Latest mango tree forum postshttp://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Latest mango tree forum postshttp://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/The place where the mango tree travel community get together to exchange travel information, advice, hints and tips. Get help, get connected, get inspired, have your say.en-gb60<![CDATA[ RE: New Zealand Anyone ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=150&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=150&ref=15Hi Steve
The Boat I was going to Buy has been sold so have got to have a look at another. Have decided to take the boat as far as CYPRUS and let some foreign crew take the boat as far New Zealand.  The idea of going down past the Gulf of Aden with all them Somali Pirates does not sound very good.  Will check my college schedule to see when I finish for the summer and then Leave holyhead a day or 2 after finishing.  Can only take the boat as far as Cyprus because I will have to be back in College for the Beginning of September.  Going to stay down in New Zealand stay down there for Christmas and fly back and finish the final year of my course.  So if you fancy a trip as far as cyprus in Summer let me know.   Will gert some pics of the new boat sorted when I get another one.  Not going to be fora while though yet.
 
Any way
 
Have a Happy NEW YEAR
 
DAVE MAC
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: south america 09- ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=144&ref=11http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=144&ref=11 ]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: south america 09- ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=144&ref=11http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=144&ref=11Hi I'm going on a cruise Feb 1-Feb 15th from Buenos Aires thru the Falkland islands then back up to Valparaiso - 14 days on Celebrity infinity -cost to share room would be about 1140 USD.  Not sure if you are interested.  What dates are Carnival in Rio this year?  Not sure if they would give me more time off to go in early but would love to go.  Have been to Mardi Gras and loved it.
 
Let me know if you are interested.
 
Thanks  Barb
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: New Zealand Jan 09 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15
I'm flying down to Christchurch to pick up a camper van on 21st Dec, then I'm in South Island until 5th Jan and planning to be back in Auckland by the 17th.. If you fancy meeting up or hitching a lift for any of that, feel free to get in touch! Nothing's concrete except the van hire and ferry crossing - though I'm definitely heading over to Milford Sound and I'll be somewhere near Nelson for a few days around New Year. :)
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: New Zealand Jan 09 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15Btw STA travel are having a sale on Austraila and NZ bus passes - 25% off and 10% off adventure trips and stuff - I'm tempted just to buy one, but I don't know what the time talbes or service is like - have any of you guys done anything similar?
http://www.statravel.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/uk_division_web_live/hs.xsl/oz-nz-discounts.htm
 
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Philippines, Jan 2009 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=163&ref=1http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=163&ref=1 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: New Zealand Jan 09 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: New Zealand Jan 09 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: New Zealand Jan 09 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ south africa trip ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=159&ref=4http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=159&ref=4 hi
i am flying into j'burg on jan 20th, then heading into botswana, namibia, back to capetown, then the garden route up to mozambique.
does anybody need a traveling companion.
i return to the uk on march 31st.
 
kevin
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ SE Asia 2009 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=158&ref=1http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=158&ref=1Hi,
I am travelling to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos for four months (a month in each) leaving lat May 2009. I was due to travel with some friends but they have now had to pull out so i am heading off by myself.Goin to try and experience a bit of everything, from visiting the temples of Angkor to relaxing on the beaches of Ko Sumi. If anyone is around the area at the same time and fancies having a travelling companion then let me know.
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ amtrak travel across america ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=157&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=157&ref=14 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: Yoga in India - Spring 2009 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=113&ref=1http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=113&ref=1 
hello,
while in india may be i can join you for few days for i am looking forward to GOA and Kerala during the time of your intended stay.
sandee
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: New Zealand Jan 09 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: Ecuador ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=79&ref=19http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=79&ref=19 steve

]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: New Zealand Anyone ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=150&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=150&ref=15 steve

]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: Hike 800 km's across Ireland, stop in Wales, Scotland, Netherland ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=147&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=147&ref=14 steve

]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ New Zealand Jan 09 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=151&ref=15 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ New Zealand Anyone ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=150&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=150&ref=15Hi everybody
 
I 'm starting my own Promotions Business and would like to take a sailing boat down to New Zealand sometime next year. Hopefully do some business while I'm down there.  Looking for a few expereienced crew who fancy a free trip and a few amateur crew.  Can take up to 5 people down with me. Leg's Available.  Don't fancy taking it all that way on my own.  If you are intrested in taking a trip of a lifetime this way.  Give me an Email or Post a reply
 
Dave AKA "MACTHEGOAT" 
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Thailand for Christmas ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=149&ref=1http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=149&ref=1
I am heading to Thailand for Christmas dec16 - jan 5 ish. 1st time i have travelled alone. anyone heading to Bangkok or Koh Samui during this time?

