The Travel Thread

[PITA]

I've experienced worse in parts of Europe, especially Bulgaria and the Balkans region to be fair.

I'm sure you have. However, Jo'burg is notoriously scary.

 

[evertony]

I'm sure you have. However, Jo'burg is notoriously scary.

Been around 15 times over last 3 years and wouldn't say it's "notoriously scarey" to be honest. You need to know where to go and not to go, but you can say that about most places.

 

[everton2004]

Booked a week in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull for me and the missus, beginning of September. Looking forward to some peace and tranquility. Had a read about the place on Wikipedia and found that it's where Balamory was filmed lol

 

[dannyboy]

Doing a jaunt around South America at the moment. Been to Cusco, Lake Titicaca and La Paz thus far. Currently sat waiting on a delayed flight (what's new?) to go down to the Bolivian salt flats. Preparing for Antarctic conditions.

 

[ijjysmith]

Only going to Vancouver on Tuesday aren't I?

Is it good?

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Booked to go to Rome in a few weeks.

Any suggestions on excursions/tours?

 

[larbert toffee]

Going to Amsterdam on Saturday, anything to do outside of the usual stuff that gets thrown about?

Me and the missus just walked everywhere for 3/4 days you get to take in the sights and sounds you miss when taking public transport,also you find bars and restaurants on the edges of the centre which are full of character and charm.

 

[Philw]

Booked to go to Rome in a few weeks.

Any suggestions on excursions/tours?

If you can book the Coliseum in advance, long queues to get in (as you might expect). Iirc you have to queue up to buy a ticket with a time slot on it just across from the Coliseum itself. The Forum is there aswell and cool to walk around. It'll be really hot tho I imagine. Apparently there's a heatwave in Italy atm, and temps have been in the 40s Hoping it cools a bit before I go (about ten days time).

Trevi fountain is pretty cool, all lit up blue in the night, gets really busy but quite nice to chill there with friends/fam and enjoy the atmosphere eating Gelato.

Obs the Vatican as well. Again, super busy. Also make sure you dress appropriately, especially any women must have shoulders and upper leg covered or they won't let you in. There's a cool fort on the way if you walk. There's also another cool building just up the road from the Coliseum, forget what it's called.

There's a nice square by the Parthenon with lots of restaurants which is pretty nice place to have lunch.

 

[Hogwild]

In Costa Rica for the first time. Fantastic place and not crowded at all.

 

[abelard]

Only going to Vancouver on Tuesday aren't I?

Is it good?

Great place to visit, though a tough place to live these days.

Fantastic Asian food, especially if you take the train out to some of the suburbs.

 

[ijjysmith]

I don't understand why it's freakin' roasting over here?!?!!?

We flew over snowy mountains!

 

[Roger Milla]

Booked a week in Rethymnon in Crete next month. More of a town than a resort.

Anyone been that can offer any recommendations?

 

[Breeno16]

Anyone ever backpacked around china? If so any advice. I am looking at doing 2 or 3 weeks next year.

Also planning on a trek up Kilimanjaro July or August.

 

[barneygumble]

Booked Asia for 5 weeks next summer.

Absolutely buzzing.

Just done 4 weeks round Europe "Interrailing". Despite only actually using the train once. If you happen to ever look at Lake Bled in Slovenia, I say go. It's probably one of the most fantastic places i've ever visited.

 

[Moomin]

In Costa Rica for the first time. Fantastic place and not crowded at all.

What travel agent did you use? Looked at that a few years back but never went in the end.