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My country's authorities say it's fine, but to avoid the big cities.
If it was me, I would stay away - nothing destroys a holiday like tear gas and rubber bullets :-\
It has probably cooled off in four weeks, but I would think Italy and maybe Greece will be nicer?
In four weeks, Egypt could be back to normal or be run by an Ayatollah. You just don't know at this point.
Hosni Mubarak says he is firing his cabinet [roll] but I think we'll see lots more blood in the streets before there is quiet.
I wouldn't, but then again I have an israeli passport!
Check here first.
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5256.html (http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5256.html)
I would consider checking the Travel Advisories of other nations as well and try to get an overall sense of the picture
Hey Vin,
If you can wait a couple of weeks before you have to make all your plans final ...I'd sit tight and see how things go as far as Egypt.
Dolph :)
hell Germany isn't exactly off the danger list.
but going into a country that could be in the middle of conversion to a much more conservative/religious government... not high on my list of places to go.
let alone a country that has a history of tourists killed or kidnapped for being westerners.
Hopefully your travel package has travel insurance so you won't lose money if you cancel your trip.
With the Egyptian government blocking the information from leaving the country, we really have no idea what is really going on over there!
Right now is not the time to be enjoying that place.
One of my friends just got back from there two weeks ago. Good timing on his part. He did say it was his greatest vacation ever, but also just posted now that he apparently left just in time.
I say go elsewhere.
Was just watching Al J
50,000 in the streets in Cairo
many dead
Curfews are being broken
They are calling for Mubarak to step down also.
[thumbsdown]
I hav e nothing to add but an opinion...and I would steer clear if it was my money. Last night on news the made a point to show the tear gas canisters had a "made in usa" labeled on it. I would not want to be standing neaby when one went off and be like..."oh hey, where's a good place to eat, we are visiting from the US."
+1 on avoiding Egypt right now. Rent The Battle of Algiers and see if you'd like to be an extra.
That really sucks for your holiday plans that the people finally stood up to their government now and not two months from now or ten years ago. Stay safe.
Especially given the results of revolutions in the mid east. Ugh
That all depends on if you're a big boy who can deal with the consequences (good and/or bad) from you're own choices. That means if you go there and have a good time and nothing happens then you get to deal with that. On the other hand if you get mugged and beaten then don't go crying to the world that someone should help you. Deal with the responsibility of your freedom of choice like a grown up.
Thanks Dr Irrelevant
pretend to be a tourist from Iceland.
Who in their right mind would mess with someone from there?
Be French, I hear the Egyptians love the French
Well, Vin, you can pass for not being American. I personally, think that being an American, anywhere in the middle east, makes you a target. But that's just me, I don't want any video of me getting beheaded, showing up on Youtube.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12319523 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12319523)
according to this there is a not only a US travel advisory, but an advisory for Americans to leave the country...
mitt
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41334512/ns/world_news-mideast/n_africa/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41334512/ns/world_news-mideast/n_africa/)
yeah i think your trip would be a definite no go at this point
Although........ if timed just right, you could unintentionally become the next ruler there [thumbsup]
Quote from: lethe on January 30, 2011, 10:41:42 AM
Although........ if timed just right, you could unintentionally become the next ruler there [thumbsup]
or get a quality egyptian artifact cheap
http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/01/28/5943271-were-tuts-treasures-damaged (http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/01/28/5943271-were-tuts-treasures-damaged)
Quote from: lethe on January 30, 2011, 10:41:42 AM
Although........ if timed just right, you could unintentionally become the next ruler there [thumbsup]
DMF'ers rule the world [evil] (which might be the case already [roll] )
Prob a nonissue now that flights are suspended
My first thought was "are you under 25? Would you like to run with the bulls or join fight club?" then yes, you should go.
However, 46 year old me says "hell no."
Nice romantic getaway? I'm not sure if it's "in season" right now (i.e. crappy weather) but Croatia, specifically Dubrovnik, looks like something Disney made.
But it's way more of a "honeymoon" kinda destination.
New Zealand's pretty good if you want to plan some more EXTREME adventures. They got tons of that.
sounds like you answered it yourself
New Zealand
Quote from: vincheung on January 30, 2011, 09:17:17 PM
Shes calling me a pain in the ass. I could use the help of the well traveled DMFers
(She asked me what DMFers were, I said Ducati Mudda Fuggas! she wasnt amused)
I've been to every place you listed except for J'burg and NZ. I would rather not go to Jburg and I'd love to go to NZ.
