You'll be fine traveling alone if you are smart about it. People do it all the time. If you are still unsure, try talking a friend into coming with you. When you're there you'll likely see it isn't as bad as you thought. Thats what I think. I have traveled alone many times..

There are some really good intentional communities in Belize which showcase much of its beauty. Also, Belize is pretty small, I'd spend maybe 5 days there, 3 of which I recommend getting off the mainland and going out to one of the Cayes..

I stayed a month in Belize and what I regret is not going to the Cayes before the last week! If you go to Belize, I recommend the first thing you do is have some baked BBQ chicken and a Belikin (their beer) and then take a water taxi out to any one of the Cayes and stay there... truly beautiful crystal clear water (at 30 ft deep you can still see crabs and red starfish walking the ocean floor), and the people speak English and are super laid-back and good..

The Guadalajara International Book Fair is the most important publishing gathering in Ibero-America. It is also an amazing cultural festival. Created 25 years ago by the University of Guadalajara, the Fair is aimed at professionals and the general public alike, a characteristic that sets it apart from other book fairs around the globe. With business as one of its main goals, it is also a cultural festival in which literature plays a major role including a program where authors from all continents and languages participate, and a forum for the academic discussion of the major issues of our time. For nine days, people willingly stand in long lines to listen to their favorite authors, the book industry makes Guadalajara its beating heart and the whole city is filled with the music, arts, cinema and theatre from the featured Guest of Honor which this year is Germany. find out more about the fair on their website http://www.

What's your budget? If you have a little extra cash, the Cozumel Palace is amazing, (we could only afford to stay there one night :) other than that, there are a lot more budget choices if you expand the radius a little bit further from downtown. The water is gorgeous no matter where you end up, so if you are going for the snorkeling/scuba like we did, the room matters less. Casa Mexicana Cozumel is in town and absolutely enough hotel for a modest traveler..though it doesn't have it's own beach access we had fun taking day trips to more remote beaches away from the resorts anyway, (chankanaab park has great snorkeling! If you'd like to read about my experience there, check this out, http://allaboutrivieramaya.com/blog/exploring-cozumels-chankanaab-park/ ) The weather should always be fair there, but it's much less crowded if you go during their off season, (summer) Hope this helps!.

Cancun is a hotspot, but it's too crowded for my taste, too commercialized. If you head south on the yucatan towards Playa del Carmen, Costa Maya, you'll get the same scenery and great snorkeling without so much crowding..

I suggest Santa Teresa, South of Nicoya Peninsula, on the Pacific Coast. If you like touristic places go in high season (Dic-May), on the contrary if you dont like it very crowded go during the low season (May-Oct). Santa Teresa is chosen for many honeymooners, weddings, elopements, families and big groups of young people looking for fun. Everybody has a wide variety of options, in matter of restaurants, outdoor activites (surf, boogie board, fishing, horsebackriding, hiking, atv tours, etc)and accommodation. Cheers!.

You forgot to mention what you are looking for, besides an economic place to visit, are you looking to surf?, to hike?, to relax? to visit a volcano? that makes the recommendations more vague. Costa Rica is a beautiful country you have adventure and relax anywhere in the country. What is cheap and expensive? that is up on your budget and the season you choose to travel. On the Pacific Coast, one of the most visited beaches, Santa Teresa has hostels for $15 the night in high season...and almost for $10 in low season. It has great waves to surf and to swim, it has a wide variety of restaurants and accomodations and plenty outfitters activities to do. However, if we are comparing Santa Teresa, Costa Rica with San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua what i can say is that San Juan del Sur is cheaper, the food, the hotels, rentals and It has great beaches.

This sounds really fun. [quote:e458149b5f="Paul79UF"]Another thing to add to your list is doing a jungle canopy zipline tour. That was a highlight of our trip to the Jaco Beach area of CR. Have fun! :)[/quote:e458149b5f] I am also very interested in learning more about the nightlife here. :-).

