HI, we are two girls from denmark who are planning roadtrip fro CA to panama, we'll be taking off from LA sometimes start Oct. the trip is estimeted to four mminth - so plenty of time to surf. When we hit panama we wanna sell out truck too.. pob including everything from boards to campinggear.. anyone who could be interested - let us know ANd does anyone have any good hints about cool camping areas, surf breaks or hostels along the way, please share:) Safe travels Maj and Ida.

You can bring a dog on most Mexican bus lines, I believe. For example, Estrella Blanca says: "8. Puedo viajar con mi mascota? R= S, pero deber de ir en la cajuela del autobs, en jaula adecuada para viajar, sedado en recorridos largos, bajo responsabilidad del pasajero." So you will have to have the dog travel in the luggage compartment in a kennel, but at least you wouldn't have to hide him... And I've seen all kinds of animals on 2nd class Central American buses. You won't have a problem there. Dogs are common on beaches in Mexico. Lots of Mexican families bring their pets on vacation. I'd imagine that you wouldn't be able to bring your dog into the ruins, though. Cheers, Beccah.

One of the reasons I moved to Mexico was for the food! But you really cannot generalize about it, as the regional variations are endless. I recommend Nancy Zavlasky's book "A Cook's Tour of Mexico" as an excellent introduction to some of the different styles of cooking. Her book has kept me from missing out on some real treats more than once..

The thing to remember about Mexico is that it's a mountainous country with a lot of coastline. Summers can be very hot in parts -- the Yucatn, for instance -- and downright cool in the mornings and evenings in other parts at a higher altitude. The spring where I live (outside city of Oaxaca) can be brutally hot, dry, and dusty, whereas the summer, after the rains begin, is lush and pleasant. My suggestion is to go to real weather sites to research the climate of where you want to visit, rather than sites aimed at tourism..

I just got back from Tamarindo and had an amazing time. The beach there is beautiful and perfect for surfing and there is even more beautiful beaches within a short drive. For example, Playa Conchal, Playa Avellanas, Playa Langosta and more! Hope this helps. ________________________________________________________________________ [url=http://www.tamarindodiria.com/]Costa Rica Beach Resort[/url].

Costa Rica is amazing. I have not been to Honduras but Costa Rica has great hiking, zip lining, jungles and more!.

Costa Rica is very expensive. Panama is cheap and Guatemala is too they are both really pretty too!.

What island vacation off the East Coast of the USA would be providing the best trip for the dollar? link deleted, user banned (not really from the USA).

By Playa do you mean the town or the area. I have stayed south of there which I believe is the Mayan Riviera, very nic e reorts on good beahes off the main higheway which runs between Playa and Tulum. As a resort area these hotels are great. I would not likely stay in the town of Playa, but visit it to shop etc. The Mayan Riviera is typically quieter than Cancun. There are small vans that run on the highway you can get to take you to Playa and Tulum, MUCH cheaper than cabs. Just go to the road and wave down a van..

Yes, Cancun is absolutely outstanding place. Its unique beaches with white powdery sand and totally transparent water attract tourists and numbers of people visit there. It is also the best for wedding and there are lots of honeymoon spots over there. So if anyone plans to visit Mexico visit Cancun I hope it will be memorable tour..

How safe is Mexicali? San Felipe Beach? Anyone been this route recently? http://www.excitingtravelguide.com.

You can always do an online survey and get great names. You can also try our services..

central america is very beautiful especially the lakes and rivers.i had a wonderful experience with my family..

For everybody traveling in June to Guadalajara or surrounding area come and visit Tlaquepaque.Every year they celebrate San Pedro with all kinds of activities during the whole month of June. Tlaquepaque is a part of Guadalajara and you can take a bus from the center of GDL (Bus 275, 647, TUR) that takes you directly to the center of TLQ or take a taxi that will cost you around 70 pesos. Last year the had 14 different bands that performed live, folkloric dancing, dogs shows, clown shows for kids, horse parade chareadas. You can find the program from last year on the following website. The program for this year will be there soon I guess. http://fiestastlaquepaque.com/ For futher information about Tlaquepaque you can have a look on the following website as well. http://tlaquepaque-centro.com/ Wouter.

one way car hire should not cost too much, especially if picking up and dropping off in the same day? you may be suprised how cost effective it can be..

