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From: smezias@rnd.GBA.NYU.EDU (Stephen J. Mezias)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Equador (travel guide request)
Date: 21 Jan 93 19:26:54 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: NYU Stern School of Business

The South American Handbook at the close of its chapters about a
particular country will frequently mention other guidebooks that
provide specialized information that it cannot provide.  You might
look at the end of its chapter on Ecuador.
From: pat@engr.ucf.edu (Patricia Therrien)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Decent, inexpensive lodging in D.C.
Date: 26 Jan 93 23:17:45 GMT
Article-I.D.: cs.1993Jan26.231745.22506
Distribution: rec.travel
Organization: engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando

I'd like to head up to D.C. on my spring break for a few days.  Can
anyone recommend some decent, and inexpensive hotels, hostel or B&B
places?  A friend suggested I try and stay near Georgetown University
or GWU.  

Thanks for the info.

-- 
Patricia Therrien (Patty)		| "So many nights I just dream of 
University of Central Florida		|  the ocean, God I wish I was
Department of Mechanical Engineering	|  sailing again."
pat@engr.ucf.edu			|  ****************************
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From: linden@adcalc.fnal.gov
Subject: Re: Pole To Pole on A&E
Organization: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 13:21:32 GMT

> 
> 
> Here in England we can get video copies of both "Around the World.." and 
> "Pole to Pole" for a mere 20 pounds each.
> 

> remember, I think that the English and American video standards are different
> so I don't know if they will work
> 

The standards are different. Europe uses the "PAL" standards.
If you have a PAL TV and VCR you'll be ok.

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From: Glen_Houghton@mindlink.bc.ca (Glen Houghton)
Subject: Langkawi
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 01:04:03 GMT

I was wondering if anyone has been in Langkawi. I am looking for somewhere
nice in the Singapore, malaysia, Thailand area. I visited Phuket but found it
a bit too touristy. Would like a nice beach to relax on and a little night
life as well. Any help is appreciated.
Regards
Glen Houghton

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From: dunbar@boulder.Colorado.EDU (S Dunbar)
Subject: Re: More favorite beaches.
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Date: 26 Jan 93 19:11:52 GMT

smezias@rnd.GBA.NYU.EDU (Stephen J. Mezias) writes:

>Favorite beaches from someone who is avowedly inexpert on beaches: 

>Poipu beach, Kauai, Hawaii
>Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

>SJM


I would have to say, matira point, off Hotel Bora Bora,

see the latest issue of islands, and you too will believe james
mitchner, that bora bora is the most beautiful island in the 
world.


scott
 
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From: percus@pnheap.in2p3.fr (Allon Percus)
Subject: Re: European food prices?
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 13:32:01 GMT
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> Well, hold on a minute.  You paid for breakfast?  99.99999% of the
> pensions/hotels/zimmers/etc. include breakfast...
> ...
> Back to the original question:  I size it up that a) breakfast
> is part of the room rate, b) lunch = bread, meat, cheese, fruit
> from a market or some type of local "sandwich" (e.g., meat pie
> in England, croissant in France), and c) dinner will set you
> back $10-$20 US.

This is not correct.  Maybe France is just strange but here breakfast
is not often included in the price of the room (unless you are told
explicitly that it is).  Breakfast can be 25-50F additional.

Italy and Spain tend also to be like this as far as I remember.


Allon Percus
LPNHE
Universite de Paris VI
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From: steve@oceania.com
Subject: Re: Yosemite in March
Reply-To: steve@oceania.com
Organization: Oceania Health Care Systems
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 21:40:29 GMT

Phil King writes

> I'll be in California in March, and would like to visit Yosemite.  I'd
> appreciate hearing from anyone about what to expect at that time of year:

> road conditions

should be fine (I've never had a problem that time of year), but you should  
always call first to get up-to-the-minute reports (see below).

> what activities are available

anything you can think of (that you would ordinarily do in Yosemite), except  
back country hikes without snowshoes.  Also, some of the trails may be closed  
due to snow and ice.

> what parts of the park will be open

can't think of why any part of it would be closed unless there was a big  
storm or other weather anomaly.  Highway 120 over Tioga pass may still be  
closed then.  Call first if you are planning to drive there - you can get to  
the valley and Badger pass from the West without taking Tioga pass.