It is a real shame that the Las Baulas reserve has fallen victim to encroachment by unscrupulous developers. This is one of the most threatened protected areas in Costa Rica. It is still a beautiful place, but if you are staying in Tamarindo- take a minute to look into volunteering for beach cleanup activities. Save the ocean and the beaches. Pura Vida!.

The best beach is Santa Teresa, on the south of the Nicoya Peninsula, Pacific Coast. It's one of the most extended sandy beaches in the area, the waves are awesome all year round, fro Nov-May(dry season) the best time for surf begginers the rest of the year (rainy season) the waves get bigger tough you still can swim and surf. You have a lot of outdoor activities nearby, zip lining, waterfalls in Montezuma, horsebackriding, sport fishing, snorkelling in Turtle Island,etc Cheers!.

My favourite ones are Tikal in Guatemala. The trip to the ruins is amazing, an unforgettable experience and there isn't so crowdy with tourists. Of course the fact that they are hidden in the forest does raise some barriers, fortunately, to massive crouds of tourists..

Good point. Mexico is a wonderful country with many places and things to see and learn and it would be shame to consider an entire country as violent and dangerous just because they have their black sheeps as any other place in this world..

Hi Guys, I'm off to Cancun for 5 days on Saturday and wondered if anybody has some great experiences of places to go. I'm going to spend lots of time relaxing, and also want to visit mayan ruins. There are also meant to be some good clubs. I have heard there is a lot to do so I'd love to hear some reccomendations..

yes Tamarindo is famous for its environment and people there is a place called Panoramic view of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Playa Grande, located 2 km from downtown Tamarindo this place is surely amazing and please visit there if you could you can try this.

We didn't actually make it all the way to Panama. But I will tell you this, it really depends on the vehicle that you're driving and the mileage that it gets. We've driven in a Kia Sedona minivan which cost us about $700 (including oil change) every 3000 miles. We drove in a prius this last month the same 6000 round trip route and it only cost $500. The gas is much more expensive in the US, in fact it is so expensive that if you drive in something like a minivan, it's actually the same cost to drive down the baja peninsula pay the $300 ferryride from La Paz to Mazatlan and then drive the majority of the way through Mexico, as their gas price is constant because it is federally owned, whereas gas going through Arizona, New Mexico and all of Texas the gas prices can be shockingly high (in the middle of nowhere) and shockingly cheap in well populated areas, compared to California prices.

That coast is touristic but mostly by local people, (Mexico City residents). but of course it's beautiful!!!! Nice beaches, sun, night life, spas, hotels, everything!!! Manzanillo, Puerto vallarta, Acapulco, Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, Puerto Arista!!!! =) Love that part of the world!!!! =).

You should also post on Craigslist, BackPage and eBay classifieds. I know that at least craigslist has a Panama City, Panama section. Good luck selling it. We had bought a 1994 Toyota Carina (4 door Celica look a like) in New Zealand for $2,700 NZD and sold it 5 months later for $2,200 NZD. Not a bad rental car price. :).

For all those planning to be in Guadalajara in May there is a festival going on. Unfortunately for Americans the invited country is the US so a lot of events will have to do with the states. There is of course a lot of other stuff to do as well. You can have a look at the website which is http://www.festivaldemayo.org The website is in Spanish but very easy to navigate. Wouiter.

Spring break is the time you dont want to go to Mexico (in my humble opinion). It's busy as hell in the popular areas like Cancun and the Mayan Riviera. Another popular time is around Semana Santa (April 17th to April 24th, 2011) and Day of the Dead (November 2nd). Of course Christmas is also popular as is January, because the weather is at its best... I'd recommend February if you can make it!.

My wife and I recently went to Sandals Antigua, that was lovely... would have been a very nice honeymoon destination in my mind. No kids, good food and wine, its all inclusive but with branded drinks. We decided we would go back for our tenth wedding anniversary and I am already counting the years till then!.

Mexico , Riviera Maya - The most beautifull beaches in the world.

Jamaica is great if you go to a all inclusive resort, otherwise is a very unsafe place...

