad and also on 3 cricket tours. Theres a hotel to meet whatever need you have. If you want middle of the road I dont think there is anything wrong with the Almond Beach Village..

I booked a trip to a snorkling reef when I was in St Lucia and didnt rate it at all... however, I do recommend the walk through the rain forrest - that was a great way to spend a day..

I think I've seen this somewhere. They're still cute..

Sorry it is St John NB I am not sure if greyhound takes a ferry to NFoundland? Maybe you can take a bus to the ferry, walk on the ferry, then catch a bus in NFoundland?.

you could try to hitchhike if you're very flexible with your dates, or check out the hostel boards (or [url=http://www.google.com/search?q=%22ride+share+in+canada%22]some websites[/url]) and find some people with a car going into the same direction. the trick is to stick to the big cities here, because its sometimes hard to get out of small towns this way. but try the train at least once if you get a good deal, just for the experience. and its much more comfy than the bus..

Depending on what you want to see in Canada. But I would recommend Vancouver, BC for a summer vacation between late June and late September. It seems everyday would be a good day during that period of time in southwestern part of BC (close to Seattle, WA). If you like to see mountains, then a visit to Banff in Alberta in the fall would be a good place to go. If you like skiing, then there are a lot of choices in Canada. Then if you want to see more European styled buildings, maybe consider Montreal in the East. All of the big cities in Canada are close to US borders and fairly easy to get to by driving from US. But if you want to see fishing villages or sparcely populated areas, consider asking local CAA (affiliate of AAA) for recommendations or search the Internet for local bread and breakfast places to plan such trips.

hi, I don't know why nobody replied to this thread. I am feeling so pity about the guy. Hmmm.. its a very old thread and this member must be very disappointed or might be on the way to San Diego. So I hope you will return and will share your experiences of San Diego..

The Snow Train is run by Canada's National Rail Line VIA Rail, and it travels the Toronto-Jasper-Vancouver route untill mid-March I believe. This run takes you through alot of the Canadian Wilderness, especially the Western Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan parts of the journey. I think prices start at around $450 for the cheapest seats. The best part would be through the Canadian Rockies. In the winter it's a spectacular journey. If you have the time the whole trip would be a great experience, otherwise for just getting from Toronto to Vancouver flying is the way to go..

Bought a Rogers pay-as-you-go SIM and incomming int calls were charged at 10c I later found out that Fido have free incoming calls..

That sounds like a nightmare John. I recently flew with Air Transat (which someone points out is a sister company of Canadian Affair). I booked my tickets in advance and chose my seats. Both flights were full but thankfully I had no problems. (apart from sitting next to two elderly Spanish ladies who wanted to talk the whole duration of the flight! :cry: They soon stopped after I started talking to them in Catalan :P I must have been one of the lucky ones..

Yes, I've seen the website. I was hoping someone could share personal experience. He's looking to attend in 2009..

Not worth it unless you have a VERY long layover. A cab ride from Pearson to Downtown would be very expensive and traffic can be quite bad. I would stay at the airport or just catch a cab to a shopping mall or something nearby..

Hi Montreal is actually a good place for cheap accommodation - there are lots of cheap hotels and good quality [url=http://www.twizi.com/montrealhostels.htm] Montreal hostels.[/url] Id recommend Hotel Montreal Espace Confort for a student break as its in the citys lively Latin Quarter. Theres also tons of great nightlife. There are bars and clubs around St Laurent Boulevard and St Catherine Street East in downtown Montreal. Club Dome on St Catherine Street West is a great bet for a big, messy spring break night out its a huge, fun venue. hope it helps! :D.