I second the veto (can you do that?) about Cozumel with two qualifications. First, if you're a diver (and I'm not so I am, as it were, out of my depth here), Cozumel is reputed to have some of the best dive sites in the world. Second, and this was a surprise for us, is the ocean side. We took a rental car and did the circuit of the island and were almost literally blown away! The rocky coastline, the stiff ocean wind and the dramatic vista of the incoming sea make this a wonderful escape from the bustle and commotion of the downtown area. There are a couple of small shops and seafood restaurants nearby, so you can really make a day of it..

Palenque truly is amazing. And you're right, the jungle setting makes it even more magical. Furthermore, the history of the site, both in ancient times and the whole fascinating story of its rediscovery and restoration, is absolutely fascinating, and includes virtually all the superstars of Maya studies. The one downside, and for me it's a big one, is that it can get very, very crowded. In this respect, it's rather like Chichen. Choose your day carefully, and avoid the place like the plague on any Mexican holiday or you'll wish you'd stayed in your hotel. By way of contrast, the day we went to Uxmal we had the place almost completely to ourselves..

My favorite Mexican beaches: 1. La Palma Sola, Michoacan 2. El Golfo, Sonora 3. Tenacatita, Jalisco 4. Maruata, Michoacan.

[quote:eaaf83ed44="hyku1904"]Hi gang, I am going to Cancun in December, and an idea just occured to me; I thought that one might be able to get some inexpensivee crown and bridge work. The savings could cover the cost of my trip! Does anyone have any input. Thanks.[/quote:eaaf83ed44] hyku1904, I hope you had a nice trip. you are right one can save huge money on detnal work in Mexico that even after travel abrad you end up saving money as compared to the cost of dental wokr in US. I'd few suggestion while choosing a dental clinic or surgeon, always look for the dentits professional qualifications and experience, also asking for testimonials of previous medcial tourists would be a nice idea, eg. in yuo caseyou must have look for testimonial of [url=http://www.medicaltourismco.com/dentistry/dental-bridges-tijuana-testimonial.php]Dental Bridges in Tijuana[/url], Mexico. As far as clinic is concerned a reputed clinic with affiliations from natinal and international bodies should be choosen.

Tourists are unlikely to be bothered by drug cartels unless they go looking for trouble. Cancun is such a tourist city that it shouldn't be a problem. The war is all in northern Mexico anyway. Just take the usual precautions. You're far more likely to have trouble with drunks and pickpockets than with cartels..

I've sailed around quite a few of the islands in the Leewards and Windwards, Dominica is definitely a must for its totally unspoilt rainforest scenery....stunning! Then there is Canouan and Mayreau and Union in the Grenadines which are totally undeveloped...you can find deserted beaches everywhere, but the previous post is right.... ..to find unspoilt you really need to travel in a boat! Sam.

The Dutch call St Maarten "the Fun Side" and the French call St Maarten "the Dark Side"! The Dutch side definitely has more happy hours, cruise ship tourism, casinos and bars and restaurants, but the French side is more "real" and less like a day out at Blackpool. Sam.

Well, whenever you visiting there so must do snorkeling and scuba diving activities. It is not unusual to see turtles, nurse sharks and seahorse whilst swimming in the clear blue water. Moreover, the popular sites of these activities like Anse Chastanet, Anse Le Raye and Coral Gardens, Fairy Land at the base of Anse Chastanet and Lesleen M Shipwr..

Last year I visited San Diego with family to spend holiday vacation. We really enjoyed there especially SeaWorld San Diego which was awesome place for families. It was the first SeaWorld Park to ever open which is made on March 21, 1964 and now it is the most famous marine life park in the globe. It is known for impressive animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides, gorgeous landscaping, dining facilities and education programs for all ages..

Are they original pics or they are PS? :?:.

why not take a caribbean cruise in a Fantastic luxury catamarans, and travel around all the different islands and see the beauty of it all..

you can swim in the crystal clear waters of Castara Bay for some reef exploration. You'll often see turtles, sting rays and harmless nurse sharks..

