Equivalent of Uber but much cheaper - very popular in Ecuador as well

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Even though state of Emergancy go to Ecuador

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Land Crossing Tips 

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 Best surf spot and work area North Peru

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 Different way of doing Salkantay

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For cheap hostels, try mad monkey Potts point. It's one of the best hostels for value. £20 a night is the cheapest in Sydney, but the staff make fresh dinners every night and there's a good atmosphere it's a proper backpackers hostel. 

If you want somewhere a little nicer, try Wake Up Central, Nomads or YHA Central which has a rooftop pool. They're all around £35 a night. 

For going out, Scary Canary, Helm and Bungalow 8 are my favourites and they're all within walking distance of central, or you can get the tram to circular quay. For cheap drinks try Maloneys for $10 beer jugs in happy hour or the Shark hotel which is $5 schooners and $10 cocktails all day. 

For food go to El Camino for taco Tuesday for $2 dollar tacos. Go to Chambers Fine Coffee for nice breakfast. 
Bondi Tony's in Bondi Junction do amazing burgers. 
In Manly, try the Italian restaurant on the Main Street, they do a deal of Pizza and glass of wine for $15. 

Things to do: 

Opera House, Blue Mountains tour, Hunter Valley excursions, Bondi beach, Manly beach (very good), Bondi-Coogee coastal walk, open air cinemas, museums... 

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Buses are good but for some journeys worth booking internal flights. Very cheap and easy to use. BusBud is a good app for checking bus times but cheaper to buy tickets at the Bus Station. Uber is very good here but if you have a debit card you will have to use cash as it won't accept payment (credit card is fine). Get a Sube card which works for most public transport in Argentina (not Cordoba weirdly). 

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You need to create a Western Union account for money withdrawal. Super easy to do and then send the money to yourself to collect at local branch. If in doubt ask someone at hostel to help. Make sure you bring your passport with you as they need identification. Cambio (black market) has been a little broken since new President so you will get a worst rate than through Western Union. Read more>>>>

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I arrived in Santiago in December. Very friendly city but it is quite expensive compared to other South American cities and as a nation is consistently more expensive (a beer is 3/4 quid, pizza 10 pound, budget hostel £10 a night). Can find some amazing deals (5L of wine for £3) but need to search. I stayed in Hostal Provedincia, good central hostel where you meet lots of people. Make sure to get a Bip card for the metro (bit of a pain to get but well worth it). Be a little wary on a night out but if you follow the advice of your hostel you will be fine. ATM's are very easy to use but bear in mind you will be charged 8,500 pesos each time you use so withdraw large amounts. Some ATM's didn't work for me so be prepared to have to go to another one. Can pay some hostels in Dollars but would recommend getting Pesos as they tend not to accept dollars or give you a bad rate.

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Take the trains and buses around Sri Lanka, it's the cheapest and best way to get around. Especially the train from Kandy to ella, this is the most beautiful train ride! It's a long way - 7 hours, but the time flies. Be weary of food being sold on the trains, especially if you’ve just arrived and not used to the local cuisine yet. If you want a guaranteed seat you need to book online in advance, or you can wait and book a seat on the platform but this will be more expensive. The second and third class carriages which you can book night before / on the day can be very busy and you will most likely be standing for part of the journey but it’s good atmosphere and really fun chatting to the locals / fellow travellers.  We did this and had a great time! 

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In and around Ella there are loads of trekking opportunities but there are leeches lurking in the long grass. Wear long trousers and socks. Also, we were advised to put hand sanitizer and / or antiseptic spray on our shoes, socks and ankles. This worked well for us and we came back leech free! If you do find a leech has clung on to you, put salt on it to help remove it. 

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Upon arrival I'd recommend buying a local SIM card at the airport. We paid $9/ month for 30gb data and unlimited local calls and texts. Most places have wifi but it is often pretty bad and it's helpful having a local sim to call tuk tuk drivers / hostels. Also useful to have 3G for maps when you are out and about. 

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Book hostels and homestays directly with the host / company. You can find their phone numbers online, just give them a call or WhatsApp them. It is often cheaper than websites such as booking.com and Hostelworld. 

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 Using $100 notes to exchange money in outlets rather than banks will provide the best exchange rate. 

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 Potentially useful things when travelling here: scams, transport.

