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...that represent the Lebanese LGBT; visit the LGBT website for more information on the lebanese gay scene and for any advice on places to visit. A number of clubs, particularly in Beirut, are gay friendly such as BO18 in Karantina, and some...

...fils. Credit / Debit Cards and ATMs/American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Travellers Cheque Advice Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US...

Good advice for learning the language See also: Khmer phrasebook Cambodians primarily speak Khmer, which unlike most languages in the region is not tonal, but makes up for it with a large assortment of consonant and vowel clusters. Young...

...such as Preah Vihear (near the border) and Pailin (a former Khmer Rouge stronghold), exercise caution: ask for local advice and heed warning signs, red paint and red rope, which may indicate mined areas. Do not venture beyond well established...

...yourself from mosquitoes, as they carry numerous diseases such as dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever. Get expert advice on malaria preventatives. Guard against mosquito bites. Wear long sleeves and long trousers and apply an effective...

...0140104801) As a rule India is quite safe for foreigners. However, check with your embassy and ask for local advice before heading to Kashmir or northeast India (Assam, Nagaland, Tripura and Manipur), as both areas have long-running...

...for this you will certainly be ripped off, and possibly much worse. Find your car and driver and ignore "helpful" advice from anyone else hanging around. By motorcycle Another choice, popular with people who like taking risks, is to buy...

tes). Warning: Many buses are removed from service by the police, due to lack of legal road-worthiness. Seek up-to-date advice on which companies are more reputable. Occasionally, the driving can be rather wild, and if you're prone to motion...

s, dogs, and the odd police roadblock. Plan on 60km/hr as a typical rate of travel (speed will vary, though!). The best advice is drive cautiously and stay totally alert. When planning a journey it is best not to ask how far it is but to ask...

...for many nationalities, and waits for interview slots and visa processing can add up to several months. The best advice for travelers today, from any country, is not to assume, but to check on documentation requirements with the United...

dt's USA by Rail book (ISBN 1841621277) is a guide to all Amtrak routes, with maps, station details and other practical advice. By car America's love affair with the automobile is legendary, and most Americans prefer the convenience of car...

...such poor statistics in relation to driver and pedestrian fatalities and injuries. Drive defensively is the optimum advice re the roads, other road users and the walking, riding public. by foot You can walk across the 200 meter long bridge...

...few problems are reported. HIV/AIDS is prevalent but not widespread so as to reach epidemic proportions. The best advice is to use caution and use protection if engaging in sexual activity. Condoms are available from pharmacies to help...

...visa at any point of entry. Other countries have not issued any such directives, but you may still wish to follow that advice. For travelers departing from the U.S. it is also possible to a pay a US$20 fee for rush service which takes three...

...fever can be contracted in Kenema and the east. If you have travelled in this region you should seek urgent medical advice for any fever not positively identified as malaria. Medical facilities are poor. You should carry basic medical...

...Health & Vaccination Centre for immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, pre-trip and post-trip evaluations and general advice. Flat $80 fee for consultation, vaccines for $10 plus cost, Tel. +65-63572222, open 8 AM-1 PM and 2-5 PM weekdays, 8...

...kick and altogether delicious. Not to be taken before bed though if you want an undisturbed night's sleep! The general advice is not to drink tap water; in most rural areas you will not be able to, as there are no taps... Where there are no...

...would, but can expect a few days or weeks jail, public flogging, and deportation. Do not drink and drive! is good advice anywhere, but especially in Saudi Arabia. If you have an accident, or otherwise attract police attention, the...

...safe, the border situation can change at any time - check Foreign Office information and local sources for further advice. The gorilla trekking is near to the DRC border it is generally considered safe, due to the large and continous...

...serious crimes are treated as extremely serious affairs, and bribing will only make things worse). A piece of good advice for when you find yourself in the situation to be asked to pay a bribe (or just suggested) is to promptly and...