Travel (General) - August 2006

I want personal experience answers please, perhaps from a local resident, not web search links, Thank you.

2006-08-17 06:16:56 · 1 answers · asked by Papa 7 in Other - Destinations

2006-08-17 05:24:32 · 4 answers · asked by JS 2 in Other - Destinations

people from england are called english

people from france are called french

people from germany are called germans

people from spain are called spanish

people from italy are called italians

people from hungary are called hungarians

people from china are called chinese

people from japan are called japanese

people from australia are called austrailians

people from mexico are called mexicans

people from america are called americans

people from argentina are called argentinians

people from brazil are called brazilians

people from canada are called canadians

people from switzerland are called the swiss

then why are people from the netherlands called the dutch ????

2006-08-17 02:44:54 · 27 answers · asked by MaxD148 3 in Other - Destinations

a private house would be ok

2006-08-17 02:18:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Destinations

I am thinking about going abroad. I live in the UK and I am fairly well travelled. I will be going for two weeks, no particular reason, just to doss around, meet people and see new things. I cannot make my mind up between China and the USA? I have not been to either but at some point will visit both. Which of the two do people think I should visit first?

Also, to make it easy to judge for the ten points. As both places end with an 'a', ten points to the person with the most a's in thier answer.

Thanks.

2006-08-17 02:10:51 · 12 answers · asked by talkengine 2 in Other - Destinations

I want to go somewhere exotic (like the carribean for example) but having got the most amount of money in the world. Looking to go before April next year. Any suggestions?

2006-08-17 01:45:41 · 5 answers · asked by emwatts1 1 in Other - Destinations

2006-08-17 01:11:39 · 27 answers · asked by ? 2 in Packing & Preparation

Please answer

2006-08-16 20:42:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Destinations

How can I spend it without creating bills?

2006-08-16 20:21:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Destinations

2006-08-16 20:14:11 · 17 answers · asked by Dharma 1 in Other - Destinations

2006-08-16 16:17:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health & Safety

2006-08-16 14:26:38 · 130 answers · asked by Justin Melvey 1 in Other - Destinations

I have some time to spare in Jan/Feb and I am looking for somethings to do that is truely different. Something that I will really have a good time with but will also be rewarding in other ways. I have traveled afair bit and am used to the riggors or more unusual trips but I need new ideas.

Really thinking Africa or S. America because I havent been yet, but am open to all ideas.

Thanks and happy travels

2006-08-16 13:34:00 · 8 answers · asked by The Dude 3 in Other - Destinations

What would the climate be like, what would it be called, how many people would live there, what language would they speak, what buildings, services would be there, etc. Put some thought into it!

2006-08-16 11:22:31 · 10 answers · asked by aim_a_tola_3 2 in Other - Destinations

people from england are called english

people from france are called french

people from germany are called germans

people from spain are called spanish

people from italy are called italians

people from hungary are called hungarians

people from china are called chinese

people from japan are called japanese

people from australia are called austrailians

people from mexico are called mexicans

people from america are called americans

people from argentina are called argentinians

people from brazil are called brazilians

people from canada are called canadians

people from switzerland are called the swiss

then why are people from holland called the dutch ????

2006-08-16 11:21:38 · 28 answers · asked by MaxD148 3 in Other - Destinations

2006-08-16 10:27:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Packing & Preparation

I'll give ten points to the first person to give me good directions from Rutland, VT to Texas Falls, VT.

2006-08-16 10:19:58 · 29 answers · asked by Kyle 3 in Other - Destinations

I'd like to wear sandals because they're easy to slip off and on, but I've also heard it's possible to pick up someone's foot fungus from the floor. Anyone know how likely that is to occur?

2006-08-16 09:54:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health & Safety

Please can someone give an explanation of the hotel star system (particularly Europe's)? I know it's based on facilities, but what facilities does a hotel have to have to attain each star?

2006-08-16 05:40:52 · 15 answers · asked by rox 2 in Other - Destinations

2006-08-16 05:03:12 · 3 answers · asked by juntius 2 in Other - Destinations

I don't check baggage, so wondering if all you bright minds out there can give me some ideas for items or brands that can be carried on. For example, those face cleanser cloths instead of liquid cleanser, sanitizer wipes instead of gel sanitizer...things along those lines. Is there any shampoo that comes in a bar?

2006-08-16 04:31:46 · 5 answers · asked by Need Help 1 in Packing & Preparation

2006-08-16 01:18:48 · 8 answers · asked by PersianGolfer 1 in Other - Destinations

Both are personalised accomodation.. and involve common facilities like a common dining hall, maid services etc.. also common decor .. soem boutique hotels are owned by coporate houses for use as guest houses for their own clients/employees ......so is there any difference? Is it just abt short stay versus long stay, or is there anything else?
Do they both have help desks and lobbies?

2006-08-16 00:49:45 · 4 answers · asked by suraj 2 in Other - Destinations

well I guess not!

2006-08-16 00:00:31 · 8 answers · asked by TutSki YanCheg 4 in Other - Destinations

Ok, The people at this place wants me to be a student ambassador? watever that is. I'm 13 and they want me to go to Japan foe 2 weeks. Should I go. If I do go I'll be paired up with a highschool student and then when we get there I'll still be with that person a go climbing up halfway of Mt. Fugi is that like a really long hike? I can't decide if I should go. I'm the only one of the people I know and I'll be all alone on the plane and there. No adult, unless u consider the 12 grader I'lll be with. Help?

2006-08-15 23:58:21 · 7 answers · asked by hottie123 1 in Other - Destinations

London is flooded with tourists all year round, but in the summer it is a nightmare as they just get in the way all the time, they may have all the time in the world but some people don't, I make sure that if I am visiting a new place I don't get in the way of the people that live there, and I respect their towns instead of throwing litter around, tourists drive me mad!!!

2006-08-15 22:29:30 · 33 answers · asked by sparkleythings_4you 7 in Other - Destinations

Are boutique hotels different from regular ones and are they rated as in 1 star , 5 star etc?

2006-08-15 22:20:25 · 8 answers · asked by suraj 2 in Other - Destinations

2006-08-15 17:40:47 · 15 answers · asked by Trevor 7 in Other - Destinations

2006-08-15 17:34:39 · 18 answers · asked by Trevor 7 in Other - Destinations

There are about 15 of us altogether. 6 of us are under 16 (two are babies under 2 years). The rest of us range from about 20 to 60. Everyone in my family is claiming to be broke and yet they wanna go abroad.

Can anyone recommend a tour operator who could help us with this? Or has anyone successfully organised a big holiday like this? Where did you go and who did you book with?

I personally think we should stick to the UK a) because of the costs and b) cos of increased airport security checks, but if there are any affordable destinations abroad that would be cool.

But:

1) accomodation/destination MUST be family friendly with lots of things for kids to do
2) accomodation should be clean
3) If we go abroad it should be a sunnyish destination e.g. Spain.

2006-08-15 16:30:43 · 6 answers · asked by Chimera's Song 6 in Other - Destinations