I have to fix my holidays 3/4 weeks. The period would be from mid october on. Any suggestion? Apparently south america is still cold, central america possibility of bad weather too (huragans.. what a travel agency told me), and asia moonsoon season...
My idea is backpacking somewhere.... Thank you very much for any advice!
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Jul 11, 2007 @ 20:27
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I have to fix my holidays 3/4 weeks. The period would be from mid october on. Any suggestion? Apparently south america is still cold, central america possibility of bad weather too (huragans.. what a travel agency told me), and asia moonsoon season...
My idea is backpacking somewhere.... Thank you very much for any advice!
SamuelaJul 11, 2007 @ 20:27
My idea is backpacking somewhere.... Thank you very much for any advice!
SamuelaJul 11, 2007 @ 20:27
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Re: holidays end october/november
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Jul 12, 2007 @ 16:20
http://www.bazbus.com/
I did this a couple years ago for three weeks in september/ october and it was an incredible experience
I have heard australia has a similar service
I did this a couple years ago for three weeks in september/ october and it was an incredible experience
I have heard australia has a similar service
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http://www.bazbus.com/
I did this a couple years ago for three weeks in september/ october and it was an incredible experience
I have heard australia has a similar service
Melanienyc, Jul 12, 2007 @ 16:20
I did this a couple years ago for three weeks in september/ october and it was an incredible experience
I have heard australia has a similar service
Melanienyc, Jul 12, 2007 @ 16:20
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Jul 12, 2007 @ 17:00
Have you ever been to Bali? I imagine, I need to buy the flight and the rest will be easily found once got there.
I visited Australia NZ and Malaysia about .... sigh sigh sigh 10 years ago...... 1 year trip...
I visited Australia NZ and Malaysia about .... sigh sigh sigh 10 years ago...... 1 year trip...
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Have you ever been to Bali? I imagine, I need to buy the flight and the rest will be easily found once got there.
I visited Australia NZ and Malaysia about .... sigh sigh sigh 10 years ago...... 1 year trip...
Samuela, Jul 12, 2007 @ 17:00
I visited Australia NZ and Malaysia about .... sigh sigh sigh 10 years ago...... 1 year trip...
Samuela, Jul 12, 2007 @ 17:00
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Jul 12, 2007 @ 17:02
thank you for the idea. Never thought about South Africa....
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thank you for the idea. Never thought about South Africa....
Samuela, Jul 12, 2007 @ 17:02
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Jul 13, 2007 @ 12:13
Peak Season
The high tourist season is July and August and the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year's, when prices are higher and tourist traffic is considerably increased. Try to avoid these times as well as February and March (given the increased heat and humidity).
Climate
Bali is just below the equator (so days are a consistent 12 hr.), and the temperatures always hover in the 80s Fahrenheit (upper 20s to low 30s Celsius). The rainy season lasts from October to April; rain usually comes in short, violent bursts that last an hour or so, and the humidity is at its crushing worst during this period. The hottest months are February, March, and April; remember that it gets a bit nippy at night up in the mountains, but a light sweater will certainly be enough.
Public Holidays
Public holidays are New Year's Day (Jan 1), Idul Fitri (celebration of the end of Ramadan, in late Feb), Nyepi (a major purification ritual and a time when Balinese are supposed to sit at home, silent, in late Mar), Good Friday and Easter Sunday (late Mar/early Apr), Muslim New Year (mid-May), Indonesia Independence Day (Aug 17), Ascension Day of Mohammed (early Dec), and Christmas (Dec 25).
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Peak Season
The high tourist season is July and August and the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year's, when prices are higher and tourist traffic is considerably increased. Try to avoid these times as well as February and March (given the increased heat and humidity).
Climate
Bali is just below the equator (so days are a consistent 12 hr.), and the temperatures always hover in the 80s Fahrenheit (upper 20s to low 30s Celsius). The rainy season lasts from October to April; rain usually comes in short, violent bursts that last an hour or so, and the humidity is at its crushing worst during this period. The hottest months are February, March, and April; remember that it gets a bit nippy at night up in the mountains, but a light sweater will certainly be enough.
Public Holidays
Public holidays are New Year's Day (Jan 1), Idul Fitri (celebration of the end of Ramadan, in late Feb), Nyepi (a major purification ritual and a time when Balinese are supposed to sit at home, silent, in late Mar), Good Friday and Easter Sunday (late Mar/early Apr), Muslim New Year (mid-May), Indonesia Independence Day (Aug 17), Ascension Day of Mohammed (early Dec), and Christmas (Dec 25).
tweety, Jul 13, 2007 @ 12:13
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Jul 13, 2007 @ 12:15
Cyprus, Egypt, Goa, Canary Islands, Cape Verde...
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Cyprus, Egypt, Goa, Canary Islands, Cape Verde...
tweety, Jul 13, 2007 @ 12:15
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Jul 13, 2007 @ 13:35
... and what else more...????? I am enough confused..... cannot decide between South Amerca and Asia.........
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... and what else more...????? I am enough confused..... cannot decide between South Amerca and Asia.........
Samuela, Jul 13, 2007 @ 13:35
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Jul 29, 2007 @ 15:14
Hi there
There really are LOADS of places to go in October time frame which is fab! Many of the countries are experiencing different weather systems this year (I have been travelling from caribbean to asia for seven months now) often around a month later than normal years, so take 'general weather systems' advice with a bit of caution as you may get different weather than they suggest normally.
I would suggest looking on the internet at Exodus. The company organise excellent trips, especially if you are thinking of travelling on your own. The people you meet are generally adventurous, interesting and diverse. You can share or pay single supplement. There have a search function for times of the year and types of activities etc.
