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| 30th September 2009 beliz | turkish men??? - From: HALELUJIAH ISTANBUL and Turkish Baths!!! ... Not so much Turkish Men hey;first of all I really enjoy reading your article about Istanbul ,the city I live ...Just an advice from insider .... man and woman could be ffriends in Turkey as you have spent your holiday in touristic places in Istanbul you missed all the good parts and men....altrough I must admit that tourist women are the easiest target for turkish men !...as u might quess its mostly because of women comes to Turkey for fun and searching for boy friends... |
| 21st September 2009 calli rickey | i love you - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done Yes the hardest days in our lives! You are my rock! Love you and can't wait to catch up |
| 8th September 2009 TinNiE | nice stories - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! will look forward for more adventures in the future :) |
| 7th September 2009 Casandra | Great photos - From: Happy and Fun Travels in Israel & the Palestinian Territories Great Photos and I enjoyed the realist commentary. I'll be traveling to Isreal in a few days, thanks for sharing. |
| 21st August 2009 cigdem | shame of us ! - From: HALELUJIAH ISTANBUL and Turkish Baths!!! ... Not so much Turkish Men Hi Ana; until the end of your story i felt horrible as a Turkish woman..yes.bad apples ruin the culture. where we have great apples :) but. to be honest. a Turkish man cannot never be like a western. because in this culture women also like to make sure someone is always running after them. in other words they like to be owned...due to all these points my husband is from the US:)) cheers |
| 19th August 2009 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Fun blogs, great photos, good luck with what you do next! |
| 19th August 2009 bayrak | bayrak - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Thanks for sharing http://www.aybayrak.com |
| 19th August 2009 Tom | Congratulations - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! I've been following your blog and want to say well done. Savour the memories from your wonderful year of travelling, it definately is the most amazing and rewarding experience a person can be blessed with. I travelled in Turkey earlier this year and also had a wonderful time in this amazing country. All the best for the future! |
| 19th August 2009 PA Leslie | Hi - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Hope we'll see you soon back on the road...once the bug hit, it never leaves! Where are you going to settle in Australia? Peter |
| 19th August 2009 Tim | Melbourne - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Hey Ana, great story again! I see you go to Australia in a while, we should meet up:-) XX Tim |
| 18th August 2009 around_the_world | Thank you - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Dear Ana Maria, Truly enjoyed following your adventures and wishing you all the best with your upcoming projects. Keep enjoying life! |
| 18th August 2009 Adam | - From: The Last Blog: I couldn't have picked a better final destination than Turkey! Excited for you to come back. Glad your trip was so much fun. :-) |
| 12th August 2009 Teresa | agree about the men there - From: HALELUJIAH ISTANBUL and Turkish Baths!!! ... Not so much Turkish Men Hi, I was in Istanbul last November and the most annoying thing was the men trying to befriend me. The invitations and corny lines came from every direction when walking down the streets or pausing in public. Yes, it was probably the tenth man who approached me with those scammy lines who got my rath. Later I apologized, and then asked him why couldn't men in Istanbul be normal. One day I tried wearing a long dress and scarf, with my hair braided back, and I got a lot less hasstle when walking down the streets. Only when the salesmen and/or gigolos saw my blue eyes did I hear the familiar pleas to be friends. Istanbul is a gorgeous city worth visiting, but for lone women travelers it can be a relentlessly annoying place. |
| 12th August 2009 liliram | Friends - From: HALELUJIAH ISTANBUL and Turkish Baths!!! ... Not so much Turkish Men Hey, Ana.....i absolutely enjoyed your stories! Like you, I thoroughly enjoyed the turkish apple tea and brought home several bags of it. Like you, my niece had a few experiences with the Turkish male stereotype. Fortunately though, we also met a couple of Turkish men who loved to talk, eat, and drink without the handholding, grabbing and groping. These 2 wiped out our not too pleasant experiences with some others. But I am actually more curious about your story on those women from Morocco! Lol. |