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Using cash in country is a little different at the moment. With inflation at an all time high in country here are some top tips to get bigger bang for your buck

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 Tips for hostels in Colombia - Minca, Santa Marta (Costenio Beach), Medellin (also with restruant recs). Would advise getting out of Bogota as quickly as you can as there are far more beuautiful and interesting places to go in Colombia. Cali is great for Salsa and Catagena is also really cool.

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My friends and I had looked at beaches to go to for a couple days and heard playa Blanca was really nice. We booked a hostel on booking.com (first mistake) then asked our hostel receptionist to book us a taxi to our hostel. The guy whatsapped someone that were guessing he knew as an unlicensed taxi (non yellow taxi) turned up. We thought it was okay as the hotel booked it for us - this happened at another place we were at but we were okay as we were in a big group - just book your own taxis - YELLOW TAXIS ONLY as their registered and no one ever gets robbed in them. 

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I have had reported of 4 Gap year travellers being threatened by a gang in bar in Cartegna to hand over money. It seems some or all of them were escorted to an ATM. If this happens just comply. However this just reinforces our teaching just to take out cash when going out in bars and restaurants. Always ask the hostel owners as to where the high crime spots are.   

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Alright for a night or two. Not masses to see. Good nightlife but have to be careful. The Masaya is a nice hostel as is the Cranking Croc which is near the main plaza and is run by an Aussie.

The Gold Museum is a must which is also close to the main Plaza. Be aware of corrupt working in tandem with drug dealers.

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Loved the city very cool lots to see. Can go to Guatape from here.

Such fun nightlife (Thursday - Sunday) - La Oculta Club, v cool place

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 My friends & I have just finished 4 weeks exploring the north coast, here are my key points:  

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Train from Nairobi to Mombassa r3commended - cheap, fun and 5 hours. The track was upgraded a few years ago. 

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 The Caribbean Coast is lovely but avoid Santa Marta.

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 Public transport in kenya good for cheap travel but keep your wits about you

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 Recommend Nungwi and Paje, and stonetown is definely worth a visit.

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Trains are a great way to get around India, south India especially. The system is a bit odd and confusing. The best options are apps called Ixigo, IRTC and make my trip to book trains however often there are no seats left and you get waitlisted - this is what happened to us most of the time. Alternatively you can book trains through travel agents on streets or the final way is to turn up to the station on the day or day before and buy a ticket. Although the app says it's full they never actually are ! 

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On the weekends the ATM's are not restocked with cash and they all run out very quickly as very few places take card, so take money out before the weekend otherwise you'll be stuck until Tuesday!  

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Walking past the hospital a well dressed man came rushing up to us asking if we spoke English, when we said yes he told us his daughter was having an asthma attack in school and had to use some expensive medicine as inhalers did not work, then showed us a piece of paper that looked like a percription and told us that his card was not working in the atm and would it be possible to borrow the money and give it back to us later, we exchanged numbers but later he never picked up or replied to any messages. He was dressed like a businessman in a suit and nice shoes so we thought he was genuine.

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 Just had 2 great weeks in Vietnam. Although a bit wet - late October so end of the rainy season I say alot going from Ho Chi Min (although all the locals still call it Saigon) to Hanoi. Here are some general points  

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The Backhome Hostel in Hoi An is superb. It's one of the very best hostels I have stayed in. It has lots of rooms, singles, doubles and loads of dormitories. The hostel is spacious with large bar and dining area. Room and bathrooms are clean, modern and airy.    

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Cruz Del Sur excellent night buses and BCP for ATMs.

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 See here for useful advise on hostels, beaches and travel in South Myanmar from Bertie Lawson of Sampan Travel. www.sampantravel.com. Also advice on crossing from Thailand

If you are looking for mid-range to budget places, off the top of my head, in Kawthaung: Penguin Hostel, Honey Bear, Garden Hotel

For Myeik: Ein Daw Phyu, Grand Jade (both of these a bit spenny), and White Pearl.

