26. sep. 2013
23. avg. 2013
22. jul. 2013
3 Cheap Ways to Backpack Across Israel
If you are looking for an inexpensive but satisfying backpacking adventure, you should look no further than the land of milk and honey. Israel is a backpackers dream. Not only is there so much to see without having to travel a far distance, you can do it quite cheaply in ways unique to this glorious country.
Throughout the course of my life, Israel has been a place I’ve come back to a number of times. The saying, “when there’s a will there’s a way” can actually be realized here. It always amazes me that such a small country, one that you can drive across in less than 12 hours, attracts so many visitors all year round.
For backpackers, Israel offers many ways to see the sites and experience the environment. You can always stay in one of Israel’s amazing hostels, donate your time or do something unique to Israel by volunteering on a kibbutz. The options truly are endless.
Hostel It!
Hostels and backpacking go hand-in-hand but I bring this up because I’ve stayed at some of the nicest and most unique hostels in this great land. On one of my first trips to Israel, I have fond memories of touring around the country and hopping from hostel to hostel. No dingy and uncomfortable accommodation for me here – it was sea views and great Israeli breakfasts.
For the backpacker, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to hostels in this country and all are safe and you’re welcomed with great hospitality.
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27. jun. 2013
Cambodia: Does this plan look ok 3
How does that look, Is it do able in 3 weeks and is it best to take buses through the main stretch from large town to large town.
In the Lonely planet book It says I can get a seat in a shared taxi from Kompong Cham to P.P for 10,000 riels (£1.50gbp) does that sound right. Posted
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Your plan sounds good, but I'd opt for a bus as those shared taxis can get really packed full of people (like 4 inthe back seat). The bus takes 3-4 hours and costs around $4. When you are in the towns you can hire a moto guy to take you around to see the sites. It would be wise to ask him to provide you with a helmet.
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I'd also opt traveling everywhere by bus, fastest and cheapest. If you want more fresh air travel on top of mini vans.
If you want a boat ride either charter a boat in Phnom Penh by the hour or for half a day or take the boat between BTT and Siem Reap, I think it's between 5 and 7 hours.
Some other remote temples:
Preah Vihear, from Siem Reap
Banteay Chhmar, from BTT via Sisophon, return to SR from there
Sambor Prey Kuk, from Kampong Thom
Preah Khan Kampong Svay, from Kampong Thom, near impossible in rainy season
7. maj 2013
3. maj 2013
Cambodia: Does this plan look ok 2
3 weeks will allow for you to get a really good taste of those places. Definitely opt for at least 3 days to explore the temples in Siem Reap, and another day to see the town and another to see the floating village, etc. If you want to go out on a cool daytrip (or even overnight if you want) you can check out Koh Ker, a very cool ancient temple complex that doesn't get much tourism. You will have to hire a car or motorcycle for that.
Kompong Cham is worth a couple days, I just returned from there and found the place very nice. Spend a week exploring Sihanoukville and the other areas (Kampot, Kep etc) , stay longer if you like the place.Yes, it is easy to work your way back up north to Battambang to Siem Reap, but take the bus as it is too darn long on a boat.
I have a lot of photos from most of those places on my last trip there (last month)
Cocodrilo
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Thanks Cocodrilo I'll make sure I Include Koh Ker.
So this is the way i'll do it I think
The ones in Capitals I'll stay a few nights the rest I'll see how it goes maybe just stop on the way and stay a night in any that i like...
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29. apr. 2013
Cambodia: Does this plan look ok/ help
I'll be in Cambodia from the 9th of November for 3 weeks in/out from Siem reap.
My rough plan is to visit these places.
Siem reap/angkor
Kompong Cham
Phnom Penh
Kep
Kampot
Shinouksville
I want to see the main things like Angkor temples, bokor hill station, rabbit island, bokor national park, boat ride, floating village, street stalls, waterfalls etc and everything each place has to offer individually.
I'll be travelling mainly by bus I think, but I don't really want to miss out on the opportunity to get a boat down the Tonale Sap -does that only go to Battambang from S.R, should I go to Battambang.
It seems a lot to me on paper but most people seem to spend only one or two nights in each place, so I think i'll do that but spend 3 in Seiem reap and Shinouksville.
Does this sound like a good plan, I have missed the North east off completley. is that STUPID or will it make it all too rushed if I include that.
After I have made my down from Siem reap to Kep/Kampot?Shinouksville can I travel up the West side of Cambodia to Battambang and get back to Siem Reap that way.
If anyone who has done it or are doing or I have missed off any places that you may of seen I would be very grateful of any replies, thanks for any ideas in advance
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