However, my two favorite places to travel are Italy and Turkey. We've been to Turkey 4 times and Italy we have gone almost every year for the last 10 years. The best way to travel Italy is by bike, and the second best is by car -- start at Roma, and drive south to Sicily, stopping for a few days along the way at a few cities and towns or drive north to Como or Varese and do the same. There is so much in Italy, it's just awesome to get lost and try out some of the small town ristorantes and trattorias. You can go to the Ducati factory in Bologna and head down the road to Imola and see the Ferrari race track -- check the schedule for swap meets. You have museums EVERYWHERE there and history just oozes.
Turkey is the same way -- lots of history, but the places you want to go are mainly Istanbul, Izmir and maybe Ankara if you like history. There is stuff to see in the interior but a lot is inaccessible without a tour guide and driving in Turkey is a pain in the ass, but it's an amazing place to see if you like history.
Italy is more romantic, but yes, it's winter now...make the beast with two backs it, go to Switzerland or Leichtenstein.. we stayed at Bad Ragaz -- skiied and shot machine guns all day and stayed in the spa at night -- underground hot springs!
Something else to consider it is getting close to starkbierzeit in germany. For a few weeks in the early spring they brew special strong beers 10% + . [evil]
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110201/wl_nm/us_egypt_tourism;_ylt=Ao065nDNPnG7616GEpgvaFRvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJoM2N2MG5hBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwMjAxL3VzX2VneXB0X3RvdXJpc20EY3BvcwMzBHBvcwM3BHNlYwN5bl90b3Bfc3RvcnkEc2xrA2ZvcmVpZ25jb3VudA-- (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110201/wl_nm/us_egypt_tourism;_ylt=Ao065nDNPnG7616GEpgvaFRvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTJoM2N2MG5hBGFzc2V0A25tLzIwMTEwMjAxL3VzX2VneXB0X3RvdXJpc20EY3BvcwMzBHBvcwM3BHNlYwN5bl90b3Bfc3RvcnkEc2xrA2ZvcmVpZ25jb3VudA--)
In Spain? Eat... I loved the food. Been to Barcelona, Malaga, Palma, and Rota. Catch a bull fight? Don't know how much you'd like to travel. But, you could catch a ferry to Palma. It's a huge party destination (if you're into that). You can make it to Gibraltar and to the top of the mountain. Play with the monkeys.
I was going to reply earlier -- SPAIN or ITALY means FOOD. Both places have amazing cuisine.
Go to Sevilla and see a bullfight if you are up to it. Lots of stuff to do there, and it's a big country. It's easy to drive to if you can rent a cheap car.
Jamaica is Awesome .
Great Beaches...
Great Food...
Blue Mountain Coffee ...( best in the World )
Great Rum.....
Warm, Clear blue Ocean.....
If you stay around Montego Bay you can ride a 2 car Train into the center of the Island to the Appleton Distillery for a free tour . a very beautiful ride up and through the Blue Mountains . Leave in the morning and return in time for Supper.
Ocho Rios is a more less touristy area and not near a larger city .
The North side of the Island has some places like Sandals for Couples only.
If you like Sun , Sea , Snorkeling ,and other Water activities , plus Golf , great Eating , River Rafting and beautiful Scenery you'll love Jasmaica.
Dolph :)
On my way to Montego Bay first week in March.
Can't wait.
It will be directly after my week in -28°F in Jackson Hole, WY....
How about Argentina? Its summer down there.... its very inexpensive (even with your be-feebled Greenbacks ;)).... and it has some of the most spectacular country on Earth. Buenos Aires is fun too in a disorganised kinda way [thumbsup].
Some places in spain close for business early afternoon so everyone can go rest and then party all night, so I've heard..
Quote from: cokey on February 03, 2011, 04:51:21 PM
Some places in spain close for business early afternoon so everyone can go rest and then party all night, so I've heard..
or it could be their labor laws and bad economy? :-/
I'm considering Nicaragua for our next big trip. It's a very beautiful place, and much more safe/stable than in prior decades.
(http://www.living-history-nicaragua.com/images/lake-nicaragua.jpg)
How about a Holiday in Cambodia?
The Dead Kennedys - Holiday in Cambodia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KTsXHXMkJA#normal)
Don't forget to pack a wife.
[thumbsup]