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Hello,

I am looking for a decent 3 bed room apartment for 5 adults (2 couples and 1 single) near the city center, last weekend of April 2009. Any suggestions?

Your help is appreciated!

otjesjr

Hi all

Can anybody tell me how it works with voluntary work in OZ, I really want to go next April, could i arrange from home (UK) to do some voluntary work on a ranch, in exchange for accommadation and meals, or is this still classed as working, i read on some websites that you can do voluntary work as long as it's incidental, does that mean i can only look for vol work while am there, i am 32, and realise i can't get a working visa, so i would be going on a tourist visa, any help at all would be great, i have posted this question on other oz websites, but never had any replies.

Thanks

Andrea

I am going to be in Timisoara in a week or so to visit the birthplace of my grandmother. Her father was warden of a prison 100 years ago and I am looking for that prison. Does anyone know where it might be or used to be? Thanks for any help.

Bonjour,
je suis à Marseille le week-end prochain, Octobre 18-20 pour mon anniversaire.
Est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un qui a des suggestions à qoui faire, ou aller, restaurants, clubs, galeries d'arts etc.?
Je comprends le francais beaucoup mieux que je peux parler ou ecrire le francais....Merci pour chaque reponse!
Gabriele de Fribourg en Allemagne, près de l'Alsace et la Suisse

Hello! I will be in town for Christmas and NYE this year and was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for dinner on both nights? I read through the forums but only found a few suggestions. It's getting near to the deadline to make holiday reservations and I want to get them in soon.
For Christmas I'm hoping to find a smaller more intimate kind of restaurant, any cuisine is fine. For new years I'm thinking some place close to Central Park so we can walk over and watch the fireworks. Or what are your thoughts about one of those dinner cruises? Too stuffy?

By the way, can you bring a bottle of champagne into the park?

This will be my 8th visit to NYC and the way the economy is going, might be the last in a while. So I want to make it a memorable one!

Aloha,
Jonathan

Hi! I am a Malaysian VTer visiting Sydney and will be here over the next 10 weeks.. I am currently staying at Randwick 2031 and wonder if there are any VT meetings or Sydney VTers I can meet up with during my stay here. Cheers!

I need to stay in a good hotel close to the address - Danau Indah Bhart 1. I understand from the map that it is North Jakarta. Can anyone make some suggestions please ?

Will be Huangshan and would like to get from Huangshan to Wuzi direct. Is there a bus or train from Huangshan to Wuzi? Is not, is there one from Huangshan to Suzhou? (Schedule of transport and fare would be good). Plan is such :Hangzhou ->Huangshan ->Wuzi ->Suzhou -> Shanghai ->Hangzhou.

Any other suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks.

..feejin

I'm off to Bali in March - gatecrashing my daughter's 20th birthday. Her and her friends are staying at the Bounty and or Barong establishments and I want a sane place nearby - anyone have a suggestion or is Poppies still good?

Hello,

I will be arriving in Heraklion at 8am. I will be takign a ferry to Thira next morning. What would be the ebst way to spend time on Crete. And which area should I go to, Chania or stick to Heraklion?

Thanks!

Hi, Would like to visit Xitang, one of the water towns. Can't seem to see it in the Lonely Planet. I will be in Hangzhou, Shanghai and Suzhou. Could someone help on the following :-
1) Where is Xitang?
2) Is Xitang nearer to Hangzhou, Shanghai or Suzhou?
3) How do i get there by bus or train? (would appreciate if the transport schedule and fare is stated to help with my planning of my trip)
4) Do i need to pay an entrance fee?

Thanks much for you help.

rgds..feejin from Malaysia

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has or knows of anyone who may have used interislander tickets from a recent trip?

Apparently you can get 2 for 1 lift passes at mt Hutt if you show your interislander pass?

We are coming over tomorrow and hoping to do a bit of snowboarding if we can get hold of tickets!

thanks!

Has anyone experienced the Dahabeya Dinner Cruise, which is advertised in the Nile Palace Hotel? I would like to know how the meal was, and if you thought it was value for money? That's all, thank you!

hi,

can anyone reccomend some nice interesting hotels or bandbs in kl? bear in mind its part of a honeymoon... stayed in a grothole in chinatown 8 yrs ago,was ok when i was alone!!!

thanks talal

will be traveling to HK and then upward to SZ and Guangzhou next month.

Had prepared both HKD and CNY for the trip.

In the event i run out of HKD and i need urgently some extra HKD while in HK, how easily can i exchange my CNY into HKD and any idea what is the current rate in the off market (I have checked Yahoo Finance today 1.135 HKD to 1 CNY)? Who is giving a better rate the bank or those money changer booths in the city ?

Hi I want to watch Lucha Libre but I'm only free on Sunday, I've check the travel books and seem the only one that suits my scheduel is the one at 5pm at Arena Colise, am I right?? or I have any other choices since I can't find info on internet?
Also may I know any Metro close to Arena Colise?? Thanks a lot!

I was in London this summer, and walked along the Regent Canal towards Regent Park, and saw several house-boats there.