You could also travel around the Caribbean on a luxury catamarans come complete with their own crew including a qualified Captain and chef, leaving you free to enjoy the delights of your sailing vacation and see all the islands..

I've been to Jamaica once and I most definitely plan on returning as it was the most enjoyable vacation my hubby and I have experienced in our 46 years of marriage. I'm not sure it was totally because of the location or if it was a combination of location and the great all-inclusive resort we stayed at. All I can say is that it was beautiful, relaxing, romantic and we plan to return..

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Hey for all you non knowers, there is a little island called Barbuda, and it is fabulous! it is the sister island of Antigua, and has 1500 people living there. imagine all the nature and untainted lands and beaches available. if you want a mile of beach to yourself, Low bay can offer you this in Barbuda. it is a beach that runs for 17miles long. The only thing is that there are few resorts on the island, and the ones that are there, are extremely expensive. IF you can afford it, then by all means go! If not, there are also some beautiful resorts in Antigua, where you can stay. From Antigua, there are a couple of day tours to Barbuda. Personally i experienced the Excellence Barbuda cruise, and i had a blast. This is a huge catamaran with two decks, meaning plenty of space and plenty of shade. its a whole day tour that includes an open bar all day, a hot lunch, visiting the bird sanctuary, and seeing some of the most amazing beaches in the world! check it out, and see for yourself, i garantee you will enjoy it.

[quote]it all depends on where you want to go in the caribbean maybe talk to a travel ageny[/quote] Scriv is asking people here for information about a good place in the Caribbean to take kids, hoping that someone here has insight into places that are kid friendly. Since you are promoting Caribbean travel, I would have thought that you might be a good resource for a question like this. Instead you add a flip remark about talking to a travel agency. Please try to provide more useful information in the future. (And since the original request was in January, Scriv has probably already traveled, or at least made arrangements to travel, by this time.).

I have stayed at the Evian Royal Resort. However, rather than answer your question (which I suspect is more to try and build a post count rather than a genuine interest), I'd like to know... 1. why you ignored the 'please post here first' bit over at the Introductions Forum? 2. why you claim to be posting from the UK when you are in India? 3. why you posted this in the Caribbean Forum? 4. why you happen to share the same IP as a number of already banned accounts? Just wondering..

Two budget options for your consideration: Royal Decameron Montego Bay Club Ambiance (Runaway Bay) Neither of the above have good beach frontages Next level: Breezes Runaway Bay Next level: Couples in Negril..

Barbados for sure! I have been to Barbados five times and Bahamas twice. I am going back to Barbados in next month; I would not really consider going back to the Bahamas because its feels like you are still in United States. I actually love the tropical climate of Barbados, so Barbados is my Choice. :D [b:78da9e4cf0]signature deleted I am not from the UK, I am really from Pakistan.[/b:78da9e4cf0].

Nowadays number of tourists visits different countries and searching for its favorites activities like snorkeling, hiking and scuba divining etc. Id like to recommend visiting Cuba which is one of the best places to do these kinds of activities. The top places in Cuba for snorkeling and diving like Cayo Levisa, Playa Giron, Cayo Largo, Cienfuegos and Maria la Gorda. So visit there and make your tour memorable..

Dominican Republic is better than my Cube. 8) :? :D :evil: :x :o.

My favorite time to travel to the middle Caribe 21.6. because the first day of summer, but I usually go out to sea in early August. :D :) :P.

http://www.topuertorico.org/tinfo.shtml you copied and pasted!.

Not as far as I'm aware no! Plus all of his posts are copy and paste jobs!.

*sigh* Geographic illiterate spammer...now without the signature file for yet another Halong Bay web site. :roll:.

Does anyone here know of Kelowna? It looks like an amazing city and i am planning to go there next year. Id love to get a crew together before setting off. Im also really keen to hear more about it. I am a snowboarder so being near the slopes is great but what more do people know about it? Another afterthought is to buy up some property in Kelowna as it is a fast growing city and a good choice for property investment. If anyone has any news on that id love to hear. Thanks all. Jonny.

I'm a Canadian overseas right now planning to go back next month. I don't usually drive fast but if I'm driving along the highway, going 50km over the limit is not inconceivable. Will have to remember this law change. Thanks for the heads up!.