| 10th August 2009 TinNiE | - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! sorry to hear about those bad times. i certainly love reading your african entries ... people can actually learn from your stories. hope you're having a more relaxing time now :) |
| 8th August 2009 boristhegreat | - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! Hi Ana-Maria, I've been following your blogs about Africa for a while now and reading them with great interest! It sounds like you've had a really challenging time the last few months and I appreciate that you've written about it with honesty - as you see it. That you've come out of the experience stronger is surely a good thing and makes it worthwhile. After all, nobody ever said travelling would be all fun and happy times! Sometimes travelling evokes the cynical side in all of us - but that's the test - to overcome it and emerge stronger and more aware than we were previously. I enjoy your writing and have added you to my recommended list (not that you need any more recommends!) May the rest of your travels be happier and more enjoyable times. Take care Lee |
| 7th August 2009 Lyndsey | Hang in there - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! Hey Ana, As always, I enjoy reading your blogs and keeping up with your travels. I'm sorry to hear that your experience in Africa was rather draining. It's a sad reality of what goes on there but enjoy the fact that you got to see parts of the Earth that most people will never see. That because of your journey there you have become a most experienced travel who can make it through difficult scenarios. And that experiences like this make you more whole and more understanding and appreciative as a person. When you go back to Africa, I'm going with you! Miss you and love you. Come home already! Safe travels, Lyndsey |
| 7th August 2009 mpangwa | - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! I am very sorry for the bad impression got from my country Tanzania, as you said your tour was not organized. i still believe if you come next time in organzied way you will enjoy and it wont cost you such much money. |
| 7th August 2009 gred78 | Sorry to hear... - From: Back to Tanzania and OUT at last! SO DONE with East Africa! Sorry to hear you had problems in Tanzania. I went with my wife about 2 years ago and had a good time, although Dar was horrific. Per advice we received we researched and booked a safari ahead of time with a reputable company that paired us up with another person, had an awesome trip... but on the road ran into people who booked last minute and had less than great reviews with the "fly by night" outfit they booked. The touts in Arusha were something else, and no real way to know which ones had legitimate connections to to good service. My advice, book ahead! Also found it odd that we paid the most in our whole rtw trip for hotels in Dar, because we could not stomach anything but their high end properties. Zanzibar was magical though... thinking of going back. Envious of your trip and sad to hear you had a rough go in E. Africa. |
| 29th July 2009 Hilde | It is going to be interesting.... - From: ZANZIBAR: From Hell to Heaven and Back Just read your blog. We (family of 4) are leaving for Zanzibar - Jambiani in October. Never been to Africa before, so I try to get as much information as possible. After reading you blog, I am already worried!!! |
| 27th July 2009 2Brothers3Continents | Same same, no diference!! - From: ZANZIBAR: From Hell to Heaven and Back I had the same experience! Solution? Relax and get yourself back to SE Asia! |
| 27th July 2009 2Brothers3Continents | I think the same! - From: The Masai: Re-thinking the souvenier images they export I do agree with you in many aspects. The lion killing stuff is for me pure bullshit. No one nowardays go out to kill a lion, they are much more profitable alive!!! The canadian women story sounds fake, or else the Massai wouldn't circunsize them to avoit having sex with other man... but there is a very interesting true story movie called "The white massai" from a Swiss girl who stay in Kenya to marry one Massai. And don't worry about the cows offer, for you, is just another funny thing for tourists. In Egypt they will offer hundredt of camels for you every day, even if they don't have any... Well, I liked to see that there is more people with a bit of reason when it comes to see the reality behind the "exotic" destinations... Cheers Fernando |
