Tommy Rooney's Guestbook
Comments
Date: 15th March 2012
Croati travel
I am wondering what I can expect for travel time, by car, aug. 4th, a Saturday from Split to Zagreb?
From Blog: Happy New Year from Dubrovnik
Croati travel
I am wondering what I can expect for travel time, by car, aug. 4th, a Saturday from Split to Zagreb?
From Blog: Happy New Year from Dubrovnik
Date: 10th March 2012
Arcul de Triumf
Hi Pam. Actually it is slightly bigger than Napoleon's mighty effort. After all, everything has to be bigger and better in Bucharest! It's on one of the main streets but not right in the centre of town. We had to take the subway three stops from the centre and then walked in the driving snow to check it out.
From Blog: The Paris of the East
Arcul de Triumf
Hi Pam. Actually it is slightly bigger than Napoleon's mighty effort. After all, everything has to be bigger and better in Bucharest! It's on one of the main streets but not right in the centre of town. We had to take the subway three stops from the centre and then walked in the driving snow to check it out.
From Blog: The Paris of the East
Date: 10th March 2012
Falling behind
Nice to get another message from you Bob. There will be a short break in transmission as I'm back in Sydney for the time being. The next trip is booked for the sub continent, and I fly into Sri Lanka in July. Cheers Tom
From Blog: I'm just a sweet transvestite, from transexual, transylvania - ha ha
Falling behind
Nice to get another message from you Bob. There will be a short break in transmission as I'm back in Sydney for the time being. The next trip is booked for the sub continent, and I fly into Sri Lanka in July. Cheers Tom
From Blog: I'm just a sweet transvestite, from transexual, transylvania - ha ha
Date: 9th March 2012
You are falling behing in your blogs...
I've been following your travels as I hope to visit the Balkans in 2013...just not in winter. So when are we going to see your next blog?
From Blog: I'm just a sweet transvestite, from transexual, transylvania - ha ha
You are falling behing in your blogs...
I've been following your travels as I hope to visit the Balkans in 2013...just not in winter. So when are we going to see your next blog?
From Blog: I'm just a sweet transvestite, from transexual, transylvania - ha ha
Date: 7th March 2012
Arcul de Triumf
I've been in Bucharest once, but I don't remember seeing it. Well, it was long time ago... It looks a lot smaller then the one in Paris, right?
From Blog: The Paris of the East
Arcul de Triumf
I've been in Bucharest once, but I don't remember seeing it. Well, it was long time ago... It looks a lot smaller then the one in Paris, right?
From Blog: The Paris of the East
Date: 3rd February 2012
About Romania
Romania is incredible. A beautiful country that you can not forgotten once arrived. Great Hosts, great food, great location. Everything is beautiful. If you're in need of accommodation in Romania I found a site that offers everything. I hope help you http://www.romaniatrip.net
From Blog: I'm just a sweet transvestite, from transexual, transylvania - ha ha
About Romania
Romania is incredible. A beautiful country that you can not forgotten once arrived. Great Hosts, great food, great location. Everything is beautiful. If you're in need of accommodation in Romania I found a site that offers everything. I hope help you http://www.romaniatrip.net
From Blog: I'm just a sweet transvestite, from transexual, transylvania - ha ha
Date: 30th January 2012
The Beautiful Balkans
I've read each of your blogs from the Balkans with great interest. It has never really been on my list of places to visit, but that has now changed after reading your tales of travel to that region. Winter looks the best time to visit - those photos of Bran Castle in a heavy snow are wonderful! Thanks for providing such interesting blogs.
From Blog: I'm just a sweet transvestite, from transexual, transylvania - ha ha
The Beautiful Balkans
I've read each of your blogs from the Balkans with great interest. It has never really been on my list of places to visit, but that has now changed after reading your tales of travel to that region. Winter looks the best time to visit - those photos of Bran Castle in a heavy snow are wonderful! Thanks for providing such interesting blogs.
From Blog: I'm just a sweet transvestite, from transexual, transylvania - ha ha
Date: 25th January 2012
Number 96
Bucharest sounds like a highly interesting place. I see Romania is country number 96 for you. I know you're not really counting, but I can't help wondering which country will be your number 100?? ;-) Travel safely mate.
From Blog: The Paris of the East
Number 96
Bucharest sounds like a highly interesting place. I see Romania is country number 96 for you. I know you're not really counting, but I can't help wondering which country will be your number 100?? ;-) Travel safely mate.
From Blog: The Paris of the East
Date: 24th January 2012
A magical place
On a coach tour of Croatia, we did a "shortcut" through Bosnia and Herzegovina taking in Mostar and Sarajevo. Mostar was one of the must see places on my list - I'm so glad I got to walk across the bridge and enjoy a nice meal on a terrace with a great view. Sarajevo was one of the most interesting places I've even visited - our one day was nowhere near enough. We shall return!