Does anyone know if people are living in them permanently or if they can be rented? It seemed very cosy, living in a house-boat in the middle of London!
(I imagine it's pretty expensive as well)!

where can i buy a clown at hong kong?i know that is very famous in hong kong

Hello everyone
i would really like to receive some advice in regard to Banff
I am going to be in Calgary for about 3 days this December and i really
want to visit banff and all of its attractions (gondola, lake louise, hot springs). The sad news is that most one day tours from calgary to banff end in October.

Does anyone know of any tours in december?
Also if i decide to spend the night in banff which hostel or budget accomodation is good?

One more question; as i am going to Yellowknife after Banff i need to buy some pretty warm clothes to wear in -40C weather. Are there any second hand shops in calgary which sell those types of clothes?

Thanks

please feel free to contact me at damianipiero@hotmail.com
if you have any advice of any kind for me

we are a couple who want to visit Udine in November 2008. we would like to stay in a convent with nun. Are there any such convents that give accomodation to travellers. thank you.

How do I commute by train from Lourdes to Marseille?

I will be in Johannesburg for business and have planned to stay on from the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 28th and fly back on Monday, Dec. 1st catching an evening flight.

Something I always wanted to do is going on a safari. Could you help me with some advice about what is feasible and maybe suggest a reliable agent?

Thank you for your help
Ina

Hi dear VTers,

Finally I've decided to go back to one of my favourite european countries..Belgium!! As my flight arrives at 22.15 to Charleroi (well, probably later) I'd like to ask you whether there are some ways of getting to town that late say at about 23h. Interested in any option as well as budget places to stay over for a night. Your inputs are greatly appreciated.

happy travels,

matyas

Hello :)

I am planning a trip to Gold Coast in March '09 staying for 3 nights. My budget for accomodation is max AUD100/nite.

I am looking for a quiet place, located within walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants and easy to get public transport. I am looking at either room with ensuite bathroom or 1-bedroom self-contained apartment.

I have shortlisted the following options :

1. Costa D-Ora Apartments, Surfers Paradise
2. The Shore Holiday Apartments, Surfers Paradise
3. Karana Palm Resorts. Chevron Island
4. Club Surfers, Surfers Paradise
5. The Shore, Surfers Paradise
6. Breakfree Rays, Southport
7. Browns at Broadbeach, Broadbeach

I would like some advice on which of the above are the best based on the requirements listed above.

Many thanks for your response.

Hello :)

I am planning a trip to Brisbane in March '09. My budget for accomodation is max AUD100/nite.

I am looking for a quiet place, located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and places of interests and easy to get public transport. I am looking at either room with ensuite bathroom or 1-bedroom self-contained apartment.

I am planning to use public transport for my sightseeing. Some places I am interested to visit are Queen St Mall, Brisbane City Hall, Museum of Brisbane, Parliament House, Botanic Gardens, Fortitude Valley's, Australia Zoo.

I have shortlisted the following options :

1. City Star Motor Inn, Kangaroo Point
2. Dorchester Inn, Spring Hill
3. YHA Brisbane
4. Milton Motel Apartment
5. Ambassador Motor Inn, Hillgate Hill
6. South Mater Motel, South Brisbane
7. Brisbane Manor Hotel, Fortitude Valley
8. Spring Hill Terraces

I would like some advice on which of the above are the best based on the requirements listed above.

Many thanks for your response.

Hey, everyone

I'm planning a trip to Hanoi with my wife in Nov. We are thinking of spending 2 nights in Sapa. Where can we go & what activities can we do?

Are there any other must-see places which is worthwhile to spend a night?

Thank you for all advise & recommendation.

Rgds
Eagle : )

Hi, I'm planning a family trip to Perth Nov this year. There are 6 adults and 2 kids (aged 4 and 1) for this trip.

We will be staying in Duke's Apartment, Wellington Street.

This is the itinerary I have planned :

Day 1 : ETA around 3pm
Day 2 : City Tour & King's Park
Day 3 : Freemantle, Burswood Casino, Chinatown
Day 4 : Perth Zoo, Swan River
Day 5 : Leave for home

For Day 1, any suggestion where we can go after we checked into our apartment? Any cheap eats nearby where we can have dinner? What is the cost of meals like in Perth?

Is the itinerary too hectic or too relaxed? Does the itinerary make sense travelling from one destination to another?

Thanks in advance for your replies

Thinking of heading to thailand for new years. Worried about all the political things going on there....should we go?

Traveling from US to visit a friend in Utrecht in mid-November. She has to work during the week, so I'd like to take a bit of a side trip (2-3 days max) whilst I'm there. Thought about Split, Croatia but seems like a hassle/expensive to get there. Considered a driving experience on the Autobahn but looking for something more. I like water/sea areas, perhaps someplace warm, but not critical. Only other euro countries I've been to: Greece/France. Shouldn't break the bank -- and an easy plane/train ride from Amsterdam or Brussels. Suggestions appreciated!

Traveling from US to visit a friend in Utrecht in mid-November. She has to work during the week, so I'd like to take a bit of a side trip (2-3 days max) whilst I'm there. Thought about Split, Croatia but seems like a hassle/expensive to get there. Considered a driving experience on the Autobahn but looking for something more. I like water/sea areas, perhaps someplace warm, but not critical. Only other euro countries I've been to: Greece/France. Shouldn't break the bank -- and an easy plane/train ride from Amsterdam or Brussels. Suggestions appreciated!