I already been on Dominican Republic, but in a all inclusive resort, and I really love it. But live there is completlly diferent, what about safe? Is it safe to live in a place like Punta Cana?.

For me is Mexico.I love Playa del Carmen...So much culture, so much beautifull beaches, is the best place in the world..

Go to the ATM, withdraw a bunch of money, then walk through the bad parts of town. That would be crazy. Just kidding, Im sure it is better than it used to be. I havent been there in years..

Hmmm...thats an interesting question... I would avoid Kingston Jamaica and anywhere in Honduras except Roatan...Belize City is ok..but I would move on to San Pedro...much preferred San Pedro in Belize... I would also be careful of parts of Mexico...stick to Cozumel and the southern regions... My 2 cents.

Particulary in Cuba is 'summer' during all year. You can go from January to December and can enjoy of beach and nature without worrys about weather.

Thinking of cheap Cuba Holidays? Excellent, this is one island in the Caribbean where you will want to do more than just a beach holiday. The people are bright, self-assertive and handsome. Their cultural heritage is colourful, as are the monuments of their often tumultuous, always fascinating history. A Cuban Holiday is without a doubt one to consider. These are just some of the facts to consider and places and things you should not miss in your holidays to Cuba. Cayo Largo: This major beach resort 115 km (71 miles) east of the Isla de Ia Juventud is a favourite destination for SCUBA divers and bird- watchers. Cranes, pelicans, flamingos and bee-hummingbirds abound here along the flats. Most international flights serve Havanas Jos MartI Airport, Varadero and Santiago de Cuba. The terminals provide banking, car- hire and tourist information office services, in addition to duty-free shop, restaurant and snack bar facilities. There are bus and taxi links to town.

Families love Caribbean vacations, mainly for the beach resorts which typically offer water sports, extravagant pools, family activities, kids clubs, evening entertainment, fine dining, spa, and --often-- all inclusive pricing. Caribbean has many wonderful kid-friendly resorts and hot spots. Some of the places to take kids for vacation are: 1. Jamaica 2. St. Lucia 3. The Bahamas 4. Grand Cayman 5. Dominican Republic 6. Cuba 7. Aruba.

[quote:7467411398="lkcuba"]I totally agree with Jochen, Cuba is number one in Caribbean. It is home to exceptionally friendly people, salsa music, tropical climate, exotic flora, and exciting nightlife. Has more than 300 natural beaches of fine white sand and crystal clear waters. Also waterfalls and cascades in beautiful rivers keep charming nature lovers. enjoy your trip!!![/quote:7467411398] More about the nightlife please? :-).

Wow - those pics look amazing. I have never been to that part of the BVI's - been to Tortola and that was beautiful though. Really makes me want a nice rum and coke on the beach.... sigh....

Hello, Now I only have one day left, and I decided to go to Treasure [url=http://www.romanticgetaways-honeymoon.com]Beach[/url]. Taxi driver I hired was very skeptical about this decision. He kept telling me there was 'nothing' and told me why would I want to go there instead of places like Ochio Rios. But I heard good enough things about it here, and after visiting Negril and Nine Mile, I really felt like I need to go somewhere where locals are just that, locals, not people who try to sell me something all the time. So I made the decision but I don't know much else about TB. I read a lot of travel reports from here, and while they were all great, they were mostly about great restaurant and water activities they've done. I'm a photographer so I don't plan to swim. And while I'll probably go to a restaurant for lunch/dinner and sits somewhere for a drink here and there, what I want the most is being able to see local people in their local settings.

@discmanserbia St. George is very small but quaint and beautiful-- Tabacco Bay is close by, as well as St. Catherine's Fort. Both great spots. Hamilton is the main city where you can hear some music out, get a great meal and be out on the town..

Do you want luxury or something a little different? If the latter, Maho Bay on St. John is the place! It's so eco friendly, rustic yet comfortable and extremely romantic!.

