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| 4th November 2009 Kyle | AVIS - From: Culture shock Hey there sorry to hear about the trouble with your car, If you ever return I suggest you rent a vehicle from Avis or another reputable car rental agency :) |
| 18th September 2009 Adnan | wonderfull trip - From: My second home hi Dan... Having read your article, i really surprised your precious time that you spent with my people, i came from Berbera, and iam familiar with Jama and the other guys that you have mentioned in your article, bur now iam somewhere in the middle east..i study there!..but it is also worthy to mention that somaliland has a got a natural resource like oil and gas!...i really want to go back to somaliland next year and do my final project....(geology) and i hope that i will find more information about the rocks found in somaliland....! |
| 17th September 2009 Zezinho | Favela - From: In the Favelas I am from Rocinha, the largest favela in Rio and I do not think favelas are ugly.. |
| 17th August 2009 The Travel Camel | Eclipse Memories - From: When the moon ate the sun and the world didn't end. Great photo of the full solar eclipse! I remember experiencing a total eclipse in Melbourne, Australia in October 1976 and it still is one of the strongest memories from my childhood - an amazing experience. |
| 4th August 2009 JT | Welcome - From: The world's a stage Hi Stuart, I assume you are still in Cirebon at this time. I enjoy your blogs. I grew up in Cirebon although since now I live in New York since a decade ago. The last time I was in Cirebon was 11 years ago for a visit, but I live there for 14 years before that. I like Cirebon because of its food and the people. The friendly, laid back, not pretentious trait. Have you tried the local dishes of nasi lengko, nasi jamblang, tahu gejrot? Magna restaurant has delicious sea food & chinese food. Keep up the good work and I am waiting for your writing about Cirebon.. the people, the culture... Such a nice small town... |
| 25th July 2009 Kalka | Las Geel..Somaliland overall - From: My second home This is amazing Dan I am so proud to read your account on Somaliland, I am Somalilander and British, I hold both very close to my heart and called them both home.. But the feeling I get when I visit my birth place and see the extended family and the kins is priceless. I am now in Hargeisa and have visited the Rocks of Las Geel.. amazing really as an anthropologist it makes me want to do more social history of the people who lived in that area. Keep in touch Dan my e-mail is khatiny@hotmail.com. you can also found me on face book under the name Kalka Osman. I have recent pictures I would like to share with you and your friends who have made great comments here. |
| 7th July 2009 Ellen Jones | Dakla? - From: More stupid questions Hi a bit of a silly question but the place you visited, is it called Dakla or Dahkla happy travels! |
| 25th June 2009 afin | what a 'stage! :) - From: The world's a stage hi, Stuart, once i read your blog title, i knew that you are a 'today' shakespeare :) it is so nice reading your blog line by line and enjoying pictures you showed. |
| 1st June 2009 Tom | Cultural significance of The Mission - From: The Mission Having lived some years during the mid-80's in Paraguay. I would have liked to see you note the cultural impact of the musical instruments and other products manufactured by the amazing Guarani Indians. The beauty and power of this people is too little appreciated. Paraguay has vast numbers of wonderful special people. I am glad to see the youth there still smiling. |
| 21st April 2009 suleyman hussein omar kujog | My grandfather - From: My second home hey I just want you to add that the satue that was on the road from beerbera and hargisa is a tribut to my grandfather Omar kjuog how was one of the solders in the war. |
| 2nd April 2009 Ron | why whine? - From: Accra, Lake Volta and Kokrobite Have you tried Bah-Doosh? (2 doors down from Big Milly's; on the beach) That Australian lad (Damian?!) is one hell of a guy! Suer relaxed atmosphere, and you don't have to deal with all the mess and "great reggae parties". Cool atmosphere, wonderful people, great drinks! |
| 2nd April 2009 Ron | why whine? - From: Accra, Lake Volta and Kokrobite You should give it another chance, this time take the time to walk around and get-away from the other tourists (obrunis). Sweat? Don't sweat the small stuff. Kokrobite is a great place if you know where to be! |
| 20th February 2009 Armchair Traveler | You've surfaced! - From: The world's a stage Just idly cruising travel blogs when I came across yours. Months ago, I followed your travels in Africa. Love your stunning photos. The social/historical commentary is good too. Lived in east Java about 25 years ago. The language is easy to pick up. Grammar is not a big thing. Just string words together. I'd get a phrase book and/or dictionary if I were you, seeing as you'll be there for 7 months. The locals will appreciate your attemps. I look forward to reading your blogs. -A.T. |