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The only hostel I coudl find in Ngapali with a dormitory was the We stay @Chillax House. Its opposite the smart Sandoway resort. Bunk bed in dorm for $13, private rooms for around $30. Guesthourse May 18 also looked good and clean but no dorm and rooms for $30. Another option is the Family Resort 1 & 2 - on the northern beach (much nicer than main beach) north of Lin tha village. The Family Resort 2 is cheaper, on the road but has rooms for $22 & v close bike ride to Family Resort 1 which is on the beach & has more expensive rooms + restaurant. email; azfamilyguesthouse@gmail.com

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Myanmar is much less busy than Thailand, Vietnam etc. Its very safe - the areas in conflict such as Rakhine are out of bounds to foriegners. The people are delightful and due to the Rakhine conflict tourist numbers are down so the locals are delighted to see travellers.  Some general points

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The train from Kalaw to Shwe Nyaung (for Inle Lake) is a cheap, slow and wonderful way to travel. The train is old, never does more that 40 mph and provides a great way to see everyday Burmsee life. In Upper class,  which has huge comfortable swivel seats, the journey costs about $ 0.80 and will take about 3 to 3.5 hours.  

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Mount Batur- sunrise tour is fab. Most people go from UBUD on a commerical programme. However we went through a local person who lived at the bottom of the volcano. FAB.  On hostel world type in ' Kintimini' one hostel appears. My review will be on their somewhere. Lovely family hostel - take taxi from UBUD or somewhere afternoon before. Husband and wife, he will take you up the volcano the following morning at 3am. He does a back route so you wont see all the tourists. If you ask him to book your Gili T for the following day he organises your boat and gives you dicount. HIGHLY recommend.  

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 MAKE SURE YOU HAVE DOLLARS prior to bus departure !!! I believe its $30 but check 

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Many people took out bikes for the day- make sure you take pictures of the bike before you go as they often charge you huge amounts of money for something that existed before you took it.  

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NOMADS hostels along the east coast are fab and best priced - Nomad bed card to purchase prior to departure from sta is good. 

 Melbourne - St Kilda beach etc the suburb is really nice. The night market is really coool!! 

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  Auckland - spend minimal time, not very special

Taupo- sky dive-  very cool, expensive but good place to do it and cheapest in nz i believe.  lake Taupo  also has amazing sunsets. . Tongaria 8 hour crossing. 

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Don't be scared to get bicycle taxis in rural areas, as they are very cheap and fun. Try get one with handles as it can get bumpy. 

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Longer taxi rides (around 4 hours) are around 50,00-80,000 kwatcha- biggest kwatcha note is 2000, so prepare money in advanced 

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Best way to get to the city centre is to take the TXL bus to the central station (Hauptbahnhof) and then go on from there. Cost is €8. 

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Full Moon Party is so fun but worth knowing how to keep safe as it can be very full on. In order to make sure you are staying in the best hostel (this matters as its where you will ‘pre’ and often you go to the party with people you have met in the hostel) it's best to pick a date and book the hostel about 2/3months in advance as the best ones go quickly.

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- Only pay online in advance for activities if you really need to, prices are always a rip off
- Hosteworld is excellent for checking and booking hostels, always check the reviews first
- Go to the bus station in person to check times and prices and ask to see the bus facilities
- Haggle on everything you can and aim for three quarters, especially if you're in a big group
- As a general rule, book hostels which include free breakfast, you can stock up for lunch too

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In Potosí in Bolvia, we were befriended by a Bolivian lady working in our hostel who promised to take us to the best local club for the Independence Day celebrations; against my better judgement, our group agreed a price and took a taxi, which went to a very sketchy part of town where the taxi was surrounded by bouncers and we were told we couldn't have our money back when we said we didn't want to enter the club, which was empty and dangerous - in such situations, forget about the money and don't get out of the taxi.

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Having got on an oversold local bus out of Uyuni in Bolivia, we were told that we were in the wrong seats and almost pressured into moving to the back of the bus, whilst others tried to move our bags for us - be firm, repeat that your ticket is correct and keep bags on you.

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 When entering Chile they give you a receipt - keep this as you need it to leave the country!!

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Most hostels in colombia are super nice, make sure you book them advance - good places get booked up really really quickly.

recommendations: Bogota - Republica / Medeillin- black sheep or Happy Buddha/ Cartagena- Media Luna/ Santa Marta - La Brisa Loca/ El Rio (on the coast, you must stay here - one of the nicest hostels we were in in SA)/Minca - Finca Carpe Diem or Casa Elemento

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Uber - safe and easy way to get about in many of the big cities in South America

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Cruz del Sur in Peru and Turbus in Chile are very good bus companies. 

