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Ireland chapter of the worldwide Blue Knights law enforcement motorcycle club. Information on accommodation and more.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Dover, Calais, Portsmouth, Bilbao, Hull, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge. "P&O Ferries boasts the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Maps, GPS waypoints, and road books for motorcycle and car. See Luis for more info at the HU Copper Canyon Meeting 2004/5 .
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
"International Line Voltage Standards" from Controlled Power Company. Also, check out the Walkabout Travel Gear website for related info.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Information on major tourist destinations within Tunisia.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
"Bringing you near real-time conditions and forecasts from over 7000 worldwide weather stations..."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
"Comprehensive guide to every country in Africa with detailed travel information, daily news headlines, books, maps, forums, photo library, game park information, hundreds of relevant links and a monthly newsletter"
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
"Omni Resources is a major distributor of maps, globes, and teaching materials. Our specialty is international mapping, and we offer maps for nearly all countries and regions of the world... We have one of the largest selections of international maps available in the USA. In most cases, we can supply your needs directly from our computerized inventory of 100,000+ maps."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
good info on Baja California
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Passport/Visa related information from Expedia.co.uk. It lists requirements for US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese and other EU citizens.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
El Sol offers Spanish language immersion courses in Peru's capital city of Lima. Also offer online courses, with private tutor, using voip. ..."offer six levels to study Spanish, homestay, volunteer opportunities and more."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Everything Africa, News, business, travel, sports, health etc.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Canadian Tourism site - tons of info.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
This is the web page of the Minsk Club in Hanoi, Viet Nam "We will provide you with everything you need to know about Motorbiking in Vietnam - Driving and repairing a Minsk motorbike - Hill tribes and Northern Viet Nam's mountains - Having fun in Hanoi and all over the country - Roads and Maps - Stories and Pictures - Survival Tips on Viet Nam's roads" Anybody want to go to Vietnam? Looks good to me! Anybody complaining of reliability and comfort on their modern Japanese/German etc motorcyles should check out the Minsk Page! Puts it all in perspective.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Advisories of risks to travelers, including crime, terrorism, road conditions, airline safety & medical, as well as USA consular info. for most countries. You can also subscribe to receive automatic updates by e-mail, but be warned, it is impossible to unsubscribe!
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Chris has offered help and assistance to travellers, especially on getting in and on to Russia - he's had plenty of experience at it! Contact "Chris in Tokyo" on the HUBB. Thanks Chris.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
The FCO's country-specific Travel Advice notices
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:22
Russia has some very specific and strict rules on the use and importation of these, so read up on it before you go - there's a thread on the HUBB here, and a US State Department advisory.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:22
Interesting site by a Kawasaki rider, good local info on motorcycling in Indonesia.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:14
Information and application forms for getting Iranian visas.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:14
"We organize a wide variety of tours for individuals as well as groups such as inbound historical, cultural, anthropology, mountaineering, trekking, adventure and natural excursion tours." Has useful information on visa requirements.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:14
Useful information about getting a guide/escort for travelling into China. In German only.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:14
Desert travel Forum listing mined areas of the world - useful for travellers to Africa especially. Site is in German only, but you can use a translator.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:14
Vincent has information on travelling to Russia, Kazakhstan, Kirghistan, Ouzbekistan, Turkmenistan. Also includes some info on Mongolia, Iran, Pakistan, Bhutan, and Birmanie. In French only. Around the world 2002 - 2003 on a BMW R100GS. He has a very good information page on visas requirements, border crossings, road conditions, etc. In French only.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:14
Yes, there are bears in North America and they can be dangerous. Read this and be smart about bears.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:14
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