Hey guys, @Briggl: BaNNf was a typo :lol: @RT: yes we do avoid cities. But by now I squeezed in not one but 2 nights in Vancouver to start with. Perhaps another one at the of the trip. The problem now is: looking for fun things to do that are NOT hikes (to spare the old folks' legs a bit). Extra problem is that we don't want kayak-type boat trips either, nor anything that interferes with wildlife (like fishing). I found some cable ways. Always fun. And two trips to glaciers. One in a specially adapted bus, one in a hummer. So that's all cool. I've been thinking about adding museums, but they've got to be really REALLY interesting cuz it looks stupid to me to get indoors while all the beauty is outside. Some other things I haven't found yet: any beautiful caves? Any wildlife (-rehab) centers? Etc... B.regs, J.

Hello, By choosing BC for your holiday trip, you can have a lot of funs in the place. It is famous for hotels, bed and breakfast inns, vacation rental suites and homes, resort properties, lodges, motels, inns, self catered suites, cabins, cottages and marine accommodations. As it is 3 week trip you may visits almost all the great places like Vancouver,Whistler and the nature beauty. You may contact some major rental car companies in order to plan your map. Entireprise, avis, alamo,carrentalsusa, canada are providing a very good service for holiday trips. You can avail additional benifits once become a member of those companies. Travel sites will help you to find more places. So have a gr8 holiday trip and enjoy with your family..

Depends on the time of year you want to go, Johnny. I think you may have more of a choice in Vancovuer simply because it is a larger city...and once you get over the rockies, you don't have to worry about mountains any more..

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I would definitely visit Toronto, because I have a friend living there :lol: Well, not too much of an advice, but only an opinion..

And what about the language? I heard the locals are not very pleased with English-speakers. :evil:.

When you're going to travel overseas you could make a complete plan for that trip by using a local directory where you'd be able to find not only car rental companies but restaurants, accommodations and points of interest too..

Hmm...Bangladeshi spammer with a poor knowledge of geography. BANNED!!.

The best way to change money is through the ATM, especially if you have a card that doesn't charge fees for using other bank's ATM. My bank even refunds me the fees that other banks charge for using their ATMs. When you use the ATM, you will get the exact exchange rate at the time of the transaction. If you will be charged fees for the transaction, make a large withdrawal rather than a few smaller ones to reduce the fess involved. The next best is charge cards, but watch the fees there, some banks charge higher fees for these transactions than others. I wouldn't bother with travelers checks unless you want to get a small amount for emergencies. Protect them well and keep the receipts in a separate place. I have no experience with (and no information about) changing money at a bank. I do not know what fees, if any, may be involved, nor do I know how accurate they are with getting the correct exchange rate.

IMO, the cheapest way move from Toronto to Montreal is by bus. The advantage of the bus is that you reach directly from the downtown core to the downtown core. Public transportation is easily accessible from both the Toronto and Montreal bus terminals and due to their prime city centre location. Another benefit is price is low just like starting from $10. So Id recommend taking this way..

I've made a flight booking from Singapore to Calgary few days ago with Expedia.com, and received Confirmation immediately after everything. After a short while, my bank called me and said the transaction is not successful and being rejected. I've called the bank twice between day and night time and I received the same answer that was Failure Transaction, and I have to make a new booking as the 1st transaction is not valid. Therefore, I created a 2nd booking, the transaction went through and I received another confirmation as well. I called and checked with the bank again and they said the transaction went through and it's Confirm. After that, I sent in email to double check with Expedia.com, they said they have limit service in dealing with email, they asked me to call the service center directly. I called, and being talk and hold the conversation for almost an hour (well, 50mins perhaps), they said it's my fault in making duplicate booking as the 1st one is already confirmed.

Hi sam_doll, I wish to go in Canada maybe for work or for travel. I am actually planning on applying for a visa within this year. :) I have search for a site where you can find details about working holiday visa for Canada. Here's the site: http://www.aardvarktravel.net/chat/viewtopic.php?p=174518#174518 I hope this one will help you. Good luck! :).

This post related to a question for summer 2009????.

