LisaF

LisaF

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About me:

I am seriously addicted to travel - as soon as I return from a trip I book my next one.

I've also spent many years managing a team who arrange emergency assistance for travellers. I've dealt with some very complex and tricky situations. I have seen just about everything when it comes to travel!

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January 2012

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    I'm backpacking soon through Nepal, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Thailand and through Indonesia in July. Any suggestion on the best route to take?

    I am extremely jealous. What an amazing route you're doing. Nepal is fairly simple to get around, dependant on your trekking area. There are loads of trekking agents that you can hook up with once you arrive, I have used this particular guide on a few occasions and can recommend him. His name is Gyan Bahadur Rana Magar - duragyan@yahoo.com.in I have also referred him as a personal tea-house trekking guide to friends who were all as impressed. Getting to Burma from there may be difficult, you might have to fly to Bangkok and then to an overland to Yangon. Having never been to Burma, but desperately wanting to, I can't really add any value here. You can then overland again up to the Golden Triangle and visit Chiang Mai. Be careful here - its a lovely and worth a visit but sadly also a place you need to be extremely aware of. Purchase your own water from the supermarkets and ensure the seals are valid. This is an extreme caution, (and one you should know for most of Asia anyway). You can either then catch a train south and spend some time on the islands or you can overland again across to Laos (across the friendship bridge). You will need to arrange your visa prior as visa on arrival is difficult. From Laos, you can then catch a boat down the Mekong through to Cambodia. Siam Reap is a must, and I also think a few days in Kep is worth it, you can boat to some of the islands which are spectacular. I would leave Indonesia to last, it's the easiest place to travel around and you can keep it fairly loose. Start in Bali (and if time permits try to see a lot of the island including North West), maybe head to Nusa Lebongan, and my new favourite place..... (returned last week) is Flores! Stunning diving and snorkelling, very cheap and extremely laid back. As for the blog - YES! Not only does it keep everyone updated, its a great way to pass time after a long day of travelling and it serves as a fantastic record to look back on. Worldnomads have a blog (free) which is easy to use and allows you to upload photos. For accommodation as you go: www.agoda.com I'm curious that you dont like the heat? These countries are hot.... about 1 month ago

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    Anyone go hot air ballooning in #Namibia? Advice for trip in July/Aug 2012? Thanks!

    Namib Sky Adventure Tours offer hot air ballooning over Sousesvlei (I dont know if I spelt that correctly) - sadly we didnt have enough time to do this. The sand dunes are magnificent and probably just as spectacular from the air. You can also try searching hot air ballooning around Swakopmund where there are quite a few adventure companies including 4WD sand duning etc. 2 months ago

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    where is the best location in Sydney, Australia to stay?

    I agree - Bronte or Clovelly any time of the year. The beaches are lovely, as are the walks along the cliffs. And the public transport is great. The only think lacking is affordable accommodation. Closer to the city I would choose Paddington or Potts Point, walk into the CBD via Botanical Gardens, and still great public transport. Depending on your budget of course. Cheaper options close to the CBD are Glebe and Newtown. 3 months ago

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