> and generally any advice at all.

Bring your camera and warm clothes (escpecially socks and gloves - snow boots  
or similar are also very handy - the valley floor will almost definitely be  
clear of snow, but higher elevations will still have some).

> Anything specific about Badger Pass would also be helpful.

I went skiing there 3 years ago during spring break (late March), which was  
during a drought year, and there was plenty of snow to ski although the lifts  
had closed the day before.  Fortunately, we were cross country skiing and  
were able to slowly trudge up the bunny slopes, ski around the top for a  
little while and zoom on down to the bottom to repeat the process - lots of  
fun and the weather was quite warm that day.  Judging by the amount of snow  
that is up there now (I was there yesterday, and the walls of snow on the  
side of the road that had piled up from the snowplow were taller than my car.   
I felt like a rat running through a maze), there should still be lots of snow  
left in March and I bet Badger Pass will still be in full swing (read: get  
there as early as possible in the day - the parking often fills up and you  
can't drive up there until someone leaves, a real bummer).

Your best bet whenever driving up to Yosemite or any Sierra destination is to  
call ahead and get the latest info.  I could tell you everything about my  
previous trips and it all could be different for you in March.  Call  
1-209-555-1212 (long distance information) and ask for the number for  
Yosemite information.  You can get everything from road and skiing conditions  
to park accommodations.  Everyone is very helpful and you should have a  
blast!

=Steve
-- 

          Steve Dakin           |  Oceania Health Care Systems
 steve@oceania.com (NeXT mail)  |  Palo Alto, CA  (415) 322-0127
From: Human Rights Coordinator <hrcoord@igc.apc.org>
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Date: 24 Jan 93 14:05 PST
Subject: Re: My sad experiences with Austrian Ai
Nf-ID: #R:2B52D081.27895@ics.uci.edu:1560912423:cdp:1460300143:000:435
Nf-From: cdp.UUCP!hrcoord    Jan 24 14:05:00 1993


I flew United from SFO to Heathrow in November and then Heathrow to
Vienna on Austrian Air Lines.....I had the flu and could barely walk
and the Austrian Air Lines folks met me in Heathrow with a wheel
chair, got me to their terminal, stayed with me until my flight left,
had someone with a wheelchair meet me in Vienna, collect my bags,
change my money and then get me a cab....

Would I fly them again? Most certainly.

Debra Guzman

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From: marjav@cs.vu.nl (marja verburg)
Subject: woman travel in Brazil
Organization: vrije universiteit
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 07:53:19 GMT

Are there any female travellers with experience in travelling single 
in Brazil? (F.e. Rio de Janeiro).
Please let me know by e-mail.
Newsgroups: rec.travel,rec.backcountry
From: vernick@sbcs.sunysb.edu (Michael Vernick)
Subject: What's your favorite beach? (2nd post)
Organization: State University of New York at Stony Brook
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 17:55:45 GMT

I'm gathering information on the worlds best beaches.  I've only gotten
about a dozen responses but would like more.   Send me a list of
your favorite beaches and why. Include both pros and cons, if any.
A summary will be posted.

Thanks in advance.

--
Michael Vernick                          vernick@sbcs.sunysb.edu
Dept. Of Computer Science @ SUNY SB      (516)-632-8434
Stony Brook, NY 11794
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From: isc40041@nusunix1.nus.sg (LOO KOK HOE)
Subject: Looking for James Herriot [Followup #1]  8)
Organization: National University of Singapore
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 06:00:23 GMT

[ Article crossposted from rec.pets.cats ]
[ Author was  ]
[ Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 1993 05:51:43 GMT ]


Hi People again!

My last message to locate James Herriot, the author of fantastic
animal books, such as "Vets might fly", "Its shouldn't happen
to a vet", "The Lord God made them all", ....  , has received
numerous replies from all the nice people over the world ...

My sincere thanks to Susan, Vicki, John, Liz, Roberta, DNC, Paul,
Bob, Alan, Marie, Steve, Mary and many others who never mention
their names in their mail ( except their email address ) ...

