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Western Sahara Transportation | |
 | Ask for a ride on the road! by johnsakura If yo ugo to KM 40 after dakhla where the police checks for peoples ID, you can get a ride from tourist going south. many people sleep in dakhla to leave in the morning to mauritanian border. I got a ride to this moroccan point and from here got another different ride. Be careful with rides from local people. there are news that some tourists, backpacking were killed while hitch hikking in western sahara towards mauritania. remember that from... [read more] |
Mandalay Things To Do | |
 | Sunset in the Strand by planxty If you are not at the top of Mandalay Hill watching the sunset (see seperate tip), you could do worse in the evening than go down to Strand Road on the banks of the Ayearawaddy and watch the sun dipping over the hills, reflected on the calm waters of the river. Whilst the river may be calm, the banks are certainly not. As the day draws to a close, many people tie up their boats, come ashore to do domestic chores (washing etc.) and there is... [read more] |
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Community News -- May 16, 2008
We LOVE hearing from VirtualTourist members and visitors alike. We frequently get notes just letting us know that you're out there and you're enjoying VT. Very often we'll forward the mail around to the rest of the team, to share the love. Drop us a note, we'd love to hear from you.
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“As many members know, I've been enchanted with Poland as I've been traveling back to find my grandfather's village hidden deep in the southern countryside. He came from a very small town by the name of Kolbuszowa. I have a page for it as well as the smaller community of Cmolas, where the family lived. For several years members have been visiting my pages but seldom does anyone know about this town... even native Poles. Recently I had an email from a woman who said her grandfather was also from this little town and she was so happy to find information and photos of this remote village. We've been in touch and met in person. Turns out we live about 3 or 4 miles from one another in Rhode Island! When we checked the old plat maps of the village in Poland, we find that our grandfathers lived only about 3 farms from one another (c.1900) in that rural little place so far away. I'm astounded...but then, this is Virtual Tourist, isn't it?”
Very cool, Janet - thanks for sharing!
Another Progeny of Being a VirtualTourist Member
We all know about the beautiful pictures, the fantastic deals, the stupendous travel tips, and the lifetime relationships; however, sometimes the little stories, which may not affect thousands, but nonetheless, show what special events and meaning that our site imparts everyday on a smaller, more personal level. Check out what Pawtuxet shares:
“As many members know, I've been enchanted with Poland as I've been traveling back to find my grandfather's village hidden deep in the southern countryside. He came from a very small town by the name of Kolbuszowa. I have a page for it as well as the smaller community of Cmolas, where the family lived. For several years members have been visiting my pages but seldom does anyone know about this town... even native Poles. Recently I had an email from a woman who said her grandfather was also from this little town and she was so happy to find information and photos of this remote village. We've been in touch and met in person. Turns out we live about 3 or 4 miles from one another in Rhode Island! When we checked the old plat maps of the village in Poland, we find that our grandfathers lived only about 3 farms from one another (c.1900) in that rural little place so far away. I'm astounded...but then, this is Virtual Tourist, isn't it?”
Very cool, Janet - thanks for sharing!
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Thank you to those who shared new tips on their hometowns. It’s been a fantastic turn out so far! Check out some of the contestants and their hometowns. It’s amazing what gems have yet to be discovered in your hometown.
GOOD NEWS! We just extended our contest deadline, so share your new hometown tips today! Once, you've finished, drop a note to our VT Staffer, setikeyvan.
WOW! VT Hits the 1 Million Members Mark – and She’s a Goodie!
Have you met our new celebrity? The one millionth member to join the fabulous VirtualTourist Community is another FANTABULOUS person - namely, member raqs82. Raquel hails from the beautiful Phillipines and says, via her motto, that she’s “proud” to hold the prestigious title. Raqs82 hit the ground running – starting her map, posting pictures and, most importantly, making new friends. Welcome Raquel – congratulations – and keep up the great work!
One of our more Engaging Members has become Engaged
“Fun” is meeting and spending time with Kymbanm. And, now, there’s one lucky fellow who gets to enjoy her wit, creativity, and thoughtfulness on a regular basis. Yes, she has a fiancée, and we couldn’t be more excited. Congratulations Kymba! Let the celebrating begin!!
We LOVE hearing from VirtualTourist members and visitors alike. We frequently get notes just letting us know that you're out there and you're enjoying VT. Very often we'll forward the mail around to the rest of the team, to share the love. Drop us a note, we'd love to hear from you.
You can see more community news items from previous days in the community news archives Drop us a note at feedback@virtualtourist.com if you'd like your item to be considered.
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