| 2nd January 2009 'Aafi | Somaliland is safe - From: My second home Thanks Stuart, just to let you know that I really enjoyed reading your trip to Somaliland, which is my native country, though I now live in the UK. The man who paid for your bus fare was simply doing the Somali guest honoring, it has roots in the nomadic tradition. |
| 13th November 2008 David Munnings | S/Sgt Harold J Munnings..R.E.M.E. - From: My second home My brother also rests in the War Cemetry he died in December 1945. Any photographs would be appreciated, |
| 29th October 2008 Fiona | Hargeisa really is safe - From: My second home Hi! Great to see your blog. I wrote my thesis on Somaliland and their legal case for independence and spent some time there a couple of years ago doing research. The people really are incredibly receptive and kind. Hoping to go back for the elections this year! |
| 23rd September 2008 Stuart | Hargeisa is safe! - From: My second home Hargeisa is safe. I believe it may be possible to get a Visa in the UK. The information I found on the internet said that you can get a Visa from: SOMALILAND MISSION MR ADAM MUSSE JIBRIL 102 Cavel Street London E1 2JA UNITED KINGDOM Mobile:07950469077 Tel: +44 0207 961 9098 Fax: +44 0207 247 6335 Email: slrmission@hotmail.co.uk If that's not possible then hotels will arrange a Visa for you. You send them a scanned copy of your passport - they arrange the Visa for you, which you pay for and pick up at the airport, on arrival. The Hotel Ambassador is the best hotel in the city at $US40 a night. Otherwise I would recommend the Oriental Hotel in the city centre. The number I found for the Hotel Oriental is 2514999, or 8289296. You will need to add the international code to that number. I also don't know if that number is correct - it is just a number I found on the internet. I suggest you do some research yourself if that number is not correct. You can contact the Hotel Ambassador directly on their website. If you look at the text of my blog you will see the Hotel Ambassador highlighted. Click on that link and it will take you directly to the Hotel Ambassador's website. You may want to ring the Hotel Oriental or Ambassador to discuss your intended journey. They will both be very helpful. In terms of getting to Somaliland, the cheapest way is via Djibouti or Dubai. All the best. I know that the people of Somaliland will welcome you. |
| 23rd September 2008 Dan Savident | Safe to travel? - From: My second home Hi, I read this blog with great interest. My Uncle is buried in the war cemetery in Hargesia. He was with the RAF in WW2 fighting 'U' boats in the Indian Ocean. My Mother was 21 years his junior and 5 when he died. She is now 70 and although we have researched his service and the events surrouding his death, we have yet to visit his final resting place. It has long been an ambition to take my Mother. I gues my question is do you think it is safe and what would be the best way of approaching such a trip. Thanks Dan |
| 28th August 2008 Graciela | Great!!!!!!!!!!! - From: In the Favelas The pictures are great but let me tell you that the names of the falls is Iguazú Falls shared by Argentina and Brazil. Foz do Iguazú is a city name. |
| 20th June 2008 Stubrucam | Amazing! - From: My second home What an amazing trip! I really admire your courage and curiosity in going to somewhere most people have never heard of, let alone been. I have read a little about Somaliland and agree that it is mad that a functioning state- unlike the basketcase to the south- can't get recognition. Maybe some day. |
| 16th June 2008 Overlanders | Info - From: The War Train Love your panoramic shot. Thanks for the all the information contained in your blog too. I'm researching Sudan now, so thanks for all the great tips! Cheers Suz & Dave |
| 16th May 2008 Chi | - From: In a Strange Land Wow, interesting pics Stuart! I actually planned to fo to Ethiopia last february but ahd to postpone it... :( but maybe I will go there in autumn! :-) I have heard it's an magnificent country! Can't wait... :-) |
| 4th May 2008 Ricardo the Traveller | Interesting! - From: French Somalia I loved reading your journal! I have always wanted to travel to this part of Africa for some reason and I have a friend who has visited Djibouti. Again, the area you were in I feel is a unique one not many get to travel to. |
| 12th April 2008 Two4deroad | Wow! - From: The War Train Thank you, Thank you, Thank you taking us on this journey. Showing us what you have seen and experienced in Sudan. I learned so much from this relay. Who would have guessed that Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt and that the country can look so beautiful despite its dry and arid climate. Travel safe and have fun |
| 12th April 2008 aspiringnomad | Softened by The Sudan? - From: The War Train Sudanese people "The friendliest and most hospitable people you've met anywhere in the world"(???) You and me both traveller!!! I agree with that statement wholeheartedly; and would add it's one of the most challenging, exotic and adventuress locations on the planet...The panorama picture you posted with this blog actually made my pulse quicken and the video of the dervishes is superb...hopefully you stuck around a while and they softened you up some more... |
