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Safety in Sabah

Lonely Planet and our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is telling us to avoid the East coast of Sabah.
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Posted by RoelAnka
June 15th 2008

New immigration documents in Costa Rica

New immigration documents used in Costa Rica
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Michael 143
June 12th 2008

Olympic Travel Worries

Excited and nervous about going to Olympics--looking for travel tips
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Posted by drbirdlover
June 23rd 2008

Lonely Planet warns ... Cholera? ...

"Travel Warning: Cholera Risk"
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Posted by alicjusia
May 26th 2008

First Bag Fees Will Cause Chaos

First bag fees being imposed by U.S. airlines will make us even more miserable than we already are. Please protest.
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by DryHeat
June 14th 2008

Brutal Assault in Ko Pha-ngan

A warning to anybody planning a trip to Haad Rin on Ko Pha-gnan. Our daughter and her boyfriend were the victims of a brutal assault and the individual is still at large so may attack again.
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Weeksie
April 29th 2008

Rajasthan protest

Protests in India. Is anybody in Rajasthan or Delhi? What do you see around you? Would you consider it unsafe and/or impractical to travel there at the moment?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by WanderAndWonder
May 30th 2008

The Dalai Lama visits Germany

Are you in Germany at the moment? If so, did you or are you hoping to see the Dalai Lama?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
May 15th 2008

The Doers, the Watchers, the Wanderers.

You may or may not know that Travelers are made up of different categories. This article could help you to identify the people you meet in your sojourn.
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by ekay
April 7th 2008

7.8 earthquake hits China

Desperate efforts are underway to find survivors
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Jo Trouble
May 12th 2008

China imposes new visa rules

China imposes new visa rules because of the Olympic Games.
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Posted by deleted_49612
May 14th 2008

Refugees affecting tourism?

Are refugees from the Myanmar cyclone affecting tourism in northern Thailand?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by K A
May 11th 2008

Cyclone in Burma

Are you or anybody you know currently in Burma? Tell us what you see or what you have been told about the damage done by the cyclone. Can travellers do anything to help the people of Burma during this difficult time?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
May 6th 2008

Olympic Torch Lit on the Highest montain of the world!

MT. QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP, Tibet -- The Beijing Olympic flame reached the top of Mt. Qomolangma at 9:18 am Beijing time Thursday.
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by mike123
May 8th 2008

Has the Risen of world food prices have any affect on traverlers

Question on food prices affecting travel.
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Posted by Tuan pham
April 21st 2008

Buenos Aires is Smokin'

Literally.
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Last Post: 16 years ago
Posted by Ali
April 18th 2008

Do girls just wanna have fun in Asia?

Is it true that Western girls are looking to have fun in Asia??
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Last Post: 16 years ago
Posted by worldstepper
April 24th 2008

Lonely Planet is a fraud!

An ex-writer is shooting his mouth off about plagiarising his work for Lonely Planet.
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Last Post: 16 years ago
Posted by The Nomad
April 12th 2008

Gap Year Britons Die in Ecuador Bus Crash

"Five young Britons died in the crash, which occurred when their bus collided with a lorry, also injuring 15 others."
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Posted by Ali
April 18th 2008

Tibet

Are you or somebody you know in Tibet right now? If so, what do you see around you? Do you feel safe? Would you recommend that tourists avoid Tibet right now or do u think we as foreigners are important eye witnesses in situations like that?
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Last Post: 16 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
March 16th 2008

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News regarding travel and tourism. Please post short fair-use quotations and links to the sources of the stories. Then tell us your opinions about the news, posting additional sources is encouraged in follow ups.

Created: February 11th 2008
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