We are rebuilding a 1977 westfalia volkswagon camper. Renee.

Are you going to buy a car for the three months trip, I can advice you to use any travel agent or some other transportation for three months..

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Thanks for the info. I have 4 friends traveling to Mexico in March...I will let them know. I found out about to late... not able to get time off from work to attend..

[quote:21b12edfce="und.tschuess"]HI there, we are a german couple travelling with a car registered in Texas and are planning to sell it in Panama. Planning to be in Panama approx. at the end of May. Its a VW Jetta, manual, 2000, 100000 miles. If interested we can send you more information.[/quote:21b12edfce] If it is a diesel you probably could find a buyer in Belize. I have traveled this route several times. If traveling at night check your calendar and time your journey to time it with the full moon. Makes a lot of difference in visibility..

I am currently cycling from Alaska to Argentina, and at the moment, am in Mexico. I am thinking ahead a couple of months, about catching a boat ride from Colon, Panama to cartegena, Columbia. Has anyone else done this? With a bicycle? whats was the costs ? thanks dave.

Is there a company that I can drive a car from San Fransisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA for? Car transportation service? Hire Company or something? Don't need to be paid for it just need a cheap way to get from one place to the other? Thanks for your help if you can!.

For all that are going to the area of Guadalajara/Chapala there is this very nice Island to visit. There is a nice guy who is organizing a tour leaving from Guadalajara or you can do it directly from Mezcala. http://www.glc.com.mx/images/mezcala_island_tour.jpg The island, also known as El Presidio, is located a few kilometers southeast of the town of Mezcala on the northern shore of Lake Chapala, a few miles east of Chapala. From 1812 to 1816, a small band of Mexican rebels held off the Spanish army and navy against overwhelming odds. Tired of the humiliation, the Spanish finally negotiated a peaceful surrender with the insurgents. The island then became a Spanish prison for many years. Rumors have it that indigenous structures and hieroglyphics existed on the island before the fortifications were built, but if so all traces disappeared with the construction.

Hello, Has anyone traveled with dogs crossing the Darien Gap? We are going to ship our car, but need to figure out how to get our two dogs across with us. Has anyone camped out on the decks of large cruise/cargo ships? What about flying with them? Any help or ideas would be great. Thanks, Renee.

I've been wanting to go to Tula to see the Toltec ruins but it's about 2 hrs out the on the bus and I'm noticing that virtually nobody has tours to Tula and I searched these forums and found nothing. Is Tula just not worth it? Give me feedback asap please. Thanks.

[quote]I am interested in knowing how people are adjusting their travel habits to accommodate the tighter economic times. Has the news or your current financial situation forced you to adjust your normal travel habits in Central America or Mexico?[/quote] There are certainly a lot of 'All-inclusive' deals showing up around the Mexican Riviera that can significantly cut down on expenses..

Playa del Carmen is the best if you like power white sand and perfectly blue water..

I like the Me Melia in Cancun have stayed there many times..

Hands down Costa Rica! I used to live there for 3 months best time of my life.

I have been to Cancun over 30 times in the past 20 years. It is a very safe place. I have never had any problems or meet anyone that has..

I love Cancun I go 4 to 5 times a year have been going there for the past 20 yrs and have been in love from the first time..

I go to Cancun 4 to 5 times a year my favorite time to go is when it is cold here at home in Minneapolis. But the least expensive time is summer, fall, December until around Christmas and January. The best time if you do not like crowds is after spring break in April and the fall. If you like to party then go in March this is the most expensive time to go. It is very hot in the summer..

i would also suggest you travel with someone you know and trust. as too how safe central america is i have no idea. the only info i have is from the news. but you only ever hear the bad. never any stories saying '3 brits spent 4 weeks backpacking through mexico and nothing happened'.

hmmm i guess for the eyes its Manuel Antonio and for surfing is Playa Dominical.

Playa del Carmen is good to visit and then there is Tulum, what Playa was about 10 years ago. Nice Beaches there..

Has anyone been to our Crop Over Carnival held in August?.

Please give your most recent experience. Greatly appreciated..

Bonaire is great especially for snorkellers and divers. Curacao also good but more developed..

Depends what you like to do but I would look for ones with children's clubs or activities. The quality varies a lot, I found Club Med Family resorts were the best for different ages, our kids would spend time in the club for some activities, and with us at other times. It allows everyone to have fun. Beaches resorts are also good. Prices vary depends on where you want to go (DR is cheaper, Barbados expensive). What do you like to do, some islands are better for different adventures (eg snorkelling). Stay above 4 star for quality in my opinion..

