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Hi, have booked all my trip, at the end of the river cruise in Amsterdam,we will be departing the ship at about 10am from the port of Ruijterkade. To catch the train to Paris ( the Thalys Red Train ) What time limit do I have to get to the Station and the best way to get there. I will need to book in about 1-2 weeks. Have booked hotel in Paris on the 22nd August ( 4 nights ) many thanks David

Hi All,

I'm from Malaysia and currently planning for my incoming Austria & Switzerland trip.

I would like to know more on Eurail Austria-Switzerland Pass. I knew that this pass only valid on the national rail in Austria & Switzerland but I not really sure is it cover the places that I plan to go. Or I need to allocate additional budget for public transport to go to the places that I plan to go as below.

Vienna - Salzburg - Hallstatt - Kitzbuhel - Innsbruck - Zurich - Lucerne (Mt Titlis)- Interlaken - Jungfrau

Can I purchase this Eurail Austria-Switzerland Pass when I reach Vienna airport or I need to purchase it from Malaysia? My plan is to fly to Vienna then fly back to Malaysia from Zurich.

And how is the system works? I knew that I need to validate the pass on the 1st day use at the railway station and do I need to prebook my train when moving from 1 destination to another destination or I can straight to the railway station to catch up the next available train.

Finally, I would like to roughly check on the duration which i browsed through the eurail website. As I not sure what train station to choose for each destination, hence I not sure I did the rite search or not. Can anyone helps me?

From Vienna to Salzburg estimate 3 hrs
From Salzburg to Hallstatt estimate 3 hrs
From Hallstatt to Innsbruck estimate 5 hrs
From Innsbruck to Zurich estimate 3 hrs 30 mins
From Zurich to Lucerne estimate 1 hr
From Lucerne to Interlaken estimate 2 hrs 30 mins
From Interlaken to Jungfraujoch estimate 2 hrs 30 mins
From Interlaken to Zurich estimate 3 hrs 30 mins

Appreciate for your help and wish you have a nice day. Thanks.


Regards,
Aodreen

Hi again, i am coming to Australia on a 3 month 8,000km circular hitchhiking/ trip of Western Australia, Northern Territory, and South Australia, departing Perth, to Broome, to Darwin, to Alice, to Port Augusta, and back to Perth, all in 3 months.

My question is how doable is my trip? I have a sleeping bag, and i intend to couchsurf along the way, since i have time, i will also make many stopovers, and not only in the major cities, but in between as well.

I am especially looking forward to nature, west coast, desert, wildflowers, and ocean road. I also want to eat bushfood if possible. How doable is that?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_tucker#Modern_use

I am visiting Australia for 3 months. Specifically, Western Australia, Northern Terrirtory, and South Australia. Most of my time will be outside major cities, along the main roads between Perth, Broome, Darwin, Alice, Port Augusta, and back to Perth. It's a roadtrip. I don't need a signal traveling on the road, but before arriving to some of the larger rural towns, I may need a signal. I want to know who's the cheapest prepaid mobile provider right now? What provider has the cheapest SMS rates? How much is one SMS? I am interested in sending SMS (to local mobiles only). No roaming, no international, no nothing, just the cheapest local SMS, and where to send a free SMS (online, if possible)? SMS are more important for me than voice calls. I arrive first to Perth, so i need to activiate the SIM in Perth (or online). I already have an old Nokia GSM phone, it is 2G comptabile, and that's good enough for me. Which prepaid mobile provider do you use? And, it's important: Which particular shop(s) sell each different SIM card? Because some are sold online (and that's ok for me, because i can arrange a postal address in Perth), and others may be sold in various stores (like 7/11, etc..). In addition to the big 3 (Optus, Telestra, and Vodaphone), i have listed several virtual operators - so I think the complete list is here (arranged by network): Please help me choose the right provider based on the above information. Thanks!