]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: Hike 800 km's across Ireland, stop in Wales, Scotland, Netherland ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=147&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=147&ref=14 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Hike 800 km's across Ireland, stop in Wales, Scotland, Netherland ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=147&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=147&ref=14The Trip : Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Amsterdam, Finland, Norway, Sweden
The Timeline: May-Mid June, 2010 (60-70 days)
The Main Objective: Hike roughly 800 kilometers across Ireland!
Secondary and Tertiary Objectives: See the sites along the way and mingle with the locals while gaining an intimate appreciation for the country.

I’ve done a fair bit of traveling in my day, but never like this. What I’ve always enjoyed has been the friendly nature of people who want you as a visitor to enjoy their part of the world. Not regrettably, whenever I’ve traveled, the main purpose was to party with various people from all over the globe, always negating the sites and the history. Backpacking from village to village, county to county, and city to city, will give me the best of both experiences though.

However, a journey like this is one I would much rather embark upon with some one else. I’ve traveled alone most of my life due to financial restraints of friends, which is why I have posted on this site (as well as many others). The most difficult part of a trip like this, is finding a travel partner who you can tolerate and who can tolerate you for the duration, and although the good times are good, the hard times might be quite difficult.

I’ve always enjoyed my own company, and I’ve had a few friends in my life who have complimented my personality; I think if I found some one much like myself, I would enjoy this trip all the more. However, as I’m quite a unique character in many respects, this may prove difficult.

But if you’re still reading, you may very well be that person!

What I’m looking for and a bit about myself: (this is where it starts to look like an ad on a dating site, lol)

Firstly, and probably most importantly, this trip is going to require a lot of endurance, both mentally, and physically. We’ll be averaging 20-30 kilometers a day, 100 per week, in order to cross Ireland in 8 weeks, to leave us enough time to ferry over to Wales and Scotland, to party in their capitals, and see a few things, and then jet on over to the Netherlands to party in their capitals as well (I know I should do more trips so that I can really enjoy those other places, but I’ve been to Wales twice, Amsterdam once, and at the age of 27, I don’t see myself being able to enjoy those other countries as a single man for much longer). We’re talking probably 30-40 pounds of gear/clothing/essentials as we pound from place to place, late nights with the locals, early mornings to view tourist attractions, or closely guarded local secrets, followed by 5 hours of hiking every afternoon.

Secondly, money. Although there will be times for convenience (when distance between two places is too great, or due to lack of inns or hostels) that we sleep in a ditch, for a trip this long, money is going to be spent. The flights, the trains, the ferries, the hostels, inns, hotels, food, daily pints/Whiskey, tourist attractions, pubs, nightclubs, shopping, incidentals; the budget I put together for myself brings the estimated total to a whopping $20,000 Canadian (do the conversion on an exchange website if you wish). But for a once in a lifetime trip, it’s worth it.

Thirdly, my partner must be a conversationalist. This is going to be a LOOOOONNGG @$$ trip, so if we have nothing to talk about, we are done from the beginning. My interests include but are certainly not limited to (because I can talk about nearly everything) fitness, weightlifting, running, cross country skiing, snowboarding, being active, video games, paintball, target shooting, traveling, shopping, movies, music, books, and above all else… WOMEN. I love them, I love talking to them, I love spending time with them, partying with them, I love chasing them, and I love catching them. This being said, there will be a lot of that going on during this trip, I should think. I plan on hitting local pubs along the way, and local nightclubs on weekends when we rest up in the larger city centers. Not only must you accept this, and not judge this behavior, you must also engage in it, and be affluent at it! I’m currently 27, and am fairly well practiced, and have enjoyed myself in many parts of the world in this pursuit, and my travel mate had better be somewhat skillful in this area as to not be a hindrance or handi-cap, or worst of all, a mood killer (if you’ve just read this and have thought ‘oh man.. this trip sounds good, but I’m awful with ladies, well… you can keep reading, perhaps in the end out of lack of interested travelers, I’ll need to take you if you fit all the other criteria, and we can work on your ‘game’ along the way, it will be of the greatest lessons in life you learn, hehe). This being said, you should probably be respectably handsome. Being fit, you’ll probably be in the ballpark already. If this sounds shallow, I hold myself to the highest standard, and also, I wouldn’t believe on inflicting my hypothetically unattractive self on attractive women. You’ve got to give to get is what I say on that matter. As far as ability in this art goes, I’d compare myself to James Bond with only 7 years of practice as opposed to 20, lol.. Slightly sophisticated, stylish, charming, charismatic, narcissistic, cool-headed, confident, and fun.

