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Going to Gambia?

Going to Gambia?

I left there w/ about 40 USD dollars in Dalasis. Can't be changed out of the country. If you're going there send me an email and I'll mail it to you.

Thought I'd get it changed in Senegal but they won't take it. Doubt anyone will. 

P

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San Andres & Providencia

Has anyone been to San Andres & Providencia recently.  We go to Aruba every year in March and in 2026 we plan to hit these islands the week after. We are thinking about spending a couple of days in San Andres at one of the resorts and then go to Prov

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lampedusa

I will be visiting Lampedusa in August.  I will be flying there from Sicily.  Does anyone know of a decent moderately priced hotel?  Any other recommendations for visiting Lampedusa?

David Van Treuren

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Turkey earthquake

We feel so sad for the people of southeast Turkey who just experienced one of the worst earthquakes to ever hit the area.  We were there in October and stayed near the epicenter, in Gaziatep. To see those buildings collapse on CNN is heart wrenching

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Senegal Now Requires Visas

Since July 1, 2013 Senegal now requires visas. You can apply online and then do the fingerprint and photo requirement at Dakar and other certian land border posts upon arrival. Cost 50 Euro and you can request multiple entry visas on arrival in Seneg

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Tanzania Safari

We are trying to find a 6-7 day safari starting and ending in Arusha Tanzania in February 2015.

Q: Is it possible to just "show up" in Arusha and find a safari that would leave within a day? Thanks Jack & Nancy

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Batam Indonesia

Going to be in Singapore for only a few days in December of this year, 2013

Thinking of "new for me" places nearby

Indonesia is very close (been to Malaysia)

Already spent time in Bali (Lesser Sundra)

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Jojakarta, on the island of Java

There is a s

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