Vodaphone Network

1. Dodo Mobile 11c SMS, buy online.
2. Revolution Mobile 15c SMS, but i have decided against this company due to numerous, small fees here, and there.
3. CrazyJohn's, this looks the best, at 1c SMS, can anyone verify it's really 1c per SMS, look here, at FlatChat
http://www.crazyjohns.com.au/flatchat/

4. Hello Mobile, cheap SMS, but too expensive setup fee for calls.
5. GoTalk mobille, 14.5c SMS, but too expensive setup fee for calls.
6. JustMobile, 0.5c per second billing, and 180day credit expiry, but 15c SMS.

Telestra Network

7. Lyca Mobile, seems more for calls.

Optus Network

8. SavvyTel, 11c SMS, buy online, or 2 store locations in Perth
9. VirginMobile, decided it's not for me
10. PennyTel, 11.5c SMS worldwide, # $8 credit included on the $5 Starter Pack, credit never expires
11. BoostMobile, too many plans, and most expire less than 30 days after activiation.
12. AmaySim, buy online, 11c SMS, seems good

Hi everyone, I have visited the Philippines many times, but never in August. I'm just wondering if it's the typhoon season? If so, what are ferry crossings like for Cebu to Dumaguete at this time of year? Or would it still be ok to fly from Manila to Dumaguete, then bus to Cebu? I understand that the bus route includes a short trip across the straight to Cebu Island.
Thanks in advance, Alex.

I am travelling from England to Malaysia, where is the best place to change up my currency into Ringgit? Does anybpdy know somewhere where they don't charge any extra commision to exchange the money and they only give you the money you put in to change up?

We are planning to go to Camiguin, which one is best place to avail a cheaper hotel/ accommodation in Camiguin? is it advisable to get a tour package or we can make it on our own there. Any contact number for affordable multi-cab service that can be used for day tour? I hope somebody can help me.Thanks!

Which is better Baltimore or Mystic?

We are really getting concerned about the prospective election and what we hear related to possible strikes, ATM issues, Euro-Drachma stories. Need to decide within a week.

Please, help and give suggestions. If it is too uncertain now, we will come next year.

I went to Netanya and it is nice city with a beautiful beaches, a lot of restaurants and beach activities, a lot of handsome man and beautiful woman
I want to recommend on the baron villa it is a big villa with 6 bedrooms nice garden in a quit neighborhood, I enjoyed their in the city and in the villa
http://www.vila4u.com/itemPrat.asp?tbl=tblZimer&num=645

hi dear friends i will be Istanbul next week, could I find any sale or it is not start at that time?

Hello,
We will be having a 4 days haliday in Sorrento and its surrounding. Then we have another 4 days break before we catch the flight from Genova. I suppose we will spend the last day in Genova. But can you help me in planning the 4 days?
- Should we travel by car for 4 days from Sorrento to Genova in 4 days? (We don't wanna spend much time in Rome as we had seen Rome on several occasions) If yes, where should we spend the nights?

- Should we go further (maybe France) and then come back to Genova for the flight? If yes can we catch a train from Sorrento?

- My wife definitely wants to visit SeraValle (for shopping) and Portofino.

Please help us in organizing this trip. Any other suggestions are welcomed. Thank you in advance.

hello!
Is it more polite to say "guten tag" or "Grüss Gott" in Salzburg, Austria?

Henry :)

Hello!
I will be staying a few days in Colmar, France. I realize that English is not frequently spoken there. I can communicate in French to some degree and a little (very little) in German. Which is more polite French or German? (taking under consideration the back-and-forth history). And "Alsatian"...is that frequently spoken?

Henry :)

Which one is the largest bus station??

