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Re: Want Your Site Included?

xebidy — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:36:39 -0000

Hi, Brendan, love to have www.travelgeneration.com included. We are a multi-authored website containing not just the normal style list blog posts but also unique personal articles about destinations and travel experiences.

Re: Changes to the drinking age and the impact on tourism

xebidy — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:02:36 -0000

Has anyone heard anymore on where this is at?

Re: Geocaching - Treasure Hunting Around The World

xebidy — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:41:10 -0000

I would love to try this - I geo-caching sounds awesome!

Re: How Much Money Do You Need To Go Travelling?

xebidy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:55:33 -0000

Hi Linda,

I think you guys were in an enviable position. When I very first travelled on my 'Big OE' I arrived in Europe with les than NZD$2,000 which at the time was about GBP£800.

It took me ages to find work and I was miserable.

My recommendation to anyone today is to have some money behind and like you say even if you don't use it, it is fantastic to know it is there. I was lucky enough to have great parents too - but that is another story in stress management and travel.

Re: The In’s And Out’s of Bull Running, Pamplona

xebidy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:22:10 -0000

Thanks for all the contact information Michael - I know from experience this can be invaluable - even if you think you don't need them now.

Re: Bolivia’s Salt Plains; A Guide To Experiencing This Natural Wonder

xebidy — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:32:29 -0000

Ulaanbaatar itself is not a nice place but you could spend a day or two visiting the Buddhist temples - some of which are really cool.

From Ulaanbaatar heading out you can stay in waht they call tourist camps, which are a collection of traditional style tents. They are fun to stray in and well equiped. I definitely think a group is probably best, because you will cover a lot more ground.

I was spoilt because I was actually travelling there with Mongolian govt consulting to them on how to get more backpackers to go to Mongolia - so I got the princely tour from the back of a Range Rover.

Re: Bolivia’s Salt Plains; A Guide To Experiencing This Natural Wonder

xebidy — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:13:07 -0000

I have travelled to Mongolia, Sherry - it is a fantastic experience!

Re: Has Adventure Tourism Gone Too Far?

xebidy — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:30:03 -0000

In some ways I think that might be the problem Luke - you just don't expect to die in supposedly mature tourism economies such as New Zealand or Australia so you put all your trust in the operator without actually thinking about the inherent risks.

Certainly if I was to go canyoning or Bungy Jumping in Africa I would really think about it and do my research.

Re: 6 Reasons Why You Should Travel By Train In Europe

xebidy — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:07:08 -0000

That is great news Betty - I have had wonderful experiences travelling around Europe by train. Don't be afraid to use the luggage storage in train stations to store your bags to then go exploring during the day - it gives you so much more freedom.

Re: Traveler’s 101 – The Complete Travel Tip Post

xebidy — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:49 -0000

Holy smoke! What a comprehensive article, well done!

Re: Noosa Australia - Almost Perfect

xebidy — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:23:15 -0000

Also check out http://backpackingqueenslan... for more places to stay and things to do in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast

Re: 7 Ways Thieves Target Backpackers

xebidy — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:04:18 -0000

I agree with you Mathew, when you wear your money belt around your neck or stomach it is so obvious to potential muggers that you are carrying all your world possesions on yourself.

Point 8 of my post on this site the other day says "blend in with the locals" - http://travelgeneration.com...

Re: Flamenco, Tapas and Cerveza in Seville, Spain

xebidy — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:22:06 -0000

These are cool photos Peter!