The two new Secrets resorts are meant to be amazing - St James and Wild Orchid - both located at Montego Bay. A friend of mine had her honeymoon at St James and spoke very highly of its AI package, also I'm almost 100% sure you can eat at any of the restaurants across the two resorts..

If you are going to be in Negril and you do not want to venture too far then you should check out Rick's Cafe (make sure to take in the sunset there, it is gorgeous). You could also go and check out the Negril Lighthouse (another place known for spectacular views and sunsets). If you are looking to have some fun getting wet, there is always the Kool Runnings Water Park. Are you going to be staying on the seven mile beach? You can also go for a jog or stroll there. Places on the strip that you can stop include Margaritaville. I hope that helps. Marc M.

Many people who visit Jamaica opt for the beach and water experience. While there is nothing wrong with that route, there is so much more depth to Jamaica. There are many interesting historical attractions in Jamaica and many fun outdoor activities to do. You can tour former plantations, go horse back riding, do a Bob Marley Tour, go zipping through canopies, river rafting, the list of fun things go on and on. The most critical thing about going to Jamaica is to plan. Do not show up there and blow with the wind. You may just have the time of your life. Many people do and return over and over again. Marc M.

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Nick... I can't quite believe you posted the link again with that reply... not very clever!!! It's not about whether it's a good resource, or about how many hours you spent putting it together. (FWIW, it's also a commercial venture on your part since it carries advertising, even if you provide the information for free.) It's about adhering to the board rules. Just play by the rules, and you'll get along fine... don't, and you'll end up getting yourself banned..

driving after drinking is not a good idea not only in canada but world over.

Canada truly has so many beautiful places to visit. Hotel de Glace tops the cake! Next time you are in Quebec City in the winter, check it out! My husband and I thought we would freeze, but were so surprised! Loved it!.

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@nsldelaney -] Thanks! I have heard it never gets easier! Went to Montreal just last month (September 2011) and the weather was beautiful, but talking to people... they really scare you on the winter.... a solid 86 months of cold they say! One thing they stressed was not trying to look cool and just buy the thermals :). I decided the west coast was really for me; much milder climate (even though it is a lot wetter), but I tend to favor the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest over the east coast anyway. Maybe I'll just visit Montreal in the summer!.

Wow!!! You did an excellent job sharing your vacation. The photos were amazing, especially the dolphin looking at you through the water; awesome timing. Thanks for the summary too, it was great to have your ending conclusion giving some bottom lines to Canadian travelers. I would definitely second the "prepare to get wet" and that you can travel Canada on a budget. One of my favorite things is to go up into Banff and Jasper and stay... even staying on the coast is very reasonable as far as cost go... and so much to see and do!.

Canada, no question. I lived in Florida for 2 years and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. That is unless you want Disney, but Disney to me seems like a place where parents go to yell at their kids. Go to Canada. If you do go to Florida, only go to Key West. It's the only place left with any "old florida" character. Everything else in the state is high rise condos, retirees, bad drivers, gang violence, plastic surgery and tourists. Also consider that people mainly go there for the beaches, but if you remove that aspect of the state, all you have left is a place with high crime and high unemployment. Might as well go to detroit. I think Stephen Fry sums up florida exceptionally well in his brief encounter with it. [url=http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/stephen-fry-in-america-deep-south/]Stephen Fry in America: Deep South[/url].

sam_doll, which country are you from? If you are from one of the commonwealth nations then you will have certain advantages when applying for a Canadian work visa. A good starting point is the wikipedia page: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_citizen[/url].

AG... you need to ask yourself the question "Why should someone fill out your survey just because you ask them to?" People here don't know you and you haven't even bothered to introduce yourself (as is requested). You need to become a part of - and give to - the community if you hope to gain anything from it. Regards Paul (who's been North of the Arctic Circle).

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You can easily go by megabus..

Toronto from canada is the great city and it is famous for the Nigeria waterfall it is simply amazing to visit..

You might want to try Plaza Premium Lounge. It's a "Pay-In Lounge" open to all classes of travelers. I believe it is at Terminal 1 and costs around 30-35$..