I agree about Gastown. and Stanley park. give yourself a whole day there, to walk, do the Aquarium, maybe take a horse drawn carriage ride to see the different things in the park, like the mermaid statue, the view near the restaurant, the cricket pitch, ( at least you will know what that is), you can bike around as well as walk, it is awesome. I would also go to Gastown and the Chinese gardens, and up the mountain. I havent done the suspended walk but there are two, one of which is free. also granville island, is worth a trip and take some spending money, it is a gigantic market as well as loads of small boutique type shops. I am told a ferry across to teh North Shore is also great and little baby ferries you can take to Granville Island instead of a bus, are fun. AS for food, we never had money to spend on real food, and American type was a novelty for us, so we did the US franchise meals or cooked our own.

i really like the Lion Gate Bridge. yes it is just a bridge but it just looks so spectacular heading out into the harbour, especially when viewed from Stanley Park. I also agree that the Rockies are awesome but which part? I like the Chateau Lake Louise but the Banff hotel is a little spartan, or perhaps i just saw it during a rain storm and the grey walls looked depressing. havent seen some of the other, but will one day.

I live in Ontario Canada and tend to think it's pretty quiet here all the time! Generally I always like to have my sleeping arrangements booked prior to a trip to make for a problem free trip. My wife can tell you stories of traveling with her parents as a child and having to sleep in the car due to no place to sleep..

My experience is that some border agents are very sticky and they make you pay duty on a small amount of money, while others let it go. I've had several hundred dollars and declared it to them and nothing was said..

Don't forget beaver tails!.

ugh, and I bet you probably have to fly that horrid airline to take advantage of it..

just found this link explaining about entry into USA http://www.trailfinders.com/visas/visawaiver.htm.

Great suggestion, Drummheller is neat,one of the best dinosaur museums I have ever been to. I'd still go to Banff/Lake Louise it is wonderful but take a day hike and get away from the crowds..

...but I found Toronto quite dull. Niagra is great fro a day visit. Other than that get out to the countryside. J.

Wow, fascinating spots right here in the USA. Who knew? Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of many of the things in Graham Hancock's book Fingerprints of the Gods. Although, I'm pretty sure Carhenge didn't make the cut. :lol:.

I'd have to go with Epcot. It's like a huge, amazing science fair. A great balance after hours of thrill rides. Epcot and Universal together would be the perfect combo..

I agree with the Monument Valley idea. So many Westerns were filmed out there. Might be the only place warm enough in January... Colorado has some great cowboy country too. Get out in some of those high altitude plains west of Colorado Springs. You'll get snowy mountain views, ranches, and plenty of cowboy hats!.

Find the [url=http://www.aardvarktravel.net/chat/viewtopic.php?t=96]warning on advertising[/url] at the top of each forum. You'll find a link to additional guidance for members with travel-related web sites..

That could've been some expensive garlic..

First, there's no need to shout, so your post in all caps has been toned down. Assuming you are a UK Citizen, if you intend to stay in the United States for more than 90 days, you are not eligible for the visa waiver programme, and must obtain a visa. http://www.usembassy.org.uk/ is the link for the US Embassy in London. The link to visas on the bottom of the home page should take you to the information required. You'll be expected to apply in person at the Embassy in London. (Very few exceptions). http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/united-states - The Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides additional details for UK citizens. If your stay was less than 90 days, you could get in under the visa waiver scheme. If you don't want the hassle of obtaining one, perhaps you should consider spending more time in New Zealand and Fiji.

Ocean City, MD is the most beautiful city in the country. The ocean is great, and the unique boardwalk. Plus the sunrise and sunsets are amazing!!.

The Top 10 reasons to move to (or at least visit) Hawaii: 10. Come on, it and #8217;s Hawaii, do I REALLY need to enumerate the reasons? 9. Shopping. (The females of the family made me include this one) 8. No snakes. 7. See a sunrise and sunset on the same day without flying. 6. Temperature. Average high temperature in Hawaii in August: 88. What was the temperature in Augusta this August? Wasn and #8217;t it like a million degrees give-or-take? (Actually 105+) Average low temperature in Hawaii in January: 75. Augusta: 33. 5. Great fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, sailing and boating opportunities all around. 4. Beautiful wahines in tiny bikinis. (Note 1: For those who didn and #8217;t read my first entry with the glossary; A wahine is a woman and when you pronounce it, it rhymes with bikini. Yes, now you get it.) (Note 2: I wanted this one higher, but my wife hit me in the back of the head and said no) And speaking of bikinis, that reminds me of number 3 on the list and #8230; 3.