NOTE: From reading the above it should have become blatantly obvious that I want a male travel partner whose gender preference is solely for women. I have no problem with homosexuals, I have gay friends, and I’m not insecure, I’ve had plenty of chances to get with guys, and due to lack of interest or arousal, I have not, and will not. I simply know that firstly, for a gay guy to pursue women as my wing-man would be to live a lie, and to be a bisexual guy would serve only to aggravate them at the eventual episode where they have grown attracted to me, and their advances are rejected, leaving hurt feelings, and me most likely without a travel partner midway through my journey to avoid any further awkward advances.

I’ve been told that to avoid awkwardness and offense of others, to never talk about race, religion, sex, or politics… Well, without them, what a boring world we would be in. So hopefully we gel in this area. I believe in freedoms and rights of the individual as long as they do not directly harm others, I believe in peace which unfortunately often requires war, I served in the military as an infantryman for 5 years, enjoyed it, and support those who have and are doing it, so if you have a hate on for ‘baby-killers’, read no further. I too dislike the mistreatment of persons by military, and most PROFESSIONAL soldiers do not act in such a way. If you believe the best way to bring peace is to expunge the world of all weapons, you can take the hippy boat to the Bermuda triangle for all I care because such a concept is unrealistic and ignorant. Just as abhorring and ignorant to me as racism. Although I respect the choices of vegans (because such a life is a FREEDOM), I don’t practice it, and I don’t want to be judged during my whole trip for the meat I’m eating, the cows I’m keeping in bondage due to my milk drinking, etcetera. I’ve seen cows in action while herding, they are sub-life forms whose sole purpose is for food and leather.

Fourthly… well, I think that’s really it. I’d say intelligent, but if you’re still reading, you probably are. Oh wait, age. Anywhere from a mature, and astute 19, to a youthful and fun 28. I’ll be 28 by the time this trip takes place. I don’t want to be the old guys at the hostel creeping out the young girls, so it’d actually be great to have a travel mate who was 24’ish to bridge the gap, BUT being fit, and having style helps. Yes, that’s right, not only must you be able to pull off hiker’s apparel, but when we hit the clubs (and maybe even the pubs), you’d better be able to wear the clothes that will get you past the doorman and through the door, and not deter women from talking to you. If this is something you need to work on, you’ve got some time, and hopefully a few dollars to start reading Gentleman’s Quarterly (more popularly referred to as ‘GQ’). I’m also bringing my handheld compact digital camcorder, and am up in the air of whether or not to attempt making a film worthy documentary in the end. If you don’t like the idea, I won’t, if you do, you can help encourage me, hahaha!

As far as my sense of humor goes, sure sometimes I can be off-colour, bordering offensive (sometimes I cross the line for certain audiences), but if you enjoy the shocking humor of Dave Chappelle, Kids in the Hall, or Family Guy, we’ll get along famously! As far as musical tastes go, it’s Fall ’08 and I am listening mostly to Kaskade, MSTRKRFT, N.E.R.D., Flight of the Conchords, Esthero, and I still occasionally pop in Radiohead. But my tastes are very broad (excluding metal and post-90’s punk)

Although I prefer to have only one travel partner (“Three is a company, 4 is a crowd” is somewhat true, however group dynamics dictates that a ‘third’ is often ostracized), I am going to collaborate with as many people as interested due to the likelihood that some may drop out before the trip starts for a variety of reasons, namely money, and time. If I went on the trip with 3 others, broken down into teams of two who join up at every stop, that would also be ideal. Over MSN, we’ll have a good deal of time to get to know one another, and perhaps even a trial visit or trip somewhere could be arranged, but that can be determined later. Oh… if a huge portion of your life is dedicated to talking about car engines and after-market add-on’s for your civic.. or if done something disgusting like deface a BMW with “gull-wing” doors… don’t even bother messaging me. Although I drive a BMW 328x1 2007, love it, and can drive it for all it’s worth…. I have never been interested in talking specifications, and become bored of it quickly.