Planning well in advance for my honeymoon friends and I have a preference over the islands. No wonder the Caribbean islands are the best and I thought I would get someone talking about the said issue here. While I got a fair knowledge about the best time to visit the great islands it would be great to know where honeymoon couples can expect to have a fascinating time. My wedding date is sometime in June but I want to plan everything well within time. Please respond..

Fear not... he's already banned for doing the same elsewhere..

I would like to go Brazil. It is beautiful place to see. I never seen before like these place..

A very good spot in Dominican Republic is Las Terrenas (Samana province, North East of the island). And make an excursion to the Limon falls (Cascadas del Limon): you can go there by horse..

What makes you say it's boring and that moderators have little regard for other members? You've hardly been around long enough to judge... a member for less than one month and only 6 posts in that time (the first of which was removed due to its dubious nature). :roll: PS - What did this have to do with the Caribbean?.

Please read the warning on advertising posted at the top of the forum..

besides...ivonka's been banned for spamming. Moot point, so I'll lock this thread..

I think the first reply you got was very bias and controversial.Jamaica is very nice and beautiful,they do have a high crime rate and lots of proverty,but that is mainly in the ghetto areas and does not really affect tourism.Jamaicans are hard working people and very dedicated to art,history and culture,I would advise you to take the trip or go to Barbados..

Tobago is ok,but if you think it was the best am sorry for you man you now need to travel..

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i've heard very much mixed reviews of cuba. i've also heard that if you've visited cuba recently you aren't allowed into the US, is this true?.

I think Paul have a point! It was nice picture but no details, we have no idea where these pictures are taken..

I went to Jamacia last year and absolutely loved it... would love to get back and see some more of the Carribean! Interested to see how this poll turns out..

Have you thought about going on a cruise? This gives you plenty to do during the day, whether on-board activities or on-shore, and you can visit several destinations in an all-inclusive package. It's a great way to go if you can find a provider within your budget..

The Dominican Republic is beautiful! I went there once and saw so many beautiful beaches. We were in Puerto Plata which was very beautiful but I would love to go back and stay in Punta Cana and try a different resort..

Hi Myself and my girlfriend are looking to work in the Bahamas next year. Does anyone have any information on how i go bout obtaining a work visa and what type of work there is available? Any information would most appreciated Thanks Tim.

Wow that is an incredible fine. How on earth would you pay that off??.

http://away.com/skiing/ski_index.html this posts is having more resort details, check it this will be helpful..

I would definitely choose Quebec. It has a unique culture and architecture. It's like going to Europe, but without the hefty price tag! Toronto is a huge metropolis. Sure, it's multicultural, but most big cities are..

Staying the night in a frozen hotel?! There must be some very odd preparations to keep the guests warm without melting the whole building? On the bright side all the drinks would be cold without ice! :).

Looks like I may have inadvertently sent a PM on this last week instead of a post. Here is another try: Hi Rohan Thanks for your post last year which gave up confidence on the Real Value site. I am a bit slow at replying but thought I would advise everyone on our experience with your company and Real Value. It was a terrific experience with IMall and Four Seasons and we did 10,500klm traveling from Vancouver - Lake Louise and Banff - Colorado - Denver - Death Valley - LasVegas and then back to Vancouver along the coast road. We had a Van Conversion which is a good smallish van for such a long trip. Half the nights we stayed at Walmarts car park. All Walmarts did not mind you staying there basically as people buy stuff there. You should not stay more than a night or two at the same one.

Last time I looked out the window, limousine, Seattle was not situated in Ukraine. I would suggest reading the ZERO TOLERANCE policy, or find yourself on the banned list..

cost of living is quite high, much higher than most places in North America. According to stats can, the average is: Food $7,685 Shelter $15,800 Household Operation $3,557 Transportation $10,586 Personal Taxes $15,985 :lol:.

please read the rules on advertising. Further, check the date of the original post. I'm sure the trip was already taken and enjoyed..

In my opinion, based on all the places I have been to Vancouver is really nice. Many things to see there. Next would be Montreal. (OLD PORT is great) Next is Toronto. Toronto is quite large, so it takes time to see everything there..