..one would hope that hotel rooms come completely furnished. Particularly in an upscale chain you were plugging there. Enthusiastic unsolicited reccommendations are treated as advertising here...whether its for the hotel or the fabulous site you found it on. Please read the guidelines on advertising. It should explain why each of your posts raving about the/your web site have been removed..

[quote:140d2b520c="Stormboy"]Only 6 bodies are allowed to see a UK citizens criminal record. That does not include the USA immigration service, no matter what you read. You actually only have to declare your criminal record in the UK : 1. If you are arrested and taken to a Police Station 2. If you apply for a CRB check 3. If you appear in a Court of Law and your previous offence/s is/are admitted. These are the only circumstances where you will need to disclose your criminal record, to anyone! So why would you want to disclose any information to the US Immigration Service? They do not have information on you. They want it from everyone. They want the EU to give information on ALL European citizens flying from a European Airport, even before they have even travelled. The EU courts Said "NO". They have not committed any offence in the US, nor in their own Country.

Hi, I am planning a trip with my boyfriend to New York sometime in October (yes we haev left it very late :) ) but I was wondering where the best places to stay were. I've heard and seen that the accomodation is very expensive and the rooms that you get are very small for what you pay. I don't mind doing a lot of walking as I have heard that thats a great way to see the city, but was wondering if I should be looking in a certain district. (I am young and want to see a lot the couple of days that I am there). Thanks in advance :D.

Hi Carl, I spent a summer working at a restaurant/gift shop outside Denali a few years ago. I also went back for a week trip with my parents the next summer. Here are some of my suggestions: Anchorage -- a beautiful city, but use it as a stopping point before/after exploring the rest of the state. Kenai Peninsula -- My ABSOLUTE favorite part of Alaska (that I saw, anyway). Seward and Homer (including particularly the "Salty Dog" and "Halibut Cove") are excellent little towns and the drive to them is breathtaking. I'd actually suggest spending a few days (or 4 or 5) focusing your time down on the Kenai over the Anchorage area. http://www.halibut-cove-alaska.com/ Denali Park -- it's gorgeous, especially if you get lucky and the clouds aren't covering the mountain. Hiking is fabulous there, but not necessary. You can take the bus in and see all kinds of wildlife on the ride.

Red Tape is right, although he makes it seem like Tempe/Phoenix isn't hot in the summer -- it DEFINITELY is just as hot, if not hotter than Tucson. I went to high school down there and it's blistering. 8) Depending on how long you have to visit, I'd spend the majority of your time in San Diego, since from what I know about it and have experienced, it's just a nicer city and more interesting with the water right there. If you want to visit ASU/UofA, you should spend a night or two or three in Tempe (it's an hour or so by plane or like 5-6 hours by car from San Diego) -- try to stay right off Mill Avenue in Tempe as that will put you closest to the ASU nightlife. Tucson is only 1/5-2 hours from Tempe by car, so you can make it down there on a nice day trip.

There is no ferry (now - hopefully the super ferry will head there eventually). You'll have to fly on Go! or Hawaiian. It will take maybe 30 minutes for flight time and 2 hours total (checking in, waiting, etc)...

The volcano stopped for two days - just turned off like a faucet. And then started again. It is flowing now. There is no guarantee it will be flowing when you get here. It's a true adventure! :).

Hi everyone, I'm currently a first-year University student, but want to take next year off so I can get some travelling done! I plan to be away for about five months. I'd probably leave around June-ish 2009, so that I have time to amass as much money as possible, but I'm not too sure where I want to go. I've been looking at IEP's programs, and they seem very good, so I may organise my travelling through them. Anyone got any experiences with them? I've been thinking of the US for a while now, particularly NYC, however, I'm turning 19 in July next year - I'm a little worried that my young age will inhibit the things I can do over there. I'm not a drinker at all, but a lot of the great music places and concerts may be unavailable to me because of the freaking 21 age thing. So, basically - would it be worth it? My second choice is Ireland (probably Dublin although I've been told Galway may be better) which is advantageous because I'll have a lot more freedom.