If you’ve read all this, agree with it all, like what you see, definitely contact me. I do not believe you will regret this!
check out my profile to learn more about me!
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ TRIP DOWN TO NEW ZEALAND ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=146&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=146&ref=15
Does anybody fancy a trip down to New Zealand?. I'm going to take a sailing boat down to new zealand sometime next year.  Can take 5 people down with me
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ TRIP DOWN TO NEW ZEALAND ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=145&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=145&ref=15
Does anybody fancy a trip down to New Zealand?. I'm going to take a sailing boat down to new zealand sometime next year.  Can take 5 people down with me
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ south america 09- ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=144&ref=11http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=144&ref=11 ]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: fun travel times ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=110&ref=11http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=110&ref=11 ]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ egypt or china ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=142&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=142&ref=15 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: search buttons ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=138&ref=8http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=138&ref=8Dear Kay
 
Thank you for your feedback, we wil review the search function and look at providing more functions.
I hope you enjoy using the site, good luck with your adventure.
 
Kind regards
 
Ian (Forum Moderator)
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: London to Singapore by road ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=131&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=131&ref=14
Its gonna be fun by train...Wanna join me? I lived both countries...

]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: london meetup` ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=74&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=74&ref=14 ]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ search buttons ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=138&ref=8http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=138&ref=8
It was great to find out this cool websites bur so unfortunate that the search tab its bot completely useful.

Would suggest to have words search if it is possible. The  reason, I was reading a forum and was asked to sign in to participate, There after, I couldn't locate anymore which is frustrating...

Would appreciate if it has more choices and free words typing section within mango tree. unlike google,

Thank u.

]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Indonesia teaching English 2009 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=137&ref=1http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=137&ref=1Hi there
 
I'm looking at doing a TEFL course which comes with a free job placement in Indonesia for 12months. There are also options in Slovakia and Czech Republic, but Indonesia (earning-wise) is my preferred destination!
 
The only thing thats got me a bit worried is going by myself! I'm hoping that when it comes down to the crunch I'll have the guts to just DO IT, but given the uneasiness of the country at the moment it would make me so much happier to have a companion. Any takers?? The placement comes with 22 paid holidays so would love to jump over to the surrounding countries =) Have been to Thailand and Burma - absolutely LOVED it!! Didn't do a lot of the touristy things - it was more a cultural experience, and exploring life in S E Asia.
 
This would be a great opportunity to have a lot of fun and earn at the same time !
 
www.i-to-i.com is where I'll be doing this TEFL course, have a look!
 
Tamsyn
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ 2008Dec Indonesia seeking female comp ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=136&ref=1http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=136&ref=12008 Dec 6 --> 2008 Jan 8 arriving Jakarta, I will be travelling through Indonesia for 5 weeks. My regular travel buddy had to cancel, and solo travel is a bit dull.

I am male, but this would simply be a plutonic companionship, and thus travel costs would be handled individually. I do not sexually engage without strong commitment; so sharing a bungalow to reduce costs is very viable -- but unnecessary for me.

My plan is to visit Flores and Sumba area or the Indo Papua New Guinea western half. I am open to an alternate plan as long as we intend to avoid the heavily-populated tourist hot-spots.
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: London to Singapore by road ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=131&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=131&ref=14 
that does sound like a nice relaxed route, and all places i would be keen to go - Do you mean end of year 09? (i need to pay off a loan before i go anywhere) Have you looked into how much train travel would cost along that route? Jade
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ traveling to aruba for winter getaway ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=134&ref=1http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=134&ref=1
check out the Arubian  Inn,

Looking at Feb or march 09

]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Central/south American adventure - May09ish! ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=133&ref=11http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=133&ref=11Hi,
 
I'm looking to go away next round about May time (after I've had my bonus from work!) - looking at doing some of Central and South America for about 3-4 months before heading over towards New Zealand.  I don't really want to go on my own, so if anyone fancies it or has vaguely similar plans, please get on touch!
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Red Sea in December anyone? ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=132&ref=4http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=132&ref=4 
I'm going to the Red Sea in Egypt in December (11th-25th) and looking for a small group of people to come along.
 
I have booked my flights and hotel already. My hotel is in Sharm and I will be flying from Gatwick, London.
 
I'm female, 31 and live in Kent. I already have 2 ladies coming along with me. We plan to see as much of Egypt as possible whilst there, but if you want to spend your time chilling out thats fine.
 
