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Worldwide AMERICAN restaurants I don't think I've ever seen an American restaurant outside the USA. I don't mean KFC, Burger King or Dunkin Donuts but just an American restaurant. Anyone know of any? Regional is okay too eg Sout ...
Weekend In Dubai - Itenerary I have a crazy friend coming to visit me in Dubai for the weekend. He is flying from New York arriving on Thursday around midnight and leaving around midnight on Saturday. So he will fly for 27 hour ...
Missing out on your favourite TV programs?! Hey fellow Travelers! 8) I am doing a bit of a world trip and not roughing it as much as I should so to speak!! I have bought my laptop to keep in touch with everyone and whilst playing on it othe ...
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Al Hotta Caves in Oman Hi every1 I am thinking to travel to Al Hotta Caves () in oman. I need to know if some1 has been there by road from dubai or sharjah. From Al ain which way will be i m going towards the omani ...
About UK Immigration and Study Visa information required Hi 2 All, I am looking information about UK immigration. Please guide me where from I can collect proper information about UK immigration and UK higher studies. I have found one website i.e. visaforu ...
Flying during a storm (some amazing footage) Anybody else flew to or from northwestern Europe this weekend during the storm? I went up and down, had some moments, but not like this:
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Travel "Essentials" Passport 2 Credit Cards Underwear for half the trip (can wash in-between) Toothpaste/brush body spray(for times I can't shower) condom (I know this sounds horrid but in case I get raped and the ...
Unplanned drive into misty Himalayas ! Hi friends, A long drive to the Himalayan mountains of Mussorie.Car was Suzuki Zen Estilo ( Small cars conquer mountains!). Some humourous observations and scenic photographs. Interested folks al- ...
Worldwide AMERICAN restaurants I don't think I've ever seen an American restaurant outside the USA. I don't mean KFC, Burger King or Dunkin Donuts but just an American restaurant.
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Self drive into Oman Hi there, New to this forum but hope you can help. Travelling to DXB in August and renting car. Would like to drive through Hatta into Oman but unsure about visa restrictions etc. Do hope someion ...
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Travel to Gambia - West Africa I am looking out for a flight route from Dubai to Banjul in Gambia but it seems to be expensive. The nearest alternative airport is Dakar in Senegal. Anyone any recommendations? I would like to tr ...
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Himalayan Ice vs Desert sand Check some travel pics of the Himalayan icy mountains ! Enjoyaaaaaaaaa :D ...
Beauty of Kerala The beauty of Kerala lies in the beauty of nature that it has preserved. The most beautiful thing about this state is undoubtedly the . The combination of Lots of lakes and rivers this particular ...
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Sing/Hong Kong Hotels Off to Singapore and Hong Kong shortly - anyone stayed at the Hyatt in Sing and the W in Hong Kong? recommended or not? ...
Where to go on holiday during Ramadan If you take a holiday during Ramadan where do you go? I want to go somewhere that isn't a Muslim country and somewhere warm. Any ideas? ...
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So on the first day I got sick as a dawg, lost my passport then missed a flight and forgot stuff inside the hotel room. I also saw quite a shocking sight – 3 times. ...
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is a volcanic Origin? this nice place is really unbelievable origin, imagine the fantastic view made of volcanic activity. whew! the recent eruption is between 19th and 18th centu ...
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Travel and Sleep Just curious, I can never sleep inside a plane. How about you? p.s. I can's sleep in car, ship or train either! ...
Driving Overland to Europe I know there are a couple of intrepid chaps planning on walking, and I know that Greg Hunt has written a book about it, but does anyone actually know anyone who has driven from Dubai to Europe and wh ...
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Oman and Yemen I know that you can go thru Duabi to Oman without any problems (I've also done the visit visa run) anyways... my question is, can you go from Oman to Yemen on a visit visa? I'm planning on doing ...
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Think about this when you travel... Most of us associate travel with either fun (holidays, vacation, etc) or business. However, I've learned that many other people travel for reaons other than than: to attend a funeral, to visit a si ...
Nice place! travelling in different country is the aspiration of everyone. site-seeing and discover the wonder of the world is very exciting experience that everyone dreaming of. thanks for the online technolog ...
Travel Packing Do you pack too much, not enough or just right! I've known people to travel for the weekend and bring a couple of suitcases, one for the shoes and the other for multiple outfits. And forget to pa ...
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Going to Cairo hi just found out i may be going to cairo in two weeks for two weeks. dunno the exact details or location, but any suggestions on what to see and do? what kinda clothes to take etc etc thanks ...
Anyone ever been on a cruise? For our upcoming holiday in Feb. crazy b*tch wants to go on a cruise. I thought it would be too expensive to book at almost the last min, but as usual its her way or the highway, or doghouse in this ...