Not sure that's going to help the OP much. You'll notice the post is dated "Thu Sep 20, 2007" and the enquiry related to the then coming weekend..

There is a professional bus service which offers Toronto to Montreal and Montreal to Toronto. RITHI TRAVELS Toronto: 416.887.3350 Montreal: 514.802.3350 $30 ONE WAY $60 RETURN Stops at Kingston Pickup around 4pm, drop off around 10pm.

The Ruby Foos Hotel on Decarie. Price was about 160 CAD/Night SERVICE: 9/10 QUALITY: 10/10 PARKING: 10/10 Food was excellent. They have a swimming pool, gym and wireless internet. Its a very big hotel, located right by the highway 15. You can read more about the [url=http://www.voyagemontreal.info/hotels-in-montreal.html]hotels in montreal[/url] at that site..

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It is a good book and a decent film. For those who get upset because he died, don't worry this is a lesson to teach other unskilled, overly confident, explorers. This experience will be marked up for learning purposes and a riveting tale. Tales of failure are always more dramatic than tales of success, which is probably why it was made into a film..

its likely a bit of geographic rivalry. There are plenty of Americans who find Southerners odd, Californians odd, New Englanders odd, etc.

[quote:08a78aa5d6="Paxton"]Hi everyone, I was planning a trip to Canada with my family. I dont have much idea on that place and I am still preparing my plans to visit the country. I would like to know from the travelers as what are the places I should be visiting there and any suggestions and advices would be welcome. Thanks in advance![/quote:08a78aa5d6] why don't you take a short tour? so you can cover several attractions. and head your own after a couple of days.

johnny_mac you've been fooled by an Indian spammer!! This message has been posted on at least 4 other boards. bye-bye jemklayer! (see the zero-tolerance message in the general chat forum).

www.buffaloairport.com has some information. If you're trying to get there from Canada, allow extra time for the border crossing. You may also want to check with your hotel, as they may be able to make a recommendation. On their home page, click on "transportation and parking" The is a canadian transport option there..

It's the nature of the contributions that I think has been irritating people. When your signature is consistently longer than the posts that precede it, that often speaks volumes. Just chill out a bit... post only when you have something of note to say, and I'm sure you'll get along fine. Aaron.

If you dictate your decisions based on movies, and cannot separate fiction from fact, maybe you shouldn't travel at all..

I am not sure but i have read some where that its exact replica 50 storeys and 540 feet high..

Ripley's Believe It or Not sounds like a great place to visit. I'll have to try it. Thanks for the suggestion..

No they wont make a wax man out of you unless you become some what famous. There's a lot more to see in San Francisco then the wax museum. I live in San Francisco's sunset district I talk to a lot of the locals and it amazes me how many of them don't no some of the most historical sites here. Most people think Golden Gate Park is just A big park to have a pick nick, walk the dog or ride a bike. Murphy Wind MILL in Golden Gate Park. Windmills and the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden: Two historic windmills sit at the west end of the park. The Dutch (North) Windmill was completed in 1902. The Murphy (South) Windmill was built in 1905 and was the largest windmill of its kind in the world. California Academy of Sciences Conservatory of Flowers Garden of Shakespeare's Flowers Japanese Tea Garden M.H. de Young Museum San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum Opera in the Park: In September, SF Opera's annual free outdoor concert features arias and operatic excerpts by current artists of the San Francisco Opera, accompanied by the acclaimed San Francisco Opera Orchestra.

[quote]Washington, DC and The Smithsonian is weeding itself out of the choices because of cost.[/quote] When you look at the cost involved, don't forget that entrance to all of the Smithsonian sites is FREE. I know Washington is a bit more expensive than some of the places you mentioned, but this might make the difference. And if the children haven't been there before, then the experience will be great for them. You can add the Capital Building and other places in DC to the list as well as Mount Vernon which isn't too far away. One note, the new Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This is located outside of DC near Dulles Airport. The museum entrance is free, but it costs $12.00 for parking. (At least it did, it may be more now.) However, this is the cost per car, so with four people this is the same as it would be if the entrance fee was $3.