You can request prices for the holiday from the 'ground' starting point and arrange your own flights. They generally organise flights from the UK (or you can fly to the UK first and take their flight suggestions as they get good prices).
www.exodus.com
Happy travelling!
tash
There really are LOADS of places to go in October time frame which is fab! Many of the countries are experiencing different weather systems this year (I have been travelling from caribbean to asia for seven months now) often around a month later than normal years, so take 'general weather systems' advice with a bit of caution as you may get different weather than they suggest normally.
I would suggest looking on the internet at Exodus. The company organise excellent trips, especially if you are thinking of travelling on your own. The people you meet are generally adventurous, interesting and diverse. You can share or pay single supplement. There have a search function for times of the year and types of activities etc.
You can request prices for the holiday from the 'ground' starting point and arrange your own flights. They generally organise flights from the UK (or you can fly to the UK first and take their flight suggestions as they get good prices).
www.exodus.com
Happy travelling!
tash
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Hi there
There really are LOADS of places to go in October time frame which is fab! Many of the countries are experiencing different weather systems this year (I have been travelling from caribbean to asia for seven months now) often around a month later than normal years, so take 'general weather systems' advice with a bit of caution as you may get different weather than they suggest normally.
I would suggest looking on the internet at Exodus. The company organise excellent trips, especially if you are thinking of travelling on your own. The people you meet are generally adventurous, interesting and diverse. You can share or pay single supplement. There have a search function for times of the year and types of activities etc.
You can request prices for the holiday from the 'ground' starting point and arrange your own flights. They generally organise flights from the UK (or you can fly to the UK first and take their flight suggestions as they get good prices).
www.exodus.com
Happy travelling!
tash
tash, Jul 29, 2007 @ 15:14
There really are LOADS of places to go in October time frame which is fab! Many of the countries are experiencing different weather systems this year (I have been travelling from caribbean to asia for seven months now) often around a month later than normal years, so take 'general weather systems' advice with a bit of caution as you may get different weather than they suggest normally.
I would suggest looking on the internet at Exodus. The company organise excellent trips, especially if you are thinking of travelling on your own. The people you meet are generally adventurous, interesting and diverse. You can share or pay single supplement. There have a search function for times of the year and types of activities etc.
You can request prices for the holiday from the 'ground' starting point and arrange your own flights. They generally organise flights from the UK (or you can fly to the UK first and take their flight suggestions as they get good prices).
www.exodus.com
Happy travelling!
tash
tash, Jul 29, 2007 @ 15:14
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Aug 1, 2007 @ 23:54
hi ! south America is big ! if you go for instance to Argentina, Buenos Aires, the weather should quite pleasant, like spring here and it is the best time of th year to go to the north of the country: iguazu falls, Salta, Jujuy...
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hi ! south America is big ! if you go for instance to Argentina, Buenos Aires, the weather should quite pleasant, like spring here and it is the best time of th year to go to the north of the country: iguazu falls, Salta, Jujuy...
milonguera, Aug 1, 2007 @ 23:54
milonguera, Aug 1, 2007 @ 23:54
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Aug 3, 2007 @ 11:23
the correct one is
http://www.exodus.co.uk/
http://www.exodus.co.uk/
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Sep 10, 2007 @ 19:24
Hi, thank you very much to all for your suggestions!
Very helpful was the web site of exdodus, where I could find infos and ideas for my itinerary; together with a guidebook I am organising/overviewing my trip. I will buy the flight only, the rest once get there.
I will start from Bangalore area probabily, then down to the south.(Karnataka, Kerala , maybe Goa, Tamil Nadu)
If you have some more suggestions about some "must" or places to avoid or nice hotels to stay, massages , are very welcome!
Thank you!!
Very helpful was the web site of exdodus, where I could find infos and ideas for my itinerary; together with a guidebook I am organising/overviewing my trip. I will buy the flight only, the rest once get there.
I will start from Bangalore area probabily, then down to the south.(Karnataka, Kerala , maybe Goa, Tamil Nadu)
If you have some more suggestions about some "must" or places to avoid or nice hotels to stay, massages , are very welcome!
Thank you!!
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Hi, thank you very much to all for your suggestions!
Very helpful was the web site of exdodus, where I could find infos and ideas for my itinerary; together with a guidebook I am organising/overviewing my trip. I will buy the flight only, the rest once get there.
I will start from Bangalore area probabily, then down to the south.(Karnataka, Kerala , maybe Goa, Tamil Nadu)
If you have some more suggestions about some "must" or places to avoid or nice hotels to stay, massages , are very welcome!
Thank you!!
Samuela, Sep 10, 2007 @ 19:24
Very helpful was the web site of exdodus, where I could find infos and ideas for my itinerary; together with a guidebook I am organising/overviewing my trip. I will buy the flight only, the rest once get there.
I will start from Bangalore area probabily, then down to the south.(Karnataka, Kerala , maybe Goa, Tamil Nadu)
If you have some more suggestions about some "must" or places to avoid or nice hotels to stay, massages , are very welcome!
Thank you!!
Samuela, Sep 10, 2007 @ 19:24
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Sep 21, 2007 @ 04:45
Make sure you don't eat raw salads, only drink bottled water which you open yourself and no ice even how hot it is. Five-star hotels are no exception. You may want to bring water purification pills with you if you're backpacking in the rough.
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Make sure you don't eat raw salads, only drink bottled water which you open yourself and no ice even how hot it is. Five-star hotels are no exception. You may want to bring water purification pills with you if you're backpacking in the rough.
springday, Sep 21, 2007 @ 04:45
springday, Sep 21, 2007 @ 04:45
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