TORONTO for 5 days i am going to Toronto for 5 days to visit my BRO...any good suggestions for nightlife/places to eat/visit...he is going to be working days and i wanna know if anyone knows of good hangouts...also its ...
Things to do in Kuwait I may be there for a couple of days this week and was wondering if there is anything to do/see there? thanks :) ...
Muscat & Golf.... Do the two go together??? Planning a weekender (Long weekend) over to Muscat in late February for a bit of a break, visa renewal and maybe some golf! Can anyone recommend golf options in and ar ...
Bankok ideas/recommendations On my way to Thailand (Bankok) for 9 days first week in January, as usual, without a plan - just a hotel room for the first 2 nights. Any suggestions, etc. Thanks in advance. ...
Studio apartments for a short holiday in Goa Hi, In case you are planning a holiday in Goa, you need to check this out..... Fully contained and serviced studio apartments are available for renting for short holidays. These are located ...
Language School Awards - The Best Schools of 2007 Language Travel magazine recently held their annual 'Star Awards' ceremony in London. Every year, language travel agents from around the world nominate language schools for the awards based on the le ...
Chicago in February What is the city like in February? What's there to do during the month? ...
Dubai to Amsterdam Anyone know an airline that flies direct? ...
Where can I go skiing? Besides Lebanon, I think there are some hill stations also in Northern India (Himalayan). I don't know much though. ...
Omani Car Insurance How do you get Oman car insurance on your UAE car for just a few days? and how much would it cost for A) Sports car B) 4WD ...
Need Recommendation on hotel in Bangkok Will be there first week in January. Any recommendations... Not a dump...but not an overpriced crappy place either (I can do that on business trips). ...
Bab Al Shams.............. ............rocks, try it for a night. Its a similar experience to staying at the Burj Al Arab. Blows your socks off in amazement and awe. But once is enough to savour it and not something you th ...
Manila, Phillipines Hey dudes, Ill be going to manila in the next couple of days for a Paintball Tournament. Any heads up, Dos and Dont of the city? Thanks Bleakus ...
Studio Apartments in Goa at value for money Hi, In case you are planning a holiday in Goa, you need to check this out..... Fully contained and serviced studio apartments are available for renting for short holidays. These are located r ...
China in beijing definitely take the trip to the forbidden city,, and of course the great wall of china, its an amazing place to be at, seeing how big it really is and how thousands of people took hundred ...
Trip to South Africa - recommendations for travel agent? Hi! We're planning a two week holiday to South Africa in November. Does anybody have a recommendation which travel agent to use? ...
Kyoto, Japan Just got back from there. It was a business trip, only spent three a half days there. But even that was enough to make you realize what an unbelievable, fascinating, wonderful place it is. Used t ...
to Dubai Hello to all, I’m new here so don’t mind if I posted this in the wrong place :roll: Ok, so I want to come to Dubai in December and I need to know if I must have a visa. I l ...
Singapore "report" If you ever lived in Singapore and now live in Dubai you need to have your head examined. Nevertheless, most coins have two sides and I know at least two cool people in Dubai/DF who used to live in S ...
Visiting Shiraz from Dubai I'll be in Dubai for a week next year and would like to visit Iran. Grateful if some one can help me with the following questions. 1. Are there daily flights to and from Dubai-Shiraz? How can I book ...
UAE rail way network Very good government project - they should have thought of that years ago.
Quite a wait still - 2013 ... :wink: ...
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Sharm El Sheikh Am going to Sharm El Sheikh next month. Any suggestions on what else to do there besides diving and snorkling? Bars, clubs etc...? ...
China Travel TIPS from Susan / Shanghai Hi,All Friends , Below pls find China travel tips for all reference: 1- Before your visiting, pls learn some basic history for China's scenic places/city which you plan to visit , then it will ...
Greece suggestions, tips Going to Greece (landing in athens) mid September. Looking for tips and suggestions; other than go "island hoping". More like, "take the ferry from----------to____________it leav ...
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Lulu Island in Abu Dhabi - Now Open From the Gulf News April 13, 2007: Abu Dhabi: Lulu Island is part perfectly manicured and part rough terrain. The man-made six square kilometre island that stretches from the Abu Dhabi breakwater ...
Driving to Muscat Have booked a hotel in Muscat this weekend, and instead of flying have decided to drive. Whats the best (quickest way) - via Fujairah or Hatta? Is there a mapf of the routes available somewhere? ...
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Mexico Visa I need to get a travel visa to Mexico organized, google has failed me and I'm not sure where/if there is a Mexican consulate here, any assistance you can offer would greatly be appreciated. ...
Singapore Holiday Off to Singapore for a holiday (for a change). Anyone have any advice on things to make sure I see and/or do..? oddly enough, I've never been to Singapore for a holiday, and this will be the longe ...