| 27th July 2009 Graciela | AMAZING - From: The Masai: Re-thinking the souvenier images they export I really like the pics. Interesting, colourful and full of that kind of life. |
| 27th July 2009 TinNiE | Culture - From: The Masai: Re-thinking the souvenier images they export Nice entry Ana ... |
| 27th July 2009 ahmed | amazing - From: MISSION: Komodo Dragons and an Eid Muslim celebration along the way very amazing report thank you so much |
| 21st July 2009 Two Canadians Eh | I Understand!! - From: KENYA: I need exhaustion, headache, and calming pills NOW!!!! ... or just a few drinks and all inclusive trip to the Maldives... Same thing! Hi Ana! I just read your last two blogs ... and feel like I could have written them myself!! Though we absolutely LOVED our trip, by the end we were completely jaded and frustrated in almost every way too! I know exactly what you're talking about in terms of constantly having to defend yourself and fight for a fair price. EVERYTHING was such an effort!!! And at times, when we would complain about it, people would be like "Oh, they need to make a living too" or "this is how they feed their families" ... but that doesn't make extortion okay! I feel for you! Enjoy the rest of your trip!! P.S. Rwanda was WONDERFUL, most definitely my favorite country! :D |
| 9th July 2009 Lynn | - From: ZANZIBAR: From Hell to Heaven and Back Anna Marie, Hi I have just read your blog on Zanzibar. I visited there 9 years ago for 2 months when the place was less touristy and more of a backpacker haven. From what I've read and heard there are tons of resort hotels now both near Stone Town and on the beach from Nungwi to Kendwa on the north coast, resulting in more rich but less savy tourists to con out of a buck or two. Don't let Tanzania disconcert you in the future. I recommend Moshi on the foothills of mount Kilamanjaro and also the Usumbara Mountains which were both fantastic and with lots of really nice locals. Happy travelling |
| 9th July 2009 Adam | Woah - From: ZANZIBAR: From Hell to Heaven and Back That place sounds crazy, Ana. Glad you were smart and didn't get ripped off. If I ever travel somewhere like Tanzania, I am taking you with me. :-) |
| 3rd July 2009 costin | awesome! - From: Drakensberg Mountains and Little Lesotho where I'm worth 12 cows and ate a mouse so amazing! good job cousin... you're doing it right. |
| 3rd July 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: Drakensberg Mountains and Little Lesotho where I'm worth 12 cows and ate a mouse Fascinating blog! I am going to South Africa this summer but doubt I will have time to make it to Lesotho. Your blog is making me regret my lack of time already! I am hoping to get to Swaziland though. :) I love your descriptions of the courting customs, can't say the cuisine looks great though. |
| 1st July 2009 TinNiE | - From: Refugees, Xenophobia and Human Rights: The Other Side of Cape Town i thought i should share this too --> http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/06/30/sa.rape.crisis/index.html |
| 29th June 2009 Greg | Hmmm... - From: SA's Wild Coast: Do We Have it Right? So Simon, you're effectively saying that Apartheid was a good thing? I would far rather live like I do (in a vibrant, cosmopolitan, FREE Johannesburg) than return to those days when the days were balmy and peaceful for some, and utterly degrading for others. |
| 28th June 2009 Simon Patterson | Johannesburg - From: SA's Wild Coast: Do We Have it Right? Interesting blog. About Jo'burg, I grew up there in the early 70s under apartheid and ironically I used to walk and cycle all over the place. As an 11 year old white kid I used to hang out with black workmen in cafes and pinball parlours, even gambling my pocket money with them! I felt so free. The city was quite safe to me and no-one, black or white would have touched an 11 year old. It simply never crossed anyone's mind. |
| 24th June 2009 max | great blog - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done that was laugh out loud stuff - completely know how you felt up there. you've inspired me to do the same. well done to you, that's a hefty challenge you put yourself through. |
| 23rd June 2009 PA Leslie | Fun entry! - From: South Africa's Garden Route: Where am I?! Hi, I did the Garden Route back in early 2006. Stopped at Kwandwe, a safari not that far away from Ado. You will for sure prefer Tanzania ( did it in 2008). You didn't stop in Plettenberg and Hermanus? Thanks for the nice pics, Peter. |
| 22nd June 2009 danny | sharks! - From: South Africa's Garden Route: Where am I?! go in a shark cage, please, do it for me... |