Kelowna is also a great summer destination and a great place for outdoor activities such as wakeboarding and golf. If you're less into sports and more into food, Kelowna is also a good choice. There are plenty of great wineries in the area..

I'm going to travel through Montreal for the Pop festival in the fall. I will make sure to try both bagel shops and give an outsider's opinion. ;).

Toronto and Quebec are very different. It's about a 6 hour bus/car ride from Toronto to Montreal, so if you have the chance, visit both! Quebec has much more of a European flare. This is very evident in the old part of Montreal. Toronto feels more like a large modern city. Chicago comes to mind. Both cities have excellent restaurants. I live in Toronto and have family in Montreal, so I have spent a significant amount of time in both places..

If you are planning on visiting the Canadian countryside (though I did noticed the original post was from 2009! so I hope you made it) I would look into the Provincial Parks throughout Canada. Banff National Park is amazing as is Jasper National Park which are in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The Pacific coast is gorgeous, truly. One of the best vacations is doing the circle of Seattle-Victoria-Vancouver. You can get a ferry between the cities and they all have some extremely unique character... plus, the marine life you'll see is inspiring..

I don't think you can beat Vancouver Island. The list of things to do in Victoria alone (Butchart Gardens, Chinatown, Wineries, Inner Harbour, kayaking/whalewatching) not to mention the all the nature trails for biking and hiking going through the countrysides and Provincial Parks... it is pretty gorgeous and supernatural. I have never been to Montreal though. I am thinking about buying a plane ticket for the fall... time will tell. I'll be back in BC in July for a bit..

Obviously New York City other than that is Washington DC, Richmond (good place for wholesale shopping), Virginia Beaches, and Luray for scenic views and adventure, Miami, Myrtle Beach are good spring break places for family vacations..

I don't think they're confused. But I bet they're banned!.

Nathalie1989, welcome to the list of banned users! You managed in the first post to violate advertising rules to promote your web site, and you LIED about where you're posting from. Just to clarify, the Philippines is not part of the United States of America..

Oh, to travel. Even a bad trip is better than no trip at all... **unless that sounds like a drug reference, in which case you should try to get some help (;.

If you were wondering, you can either look up my user name directly in a www for or enter it in google. Either works. Thanks for the help!.

This is interesting but not something to concerning to me. I think this is really only something for people who are prone to misuse of words, in the form of slang. There should be nothing to worry about on this unless you are prone to inappropriatly use words. Joel.

Agree Sea World is a blast..I remember when I went 8-9 years ago and saw Shamu the killer whale.. ah memories. Have fun on your trip Crocky, Kissimee is a great destination..

Taking a quick look at the blurb, there's a web site from the US which indicates how long you'll likely have to wait for the [url=http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4788.html?post=London and x=61 and y=18]US visa interview[/url] etc. Currently it seems around 10 days or so for the interview and then about another week for the decision, so a bit quicker than the 4 - 8 weeks they mention on the original web site. With regards getting in - as you've got drug offences then those would be very likely to be picked up by the US authorities so getting around this with the visa waiver form would be very unlikely. You could phone them up and ask their advice, but I suspect your best bet would be to try somewhere else in the world initially and then look at the US in maybe a few years time.

Hope I'm not too late to contribute to this but I have a very big soft spot for schools in the Rocky Mountain Northwest like the University of Utah. There is something about Salt Lake City that just gets me every time, and my education as a Ute was one of the best times of my life. As far as Washington goes, it is pretty rainy but really beautiful concentration. If you want to come visit Salt Lake City let me know and I can recommend some places to go, etc. There are plenty of [url=http://saltlake.littleamerica.com]Salt Lake City hotels[/url] that provide great accommodation..

