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AKA: The Beginners Guide to Independent Travel | 29 Replies: « back 1 2 next » |  LobsterCheeks Pete Ellison Post Count: 20 Msg: #21 107 weeks ago, November 22nd 2007 | I have recently discovered Skype, an Internet-based telephone system similar to Jangl mentioned above. Thing is with Skype, I have been amazed at how many internet cafes have the software installed. | It's user friendly, and you add credit to an account with your debit card or Paypal. Calls to a landline can be as little as a penny a minute, and mobile calls cost about 15 pence (7 cents) a minute. Most places with have headsets, but you can buy a small set of headphones similar to those that people us with mobile phones. Takes up no room in your backpack.  pseudo sic sally sally sally Post Count: 23 Msg: #22 106 weeks ago, November 24th 2007 | heya would it be possible to develop the country guide sections. even if it is just with basic information about the country and city guides. | iŽll send you some stuff on argentina. and maybe we will see how it develops. iŽdlike to see and independt and free country guide with the power of the INTERNET p.s- great indepent travellers guide by the way  swancadeau Mark Reds Post Count: 41 Msg: #23 106 weeks ago, November 25th 2007 | Hi Ali, | great job, and its form makes it flexible and ever-expanding (and probably somewhat stressing for the author... good luck!). Just to let you know, there is a whole way of travelling that is often forgotten: sail the world. There are really hundreds of boats willing and able to embark crew, going between any ports around the planet... Australia to India, France to Brazil, USA to Papeete, and so on... I personally welcomed many backpackers and sailed them around 3 continents and all the water in between. It's usually very cheap (we are talking 10 € a day), very rewarding (although often fatiguing), and I definitely think many of the bloggers can be interested. The Ocean is out there, wind is free and sailboats leave no carbon footprint, and sailors are an intriguing bunch. I wrote about the subject in some magazines (http://www.armstronglobal.com/cadeau%20site/Tales/crew.html) and I am willing to write down some clues if you are interested. Let me know. Mark  Nellienoos Ornella Hulbert Post Count: 6 Msg: #24 98 weeks ago, January 23rd 2008 | Hi Ali, | Despite having done a fair few trips in my life and I agree with Mark, sailing is an awsomw way to travel, I have to say your guide was well thought out. It was nice to read it and see if I'd forgotten anything. One type of traveller you forgot, although I wonder how many people out there are doing it, is people travelling with their kids. Personally I'm a single mum and thought I'd take my daughter around the world before she has to start school at the absurdly young age of 4 years and four days. Although, in my head I'm already wondering how I can take her out of school for a year when she's a bit older (and home school her on our travels) Ornella bruce from bryce bruce silliman Post Count: 17 Msg: #25 97 weeks ago, January 26th 2008 | Hey Ali, | The Travel Guide is great. However, the travel insurance company you recommend will not insure anyone over 61. Bummer! bruce from bryce  Sue Tonkin Suzanne Tonkin Post Count: 4 Msg: #26 94 weeks ago, February 20th 2008 | G'day Ali | I have travelled a bit, but still research to death any info I can get particularly prior to travelling to a new place. I have gained so much info from this site that I feel I am as prepared as I can be without feeling the heat. My friends and family can travel with me saving the cost and need to phone regularly during the month long trip. Thanks to all other bloggers too as your information has shaped my upcoming trip to Vietnam. Onya Sue Tonkin  Mell Mell Post Count: 14415 Msg: #27 29 weeks ago, May 19th 2009 | Please keep posts on topic. Mel. |  Slester Slester Panechy Post Count: 22 Msg: #28 26 weeks ago, June 7th 2009 | Great guide and thank you for it. It really helped me sort myself out prior to departure, it can be difficult for the first time traveler to find good advice and helpful tips. | hloyea Lena Post Count: 2 Msg: #29 9 weeks ago, October 8th 2009 | Hey Ali, useful stuff indeed! I was busy with the similar task and just created <snip> where travellers can find lots of useful information about communication / roaming and travel (included also the link to your blog!). I thought maybe you could drop this link to your Travel Guide / Communication - I am sure folks will like it! | Cheers, Lena [Edited: 10:47 - Mell ] 29 Replies: « back 1 2 next » | Number of Users: 25 | Number of Posts: 29 29 Replies: « back 1 2 next » | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