[quote:4a83007743="Renark the Wanderer"]My only visit to Canada so far has been across the border at Niagara Falls, but the views are so much better there. But there are some specific places in Canada that I would like to visit. One is Nova Scotia, first to Halifax and then a trip to Oak Island. I read about the "Money Pit" on Oak Island as a 11 year old boy in 1966 and would like to see it for myself, even if it is only a hole in the ground. I also want to ride the Rocky Mountaineer [/i:4a83007743] oh i mean the [url=http://www.puttles.com/Niagara-Falls-Festival-of-Lights-107022.html]Niagara Falls[/url], views must be great! :!: :D.

Toronto, my town, what a great place! There are cool restaurants all over the city, but if you're looking for a nice stroll and tons of choices, look along College, Queen West or The Danforth. The strip on College is known as Little Italy and the Danforth is the Greek part of town. Both get busy on the weekend, and will have lots of people in from the suburbs. Queen West is more for the so-hip-it-hurts crowd, but I don't think they get as many out-of-towners. I'm not much for nightclubs...but if you want to talk PUBS....!.

I was there about 5 years back and I would recommend Universal studios, disney land and sea world. The Universal studios experience actually was quite stunning.

There is no Tampa in Bangladesh. Banned per the ZERO TOLERANCE policy. Furthermore, whomever hired you to spread links to Tampa/St Pete area web sites probably should have told you Florida is in the United States, and NOT Canada..

[quote]Looking for a vacation destination that will offer my family an enriching experience. We have two children, 11 and 14. Want to stay in the region (Carolinas, Virginia). Considering The Smithsonian (Washington, DC), Colonial Williamsburg, VA, Biltmore Estates (Asheville, NC), Historic Charleston, SC, Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens (New Bern, NC). Any opinion of which way to go?[/quote] Since you mentioned about enriching experience and you have two children, so i guess museum will never be a wrong choice. Smithsonian Museum will be a great option for your family. Here is the link, http://www.si.edu/ for the museum..

Forgive my ignorance, i have never heard that before, but i want to know how can i apply for it?.

Well, i found this, it is Top 8 highlights of San Francisco, and hope it will help. 1. See the Golden Gate Bridge at its best 2. Find the citys hidden treasures in Chinatown 3. Go gourmet by the bay in the ferry building 4. Get giddy in the city atop Telegraph Hill 5. Discover your secret mission 6. Co-star in SFs best movie scene at the Castro 7. Relax in Japantown and say Hello Kitty 8. See Victorians gone wild around Alamo Square And this is the resources:http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/travel-tips-and-articles/68242.

Never miss Golden Gate Park!! Stybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are great for all the family members!.

[quote:fea4984703="sac_aga"]Hi.........New York, Portland and Chicago are considered to be the greenest cities in U.S.A. To know more about the green cities in U.S.A, check out the following two links: http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2008/02/greenest-cities-in-the-usa.ars http://www.citymayors.com/environment/us_greencities.html lol[/quote:fea4984703] How can New York be called green? But i also give my vote to Portland. Really, really green, comfortable climate and not so crowded, at least it gave me such impression when i went Portland for business last year..

Amazing~~ You know what, you make me want to take a road trip to Massachusetts in the coming fall~ Then maybe i could record my experiences for you guys here! :P.

[quote:1214c08996="Dawn Patrol"]Hmmm, not very practical in the city, ( freeway traffic and parking) especially if youre visiting tourist sports. Besides, I doubt youll want to unhook, just to spend a few hours at Disneyland. BTW, take a look at [url]http://www.koa.com/[/url] nice lists of RV parks. They even have one right on the Strip- Circus Circus. (nice pool).[/quote:1214c08996] Yeah it's a bit of a pickle. The RV park looks like a good idea maybe we could find those throughout citys on the trip and just use other transport to do the tourist stuff, from those. Thanks.

hello guys, I will drive direct Texas to California in two solid days. So there are an extra 12 days to fit all kinds of stuff in. I can do many of the things I want to do inside that time, and if you budget your time well. And, since you're young, you'll be able to solidly cover many of the htings. a couple of times a day. Two weeks, Texas to California? Easy!! 8 :P.

I guess the first thing you have to decide is whether your time is worth more than money. If it is, fly into New York City (preferably Laguardia) . If not, and you don't mind a long communte, then flying into Newark Liberty is a good way to save some cash..