If something like that were in a place I was visiting, I would probably go to it, but I would not use it as a reason to go to a particular area. In Arizona, there are two that I have been to: [url=http://briggl.com/galleries/goldfield.php]Goldfield[/url] near Phoenix which is a reproduction of an old mining town in which most of the buildings were moved to this location from an old town nearby. They had to move because the original mine became flooded, but there is a reproduction of the mine there too. And [url=http://www.oldtucson.com/]Old Tuscon Studios[/url], near Tucson, which is a movie set that is a reproduction of an old west town and has been used in many movies and TV shows, and is still being used. The most recent movie I know of that was filmed there is To Kill A Memory (Freewill Films) which wrapped filming on June 1, 2011.

Well thanks! It's our "home away from home"... or something LOL! Believe it or not, I'm still working on improving that thing. I have the entire lower console and all those parts in the basement while I tweak (break) stuff :-) Anyway if you have one and are looking for ideas, lemme know. I'll help as best I can!.

You have another thread here asking the same question, right? I just posted there, but am glad I found this one also. Are you talking about another "Dodge, Kansas" thing? That's just too phony and plastic for me. Please see my opinion in your other thread..

That's a tough one for me. I'm a big Route 66 fan, but I also love Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. You could even go a bit out of the way and make a west coast Pacific Coast Highway thing out of that. I have a couple of links that might help you decide: [url=http://www.roadtripforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=44 and t=286]A Journey Along Route 66 in Pictures[/url] is a great posting of almost all attractions and countryside you'll find along the Mother Road from end to end. Here's my own itinerary for Colorado and Yellowstone: [url=http://www.roadtripforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=30 and t=26]Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota - September 12 - 21 2007[/url] and related [url=http://www.roadtripforum.net/gallery/album.php?album_id=3]photo gallery[/url] which includes Yellowstone and the Tetons, among others. Here's a fellow that actually combined both Route 66 and Yellowstone into one trip: [url=http://www.

*salute* glad to see you RT..

or stop by the embassy in London and get it done before deaprture..

Is your question with specific reference to the US? There are some basic measures you can take outlined here: http://www.ehow.com/how_13087_background-check-nanny.html In a hotel, you could start by asking the concierge for advice. Ask them what agency they use, what checks that agency runs, etc. etc..

Agreed! Wife and I travel cross-country as often as possible in a gadget-filled sleeper minivan and wouldn't have it any other way. Once you get off the Interstates and onto State and rural roads, you really get a feel of the community and its history. Most people who drive follow trucks and watch trees. Not us -- we take the old two lane when possible. Most recently, Utah via US-6/US-50 to US-40 and Indiana. Including some awesome original Portland sections of US-40 and National Road. If you're interested, have a look: [url=http://www.roadtripforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=39 and t=202]Video - US-40 From Missouri to Indiana[/url] US-50 is linked below that video if you'd care to watch that one as well. Later next year I'm planning a return to old US-66, another trip via the Lincoln Highway and if there's time, a return via US-20. No interstates!.

This past weekend my sister and I followed one of the many wine trails in Missouri, this one in and around the picteristic town of Herman. Herman was established in 1837, as such quite a bit of the small unique shops and wineries in historic locations are not accessible for anyone in a chair. But it is still worth the trip. Here are some of my thoughts and observations on accessibility for the wineries. Adam Puchta is a newer, more modern setting, their tasting and special events area is completely accessible, but the only part of their gift shop accessible is the wine room. You could get to one of the rooms if you can pop a wheelie up over the step in to the building, but the center room would require the ability to master a standard height step. Their picnic area is inaccessible, being raised off the ground. This is a friendly winery, very welcoming to my service dog.

Have you seen the Vegas Party Bus called the Vault ? It is a bullet proof armored trick turned into a limo / party bus. estimated around $500,000 ride. WOW! Can we attach youtube to posts ? If so I will attach a short video of it..