Use Bamba Experience. They book all your buses for you and it takes away a lot of stess! 

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 Highly recommend going to Guatemala. I was in Antigua for a month volunteering at a school and it was was on my favourite towns.

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We were travelling on an overnight bus from Sucre to San Pedro de Atacama and when I got on the bus I stupidly took off my money belt to sleep. Halfway through the journey we stopped at a terminal so the bus could fill up on petrol

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Clubs are good but watch out for drinks being spiked - one of us found a pill in the bottom and another was spiked. Also if you are a girl worth going to the loo in pairs as often you get followed to the loo. 

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Impala shuttle goes from Arusha to Nairobi. Takes about five hours and is pretty easy and they can drop you at Nairobi international airport. $21 

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Arusha doesn’t have much to offer wouldn’t stay there for more than 24 hours. Better to stay in as gateway to Serengeti and Ngorongoro 

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 Best places in Zanzibar are Stonetown (Lost and found is a good hostel), Paje is v fun and Nungwi who have a full moon party every month. 

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Many a weird man to be found in this continent - we found that putting a ring on your wedding finger and saying you are married makes them leave you alone!!!

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No ATMs on the islands so bring enough cash. They are beautiful and well worth a visit

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Crossing the border from Cambodia into Vietnam with an Evisa, can cause problems if you haven’t filled in the form carefully. Worked well for us and is cheaper

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Highway 1 from kaikoura to Blenheim was badly damaged by an earthquake and is still being rebuilt. Check before you travel because in the summer it is closed from 7pm to 8am. I don’t know about the winter but the detour is 3 hours extra. 

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 Nadi is not worth staying in for more than 2 nights. Hostels on the beach are very relaxed but there isn’t much to do and the town is very small with not much to it. Recommend Bamboo hostel which is near the airport with a free shuttle bus to both the airport and the Port where all island hopping begins from. 

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Buses, sherut and transfer to Jordan advice. The Moovit App for getting around Israel is very good.

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 We had a full week in Astana. Too long for backpacking. Only needed a couple of days. Spend more time in the south. People are friendlier!

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 We've found Kazakhstan to be a very safe place to travel. It's also really easy to get around. Last year the 30 day visa was lifted so you can visit Kazakhstan from the UK for 30 days without a visa. 

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Get an oyster card to void unnecessary charges

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Great hostel when stayig in Antigua. I highly recommmend the Doozy Koala hostel.

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 In certain Eastern European countries you must buy a vignette.

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Flight from London-Mexico City with Aeromexixo

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 Keep bags on laps during bus journeys as people get on and off these buses regualrly and many will attempt to pinch the bags from below your seat.

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 If you have left over money would defintley advise doing the San Blas island where you start in Cartegena and finish on Panama coast. Most amazing Carribean islands where some tours sleep on island and others boated round them. I boated which was awseome 1 day of rough sea before you get there but then flat from then on. Blue Sailing is a very good company to go with.

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 i defintley advise going to Rurrenebaque to see the jungle but try if you can to go in the high season where you will have more chance of seeing animals on Las Pampas trip. However do not take the bus there if you are strapped for cash. One of the tunnels was shut so we had to go along death road for it a bit while passsing big trucks and 90 metre drops. You don't sleep for 16 hours as the chair doesnt go back whilst scared for your life along with water dripping on your head from a whole in the roof. 

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Make sure when your waiting for your bus you sit up against the wall on your bags as someone in my group switched off for a second and had there whole bag stolen from behind them.  This was in Santiago where also the classic bird poo trick was pulled of some friends where they looked up to sky for moment to see these imaginary birds and had their small rustsack with passport and everything stolen.

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 Sounds very obvious but make sure you never pay taxis in Bogata or anywhere as it goes by card as some friends of mine got 6 grand wiped of their card. They used a debit card which allowed direct access to their bank account.

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Trekking from Kalaw to Inle Lake - 2 or 3 day option. Excellent way to see the wonderful counryside.  

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Border crossing from India to Burma. A bus from Varanasi to Kathmandu can be a good option. Be careful exchanging money at the border to check you get the  correct rate.