If you are interested please get in contact asap for more info. Only 5 weeks to go!
 
NO nutters, time wasters or people wanting to share my room. Thanks
 
Sharon
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ London to Singapore by road ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=131&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=131&ref=14Hi
 
Do you have an plans on where you want to go?  I am wanting to get from uk to singapoer by train, visiting places like, beijing, xian, shanghai, vietnam, cambodia, thailans, malasia, singapore.  From here i will probably get a plane to aussie and stay there for as long as possible.  I know loads of people who have been and they loved it so thought it was now or never.  I am looking at going back end of next year to give me time to save some pennies..  would this type of route interest you??

Jo
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ London to Singapore by road ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=130&ref=12http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=130&ref=12Hi
 
Do you have an plans on where you want to go?  I am wanting to get from uk to singapoer by train, visiting places like, beijing, xian, shanghai, vietnam, cambodia, thailans, malasia, singapore.  From here i will probably get a plane to aussie and stay there for as long as possible.  I know loads of people who have been and they loved it so thought it was now or never.  I am looking at going back end of next year to give me time to save some pennies..  would this type of route interest you??

Jo
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Costa Rica anyone? ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=129&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=129&ref=15 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Thailand in January ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=128&ref=1http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=128&ref=1 ]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: london meetup` ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=74&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=74&ref=14 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Travel with An Experience ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=122&ref=17http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=122&ref=17densiwood@yahoo.co.uk or 00642102037168.  you can txt me on my travels as my phone will be with me. I will be travelling from mid October 08 - until when ever.... Have fun travelling.... Simon ]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Travel with An Experience ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=121&ref=17http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=121&ref=17densiwood@yahoo.co.uk or 00642102037168.  I will be travelling from mid October 08 - until when ever.... Have fun travelling.... Simon ]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Travel with An Experience ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=120&ref=17http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=120&ref=17densiwood@yahoo.co.uk or 00642102037168.  I will be travelling from mid October 08 - until we when ever.... Have fun travelling.... Simon ]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Peru, Dec.08-Jan.09... ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=119&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=119&ref=15 
 
I'm looking at Peru around Dec. 19 - Jan.  3 ....... I've always wanted to hike the Incan Trail to Macchu Picchu.  I've been looking an the Camino Salcanty.... it's an alternate route that is less travelled, and by most accouts is much prettier.  I'm pretty much open the rest of the trip, although I'd like to hang out in Cuzco a few days, and also want to get to Lake Titicaca.  If you're interested, let me know.....
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ Fall European Tour ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=118&ref=5http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=118&ref=5I'm in the UK on business for 3 months-I'll be leaving middle of November.  So while I'm here, my more permanent base is in St. Louis MO, I'd like to tour around Europe.  I'm open to all sorts of possibilites, from backpacking to lux living, from planes to buses and walking. 
I looked into cruises around Europe and they're actually quite cheap, though I don't know how they are.  But they have plenty of port of calls...and based on my cruise in the Caribbean in the summer, its a nice way of exploring a lot of area.
So who wants to go?! Who has other ideas?  Come on, while we're young, and relatively carefree, and full of energy, imagination, and passion for life...
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: london meetup` ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=74&ref=14http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=74&ref=14Hi,
I'd be interested in coming along, if thats ok?!
 
Please let me know the plans?
 
Cheers
Sharon
]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: fun travel times ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=110&ref=11http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=110&ref=11 I'd like to go to Peru to do some voluntary work arround feb/march time, then to Honduras & Costa Rica...are you planning on heading to any of those places..around the same time?! Be great to have someone to experience it with (my friend has bailed on out plans!)

]]> 06/01/2009 04:00:48<![CDATA[ RE: Canada Coast-to-Coast Cycle 2009 ]]> http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=31&ref=15http://www.mango-tree.com/Forums/Thread.aspx?id=31&ref=15hi oli
 
the trip sounds great, but at 46 i am too olde  to be a part of it?
 
by the way, if you extend the age group, i could come!
 
,cycled around the baltic in 2005,,rode lands end to j'o,groats in 2006,cycled the trans-american in 2007, just rode from the uk to jordan this year,
so i am qualified enough?
 
always wanted to do alaska to st.johns, newfoundland, but your shorter version sounds like fun too.
reply if you need advice, or help, or can cope with an oldie!!
 
kevin eddy
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