I wouldn't in a million years travel by Greyhound across the country. I'd rather be in a torture camp. I've gone about halfway across on Greyhound but crossed the country twice on Amtrak. There's really no competition between them. There are places that you can't see on the train though but if you can get close enough you could suffer for a few hours on Greyhound or Amtrak themselves may provide a bus which are much nicer than Greyhounds..

I took pictures of those trees before! About a few years back! They were huuuuuuge!.

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there are live bands in the casinos that you can dance to.

I am planning a trip with my family for Ecaudor and Galapagos in Feb 09. Has anyone used Kontike Tours and Travel company? Feedback would be appreciated..

i did volunteer with Projects Abroad a year a ago in Asia, to be specific in Sri Lanka working with tsunami affected kids - and it's really a worthwhile experience. Of course there's an advantage of staying longer but I believe what matters most is how you make your placement. x.

I know this is an old post, but anyone reading it might like to know that Happy Gringo are a superb agency based in Quito - reliable and very good service..

If you did it might be an idea to stay at the hotel in the NPark in Brazil. You could get up before the tour buses arrive and have a more private moment near the falls. I think the buses get there at about 9 or 10, otherwise you'll be with several hundred/thousand of your new friends..

Hi, I'm new to the forum, based in the UK and I am planning a trip around several South American nations next summer, but I'm finding it diffcult to find decent travel websites that can handle a multi-country tour, so for starters I'd be glad for some suggestions on useful operators. I intend to start in Cuba, before going to Caracas, Venezuela and then ideally heading through to Peru and/or Chile and flying back from there. I'm trying to work on a tight budget, and am travelling with a mate from university so cheap accomodation and travel is key, I also have a decent grasp of Spanish which should help. Any suggestions at all would be great!.

yeah, you should have stuck with your instinct. :) Unsolicited rave reviews are treated like advertisements..

I've been to Argentina 4 times now and i found a great site while i was there call [deleted] its very cheap. While im on the subject i also found a great place to stay called [deleted], the guys there are so helpfull, myself and my wife had great fun there. All the best... since you're posting from Argentina...do you care to disclose your association with this site?.

The Tourist Week of Oxapampa is from 25th to 31th August. In these festivities they have traditional dances, food, parades, rodeo, among other interesting activities. Oxapampa is located in the eastern side of the department of Pasco, in the central forest of Peru. The region is known as the high jungle. The city has a new paved road wich connects it with the big town of La Merced, 8 hrs. from Lima, there you will also have the chance to visit the interesting Yanachaga Chemillen national park. Just have this post on mind if you want to experience the Peruvian forest without spending much time nor money. Good luck. Mike.

QUE PASA AMIGOS! So I'm Drew, and I'm a 19 year old journalism student from Sydney, Australia. Next year, with a photographer friend from uni by my side, Ill be riding a motorcycle from the Southern tip of Chile (Punta Arenas), to the northern tip of Alaska (Deadhorse), documenting the whole journey on our website. From what I can gather, most motorbike adventurers ride big, expensive, western bikes (e.g. Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their fully kitted out BMWs). Though again from what I can gather, there seems to be a re-occurring problem caused by such bikes - that when they brake down no one in the non-western-world has any clue how to fix them let alone where to find spare parts. It seems far more logical to ride a common, local motorcycle (though obviously a good one), where spare parts are easy to find and every kid on the side of the street knows hows to fix them.

If you get a chance, stop off at Margarita Island (it's part of Venezuela) off the northern coast. The beaches are nice and all of the residents seem very laid back. They do have a problem with trash in the city and on the roads but otherwise a nice island..

I don't think you'll have that problem in Buenos Aires. But in the more rural areas of Argentina I did feel like everyone was very interested in us..

I recommend taking the train (or cable car) up the Cerro San Christobal in Santiago. I was there recently, I have pictures and more info on my blog at http://24hourstravelguide.blogspot.com/2008/08/cerro-san-cristobal-santiago-chile.html.