| 25th January 2008 Stuart | The picture tells you the camera! - From: I might taste of the lotus and forget the way home.... Hi Napoleon - I use a Sony H2 - a tip, if you click on the photos and bring up the large version of the photos the site actually tells you the make of the camera that was used. |
| 25th January 2008 napoleon | Nice Pictures - From: I might taste of the lotus and forget the way home.... I enjoy your posts and hope to see the world as you do one day. What camera do you use for these great shots? |
| 19th December 2007 Herdiwati Sidabutar | Nice Picture of Lake Toba - From: Missionaries impaled on Batak spears. Nice picture of Lake Toba Stuart , I like it . I am from Samosir Island but I am working in Aceh ,North Sumatera !I spent most of my time out of North Sumatera this last few years and I miss Lake Toba . Will be there for christmas :-) Horas ! ! |
| 25th October 2007 Stuart | Reply to le flow - From: This is the end... Thanks for the comment - I'm working in a call centre at the moment, for a company that collects money on behalf of the banks...but I am intending to return to Africa this January. I will have to give them notice, although I am going to ask them if they will take me back in May 2008 . I'm planning to cross North Africa, follow the Nile into Sudan - then go to Ethiopia. Djibouti, Somaliland and Eritrea. Keep up your blogs, they are some of the best on travelblog. |
| 25th October 2007 le_flow | From a fellow traveller. - From: This is the end... What else can I say than very well done. Almost three years on the road writing honest and informative blogs, taking better and better pictures. Thanks Stu. And a special thanks for the West Africa blogs ou wrote that we found very helpful while traversing the region our self. Good luck back home. |
| 11th September 2007 Carly | - From: This is the end... Thank you for all the great pictures and blogs you've posted over the last few years. I've been following your adventures since Africa, when I stumbled upon it. Can't remember exactly where, but went back to the first one and read from the beginning until I caught up to you in relatively real time! Hopefully you'll post every so often to let all of us armchair travellers know how you are doing and if there are any more plans to travel in the future. By the way, how does it feel to be back to a regular routine? After I came back from my travels (quite a few years ago) I had a heck of a time adjusting to the norm and would work for awhile, then take off again. I also picked up work where I could (temping in English speaking countries, tutoring Japanese kids privately, even tried my hand at bar maiding and waitressing, which was a first for me and a last. That's tough being on your feet all day, when you are used to sitting at a desk.) All the best to you. |
| 3rd September 2007 B.M.Hakili | Kigoma, the Town where Ujiji is Located - From: Across Tanzania, East to West - in the footsteps of Dr Livingstone Dear author, I write to correct spelling mistake! The Town on the shores of lake tanganyika is KIGOMA not Kagoma! Hakili |
| 28th August 2007 John | - From: This is the end... Good luck to you Stuart, I followed your blog from West Africa and enjoyed reading your Africa blogs the most. Your final blogs were a bit lacking in the anecdotes and stories about what happened to you on a pesonal level day to day that filled your earlier blogs. But never mind that, you did three years travelling, and some of the places you went and the things you did will be some of your best memories for as long as you live. How you will deal with having to do a real job now after 3 years away I don't know. |
| 24th August 2007 Stuart | Travel guides - From: This is the end... Hi Armchair Traveller, To be honest the only guide book that I used on the trip was the Lonely Planet (despite my complaining about it!) Other guide books may also be worth a look, but I tend to stick to the Lonely Planet because I like the typeface and the lay-out in that particular guide book. I don't look at the Rough Guides because I don't like the typeface! It may sound a trivial reason for remaining loyal to Lonely Planet - but it is the only reason! |
| 24th August 2007 Stuart | Working... - From: This is the end... I've accepted a job offer that starts on September 3rd. I was on camera number 3 when I returned to the UK. I suspect one of the reasons my pictures improved is because I upgraded my camera so many times during the trip. The camera I was using at the end of the trip was much better than the cheap thing I was using when I started the trip. |
| 24th August 2007 arnie | end of the road? - From: This is the end... Hey Stuart, We traveled with you in South Africa, through Krugar a couple of years ago. I have been checking n on your blog on and off since then. Congratulations on finishing you grand tour, I suspect from the shorter than usual last few blogs you had a bit of burn out? It was an incredible feat, you really did keep up with your postings, your photography got better and better. I think a lot of people out there really did enjoy your efforts. What are you up to now? |