[quote:1226020e2a="Party Las Vegas"]Agree with visiting Vegas. lol :-) [quote]In my experience the drive to New Mexico is quite boring. There isn't much exiting stuff to see. :) At least maybe if you went to Utah you could hit Vegas or something.[/quote:1226020e2a][/quote] For me, it would be quite the opposite. I'd much rather spend time in New Mexico, visiting places such as Roswell (the "UFO capitol"), Albuqurque/Santa Fe (a major route lit up in neon of former old US Route 66) and the infinite number of old and abandoned ghost towns that populate the state rich in Old West and Native American history. Vegas? Meh.. :-).

Are you planning to stay in one location? Or travel the country from place to place? One favorite of overseas visitors seems to be old US Route 66 which runs from Chicago to Santa Monica Pier in California. You can search around for that or I can give you some links and junk. If you're interested, I'll post more information. I think the best thing you can do is search around for places that interest you. You're probably going to want to see things that impress you, based on what you usually see everyday at home. For example, my being from Brooklyn NY and living here, I want to run as far west as possible and get away from that congested city feel. For me, wide open spaces, nature, the parks and landmarks and scenic drives are what I aim for most times. Guess it all depends on what you want to see and do here.

[quote]Most of the great things to do have already been mentioned but doing things like walk up Lombard Street .[/quote] My wife and I visited San Francisco very briefly in 2008 during a cross-country road trip between New York and California. We didn't spend very much time there, but we did drive down Lombard Street. She drove it, actually. I figured I'd let her have the fun :-) We didn't spend much time there because we both were eager to see and explore the Pacific Coast Highway, which we took from there to the US/Mexico border (where we were promptly detained and questioned by US Border Patrol). What fun... Anyway, if you want to see a little video clip of us driving down Lombard Street, we have that [url=http://www.roadtripforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=30 and t=120 and start=25#p1443]here[/url]. Highly recommended!!.

[quote]Battery Park. Just love walking there. The bridges follow in the list. We've walked them several times. I like going on the Brooklyn Bridge and then back in Manhattan (China Town more exactly) on Manhattan Bridge. Not that well known, but one can take some superb pics from it.[/quote] Have you been to the Brooklyn Promenade? It's a small park that sits just above the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (believe it or not) that overlooks the river and affords some great photo op's from a vantage point you might really enjoy. Here's a link to the area: [url=http://maps.google.com/?ll=40.69616,-73.996096 and spn=0.005287,0.009559 and t=m and z=17 and vpsrc=6]Brooklyn Heights Promenade[/url].

Actually every month theres a festival in Brazil... So it's nice to have [url=http://www.braziltouristdirectory.com/]vacation in Brazil[/url] in any month well maybe it depends now with the climate. And Rio has the best carnival in Brazil....

Brazil is one the great destination in world.. Especially in RIO wherein the carnivals are there were great... Some of them are the Cartanal the biggest carnival in Brazil. It's a great [url=http://www.braziltouristdirectory.com/]vacation in Brazil[/url]...

I agree that most people in Brazil can't speak English you can count on fingers who can speak English. But they say people there are friendly.. But one [url=http://www.braziltouristdirectory.com/]facts about Brazil[/url] they have the best coffee in the world....

Is it easy or difficult to travel Latin America alone without knowing Spanish and Portuguese?.

I don't know if you have any preference to what country but I've just finished studying at a school called Expanish in Buenos Aires and I couldn't recommend it more. I really enjoyed my time there and feel that my Spanish has really improved. The good thing about going to Buenos Aires to study is that there are so many schools to choose from you so you're bound to find one that suits you!.

Colombia is a great place to visit, very nice atmosphere and friendly people. There are a lot of possibilities to spend some pleasant time with your family or friends..

Hey, I'm actually currently in Buenos Aires doing a language course. I'd really recommend it as a place to come and study Spanish as there are a huge selection of schools around...I'm studying at Expanish which I absolutely am loving, I genuinely think its a great school but here are a few of the others that I came across: Coined Elebaires Enforex Hope this helps!.