If you speak very slowly and ask them to speak very slowly to you you should find that alot of the basic words are similar. Also the written language is very similar so viewing street signs shouldnt be too much of a problem. Hope this helps.

Hi I am trying to find some volunteer projects that I can do in South America. But they all seem to be really expensive. I thought the idea of volunteering was that you could contribute your labour to a project in exchange for the enjoyment of helping a local community and getting a bed for the night. So why then do all the volunteer projects seem to cost so much. Does any one know of organisations that dont cost an arm and a leg?.

I'd not go with Colombia. Yes, it is dangerous. Ecuador is pretty advanced economically. Peru is probably the cheapest of all of them. The beaches are cheap! But it's kind of desert nearby. Chile is the most advanced and safest. In terms of safety, I'd rank it like this: 1.) Chile 2.) Ecuador/Peru 3.) Colombia Cheapness: 1.) Peru 2.) Colombia 3.) Ecuador 4.) Chile.

What a great experience!! It is good that you have the whole month to travel around. It is a fantastic and different experience!! I used to live in Venezuela and traveled as much as I could so i know a few places you shouldn't miss out. 1.Los Roques ( Venezuela) 2. Angel Falls ( Venezuela) 3. Panama Viejo ( Panama) 4.Macha Picchu ( Peru) 5.Buenos Aires ( Argentina What type of transportation you want to use? Hope it helps Maria.

Yes, there are direct flights from Rome to Mexico City with Alitalia However, you might find cheaper flights if you go via another country. Avoid flights via USA. Too much hassle....

Hi people! I need your help, could you suggest me very good sites to compare prices about tours and accomodations in Brazil? Thank you..

Find a ticket consolidator...bucket shop if they still exist over there. They may be able to find you something within your price range. I'm assuming you've checked places like opodo, travelocity and the like?.

Next year we want to spend 2/3 weeks in Peru travelling from place to place on our own. What we are conserned about is flight prices. I personally couldn't find anything cheaper than 640GBP (approx: 812EURO) online. Travel agent in Croydon quoted return flight for 580+ 270taxes. Cant believe there is no cheaper alternatives. My mate got 10 days all inclussive in Dominicana for 545GBP We are looking to travel either in may or september. Can anyone give us a clue WHO to FLIGHT WITH to PERU in may/september 2009 preferably from London where we are based. Rgds Vec.

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Christopher Columbus (1451 – May 20, 1506) was a navigator, colonizer and explorer whose voyages across the Atlantic Ocean led to general European awareness of the American continents in the Western Hemisphere. Though not the first to reach the Americas from Afro-Eurasia — preceded some five hundred years by Leif Ericson, and perhaps by others — Columbus initiated widespread contact between Europeans and indigenous Americans. With his several hapless attempts at establishing a settlement on the island of Hispaniola, he personally initiated the process of Spanish colonization which foreshadowed general European colonization of the "New World." (The term "pre-Columbian" is sometimes used to refer to the peoples and cultures of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus and his European successors.)

His initial 1492 voyage came at a critical time of growing national imperialism and economic competition between developing nation states seeking wealth from the establishment of trade routes and colonies. In this sociopolitical climate, Columbus's far-fetched scheme won the attention of Queen Isabella of Spain. Severely underestimating the circumference of the Earth, he hypothesized that a westward route from Iberia to the Indies would be shorter and more direct than the overland trade route through Arabia. If true, this would allow Spain entry into the lucrative spice trade — heretofore commanded by the Arabs and Italians. Following his plotted course, he instead landed within the Bahamas Archipelago at a locale he named San Salvador. Mistaking the North-American island for the East-Asian mainland, he referred to its inhabitants as "Indians".

Academic consensus is that Columbus was born in Genoa, though there are other theories. The name Christopher Columbus is the Anglicisation of the Latin Christophorus Columbus. The name is rendered in modern Italian as Cristoforo Colombo, in Portuguese as Cristóvão Colombo (formerly Christovam Colom), and in Spanish as Cristóbal Colón.

The anniversary of Columbus' 1492 landing in the Americas (Columbus Day) is observed throughout the Americas and in Spain on October 12.

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus

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