I've only been to Disneyland, and I have to say that was a great time. My husband and I went for our honeymoon. We stayed at a hotel within walking distance of the park to save on shuttle fair and went during the week. Of course, even though it was during the week, it was still surprisingly busy. But with the fast passes, you just go do something else, come back, and you can get into your favorite rides without too long a wait. If there is something in particular you are looking forward to doing, you may want to check with the park ahead of time, as some rides are closed for maintenance. Sadly, we missed the Pirates of the Caribbean boat ride, which was something we were looking forward to. But all in all, a great experience..

if you really want to enjoy the Brian Head Peak, go in the winter time and ski down it!! The Brian Head peak is only available to very experienced skiers, and does not have a lift that goes there. You have to hike a little bit to get to the top, but it is WELL WORTH the ride down!! If you are coming to Iron Country, make sure you hit up zion national park and bryce canyon national park If you would like to book a hotel room in Southern Utah (St Geoge, Cedar City, Kanab), then email angiewittwer@gmail.com to get the lowest rates for several hotel franchises. (including: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Marriott, Motel 6) She is a friend of mine and just tell her SOUTHERN UTAH MAN sent you :) Enjoy Southern Utah!.

people need to stop being afraid of utah. It isn't what you'd think. You can still buy beer at the store, and there is a bar in every town just like the rest of the world. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and the people are quite friendly..

I recommend Southern Utah if you are traveling around the west. You can hit Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Moab etc all in a few days. It is the best from March-October, and amazing for any backpackers/campers/National Park hoppers/etc For any info, pics or advice, email me at elderburgess@gmail.com If you would like to book a hotel room in Southern Utah (St Geoge, Cedar City, Kanab), then email angiewittwer@gmail.com to get the lowest rates for several hotel franchises. (including: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Marriott, Motel 6) She is a friend of mine and just tell her SOUTHERN UTAH MAN sent you :) Enjoy Southern Utah!.

Cheap Hotels in Southern Utah for Backpackers/Park-Hoppers If you would like to book a hotel room in Southern Utah (St Geoge, Cedar City, Kanab), then email angiewittwer@gmail.com to get the lowest rates for several hotel franchises. (including: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Marriott, Motel 6) She is a friend of mine and just tell her SOUTHERN UTAH MAN sent you :) Enjoy Southern Utah!.

I am not visa expert but if you want an advise on trip destination then i can recommend you Austin, Texas. The wonderful city for wonderful people having lot of opportunity for tourists warmly welcome them. you can have lot of fun and activities there but as far as your job is concern i can't advise you on this issue, you should consult some expert..

I found some very useful information about Esta forms and why they are needed at.

I'm trying to figure out what historic site to visit first with my family. In what order do you rank Colonial Williamsburg, Biltmore Estates, Tryon Palace in New Bern, Historic Charleston and The Smithsonian as historic attractions, and why? Thanks!.

[quote]I was thinking of doing it a day, as we already have the hotel booked in Vegas, so would be paying for two hotels. A long day I guess![/quote] Wolfboy, LV to the Grand Canyon (south Rim) is about a 5/ 6 hour drive. If you're just planing on a day trip, then you're going to have to leave before the crack of dawn and arrive back in Vegas after midnight. *yawning* Thnk about checking out and checking back in your hotel. This is suppose to be a fun trip not an endurance test. :wink:.

Since there are two separate Vegas threads, here is my answer for those just checking this one: Depending on what you are looking for, these are my favorites. Imperial Palace - for affordable room prices and great location right in the center of the main strip Luxor - for their pyramid rooms with the jacuzzis right next to the window so you can see out onto the strip while relaxing Bellagio - if you have the money, definitely the most lovely rooms Sahara - for super affordable room prices and better if you are interested in the old town Vegas strip Caesar's Palace - mid to high end rooms, great location in the center of the main strip, and close to the best entertainment areas.

Depending on what you are looking for, these are my favorites. Imperial Palace - for affordable room prices and great location right in the center of the main strip Luxor - for their pyramid rooms with the jacuzzis right next to the window so you can see out onto the strip while relaxing Bellagio - if you have the money, definitely the most lovely rooms Sahara - for super affordable room prices and better if you are interested in the old town Vegas strip Caesar's Palace - mid to high end rooms, great location in the center of the main strip, and close to the best entertainment areas.

I moved this from the Canada forum to the USA forum for you -- you'll probably get more responses this way. :wink: If you like tapas, then check out [url=http://www.toro-restaurant.com/]Toro[/url]. You may have to make a reservation before you leave home. I haven't been there but a chef that works where my wife works went and he said it was great. (I do not know how expensive it is.) Two areas to check out: 1) Quincy Market, lots of bars and restaurants in with all the shops 2) The North End, lots of Italian restaurants, bars, bakeries, shops, etc. And there is lots more, so if you have certain types of restaurants you are interested in, let us know and hopefully someone will have a suggestion..