Driving from Dubai to Doha (Qatar)? GCC nationals seem to be able to drive from Dubai to Doha, but can Westerners/Asians (expats on UAE residence visas) do the same? Although the UAE and Qatar are near each other, I understand that ...
Jordan [Aqaba & Amman] Haven't been out of the country for almost a year, when I finally did, I went to my native country. Here are some 'memories'
Jordan – Road to Aqaba & Palestine
Amman
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Alexandria? Beirut? Got to spend my 35000 miles on (50% off). For 3 of us, no extra ticket purchase if possible.
How's Alexandria? What to see & do?
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Is it possible..... I just got back from Moscow (Mockba) and i loved every second of it. I heard alot about it before i went there that its dangerous and mafia will eat you alive and bull. Moscow is by far one of the m ...
Cyprus Report Cyprus is a fantastic place if:
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Borneo hey guys ... My bunny and I are planning to go to Borneo ..any advice ? Thanks ...
Myanmar Hi - I'm planning on traveling to Myanmar in November. Exploring the country with a backpack for a week and then 3-4 days diving in the south Has anybody been there or come from there? Cheers ...
3 nights in Paris - meet me I am in Paris for 3 nights. 29th - 31st Jul. I would love meet some one interesting. please reply cheers Faran ...
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Brazil So with the new Dubai-Sao Paulo line coming online in October i am thinking of heading over to the one continent that i have not ventured to yet. I probably want to plan it around the carnival period ...
Manila Hey! I ll have 24 hours in manila...what to do except shopping :? ...
Seven New Wonders Of The World. They just announced these (controversial) and they are: 1. Petra (Jordan) 2. Collosseum (Italy) 3. Machu Pichu (Peru) 4. Taj Mahal (India) 5. Great Wall (China) 6. Christ Redeemer (Brasil) 7 ...
Package Holidays Anyone know a good tour operator with holidays to the Maldives? I have looked into purchasing flights and accomodation seperately but wondered if there are any good deals around at the moment. Als ...
Istanbul yes. every one that says hello is not friend. they are selling something no matter how unlikely it seems at first. go to the cistern. by the blue mosque and sophia museum. ...
Caravan #29 - James Hogan, CEO, Etihad Airways This episode Maan talks to James Hogan, CEO of the UAE's national airline Etihad Airways.
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Domestic Help & Ramadan If someone employs domestic help (maid, gardner, driver, etc.): How are working hours for Ramadan handled? I now the law says 2 hours less than the work hours (it does not say "6" altho ...
PARIS - Want the best 1 week package any idea guys, where can i get the best package for trip to paris? alos any suggestions on what to see there? cheers Faran ...
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Travel Forum Exiles Posts I've been thinking that there are a lot of complaints about posts being moved uncessesarily out of General and many of the forums because of what a particular moderator thinks is "objectionable& ...
Costa Rica jabbajabba wrote: As for me I am off to costa rica :)
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Neone been to tokyo!! Neones been to tokyo. If u can suggest me some good clubs and music. Not like go in tokyo and look at the beutiful city. I am talking about nightlife over there Any insight would be good!! ...
DFM Goa Run Stayed in Bandra and hit the Juhu beach scene mostly and that was good, but you know, there's nothing like walking out of a premium nightclub into an alley way with a cow in it, hoping it's the cow s ...
British "world's worst tourists" "British 'world's worst tourists' The British scored poorly in the survey Britons have been labelled the world's worst holidaymakers in a survey of tourist boards around the globe. Re ...
New York for a few days Going to new york for a few days. There are so many guides and places to see. What do you suggest I concentrate on. Will be there for only 2 days. ...
Off to Cairo for 4 days :) any ideas? Grab the Lonely Planet guide to Egypt. ...
Dhaka, Bangladesh I'm due to visit Dhaka soon for 3-4 days on a work assignment... has anyone ever been there? I'm going to be staying in a pretty decent hotel, but don't know if there's much to do in town or any near ...
Recommended Bars by DF member in Dubai. For the forum "infidels" bars you recommend. Choice of cocktail, music, ambiance, price, food, etc. ...
Iran i'd be wary-- an ex-fbi agent has been reported missing after vacationing there-- theoretically in response to the kidnapping/arrests of iran operatives in iraq-- google it up! with that said i'd ...
Turkey - Week Long Boat Cruise I have a colleague who went on one of these a couple of weeks ago and came back raving about how wonderful it is. Apparently she and her significant other were 1 of 6 couples, each couple has their o ...
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applyinf for an "urgent" schengen visa Hey, Great Website! I have a question about applying for Schengen Visa. I need to go to germany and france (equaly amounts of time) leaving next friday on a business trip. All the embassies ...