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 Must bring cash into the country

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 Travelling around Nusa Ceningan and wanted to go to the Viewpoint. On the road up to it, we bumped into 2 people in 2 minutes saying they would take us there.. Lost the first one by pretending we wanted to take a photo of a cow, and then the second by buying a little petrol for our scooters. Recommend going in a big group to look at the view - apparently amazing.    

Just seemed dodgy that they both wanted to take us there since it is public land. Probably were going to ask us for money for their time as a 'guide' afterwards. 

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Great hotel in Labuan Bajo (Komodo). Slightly more expensive than the hostels in the area but it is in a quiet part of town, about a 10 min walk up a hill (new-layed road) so still able to walk into the main area for food etc. Worth it for the view! Able to arrange airport transfers. Also, the hotel offer tours of Komodo and surrouning islands, but we found that they are partnered with a tour company and so we spoke directly to the company and got the same tour for half the price (Gotokomodo.com). 

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 Keeping your boarding Card

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When flying out of Sri Lanka into India you need some proof that you will be leaving india

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The baggage handlers stole £300 worth of makeup from my daughter's hold baggage. When she arrived at Heathrow, whilst the suitcase undamaged, Charlotte found her make up bag had been emptied & also a rain coat was missing.   

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 Do not apply for visa on arrival- thousands of scams, go through embassy well in advance. 

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 In December 2016 visitors arriving at Kampala were asked to show a Yellow Fever ciertificate 

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 Brazil was the only country that we needed to have proof of onward travel for.

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Always keep your daybags on your lap when travelling.

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 Thiis hostel, owned by Australian Shaun, it superb. Its in a excellent location, is safe with CCTV and lockers. They can organise all activities. 

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 Colombia is certainly a good 15 to 20% more expensive. Expect to pay up to US $8 -10 for a dorm room in Bogotá.

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 Whilst Santa Marta is good transport hub I wouldn't stay there. Mirca, 600m above it and about 20 mins away by local transport is much nicer. I stayed Casa Lomo - recommended.

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Dewminis roti shop - best restaurant in all of Sri Lanka based in Mirrisa. Run by a local family and so cheap. Amazing rice and curry. Make sure to ask people where it is as its a bit off the beaten track! 

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This train ride lasts 7hrs but is one of the best experiences of the trip. (You can do a 3hr one from Nuwara Eliya to Ella) The views are sensational, plus the train is uber cheap. (Although buses are the cheapest)  

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Do not got in off season. It's amazing in the summer (June, July August etc.) but is a complete ghost town for the rest of the year. We visited in March and all you could hear was the noise of drilling and building works in preparation for high season. Definitely a fun and great surfers paradise in summer. If visiting in February go to Mirrisa on the south coast- it is amazing and so beautiful!!! Don't bother with Unawatuna as its very touristy and expensive! 

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Must go to the hill country including Sigiria, Ella and Kandy. Sigiria Rock is very good to climb however it is expensive but probably worth it. Do not touch any monkeys or snakes or take photos  as you will be charged s crazy amount of money! Sisira natural lodge was a good place to stay- cheap and reasonable. Eat in local restaurants run by families- they are the cheapest and the best. Pradeep restaurant in sigiria is amazing. Ella is beautiful but s little touristy. Fun bars and restaurants just be willing to spend a bit more! Kandy is a pretty city but no need to spend longer then two days! Visit helgas folly and don't bother with the temple of the tooth if you haven't got time. Way to touristy and full of Chinese!!

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 Dont bother staying in Colombo for longer then 24 hours. There is very little to see and it is very expensive! Get out of there Asap. If you have an early flight when departing from Colombo stay in Negombo as it is much closer to the airport and cheaper. 

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 Excellent place to stay, close to the beach, 5 mins walk into town centre, safe and very friendly. 

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 Best way to get to Bondi from Sydney cental is train to Bondi junction and then bus. Hostels on beach front

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 The quickest and easiest way is to go by Monorail and then by Metro to Tokyo central station, cost approx £3.50

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Do not buy formula, a child will approach you with a baby saying she doesn't want money just wants milk.

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Go to bus terminal to buy bus ticket to Cambodia to avoid a visa scam  

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 I suggest you use metered taxis at airport to avoid paying 3 x as much

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 buscaonibus.com or just google busca onibus. Gives timings and allows you to book online

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 Be careful. Do some research prior to going as crowd violence is often an issue & have an escape plan!