The information I received is:
1.  James Herriot's real name is James Alfred White
2.  Darrowby is actually in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK
    ( about 20 miles northnorthwest of York )
3.  Writing to his publisher may help to locate him
    ( I will try but worry that I may not get the reply by April, 
      when I leave for UK )
4.  He may not be friendly to autograph hunter 8(  (ie all his fans) 
5.  He may have retired from his practice and is living 
    somewhere else (Scotland?)  ;(  (worst info I received)

In his books, he works (owns) in a vet clinic in Darrowby.
If I cannot find him, I suppose I can at least take some photos
of the place.  So anyone know the actual name of the clinic
and the address ?  In addition, please email to me if anyone
have additional information not listed above!  Thanks you all!


George from Singapore  ( Thu Jan 28 05:00:00 GMT 1993 )

internet:  isc40041@nusunix1.nus.sg 
bitnet:    lookokho@nusdiscs
From: cs89mcd@brunel.ac.uk (Michael C Davis)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: travel to Kazakhstan
Date: 25 Jan 93 10:49:34 GMT
Organization: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8]

I am interested in travelling to Kazakhstan, initially in July for a 3-week
survey, followed by the possibility of going for a longer (1-year) stint.

Can anyone help me with

1. suggesting the cheapest route London-Kazakhstan? (Alma-Ata)

2. information about how to transport baggage in excess of my allowance?

Thanks
-- 

-----
Michael Davis (cs89mcd@brunel.ac.uk)

	And hast thou slain the Jabberwock?
	Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: How/Where to see a shuttle launch
Organization: I.E.C.C.
Date: 22 Jan 93 10:16:45 EST (Fri)
From: johnl@iecc.cambridge.ma.us (John R. Levine)

>My next trip to Florida appears to coincide with a shuttle launch 
>and I'd welcome peoples comments on whether it is worth watching?

It certainly is, astonishingly loud and bright.  You can get a reasonably
good view from Titusville or Cocoa Beach, just outside the KSC.  The "VIP"
tickets, of thousands per launch are issued, let you go to a parking area
inside the KSC but still miles away from the pad.

If you call NASA a few months ahead, such tickets can often be had for
the asking.  US citizens can also have their congressmen get them (see,
they're good for something.)

Regards,
John Levine, johnl@iecc.cambridge.ma.us, {spdcc|ima|world}!iecc!johnl
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: linden@adcalc.fnal.gov
Subject: Re: What's your favorite beach? (2nd post)
Organization: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 13:27:16 GMT

In article <1993Jan21.175545.4606@sbcs.sunysb.edu>, vernick@sbcs.sunysb.edu (Michael Vernick) writes:
> I'm gathering information on the worlds best beaches.  I've only gotten
> about a dozen responses but would like more.   Send me a list of
> your favorite beaches and why. Include both pros and cons, if any.


The beaches along the Mediterranean Coast!!
Why, I have about 5 rolls of film to show why it is my favorite.
Sorry, none are for loan or sale.
Newsgroups: rec.travel
From: plim@mcclb0.med.nyu.edu (plim)
Subject: Anyone been to Belize?
Organization: NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 14:49:23 GMT

My fiance and I are thinking about travelling to Belize for our 
honeymoon this July 1993.  We've heard that Belize has some great
scuba diving sites (somewhat on the par of the Maldives). But 
unlike the Maldives, Belize is only half a day away rather than
a full day.  

So, how is Belize, especially in July during its rainy season?

peggy lim
From: cmoore@rose.hp.com (Chris Moore)
Subject: Re: Princess Cruise to Mexico
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 01:02:24 GMT
Organization: HP - Systems Technology Division
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8.1]

We took a similar cruise at the end of September of last year.  The one we
went on was a one-way trip with stops in Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan
Ixtapa, and Acapulco, then a flight back from there.  This was on Royal
Caribbean cruise lines.

It was the first cruise I've been on, and I really enjoyed the cruise itself.
The cabin was small but ample.  The food on the cruise was great, and there
was always plenty to do (usually too much to do...you couldn't do it all).

My only real complaint was that we didn't get nearly enough time in Mexico
itself.  Each stop was about 6 to 8 hours, and by the time you get off the
ship and look around a bit it's time to head back.  Most of the ship's planned
excursions involved shopping or going to hotels for drinks.  I really can't
say that we saw enough of Mexico to even decide if we liked the different ports.

