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Will a transit visa suffice or do i need a tourist visa ???
Karen, assuming you're an Indian citizen, the best thing to do is contact the Singapore High Commission in New Delhi and get official advice. Chancery N-88, Panchsheel Park 110017 New Delhi India Phone: +91-11-41019801 +91-11-41019804 +91-11-41019818 Fax: +91-11-41019805 Email: singhc_del@sgmfa.gov.sg Website URL: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/newdelhi 2 days ago
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is it advised to travel to lebanon due to current situation in tripoli
Sarah, obviously don't go to Tripoli, and generally stay away from the far south close to the border with Israel. South of the Litani River (especially areas bordering Israel) is a highly militarised and volatile area. Rocket launches occasionally occur, provoking retaliatory attacks within Lebanon. Other than that Lebanon is regaining some of the lustre of its past, when it was known as the Paris of the Mediterranean. If you MUST go to Tripoli, speak to your travel insurer about coverage. Here are a few other safety tips for you: http://journals.worldnomads.com/safetyhub/country/118/Lebanon Phil from the safety hub 2 days ago
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How is Seychelles as a tourist destination?
The nation keeps winning tourism awards, so it must be doing something right. here are a few safety tips, but there's not much to worry about. http://journals.worldnomads.com/safetyhub/country/190/Seychelles Phil from the safety hub 2 days ago
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Tell me about Freetown, Sierra Leone. Best lodging?
Betty, Sierra Leone is one of the poorest nations on earth and until a decade ago was riven by an atrocious civil war. Economic development is only just starting to show gains. Where poverty exists, so do high levels of crime, especially petty crime. One other very special thing to consider.... most flights arrive in the evening and the road from the airport is notoriously dangerous. As are the ferries which run across the wide estuary from the airport to Freetown. It is highly recommended that you do not attempt this journey at night... book an airport hotel room (limiteed availability, so book early) and do the trip during the day. There's more about this warning here: http://journals.worldnomads.com/safetyhub/story/87293/Sierra-Leone/Sierra-Leone-Safety-Guide Phil from the safety hub 2 days ago
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Vietnam: Sleeper buses or sleeper trains?
Trains are safer. http://journals.worldnomads.com/safetyhub/story/74414/Vietnam/Travel-Tips-for-Vietnam Phil from the safety hub. 2 days ago
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Flying to addis ababa, am in the airport for 15 hours, just wondering if it is safe? and secondly if there is much to do whilst i am there?
Emmalouise, anywhere in Africa poses problems for travellers.... that's the beauty of Africa. But Ethiopia is regarded as one of the safer destinations on the continent. Here are a few tips to get you started. http://journals.worldnomads.com/safetyhub/country/69/Ethiopia Phil from the safety hub 2 days ago
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What's the best and safest way to travel with your money? Travel cards?
The safest way is to have your money accessible by a number of means.... spread the risk. Here's some other good tips http://journals.worldnomads.com/safetyhub/story/67107/Worldwide/Guarding-The-Moolah-How-To-Carry-Money-Safely-While-Travelling Phil from the safety hub 2 days ago
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What shots do infants under 2 years old need for travel to Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, & Thailand
Skipper, this is a tricky one, and you really ought to discuss it with your family doctor. The Center for Disease Control has an extensive (and complicated) article about it that may help you get a basic understanding; http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-7-international-travel-infants-children/vaccine-recommendations-for-infants-and-children.htm Generally though, children over 12 months and under 2 years have had their first allotment of the basic immunisations, and that should be protection enough. The next lot of MMR etc isn't due until they're 4, but can be accelerated (read the CDC article). As for Malaria and Dengue Fever, keep the kids clothed in long loose-fitting garments and use insect repellent on exposed skin, but be mindful of the EPA (USA) guidelines on insect repellent and infants ie keep it away from eyes and mouth) : http://www.ivillage.com/insect-repellent-safe-babies-and-toddlers/6-n-136820 Don't use tap water in any of those countries, make sure they drink only bottled water. Try to avoid getting too much water in their mouth when you bathe them. Take lots of anti-bacterial gel and hand wipes. 3 days ago
