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fauxpaul says:
Our winter down here is often the best time to visit the parks. I was just in Johannesburg this weekend and the weather was typical of the entire season: strong sun, clear blue skies, chilly nights and mornings but daytime temperatures are warm. Cape Town will get its rain, but also a lot of sunny d…
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silan says:
I was in Ghana last summer for 2 months during the same time you're going, and I spent a bit of time in Cape Coast. Things to keep in mind when packing are that a lot of things you will be able to find in the town, espeically since Cape Coast is a bit more touristy than other regions. A lot of cloth…
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Average priced "General Tip & Advice" in Egypt
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Transitory says:
There are many alternatives to get from Cairo to Luxor, there's a plane, cruise, prob. you could hire a car, and lastly, the Abela sleeper.
Abela tix can be purchased online but I had my hostel arrange my ticket purchase which was $60 for Cairo to Luxor; dinner and breakfast included in the first…
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Cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Egypt
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seanmorsi says:
NEW TAXI CABS!!! Look out for the new taxi cabs that are all white with small black squares on the doors...these cabs will have a meter in them so you don't have to guess how much to give your driver, you are also not required to tip. Also, if you ride the old school taxi cabs, remeber to always ask…
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splamble says:
This is one of the half dozen or so companies that do ferry service between stone town and dar es salaam. The day boat charges 25 USD for VIP class accomodations. Very nice chairs, in a A/C'd room, a few budget travelers and other more affluent patrons are here. There is also 1st, 2nd and 3rd cla…
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ottielisa says:
There we go, finally I have the time to write something about my trip to Tunesia this September!
I've been there with my Mom, it was her second and my first holiday in Tunesia!
We just wanted to relax for a week and still have some warmth.
The different cultur was the fact that made us a bit unsu…
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hslapparel says:
Get one of the drivers that seem nice to give you his cell phone #, they will generally come get you whenever, wherever. It is also better to try to negotiate a price instead of going by the meter.
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Shopping
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#113 of 176 general tips & advice in Africa
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ainzerka says:
Except for the Marjane, giant chains which destroy the local economy have not yet, inch'Allah, reached Morocco. There are local greengrocers, bakeries, butchers, as well as hanouts or tabacs on most streets. Most people buy fresh ingredients for each day's meals.
Of course there are oth…
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tirsomaldonado says:
-In regards to Shillings. Tanzanian chillings are quite easy to understand, as 10US$ is like 12 Tanzanian Chillings. In Kenya works different. You have to divide the amount times 60 and then you have it in dollars.
-Airports have good exchange rate! although sometimes hotels are not bad either.
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Bedouin Camps
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#115 of 176 general tips & advice in Africa
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angie74 says:
I stayed in a Bedouin Camp in Marsa Alam, Egypt. Now, this is really cheap accommodation but it is cheap for a reason. Prepare for the most basic - little huts, no aircon, electric is only on for 2 hours a day and you get a fly swat for entertainment. and most of all, no alcohol and no shop for m…
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GordonKirkaldy says:
Kisangani,
It is a large city in the middle of the democratic repubic of Congo. And man this is one of the most beautiful places i've been to. There is so much to see and so many things to do. when you walk through the city jou really feel that is is a city in the middle of the jungle. And the Cong…
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Egypt Air
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#117 of 176 general tips & advice in Africa
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Africancrab says:
I travelled to Cairo from Entebbe to meet with Peter because we had the Luxor criuise to take. The flight was good even though quite full. The entertainment system seemed out of service and need to be replaced but no one seemed to care. Peter had paid a good price to get me out of Entebbe and all he…
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Very cheap "General Tip & Advice" in Lesotho
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elnaerasmus says:
Destination in Lesotho was the Katse Dam. Construction started in the '70's and was completed in 1998. The dam supplies water to South Africa and electricity to Lesotho. Approx 168 families were affected. They were moved at the cost of the SA Government to other land - similar in size, houses wer…
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admid says:
1. Never walk around tipsy in downtown.
2. Bring a women (friend, girl-friend, girl-friend of a friend, mother, more or less what ever you can get), when going out. That keeps the pro's on distance and you might have a relaxed evening.
3. Take taxi the ENTIRE way. Do not jump off at a nearby corne…
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Average priced "General Tip & Advice" in Gambia
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shaidos says:
Whilst looking on the internet for info about Gambia, I found out that to see Gambia well it's best to go with an Official Tourist Guide.
I found the Gambia Tour Guides website to be helpful. It gives you a list of guides by area, a list of possible trips you can do as well as other info.
Howeve…
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