So, I guess in summary, if you're going cruising to enjoy the cruise, it's
great.  If you are going to really see Mexico you're better off going some
other way.

Chris Moore
cmoore@mothra.rose.hp.com
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From: dschlow@epas.utoronto.ca (Deborah Schlow)
Subject: Re: Travel guides for France (non-Paris)
Organization: University of Toronto - EPAS
Distribution: rec.travel
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 20:22:54 GMT
Followup-To: Travel guides for France (non-Paris)
Summary: french guide book
Keywords: france, guidebook

In article <1jo4bsINN2eh@network.ucsd.edu> nbeck@weber.ucsd.edu (Nathaniel Beck) writes:
>
>Last summer on our trip to Provence and Languedoc, my wife and I
>really enjoyed the Cadogan Guide to the South of France. It is a
>nice book, with a mixture of middle priced accomodations,
>and standard sites combined with nice walks and drives and smaller,
>less well known things to do. It was a nice supplement to the Red
>and Green Guides.
>
>Unfortunately, the only Cadogan Guide for France appears to be for
>Provence and Languedoc. Does anyone know of any similar guides for
>France (outside Paris). Alternatively, what are your favorite guides
>to France (outside Paris), or even books (similar to Mayle's work on
>Provence).
>
>As always, thanks in advance.
>
>Neal
>
>-- 
>Neal Beck 
>Dept of Politcal Science, UCSD
>beck@ucsd.edu
>Dislaimer: The Regents pay me (in scrip?) to distribute my opinions!


I rely on the Blue Guides. The one for France is particularly good.
They do not list hotels or restaurants, but are excellent for the
historical background of places and for things to see in every town in
the country. They work particularly well in conjunction with the
Michelin Red Guides.

But, if you aren't interested in history and art and that sort of
thing, and just want to find out about the sights, get the Michelin
Green Guides.

The Blue Guides are quite expensive, but they are the sort of thing
you keep, although I have occasionally found them in used book stores.
We had a wonderful trip in southwestern England once following
suggestions from the Blue Guide to England, and we've gone to several
places in France than we never would have thought about if we hadn't
read about them in the Blue Guide to France. Just my two cents worth.

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From: mpug8@syma.sussex.ac.uk (Francisco De Freitas)
Subject: Where should I go (German)? more info
Organization: University of Sussex
Distribution: eunet
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 22:01:38 GMT


     I forgot to mention that the trip (hopefully) would include other
members of my German group and that I was willing to consider any German
speaking country to visit.

               

                         Francisco De Freitas,
                         mpug8@syma.sussex.ac.uk (outside uk),
                         mpug8@uk.ac.sussex.syma (inside uk).




Ps.
If you missed the first article I sent it was:-


     I'm a student in England who is studying German as a minor.  I am
currently thinking of spending a week or so in Germany this summer. 
Does anyone know of any reasonably priced places which are mainly off
the beaten track.  If anybody does have any ideas please could they mail
me (address above (this time)) or reply via this newsgroup.
From: dunbar@boulder.Colorado.EDU (S Dunbar)
Subject: Re: Getting a passport FAST
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Date: 22 Jan 93 15:03:05 GMT

i would fed X the passport to the agency and pay to have it fed x'ed back
you should get it back in a week

scott
 
Scott\      /\/\  /|email: dunbar@boulder.colorado.edu
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From: braker@dutiws.twi.tudelft.nl (Hans Braker)
Subject: [Query] India: how does one travel by train from Agra to Varanasi?
Organization: Delft University of Technology
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 07:57:30 GMT



	As you may have noticed I posted the first three parts of a 
travelogue about India and Nepal. In part three the train travel between 
Agra and Varanasi is discussed. We had trouble finding out what would 
be a way to get from Agra to Varanasi with reserved seats without having 
to deal with the travel agents who said they could get us seats but actually 
could not; they could only get our money.
	Flying is an option, although the flight between Agra and Varanasi 
is obviously one which is booked up way ahead. And for people with an Indrail 
Pass, or with a tighter budget, train is preferable.

	So my question is: 
	how can train travel from Agra to Varanasi be arranged?

