Hi RTWers, I haven't been around for a while -- actually since my RTW trip in 2004. But I am still grateful to you for the invaluable advices you gave me...
Good to hear from you again Akos I hadn't seen that One World fare structure before. As an aside it's interesting toi see the new Obe Worldairlines line up....
Hi, The discount airlines in Asia operate out of main airport or designated terminals of main airports. In Singapore or KL, separate structures have been...
This may sound strange but...In February 2004 I was in a village in northern Laos (pronounced Mung Noy New). At the time, it was very remote, but there were a...
I just planned a last minute trip to Croatia and wanted to know does anyone had any recommendations on places to visit, stay and on transportation? I will be...
Hi John, although I have not yet been to Croatia, we will be visiting there in early October as part of our RTW trip. Our plan is to ferry into Split from...
Hi Travelers :) I am back in Pennsylvania, US, after spending 5 incredible months traveling through Europe and Morocco, and another several months working in...
Hello RTWers! When I did the Annapurna Circuit last April I met an American guy and a group of Kiwis who had the water purifier pen-thing. I thought it looked...
I would second Alice's email... a water purifying device and/or tablets come in very useful in places like the Anapurma trail were you spend weeks in end...
Hello, I wanted to find out if anyone has any advice to share. I am planning a short 3 week trip to S. America next Jan/Feb. I am flying into B.A., Argentina...
Hi I've been on the board for a number of years reading mostly but now have a question. My girlfriend and I are planning a trip in March for 10 days leaving...
Hi Neil If you haven't been there, I would suggest adding Egypt to your list. I've also been to Turkey and Morocco which are also reasonable options and out...
PS I should ad that the deserts I mentioned are the most spectacular I've ever seen, not just boring desert scrub. If you do a google image search for "white...
Hello Neil, I havent been in Venezuela, but out of Egypt, Morocco and Turkey I'd definitely choose Turkey: friendlier people, more beautiful scenary, nice...
Hi everyone, Unfortunately, I've already been to Egypt. I concur great trip (only spent a day in the desert and regretted it!). I'm an experienced traveler....
Have you thought about Colombia ? I've not been to either but Colombia has a reputation for being a more interesting destination. i think Gary went there...
Hi Andy My husband and I were in B.A. and Uruguay in Dec 04-Jan 05 for three weeks as well. We really liked B.A. and were spoiled by the reasonable prices for...
If you have the chance while in Argentina, the one-day detours (by cheap national flights) to Iguazu Falls and to the Perito Moreno glacier are indeed...
Hello, I'm Pete. Been lurking here a little while, not so much recently but I'm supposed to be leaving in October on my RTW (yeah, I'm disorganised...) so I...
I totally agree on the part that it’s more beautiful through Bolivia and Argentina, with a quick detour and back to San Pedro de Atacama and back to Uyuni,...
I've not been to Chile but have been to Peru Bolivia and a little Argentina. I think Hectors suggestion is very sensibnle. to spend 7 weeks in this area ...
A bit of a stretch possibly, but how about Easter Island? Lan Chile flies there from Santiago. Never been in S America or the island but it's something I am...
... Thanks for the responses... I've thought of Easter Island - it would have to be a return flight to Santiago (because Oneworld doesn't have a flight between...
The results are in for the 7 wonders. They are: The Great Wall of China Petra in Jordan Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer Peru's Machu Picchu Mexico's...
I think the Cambodians will be justifiably disappointed that Ankor Wat didn't make the final cut. I would personally have booted out Chichen Itza as it is just...
Choosing Chitchen Itza over Angkor Wat is totally retarded. I mean, Chitchen Itza isn't even the most impressive Mayan ruins for Pete's sake! I would have also...
Apart from people with a genuine interest on the election, i think it's all about the power of massive national campaigns to vote on a specific "wonder". I...
Hello everyone, I posted a few times awhile back. I bought a RT ticket from NY - Bangkok for a 4 month trip (Sept 27, 07 - Feb 1, 08) going to Thailand,...
Hi Ananda Presuming that this is a 65 litre pack, then I would say it is towards the upper end of the size range that you should be thinking of for much a...