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 Free walking tour done by great Irishman

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The quietest and most remote of the three borders points, really worth it though.

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 Making sure it's on you when travelling for there are often random police checks as without it you will be questioned and possibly detained.

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 Leave plenty of time, very slow.

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 Isla Ometepe, San Juan del Sur and chicken buses 

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El Remate (Tikal), Flores, Semuc Champey, Antigua, Lake Atitlan. Travel

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Difficulty of using Visa cards in many ATMs in Guatemala and tips on those which will take them

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 Unknown tax whilst leaving the country

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Caye Caulker and San Ignacio

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 Brief guide to Cancun, Tulum, Lake Bacalar and travel. The bus company ADO is good and efficient.

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A few tips on the best ways to get around South Africa. 

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Do not carry your passport around with you if you can avoid it! Also advice on how to get an Emergency Travel Document - if your passport is stolen

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scammed out of 5 or 6 thousand K shillings by a trust scammer and a dodgy ticket dealer

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 I really recommend staying at Pousada Ecoverde in Cuiaba and then going with Eco Verde tours into the Panatanal. The hostel is close to the centre, many of the staff there speak English and its very well run.   

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 Where to stay and not to stay in BA

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The new metro is a very good way of getting into the city centre. Its safe, not crowded, efficient and clean. From the International airport it costs Rupees 120 ( £1.50/ $ 2.30) to New Delhi station - next to the New Delhi railway station. Posted by Charlie McGrath

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The Pearl Palace Hotel is highly recommended. Whilst not in the budget price bracket its good value, a room without bathroom is rupees 350, about $7 and twin with bathroom is 750 ($13). Really friendly, excellent roof top restaurant & safe.

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Rucksacks on buses in Thailand - recommend use of cable ties to deter thieves

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After having had an amazing three months in South Africa, here are a couple of things that are good to know before you go!

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If you'd like to get a feel of Soweto, and explore it safely, a great place to stay is Lebo's Backpackers: http://www.sowetobackpackers.com/

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Taxis can easily scam you in Vietnam by setting the meter to run 10x the normal speed and offers from men on motorbikes for cheap transport may seem appealing, do not accept!

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These are just a few things to be aware of to make sure you are less of a target of theft

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 The perfect accomodation for travellers in Siem Reap

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A common to trick at Retiro Bus station. We were pre-warned and were able to avoid being robbed. So be aware......-

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A great way to experience the jungle, you end up in the middle of no where, with great guides. It is a top place to visit if you are going to Edcuador.

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I found a relatively cheap but safe way of getting to your hostel. It was with a company called Manuel Tienda Leon. You will find them immediately on the left as you enter the public area of the airport following baggage collection. Cost Peso 55 - about US$13.    

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A very different trip to do and off the beaten track. 

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Thailand/Cambodian border scam by Sam Yarnold - post by Charlie McGrath

When crossing the border between Thailand and Cambodia I came across a number of scams,travel agents trying to get money for a service that is not required! Do read the article.  

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Take a tour into a mine in Potosi !!

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Football tickets to see Boca Juniors - read more to find good advice on getting tickets.

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This happened to a friend, Monica Vrbkova & her boyfriend Martin. They had prebooked hotel but when they gave hotel name to taxi driver he claimed it had just closed and suggested an alternative which was awful. The driver was clearly getting commission from hotel.  

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Robbed from a taxi within the first hour of in Lima, Peru. Some man smashed through the window of my taxi and stole my bag.

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Taxi Robbery in LIma - Never take a taxi directly off the street at night in Lima! It's not worth the risk. We got robbed,  it was a clever set - up. Read full article article so yyou are prepared. 

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Malawi - It might be worth hiring a taxi fo the day.

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Be aware of Bottle water - Know where its coming from, and check the seal is still intact!

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Shanghai Airport Taxi Scam. I got ripped off, lost £75 - please don't get caught, read my article 

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Last May I went walking in Romania, on arrival at Bucharest OTP airport we met a con artist within 5 minutes of clearing baggage.  He tried to claim he was a registered bus driver providing lift to local hotel when no such service existed at that time of night. We were suspicious so checked with the Information Desk, our concern was proved right.

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