One of the best things I love in the fall is the change of colors in the trees and the fresh air to breathe. Unfortunately, so do a lot of other people. If you ask someone from out of the area where the best place to view the fall colors is, they may tell you it's along the Mohawk Trail in the Berkshires or somewhere near Mount Greylock. That may be true but since this information is widely known, the peepers from out of state tend to flock there. My favorite place to go is to one of Massachusetts' ghost towns....(Massachusetts has a ghost town..what!?) When the Quabbin Reservoir was built back in the 1930's to provide drinking water to Boston, 4 towns were told that they would cease to exist and everyone needed to move out. The buildings and roads were razed and after the dams were built, the valley towns soon began to fill with water.

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For us sedona was all about the trails if you like hiking and again depending on the temps. We were there in January, some snow but great coinditions. People talk a lot about Pionk Jeep Tours, we did not sue them beacause my back gets sore with a lot of bumps, and my wife thinks you have to hike, mechanical is cheating..

[quote:9bfa422c7d="ihhello"]Hello! There no point to go to US, if you cannot work legally. You will run into different problems. My recommendation is to build a business via the internet, firstly, and only then think about moving to US. This way you will have more stability, and you will also have some prove to US embassy when you will apply for visa.[/quote:9bfa422c7d] Is this your own personal plan? I notice you are in Latvia and not Chicago as you would seem to have others prefer to believe... on that note, please see [url=http://www.aardvarktravel.net/chat/viewtopic.php?t=42517]Aaron's zero tolerancy policy[/url] on this very issue. I suggest you update your Profile..

My trip in Manaus was really exciting and adventure. Everything was so perfect and I learned a lot from those tours. If you are passionate of adventures, you must try it. Just choose the right agency and good service to avail your trip for the assistance. I had chosen my trip with Amazing Tours Agency as I searched it on the internet. At first I am unsure but everything went so very well as my first day trip started up to the end of the next days I had with them..

Sorry, your question is a little vague..

Chile is the most developed of the South American countries with an excellent infrastructure - travel, communications, health care, etc. Also with plenty to do. There are activities to suit all ages and abilities - also climates and geography. You can choose from the dry heat of the north, to the wetter greener pastures of the South. You can choose pleasant rolling landscapes such as Chiloe, or mountainous scenery of the Andes. It is all very easy to get around. Having been to Machu Picchu, my main concern for the children would be the altitude. One of our team has mountain experience and suggests you seek some quality advice on signs and symptoms of 'altitude sickness' should you go..

Well, I am not a Spanish teacher here in Mendoza, but have been teaching English for several years, and I am familiar with many of the Spanish schools and teachers here, and have talked to a lot of foreign students who have studied Spanish over the years. Yes, it is true that most Spanish teachers do not have qualifications or training to teach Spanish in Argentina. In fact, many do not have teaching qualifications at all. There are few places to get training as a Spanish language teacher in Argentina, and most that have teaching credentials have English or Spanish Literature credentials. The best ones have DELE certification from the Cervantes Institute of Spain. Also, there is no such thing as a "certified" language institute in Argentina. There are advertising groups for "partner schools" that call themselves associations, but they are just a loose net of different schools that join together to give "recommendations" in different cities.

Cocain is not produced in Bolivia for the most part. It's shipped out as raw material elsewhere in Peru, Colombia, paraquay and Brazil. Actually, Santa Cruz Bolivia is rumored to have started producing cocain. Lapaz? No. Indios there will attack and kill any mob that try to corrupt to that extent. Coca is needed in high altitude and where nutrition is insufficient. The indios fight for the existance of the Coca Leaf, but have killed off numerous Colombian/Peruvian coups that tried to originate in Norther Bolivia..

I saw a list in this forum, and boy was that completely off. Going off 2002 data (can't find newer data), I can identify the 3 safest, and the three more dangerous countries that correlate with Homicide rates only. All countries have issues with pit pocketers. I'm not going to put up the graph, but numbers were %, not amount as that would be unfair for the larger countries. Top 3 safest in South America 1) Chile 2) Ecuador 3) Bolivia Chile makes sense. HOwever, Bolivia and Ecuador does not. Both are actually the poorest countries in South America. However, there is an existing correlation that both have. Both are heavily indiginous. Respect for culture , tradition and for elders is more evident in these two countries then any other country in South America. Most countries indiginous populations in South America were practically wiped out by the Spaniards; destroying culture, tradition and a race.