| 19th June 2009 Emmanuel | Nice stories dear! - From: Refugees, Xenophobia and Human Rights: The Other Side of Cape Town Anna! i felt to emotional about this stuff, i am a social worker, and looking up to volunteer in that sort of camp. Thanks Emmanuel |
| 17th June 2009 TinNiE | unedited - From: Refugees, Xenophobia and Human Rights: The Other Side of Cape Town another nice entry ana. glad no one has to edit or cut your story short ... keep it up. |
| 16th June 2009 TripBY | Nice photos - From: Happy and Fun Travels in Israel & the Palestinian Territories Good shots! |
| 15th June 2009 Sara | What a read - From: Refugees, Xenophobia and Human Rights: The Other Side of Cape Town Dear Ana, I have justed set-up a travel blog for when I start me travels in July... and was looking at other peoples blogs.. when I came across yours.. The other Side of Cape Town... I would like you to know that it has moved me and inspired me to help make changes in the world (what little I can do anyway).. I will be travelling to Australia... Thailand..China... and other places... and hope to find somewhere that I can help. Many Thanks for your words Sara England |
| 11th June 2009 Tiffany | - From: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1.5 months is not enough Hey Ana! Have you tried biltong? apparently it's similar to beef jerky but a million times better. keep writing! |
| 5th June 2009 Mike | Keep writing!!! - From: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1.5 months is not enough Wow! I never read blogs but for some reason I ended up reading yours and it's amazing! You have done so much the last year, keep it up and keep writing. Good luck and happy travels :) |
| 5th June 2009 Lyndsey | Mrs. Martin - From: Capetonian Cultural Experiences and my Final Journalism Internship Ana, I have really enjoyed your blogs about Capetown. Through your writing I've gained some good insight into its history and culture, which has been so fascinating to me. The story of Mrs. Martin really touched me, and I hope that if you still live with her you can share with her that I find her story very inspiring, that she's a remarkable kind and giving woman with a beautiful big heart. She sounds like a really, really neat lady. Also, the food looks delish! Congrats on your internship at the Cape Times. You truly never cease to amaze me! I'm glad these experiences are also giving you a better idea of what kind of career you'd like to pursue when you get back. Can't wait to catch up with you when you return! Safe traveling! Love you! xoxo |
| 31st May 2009 Karen | Like the blog! - From: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1.5 months is not enough Hi there. My name is Karen and I came across your blog and I have enjoyed reading it. I am in Cape Town as well for two more weeks. I agree that a month for me is truly not long enough to see all the beauty that is South Africa. Good luck to you with your travels. |
| 31st May 2009 Karen | Like the blog! - From: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1.5 months is not enough Hi there. My name is Karen and I came across your blog and I have enjoyed reading it. I am in Cape Town as well for two more weeks. I agree that a month for me is truly not long enough to see all the beauty that is South Africa. Good luck to you with your travels. |
| 20th May 2009 steven | becareful if you go to super pussy.yov will pay more than you think. - From: Encounters with SE Asia's Big Sex Industry they want you to buy some drink,then they will charge you very expensive |
| 8th May 2009 Maria Schindler | - From: BUENOS AIRES: I love you 75% Yay, you finally got your buckets of dulce de leche!! Can entirely understand why you were mostly in heaven here! |
| 2nd May 2009 Gabby | Wine Taaaaasting in Mendoza! - From: Northern & Western Argentina: The Journey from Bolivia to Buenos Aires Finally, you do something I would do. About the only thing I would do on your many travels thus far... I'm unabashedly risk-averse and wine is friendly! :) |
| 28th April 2009 Jessica | amazing! - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done ana you are crazy girlie! I'm so proud of you and so glad to hear you are alive! :) what an outstanding accomplishment that only a select number of people achieve - congrats! Miss you lots and can't wait to see what's next! XOXO jro |
| 25th April 2009 Christene | - From: Ice Climbing to 6,088 Meters / 19,974 Feet - The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Done You officially are insane! Looks amazing but I do not think I could ever! Miss you lots! |