[quote:6fcced3068="carrental8france"]here are the top locations in Atlantic... Lucy The Elephant [/quote:6fcced3068] So Lucy is a top attraction in Atlantic City, All I can say is, Lucy must be one unusual elephant. :wink: :lol:.

Indian Spammer. No need to let this go any further..

There is no problem in bringing another bag with laptop bag.But take care of that bag's weight should be in weight limit. Yes you can put electronic devices in laptop bag but should be limited..

Hi, I have just found out that the ESTA system for online authorisation of entry into the USA will incur a charge of $14 per person as from 8th September 2010. If you are travelling or think you may be travelling within the next two years go online at the official website which can be found on the USA embassy UK website and you will still be able to register online for free and this covers you for two years.

HI and thanks for your replie!!! I get a car and could drive in two parts: Montreal ] Dover and Dover Avon cap hatteras. I planned to stop driving and sleep to Dover and in the morning take back the drive to Cap hetteras. My concern is the money/time i will spendthe trip: fot the gas; aroud 300$ for the trip Montreal-Avon-Montreal. Add the price of the hotel and i get around 400$ for 20 hours driving trip. On the back i can doit non-stop drving. For the same price or close to is there ANOTHER WAY?? Thanks again for all!.

Hey, your trip sounds really fun! I'd really love to do a road trip across the states one of these days. I've found that if you are looking for a way to plan out your trip (if you decide to do that) using an online travel planner can be helpful for managing everything from sights you're going to see and places you plan on staying. I've been using a website called "Travel withMe" for now and so far it's proved useful..

Would love to visit the Mardi Gras festival one day. Get to eat real Cajun Cooking. Zydeco Joe.

Does anyone know of a tent campsite in or very near to Fort Bridger Wyoming. They have a Mountain Man event on in September that we would like to visit while we are in the greater Yellowstone area. Zydeco Joe.

Hi all, My friends and I were looking to take a roadtrip to a beach that offered a good party scene and nightlife. I am not sure if there's quite anything like it at this time of year, but we were looking for something that would be comparable to South Padre Island, TX during Spring Break. We had a blast when we went recently, so we were looking to do something similar to that again. Does anyone know if there's something similar to that during early-mid August? We contacted South Padre Island locals, and we were told that it would be mostly families there, so I figured it wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable or appropriate for us to go there. We considered Destin, FL/Panama City, FL, but do not know much about it? Any suggestions? Thanks a ton! :!:.

Not sure what tour you mean, I took train from Denali/McKinely to Anchorage when returning from the Park with a group. It was okay but not exciting and slow. Our group was driven up to the park in a coach as part of our trip, so the train was an option but personally if I was by myself I'd drive so I could do more in the area..

No, he's answering his own question, and SURPRISE! He has a link to discount car rentals!! It's spam. Guess where he's posting from...and it isn't New Jersey.....

i guess you are looking to spend the rest of your life in the jail lol if you are planning to have trip in la paz you can contact www.tobolivia.com they will help you to do your trip very well, but about cocin i dont know.

hello dont be worry its to nice way and its always with confirmed guide and with bike with 2 automatic stop, which will give you more safety. you will find in la paz lot lot companies which organise this kind of trip,m i advice and recommande you to do it with www.tobolivia.com i did it with them it was wonderful.

hello i guess what you can see in the whole south america are 2 countries brazil and bolivie, in cuba there is just political problems in mexico mafia and drugs, go to brazil you will see differnets things in bolivia its the highest country in the world, there is the lakeof titicaca the most high lake too the airport the stadium salar of uyni. there is lot of things and when you will be in bolivia you will be in the frontieres of chilie and peru lol have a good trip and take care.

hello you can find very very cheapn hotels in the center of the city but the quality of the service is worse you sleep and wak up with your skin hurt you your back broken lol, as well the noise of the bus people, i recommande to you to reserve in www.tobolivia.com they are the one which offer guest house over there in the most importante cities over there. you can contact them in www.tobolivia.com have a nice trip and great time.

You can do simply. Fast, compact and reasonable.

hello first welcome in bolivia, i have been in peru but i enterd into bolivia by the lake titicaca , i recommande to you the Tobolivia agency , they will organize your trip for to let you see the most historical places. try to contact them they could help you.