| 7th August 2007 DR | Awesome - From: This is the end... Journeys ended, journeys begun. I enjoyed reading along. Hopefully being home doesn't bring too much idleness. ;) |
| 6th August 2007 Armchair Traveler | Travel Books and other q.s ? - From: This is the end... Stuart, you've mentioned the Lonely planet guide. My daughter is going to Uni in Hong Kong for 1/2 year. She will try to travel elsewhere in Asia. Besides, Lonely planet, are there any other travel guide books you found invaluable? ...and have you been able to settle back since your return to leeds. I imagine it would be quoiye difficult having been on the go for the past few years. How do you perceive your countrymen now? Thanks for the great trip. I thoroughly enjoyed your comments along the way. A.T. |
| 30th July 2007 katydid | No More Stuart?!? - From: This is the end... Hey, Just a note to say I've enjoyed your blogs. It will be weird to not see 'Stuart' any more! You've had a pretty amazing journey. Thanks for all the blogs! |
| 10th July 2007 ortique | Great Wall - From: Real Men walk the Wall Hi Stuart, Most likely you have already moved on from BJ, however, just to let you know that last summer while in BJ I hired a one day hiking trip to the Great Wall that was amazing. It took about 5 hours walking on an un-restored section on the GW up to Muntianyu. It was a bit pricy for China but worth every penny. The day before that hike I also had found the GW disappointing and terribly touristy. You can see pictures of this hiking trip on my blog, blogger: ortique. Safe travels, |
| 10th July 2007 Marcello | Some tips - From: The Mission I like the descriptions of this site because I found them very close to the reality, but there are somethings that the visitor must know before going to Paraguay. 1st.: It's better to arrive Asuncion on WEEKDAYS and NEVER in summer, 'cause there's nothing to do at the weekend, and in summer EVERYONE goes on vacation to the countryside or to other countries. 2nd.: if you want to visit San Bernardino, you must go at the weekend, or in summer, when there are a lot of places to go to dance and the city is full of life, the rest of the year remais a calm country town. 3rd.: If you're in Asuncion, it will be nice if you go on a boat trip to the Chaco. And it costs less than 1 dollar! The Chaco is on the other side of the River Paraguay and is totally different of Asuncion. It's full of palms, little rivers and birds (it's beautiful!) and you can have another view of Asuncion. 4th.: it's a sin not to visit the Monday falls and Nacunday falls (on the east, near the River Parana). Ok, I hope this tips could help you, and enjoy your trip! |
| 2nd July 2007 Stuart | How? - From: West of the Mountains Good question Johan. The answer is I don't know how I'll cope! |
| 30th June 2007 Johan | China - From: West of the Mountains Amazing pictures. How will you ever be able to adapt to a 9 - 5 office job again? Johan, Cape Town South Africa |
| 24th June 2007 Katie | - From: When the clock stopped I'm an American living and work in Johannesburg. I'm planning my first trip out of South Africa through Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. Your blog has been incredibly helpful. Thank you so much! |
| 11th June 2007 Johan | What next? - From: Beyond the Clouds to the Kingdom of Women I have been following your blog right from the start. Don't make us wait so long for the next delivery! Johan. Cape Town, South Africa |
| 25th May 2007 rain | I'm a Chinese.. - From: The road to heaven China is so beautiful.And it changes so quickly.The next time you come to China will see more beautiful scene.Welcome to China. |
| 20th May 2007 Markus | Not bad - From: Singapore Sling I grew up in Singapore as an expat, and I think you covered it well. It isn't a harsh country like the media makes it out to be. Not to mention is the safest place I have ever been. Anyone could walk down what is considered to be the "worst" area of town and be completly safe! |
| 7th May 2007 Tom | Green with Envy - From: Dirty Foreign Mud OK I love the UK and had my fill of the ex-pat life when I was a kid but really the only place I would like to live (apart from Iceland, maybe) is Hong Kong. Shame you were under the weather HK is a fantastic place, especially for Kung Fu nuts like me. Lantau is probably my favourite bit since it is like the New Territories was when I was a kid, the buses getting stopped because chickens are in the road. But considering the places you have been you probably think that normal now. Next time you are in Leeds we will probably have to get some sorted or you will think you are on Mars! |
| 3rd May 2007 Liz | IGUAZU FALLS - From: Drought and Brazilian dams sorry to say that the Iguazu Falls are half argentinian half brazilian, books are more credible than a turistic brochure....nice pics! keep on updtating your travelblog! =) |
| 7th April 2007 Odd | Moa, Chad - From: In bed with the roaches. Sorry if I'm a bit anal, but would you please correct the town Moa, Chad to Mao? It's such an amazing town, and deserves its correct name. |