Both are beutiful countries. Peru however has a significantly higher homicide rate then Bolivia. Bolivia is extremely safe, but pit pockers are everywhere, as they are through out Latin America. Both are very nice..

Hey everyone! I woudl like to know the best place to join the carnival in Brazil. A friend told me to go to fortaleza but I found out in internet that Rio de Janeiro has the best party? Sould I go tehre?.

We bought our vehicle in Santiago almost 4 months ago and have been traveling around parts of South America in it. It has been an amazing experience, but sadly we are now at the end of our trip and are selling the van. We have a fully kitted out Ford Aerostar Van, 1993, and it's in great condition. We also have all sorts of camping gear to throw into the package including a gas stove, blow up matresses, camping table and chair set, cooler box, cooking equipment, lamp, etc. We drove the car through Chile, Peru and Ecuador, and the freedom it gave us was incredible. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in buying the van or if you have any questions about the process or just about driving around South America in general. Happy travels Garth powwowmashetti@yahoo.co.uk.

speak your spanish... tehy speak portuguese but it not that dificult to undersatand. Also body languague works really well!!! see you!.

I f I were you I would go to Rio de Janeiro, Angra, Paraty and Ilha grande also Buzios and Arraial do Cabo. NE of Brazil is amazing as well... So take your guide and make your plan travel! see you!!!.

You could load your car on a plane and avoid troubles on the way... for me it's the best solution to stay alive :wink:.

Yes but unfortunately the question was about Colombia suggestions.....

Does anyone know about TACA? is it reliable to fly with? I've found a cheap fare on their website from Lima to Cuzco $88 USD return. Their flight back to Lima at 9:15am but my flight from Lima to Sao Paulo departs at 11:55am. It seems I can make it if the flights are on schedule. But just don't know if they are reliable or not, any thoughts? Thanks K.

Hi MrGart, Thanks for your advise. Yep, I'm going there by myself, hopefully I will be able to meet up other travellers during my stay. Is it you can do Amazon tour in Puerto Maldonado? Any good? Cheers B.

[quote]Thank you for the info. I looked at that site you recommended, but those tours look a little "canned" to me. I really want to find a guide who can move at my pace and adjust the tour, being flexible enough to let me linger over some unforeseen find or speed up/skip what I find boring. I might be the only one going or I might have some friends with me, too, so someone who is willing to take a group or just a single is important. Thanks[/quote] Hi this is Alan from BuenosTours (I hope no one thinks this is advertising, I just stumbled across this post and felt the need to reply to help make sure people don't get the wrong idea about our tours). I just wanted to say that our tours are not "canned" - we offer completely private and personal walking (with some public transport) tours (no big groups and no tour buses) - with just you and your guide - only the people you book for are on the tour (whether you are 1 person, or 6 people, or whatever).

This is an unusual situation. Maybe she picks the wrong places to ask. She should try in a hostel....

Hey there, I stayed at Punta del Diablo in March 2007, which was very sweet: http://www.portaldeldiablo.com.uy/modules/inicio/mainFrame.php?lenguaje=en It's all a little ramshakle, with mud roads and all that, but lots of nice cabins and the beach is nice, although when we were there (March) the beach was covered in dead beetles. Probably some sort of spectacular annual event, but I don't know what. I should look it up! Having said that, just checked the latest from Lonely Planet, and it states that it isn't the undiscovered gem it once was. But then LP can be a bit aloof. Punta del Este is the famous area though, but we avoided it as it sounded a bit full on. Only spent about 7 days in Uruguay myself, so my knowledge is quite limited, but if you visit Montevideo and you are interested in Football (Soccer) the museum at the stadium is good, as it was where the first world cup final was held, and Uruguay were world champions in 1930 and 1950.

[quote]I occasionally remember being videoed or photographed getting on buses while in S.A., but I can't specifically remember if it happened in Peru, but I suspect it did.[/quote] Yes, they do, at least witrh Cruz del Sur where you`re videotaped once while boarding the bus and again when seated in the bus. By the way : Curz del Sur indeed is a good bus company - travelled quite a distance with them a month a go :D.

No one in my country will ever deny the chance of play football to anyone. Futbol is everithing here....