From Blog: A tribute to the people of Sarajevo
A magical place
On a coach tour of Croatia, we did a "shortcut" through Bosnia and Herzegovina taking in Mostar and Sarajevo. Mostar was one of the must see places on my list - I'm so glad I got to walk across the bridge and enjoy a nice meal on a terrace with a great view. Sarajevo was one of the most interesting places I've even visited - our one day was nowhere near enough. We shall return!
From Blog: A tribute to the people of Sarajevo
Date: 19th January 2012
ROCK ON
Sounds like a rolli'...rollickin'...good time...nothing like it to enhance the memories of an exotic location...Deja Vu.
From Blog: Just let me hear some of that rock and roll music...
ROCK ON
Sounds like a rolli'...rollickin'...good time...nothing like it to enhance the memories of an exotic location...Deja Vu.
From Blog: Just let me hear some of that rock and roll music...
Date: 16th January 2012
What a great old city! Love the buildings and architecture, you've definitely caught something special in your photos Tom. Looking forward to seeing more of your trip.
From Blog: A tribute to the people of Sarajevo
What a great old city! Love the buildings and architecture, you've definitely caught something special in your photos Tom. Looking forward to seeing more of your trip.
From Blog: A tribute to the people of Sarajevo
Date: 15th January 2012
Love the Belgrade at dusk photo
Sounds like you had a great time. We'll have to add it to our list.
From Blog: There's nothing like a good conversation...
Love the Belgrade at dusk photo
Sounds like you had a great time. We'll have to add it to our list.
From Blog: There's nothing like a good conversation...
Date: 14th January 2012
Cheers
Hey Tommy, good to see you back on the road again and enjoying your travel tales as always. I have this region you are visiting on my list, so again a great intro. Just talked to Marcel this week.....he is in New York in case you haven't heard from him lately. Happy New Year, Safe travels, Steve
From Blog: Happy New Year from Dubrovnik
Cheers
Hey Tommy, good to see you back on the road again and enjoying your travel tales as always. I have this region you are visiting on my list, so again a great intro. Just talked to Marcel this week.....he is in New York in case you haven't heard from him lately. Happy New Year, Safe travels, Steve
From Blog: Happy New Year from Dubrovnik
Date: 14th January 2012
Tesla
He had his lab in Colorado Springs, near where I live. Anyway, thanks for the glowing report about Belgrade. I wasn't sure I wanted to stop there is my tour of the Balkans, but you have convinced me otherwise.
From Blog: There's nothing like a good conversation...
Tesla
He had his lab in Colorado Springs, near where I live. Anyway, thanks for the glowing report about Belgrade. I wasn't sure I wanted to stop there is my tour of the Balkans, but you have convinced me otherwise.
From Blog: There's nothing like a good conversation...
Date: 9th January 2012
Soo Nice
Brings back Memories theadvantech.com
From Blog: A tribute to the people of Sarajevo
Soo Nice
Brings back Memories theadvantech.com
From Blog: A tribute to the people of Sarajevo
Date: 9th January 2012
Brings back memories of my trip to Sarajevo in 2007. Like you, I loved the place, and it still remains a favourite of mine. Unlike you though, I went in summer, where the streets were vibrant and full of life, and we could enjoy a cooling Sarajevsko (or whatever it was called) in a street cafe. The Tunnel Museum was empty though.
From Blog: A tribute to the people of Sarajevo
Brings back memories of my trip to Sarajevo in 2007. Like you, I loved the place, and it still remains a favourite of mine. Unlike you though, I went in summer, where the streets were vibrant and full of life, and we could enjoy a cooling Sarajevsko (or whatever it was called) in a street cafe. The Tunnel Museum was empty though.
From Blog: A tribute to the people of Sarajevo
Date: 2nd January 2012
Loved your New Year Blog!!
The city walls photo is fantastic. Croatia is on our short list. Really enjoyed it.
From Blog: Happy New Year from Dubrovnik
Loved your New Year Blog!!
The city walls photo is fantastic. Croatia is on our short list. Really enjoyed it.
From Blog: Happy New Year from Dubrovnik
Date: 26th December 2011
Filling in the Gap
Happy New Years to you! It's good to see you on the road again. It appears that you are filling in the gaps on your travel map by doing Central Europe and the Balkans. I plan to do this in the fall of 2013, after the tourists leave and before it gets cold, so will be following your blogs.
From Blog: Season's Greetings from Ljubljana
Filling in the Gap
Happy New Years to you! It's good to see you on the road again. It appears that you are filling in the gaps on your travel map by doing Central Europe and the Balkans. I plan to do this in the fall of 2013, after the tourists leave and before it gets cold, so will be following your blogs.
From Blog: Season's Greetings from Ljubljana
Date: 6th October 2011
Sailing down the Nile
Could you give us a little more info on the trip down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor? What was the boat/ship like? What to see on that portion of the trip. My wife and I will be doing the same thing Oct 19.