Feldkirch(AT),Buch SG(CH),Sargans(CH)

Hi! We will be going to paris for four days during this June. I understand that there is city tour bus that can hop around the city. I would like to know is it worth it? Where to buy the tickets? Thanks

Hi! We will be going to paris for four days during this June. I understand that there is city tour bus that can hop around the city. I would like to know is it worth it? Where to buy the tickets? Thanks

Hi! We will be going to paris for four days during this June. I understand that there is city tour bus that can hop around the city. I would like to know is it worth it? Where to buy the tickets? Thanks

Hi! We will be going to paris for four days during this June. I understand that there is city tour bus that can hop around the city. I would like to know is it worth it? Where to buy the tickets? Thanks

Does anyone know about any wildlife experiences in Cambodia? We are planning on spend two weeks in Cambodia in November as I have always wanted to visit Angkor Wat and the temples. But I’m also a wildlife lover and would like to spend a part of our holiday in search of some Cambodian wildlife.

Does anyone know of what experiences are available? From my research I know about the Birds, the river dolphins and recently I heard about a gibbon spotting experience in Ratanakiri. Does anyone know anything about any of these experiences?

Hi! I understand that there is city day tour bus that can hop on and off around London city. I would like to know is it worth taking the bus.. We will be staying in London for six days.. Can we buy the tickets on the spot? Where can we buy the tickets? Thanks

Hi we will be going to Gold Coast in mid June.. Will be bringing to toddlers along. I understand that it is winter time, what the temperature be like? Will be very chilly? Do we need to prepare thermal wears and winter coats with us? Thanks

I am planning to visit Panama in February. I have been told this is the most favorable time to visit. I would like to know the following:

1. What is the best way to go from Panama City to Bocas del Toro?

2. I am traveling as a single person; is this a place where I need to take a companion or will I be able to find companionship in both Panama City and Bocas. If so where would I be looking. (I am 62)

3. I hear Boquete is a lovely place to visit. Do I do Bocas or Boquete.

4. I am planning to make this a 3 week vacation. How would you plan this out?

Thank you for all your help. I know there are many questions but you never go wrong when you get the information you are looking for from those who live there.

I am travelling to Thailand in August, mainly visiting the south east islands & then the west I have a few pending questions:

1. What is the weather ACTUALY like on the islands in august? I've heard mixed views (mainly east better than west) if so is there a time of day best to catch a visit to say hot spots like maya bay etc on the west in particular?

2. In travelling from east to west to visit Phang Nga Bay/Phi Phi etc, what mainland location would be best to set off from, Phuket or Krabi?

3. Finally, Is there any worthwhile attractions on the mainland south Thailand such as national parks that would be worth checking out whilst down there visiting the islands

Responses would be much appreciated!

HELLO VT'ERS,

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WE CAN TAKE THE PUBLIC BUS TO VIRGINIA BEACH? WOULD YOU KNOW HOW MANY HOURS IT TAKES FROM WASH. TO VIRGINIA BEACH AND THE COSTS? MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL. GREETINGS.

A few of us are thinking of going to Sunny Beach (Bourgas) in September about the second week in. We were just wondering if:

1) its still really hot? (Like go out in wet clothes and have them dry on you type heat)
2)Is it still busy? We are 20-21 and would like a busy party scene?

We were thinking that maybe Tenerife might be more suitable for us? Any suggestions/help will be much appreciated!

Thanks

We are wanting to travel by car from Paris to Le Bugue in September. We have 10 days to get to our Rental accomodation there. Can someone suggest a scenic route, avoiding Motorways, etc. And perhaps places to stay en route?

My wife and I are coming to the area in September. We are frequent visitors to Ireland, this year we will attempt to find out something about my mother's home and family. We attempted to several years ago and ran into scheduling problems, hopefully this time will be better, time is runnig out. I have the name of an area, Malin Head, home of my grandfather Neal McKeague but not much more. Any suggestions for us.
Thank you

I am going to holland next week and I´m planning to rent a car in Amsterdam and drive to Brugge , Belgium. I have some questions:
- Is it easy to drive in Holland in terms of traffic signs knowing english?
- How about the speed limit in the motorways?
_Any special advice?

Thanks,

Roberto

Hi! I'll be in Warsaw in the beginning of the Euro 2012. Could you recommend o pub to watch the matches or, even better, is there a big screen somewhere in the city?