Answers either here, or E-mailed to me at witajgb@dutinfh.tudelft.nl.
I'll summarize.

Thanks in advance, also on behalf of future travellers to Agra and Varanasi.

Hans Braker

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From: eeidsmoe@ncsa.uiuc.edu (Eric Eidsmoe)
Subject: Tour Info:  Stockholm to Moscow or St. Petersburg
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 14:49:24 GMT

My wife and I will be biking in Denmark and Sweden this summer and were 
thinking about adding an extension from Stockholm to either St. Petersburg or
Moscow.  I've contacted a travel agent, but so far have not found what we're
looking for:  2-3 days of sight-seeing and transportation BY PLANE.  We're not
interested in a cruise.  Although I'm sure it would be nice, after 2 weeks of
biking, we don't want to add 2 more days getting to our destination.  If anyone
has any information about a tour company operating out of Stockholm that does
this type of tour, please email their name and phone number/address.

Thanks in advance,

Eric Eidsmoe
eeidsmoe@ncsa.uiuc.edu
From: adaptive@taurus.cs.nps.navy.mil (zyda res acct)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Prague -> Warsaw via train?
Date: 22 Jan 93 17:10:30 GMT
Organization: Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA

I would like to know how long it takes to travel from Prague
to Warsaw and whether you need to switch trains along the
way. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I plan on traveling
on or about the first week of February.

thanks,

george dabro
From: dooley@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Katherine Dooley)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Travel to Florida Keys
Date: 22 Jan 93 21:02:25 GMT
Reply-To: dooley@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Katherine Dooley)
Organization: Carderock Division, NSWC, Bethesda, MD

I need some information on things to do, places to
stay and place to eat in the Florida Keys.

We will be traveling there in March.

Thanks!
From: alice@media.mit.edu (alice lei)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: Re: Trip to Boston.....bars/clubs
Date: 26 Jan 93 11:06:08 GMT
Distribution: rec.travel
Organization: MIT Media Laboratory

>	I am going to Boston this weekend and would like to find out
>what to at night while I am there.  The days I have planned are pretty 
>full but I would like to see a band/club/bar while there.....
>any suggestions?

definitely check out the middle east cafe in cambridge
this place has been getting a lot of antional press lately
as a place to see bands both local and semi-national

and if you cant get in cause the shows sold out 
you can order one of their many exotic beers
or at least try a cup of their coffee

(look for me
 i might even be there)
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From: citrin@boulder.Colorado.EDU (Wayne Citrin)
Subject: Re: Need info on Albuquerque
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 16:00:25 GMT

In article <1993Jan25.195242.833@athena.mit.edu> rnewman@athena.mit.edu (Ron Newman) writes:
>> My parents are considering a trip to Albuquerque in the next few weeks. They
>> want to find out if that is a good place to retire too.
>
>I have to say that when I drove across the US eight years ago, I found
>Albuquerque utterly lacking in charm or character.  Most of it seemed
>to be a sprawling mess of suburban trash, err, tract homes, fast food
>joints, and highway clutter.
>
>I suggest skipping it entirely.  Poke around nearby Santa Fe and Taos instead.
>They still have a distinctive culture, and most of their historic character
>intact.
>

I think that's a bit harsh.  First of all, the original question was whether
Albuquerque was a good place to retire to, not a good place to visit.  Second,
I've visited Albuquerque a couple of times, and my impression was that it was
pretty livable.  Around the university, there's an area with a decent collection
of cafes, bookstores, and bars, and there's a decent selection of restaurants,
particularly Mexican restaurants.  I would guess that homes are pretty 
affordable.  Sure there's urban sprawl, but the determined person can avoid it.

Wayne

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From: vandenb1@imec.be (Dirk Vandenheuvel)
Subject: Work in Oz or New Zealand
Organization: IMEC V.Z.W,Interuniversitair Micro Electronica Centrum, Belgium
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 17:00:49 GMT

I'm going on a long holiday this summer and I was thinking of working for
a few months (or weeks) to earn some cash because i'm on a tight 
budget.  If someone has some info on work ( or even better - work )
in NZ or Oz, i would appreciate it very much if (s)he would email
it to me.  I don't care what kind of work ( i think... :)

muchos gracias, Dizzy

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