[quote:6c76ee1e33="sandy01"] ...Portuguese is the only lnaguage in Brasil...[/quote:6c76ee1e33] hmmmmmmm, in Brasil more than 200 languages are spoken (amongst Portuguese and several indigenous languages) ... [quote:6c76ee1e33="sandy01"] ... so youll better start learning some Portuguese too...[/quote:6c76ee1e33] I completely agree, I've been living in Bahia for years now and you really need to master the language if even only you would like to feel yourself more relaxed because you'll know what people are saying to/about you you could try the excellent Brazilian Portuguese course from Pimsleur, it comes in mp3 format of 90 30-minute lessons greetz from the tropIX link deleted.

Take it from a local: Go now! No, seriously, if you have the money and are looking for an awesome Caribbean getaway, go to Margarita. What many people don't seem to know is that two of the smaller islands (Cubagua and Chuao, if memory serves; been living abroad for 5 years now) are almost unspoiled and even less crowded than Margarita. Also, make sure you try the local cuisine :D Empanadas de cazn are the best!.

This is a travel blog that will be getting more than its fair share of traffic at the moment: http://www.treadtheworld.com/ Lesley Norris and Bruce Scott have been travelling around South America for the last 4 years, but recently achieved world news headlines when their Unimog vehicle crashed into a ravine when a bridge they were crossing collapsed. Amazingly, they escaped with only minor bruises and managed to initiate a rescue operation by alerting coastguards in Falmouth back in the UK. You can read more about it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15006845.

In my opinion, once has to take care always while travelling. However is true that there are places where bad things happen more often than in others. This is the case of Venezuela, especially Caracas area where violence and gang shooting may happen in plain day light, of course not everyday and we do not have to generalize. Brasil is doing well its homework and violence and danger index continues to fall as the country develops. Mexico has some issues in its capital, Mxico DF and one has to be pay attention and be careful and that's all. For instance, if you decide to take a walk on the street make sure you don't wear your fines jewleries, wrist watch an so on. Don't tempt your luck..

Yes, we were there a couple of years ago and indeed it`s well worth the trip - Salta is my favorite city in Argentina. We only stopped briefly in Jujuy, I was not too impressed by the city but the surrounding Andes are great !.

Think about doing a southern circuit route from Cusco to Puno and down to Arequipa, Nazca and Ica. Then up north to Huaraz, Trujillo, Mancora and up to Ecuador and Colombia. I would travel to these countries over Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil..

HI! I recommend you Brazil, the best place to have fun: beaches, amazing landscapes and friendly people. Regards!.

Colombia is the full of excitements and entertainment, Colombia vacation is great as there are so many best tourist destinations and attractions. Natural park of Colombia other great places are there to visit and enjoy the nature..

I really want to venture to South America sometime, I'm even considering moving there for some time. I have narrowed it down to 5 countries but don't really know where to go from there. The countries I am now deciding among are Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Ecuador. Any wise words of advice for any would be great! Pro's or con's are awesome too. Anything from climate, to just overall culture. ~Thanks a bunch~.

I did some research for you. Here's the process (Source - http://expat-argentina.blogspot.com/2005/10/gun-ownership-in-argentina.html) Pass a psychological test Provide fingerprints and proof of no criminal records Pass a shooting test Provide an income statement Present your DNI and fill out an application form In 20 days the government gives you a license as a gun user With your license, you can then purchase a firearm. There is a 15 day waiting period while the serial number of your gun is matched to your gun user's license number in a central database. Anonymous gun ownership is not permitted. All guns are registered. After this 15 day waiting period, you can take your gun home and the process is finished..

It depends in every country. I recomend you come to Peru is not expensive, you don't need any car license. just show your passaport. I think in many countries of south america is the same. :P.

Hi, I am planning a trip to Ecuador in June. I am interested in going to the Amazon and the Mindo rainforest. I'm a little wary about booking tours for both places online and I read that I could easily find companies in the Mariscal district of Quito. Is it easy to book tours in Quito when I get there, or should I do it in advance? I am only staying in Ecuador for 3 weeks and will be visiting Cuenca and Quilotoa as well, so the window for the Amazon and Mindo is small. Any suggestions? Thanks!.

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