From Blog: Cruising the River Nile
Sailing down the Nile
Could you give us a little more info on the trip down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor? What was the boat/ship like? What to see on that portion of the trip. My wife and I will be doing the same thing Oct 19.
From Blog: Cruising the River Nile
Amazing Praca do Rossio
Dear Reader; Lisbon is a magficient city and specially ancient building woth to see.I traveller to many parts of Europe but I found Praca do Rossio very nice in terms of surrounding building and a good place to meet friends and good connection to transports.City is very clean and well maintained. My advice to reader this my comments go to Lisbon and explore the beauty of this great country PORTUGAL I LOVE YOU FROM BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
From Blog: Happy New Year from Lisbon
Khartoum
What money on earth build such a stunning building in such a poor country? It can only be the result of corruption and stealing from the gov. coffres or do I dare say from money paid from the west for the poor for food etc..
From Blog: Africa Unite
Date: 3rd August 2011
Bad Experience
I would like to warn people about Milimani Backpackers. As a hostel it is fine enough but I had a really negative experience with them. They have an area in the back corner next to the wall where people can camp. One evening I was lying down in my tent when a big thunderstorm came. The thunder was really close so I got out and went inside the hostel. Less than five minutes later I came back to check if water was getting in and I found my tent was covered in bricks. The wall had fallen on it. If I had been inside I would have died or been very seriously hurt. My tent was destroyed and when I checked my new video camera I found the screen had been cracked. I found out later this was the 3rd time the wall had fallen and once before it had hit a tent but they still let people camp there. I assumed Patricia, the owner, would replace or fix my tent and camera without any problem, just happy I was alive. But to my surprise she refused to pay a cent. After a heated argument they finally agreed to look for estimates. That was the beginning of a long fight to get some compensation. The played all kinds of games with me. They lied, they didn’t return my calls/messages/emails and they stalled me hoping I would give up. For awhile I stayed at the backpacker waiting for them and they refused to let me stay for free. In the end I finally got some cash four months later but only because I was so persistent. As for my tent they reluctantly gave me the cheapest old tent they had. It was useless against rain. For this I would have to say do not stay at Milimani Backpackers. I would recommend to stay at… New Kenya Lodge (River Rd and Latema Rd) -right in the center (close to cheap internet, Milimani charges 4X the price) -lots of travellers -cheaper -actual hot showers (Milimani’s are hardly warm) -offer cheaper safaris than Milimani and just as good If you aren’t comfortable staying in the center then I would recommend Upper Hill Backpackers (a bit far from town but very nice) or the Hostelling International Backpacker (near to Milimani)
From Blog: And what about the fat old man?
Bad Experience
I would like to warn people about Milimani Backpackers. As a hostel it is fine enough but I had a really negative experience with them. They have an area in the back corner next to the wall where people can camp. One evening I was lying down in my tent when a big thunderstorm came. The thunder was really close so I got out and went inside the hostel. Less than five minutes later I came back to check if water was getting in and I found my tent was covered in bricks. The wall had fallen on it. If I had been inside I would have died or been very seriously hurt. My tent was destroyed and when I checked my new video camera I found the screen had been cracked. I found out later this was the 3rd time the wall had fallen and once before it had hit a tent but they still let people camp there. I assumed Patricia, the owner, would replace or fix my tent and camera without any problem, just happy I was alive. But to my surprise she refused to pay a cent. After a heated argument they finally agreed to look for estimates. That was the beginning of a long fight to get some compensation. The played all kinds of games with me. They lied, they didn’t return my calls/messages/emails and they stalled me hoping I would give up. For awhile I stayed at the backpacker waiting for them and they refused to let me stay for free. In the end I finally got some cash four months later but only because I was so persistent. As for my tent they reluctantly gave me the cheapest old tent they had. It was useless against rain. For this I would have to say do not stay at Milimani Backpackers. I would recommend to stay at… New Kenya Lodge (River Rd and Latema Rd) -right in the center (close to cheap internet, Milimani charges 4X the price) -lots of travellers -cheaper -actual hot showers (Milimani’s are hardly warm) -offer cheaper safaris than Milimani and just as good If you aren’t comfortable staying in the center then I would recommend Upper Hill Backpackers (a bit far from town but very nice) or the Hostelling International Backpacker (near to Milimani)
From Blog: And what about the fat old man?
Date: 8th July 2011
Happy Birthday South Sudan!
http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/29355-1.html
From Blog: Africa Unite
Happy Birthday South Sudan!
http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/29355-1.html
From Blog: Africa Unite
Date: 23rd June 2011
Another great blog
Your stories and humor is appreciated. Love the photo of the boy with the tire.
From Blog: Welcome to the Horn of Africa
Another great blog
Your stories and humor is appreciated. Love the photo of the boy with the tire.
From Blog: Welcome to the Horn of Africa
My home country 
Countries visited 
Tommy Rooney
Tom
Travel time
I went via coach but I think you are looking at around eight hours maximum from Zagreb to Split
From Blog: Happy New Year from Dubrovnik