Hi Im a local so whatever you need just ask or contact me. All the best!.

I don't know what criteria many of you are using to publish those rankings, but almost every one is really far from reality. I'm native from Venezuela and I have travelled extensively though most of South America. Also, I have asked some friends about countries I havent visited yet. So, from most dangerous to safest: 1. British Guyana. The worst country in South America by far. Islamic fundamentalism. Health: Really bad. 2. Brazil. Avoid favelas in Rio, So Paulo, and Salvador. Health: Dengue transmitted by Aedes Aegpti mosquito. 3. Venezuela. Really bad avoid visiting Caracas or any region close to the Colombian border. Avoid driving. Health concerns: Dengue, malaria, Chagas disease. 4. Colombia. It has improved a lot, but its still very dangerous. Health concerns: Some yellow fever. 5. Surinam. Be careful in Central Garden y Palm Garden. 6. Bolivia. Safer than Baltimore or Detroit. Avoid Chapares region. Health: Dengue. Hygiene in Hotels or Restaurants is not really good.

[quote:48b08d24c7]think I know of someone you would like. When we were in BA recently, a tour guide was recommended to us by a friend, and she was great. Very individualized tour, she offered several suggestions and we selected the things we wanted to see most. There was no canned talk but she had a lot of information about the places we were seeing, and a lot of history that made it even more interesting. We didn't have a car so we went around on public transportation and on foot and she was careful to maximize our time. At the end of the day we were amazed at how much we had seen and how much we had learned. She also had suggestions for things we could do on our own, and we did them. You can contact her at virginiapanetta@yahoo.com.ar. Hope this is what you are looking for.

Most internet cafe's won't allow you to download anything and install it to their computer. You can only use whatever program is installed. I find it odd though that they don't have Skype in their machines. She should have tried Yahoo Messenger instead as it can also make free PC to PC calls or even MSN messenger, maybe those internet cafe's have those..

If you want beach go to the northern beaches, around fortaleza, recife, they have the most beautiful beaches.you want adventure there are plenty of eco-sports in brazil, mountain climbing and biking, bungee jumping, hiking. you want nature, there are 2 spots ive been to that are absolutely great pantanal and abrolhos..

Hi there, you can learn to Scuba Dive in a small fishing town on the cost of Columbia called Taganga. It's a beautiful spot and all schools do PADI qualifications. It's nice and close to Tayrona National Park as well which you can visit for the day by boat, or go for longer and sleep out under the stars in a hammock. While you are researching you might find southamericanbackpacker useful, enjoy your travels.

Youth Hostel Malka is nice, perfectly located, comfortable, clean and has a very high quality standard. This is a lovely hostel for hikers and travellers who want a pleasurable stay in a clean and secure lodge..

I will be staying in Huaraz at the end of next May for 10 days. I would like to do the Santa Cruz trek and possibly a series of day treks/trips. I am travelling alone, but would like to do this as part of a group. Does anyone know how it works once you get to Huaraz. Are there pre-organised trips leaving daily that I can just tag along with? I dont really want to hire a porter and guide and organise this by myself. Any advice on how to go about arranging the trek and a few day trips when I get there would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Claire.

The festival is full of Jazz, Blues, Soul and R and B. You can enjoy the best music in the beautiful beaches of colonial Paraty for free. The Program of the Bourbon Festival Paraty 2010 is outstanding: John Pizzarelli, Victor Brooks, Stanley Jordan and Armandinho, Glen David Andrews, Leo Gandelman, the Big Time Orchestra, Bocato and Flvia Fonseca, the Caviars Blues Band and jam nights under the stars..

Here is a list of some great new places to explore, please respond and add your personal picks. Bogot, Colombia As one who loves architectural contrast, Bogot provides just that; A city of modern highrise buildings next to well-preserved colonial churches. The stunning dichotomy, added to the fact that Bogot is nestled high up in the Andes mountain range makes it a wonderful city to visit. With many of Colombias top universities, its a lively city, yet still with strong cultural roots. To top it off this urban melting pot mixes influences of the Spanish, English and Indian, making it one of South Americas most dynamic cities. Quito, Ecuador Quito is rarely on the travelers list for must-visit cities in South America, yet this rising city wont be overlooked for long.

I don't think any one country is more dangerous than another. It is more down to areas within countries, usually big cities, and even areas within those cities, and the sort of crime varies. In one country night buses are not recommended, in another they are fine. You usually get good advice from other travelers you meet along the way. Also, a bit of research on individual countries helps..

Hi Francesco, Carnival is a Brazil wide event! Loads of places to have a good fiesta. I was in Rio for carnival this year and had a fantastic time. Other places i have been to have been Salvador in the North which was good, but Rio for me was best. Rio carnival is a two week party. What makes is so special are the constant street partys and parades around the city, particularly around the beach areas of Ipanema and Copacabana . The streets in front of the beach are closed and and everyone is just happy. The atmosphere in Rio is what makes it so special. Many days we just sat on the beach with a few beers and watched the sun set with the party going on the streets behind us. The sambadrome is where the offical carnival parades take place.. But the many street samba shows are just as good.

I am just back from a most enjoyable tour of Buenos Aires. These are some of the things you have to look out for when visiting there. Some business do not accept old and worn currency notes. Be careful when watching street performances. You make a good target for muggers. Some traders are known to give back counterfeit notes when returning change. Put away your camera every time after taking a photo..

If your are thinking about travelling to Colombia, consider visit Leticia and the Amazon region. Leticia is easy to get around and it is a very calm and safe city. Leticia is a good place to study Spanish. I studied Spanish at a Spanish Language School, The Amazon Spanish College, and had a great time in Leticia. I made many new friends both other international students and locals. Leticia is the capital of the department of Amazonas in Colombia and is located in the most Southern part of the country where Colombia, Brazil and Peru meet on the Amazon river. The unique setting of the city makes it a direct neighbor with the Brazilian city of Tabatinga and with the island of Santa Rosa, Peru. Leticia has approximately 55 000 inhabitants. Year round, there's lots of wildlife to be seen in the Amazon region, including monkeys, ocelots and dolphins, and array of birdlife and there are also indigenous villages that can be visited.

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WASHINGTON—More than a 10th of U.S. banks remain at risk of failure even as some industry indicators, including credit quality, show some nascent signs of revival. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday that 829 of the nation's roughly 7,800 banks were on its "problem list" at the end of June, up from 775 at the end of the first three months of the year. Already 118 banks have failed this year, well ahead of the pace set last year when 140 were seized by regulators.

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Scientists have discovered a technology that solves the problem of dust accumulation on the surface of solar panels, overcoming a key obstacle in harvesting electricity from the sun – and it came straight from Mars.

President Barack Obama blamed a "network of misinformation" for keeping alive persistent rumors that he is Muslim, but he shrugged off the misconception as being out of his control. "There is a mechanism, a network of misinformation, that in a new media era can get churned out there constantly," Obama said in an interview with NBC television. He said the recurring controversy was something he will not allow himself to spend too much time on, however. "I'm not going to be worrying too much about whatever rumors are floating out there," Obama said.

"The civil rights movement always had an agenda beyond just equality, beyond just 'justice,'" noted Chris Wallace. "The full name of the march 47 years ago was 'The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.'" "John Lewis, then a student, now a congressman, said this at the event, 'We need a bill that will ensure the equality of a maid who earns five dollars a week in the home of a family whose total income is $100,000 a year,'" he continued. "The civil rights movement was always about an economic agenda," Wallace told Beck. "Well, you know what Chris?" asked Beck. "I think that is part of it but that's a part of it that I don't agree with."

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Purpose of the Call for Entries: To provide Greater Boston’s artist community with the opportunity to participate in America Remixed – an opening celebration of the MFA’s new Art of the Americas Wing.

Geller and co-author Robert Spencer have been relentlessly promoting the “nontroversy” over the Park 51 project. According to a profile in the Guardian, the pair have “been at the forefront of drumming up opposition to the center, two blocks from Ground Zero, through an array” of organizations like the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI) and Stop Islamisation of America (SIOA). The groups “have become increasingly influential as conservative politicians exploit anti-Muslim sentiment before November's congressional and state elections.”

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