 | Worldwide Travel Guides, Maps, Vacations, Hotels 
 
|
Travel Reviews by VT Members 1,687,036 Reviews 3,366,390 Photos
Turmi Off the Beaten Path | |
 | Dimeka, goatmarket by sachara There were no goats and other animals for sale at the market in the centre of Dimeka. Somebody told us which road we had to take to that part of the market out of the village. It is not far, only a few 100 Ms, they told us. At the edge of the village with a great view at the surrounding landscape and mountains we saw a large tree. In the shade of this tree we saw the goats for sale. This trade of goats is the business for the men. [read more] |
Samarkand Local Customs | |
 | At the chaikhana by TheWanderingCamel As with bread, so with tea - the chaikhana is central to Uzbek life. Green tea cools the body down in the hot days of summer and warms you up in winter, settles the stomach fed on greasy food and refreshes the mind. Black tea is considered to be stimulating - it's always available but is only popular in Tashkent. Old men gather to while the day away in the company of others, whole families gather to enjoy each other's company for a while before... [read more] |
The VirtualTourist Travel Community in Action
Newest Tips. 539 tips in the last 24 hours
- Martin_S. updated a General Tips tip on Istanbul
- chizz just created a new Things To Do tip on Cairo
- julia79 just created a new Restaurants tip on Sofia
- Rupanworld just created a new Shopping tip on Dubai
- chizz updated a Things To Do tip on Cairo
- Vytas_ just created a new Transportation tip on Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- AlmostSwiss just created a new Sports Travel tip on Switzerland
- joiwatani just created a new Things To Do tip on Kentucky
Newest Forum Postings. 858 new postings in the last 24 hours
- colin_bramso. Dubai forum: "Re: Vacation Programme Marketers or just a..."
- AnnemarieC. Crete Island forum: "Re: airport charges"
- dave.richards. Dubai forum: "Re: Vacation Programme Marketers or just a..."
- vinc_bilb. France forum: "Re: 2 weeks on the cote d'azure and around..."
- alisonel. Malta forum: "Re: Hotel near airport"
- zoneout. Zug forum: "Re: Ideas for a family present?"
- craic. Saint Helena forum: "Re: Tourism to St Helena"
- AlmostSwiss. Zürich forum: "Re: Need Help for planning 2 weekends in..."
Newest Page Comments. 533 new comments in the last 24 hours
- Justin_goa on bablya100's Homepage: "Cheers to a new year and..."
- Justin_goa on savitha's Homepage: "Cheers to a new year and another..."
- Justin_goa on harivansha's Homepage: "Cheers to a new year and..."
- Justin_goa on citytrip's Homepage: "Cheers to a new year and..."
- Justin_goa on ranger49's Homepage: "Greetings from Goa! Cheers to a..."
- vinc_bilb on joiwatani's Homepage: "Hi Jo, how are you? Next trip..."
- Justin_goa on Luchonda's Homepage: "Happy New Year!"
- Justin_goa on Nemorino's Homepage: "Greetings from Goa!"
Newest Deals. 5 new entries in the last 24 hours
- XRain commented on JosueGonzalez's Deal on San Juan
- hb_capri commented on globetrott's Deal on Vienna
- brewjohnson created a new Package Deal on Orlando
- brewjohnson created a new Hotel Deal on North America
- brewjohnson created a new Package Deal on Saint Martin
- brewjohnson created a new Hotel Deal on North America
- brewjohnson created a new Hotel Deal on North America
- setikeyvan created a new Cruise Deal on The Bahamas
Today's Birthdays. 892 members are celebrating today
- kool_k lives in Beirut, born January 6, 1970.
- danrose lives in Tel Aviv District, born January 6, 1935.
- Sharon72 lives in Vancouver, born January 6, 1972.
- Irta lives in Vilnius, born January 6, 1968.
- lostchild lives in Bandung, born January 6, 1975.
- MaddRussian lives in New London, born January 6.
- Wild_Man_of_the_Nab lives in Halifax, born January 6, 1968.
- Telisgr lives in Chania, born January 6, 1980.
New Members. 322 new members in the last 24 hours
maci828, assbsamuel, gracegrace, vicbaby85, JOHNWYPER, Kencho, ahmadhassan75, ahmadhassan61, lslhsu, Kitesurfersands, podaba, blackie4242, philbartram, puzzled39, mltay, traveluber, jenniferpatel, shalinirawat3085, mizz_atiqah, fasipv, goofygooberock, boriswin, Werbit, lyn000, Ullokan, ...
» more new members
maci828, assbsamuel, gracegrace, vicbaby85, JOHNWYPER, Kencho, ahmadhassan75, ahmadhassan61, lslhsu, Kitesurfersands, podaba, blackie4242, philbartram, puzzled39, mltay, traveluber, jenniferpatel, shalinirawat3085, mizz_atiqah, fasipv, goofygooberock, boriswin, Werbit, lyn000, Ullokan, ...
» more new members
Community News -- January 5, 2009
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS in January: Jan. 26 – Australia, India; Jan. 31 – Nauru
***Coming Attractions***
Be on the look out for some fun & games and for recognition & appreciation in the New Year. Here are some hints – Who Am I, Rookies, Hotels, and Forums.
Stay Tuned!!!!!
Have You Heard the News?
There’s a new baby boy in our midst. And thanks to Sue_Stone for filling us in because we hadn’t heard anything about this exciting event. Sue reports that, “lovely Italian VT'er Fra.da. recently had a baby boy called Lorenzo.”
Thanks Sue; and congratulations Francesca and Lorenzo.
***Coming Attractions***
Be on the look out for some fun & games and for recognition & appreciation in the New Year. Here are some hints – Who Am I, Rookies, Hotels, and Forums.
Stay Tuned!!!!!
Have You Heard the News?
There’s a new baby boy in our midst. And thanks to Sue_Stone for filling us in because we hadn’t heard anything about this exciting event. Sue reports that, “lovely Italian VT'er Fra.da. recently had a baby boy called Lorenzo.”
Thanks Sue; and congratulations Francesca and Lorenzo.
The World's Top 10 Ugliest Buildings
The great thing about travel may be seeing the world through a different lens, but that doesn't mean the view is always pretty. With this in mind, the travel experts at VirtualTourist.com have come up with a list of "The World's Top 10 Ugliest Buildings and Monuments." General manager, Giampiero Ambrosi talks about the selections: "Some of these picks have all the charm of a bag of nails while others are just jaw-dropping in their complexity. Love them or hate them, the list is certainly entertaining."
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.
The great thing about travel may be seeing the world through a different lens, but that doesn't mean the view is always pretty. With this in mind, the travel experts at VirtualTourist.com have come up with a list of "The World's Top 10 Ugliest Buildings and Monuments." General manager, Giampiero Ambrosi talks about the selections: "Some of these picks have all the charm of a bag of nails while others are just jaw-dropping in their complexity. Love them or hate them, the list is certainly entertaining."
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.
| VirtualTourist MEMBERS |
|---|
| FEATURED MEMBER |
 racheljapiLives in Rio de Janeiro Member since: October 16, 2004 "I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list. - Susan Sontag"  9 countries 76 locations 189 tips » view larger map » create your own map |
| VirtualTourist FORUM |
|---|
VT Travel Forum Ask about a trip you're planning. VT Technical Help Forum Help using VT, computers & more VT Miscellaneous Forum Fun and friendship with fellow travelers |
| FEATURED TRAVEL FORUM |
| bev33nicholas asks about Rio de Janeiro Q.Where to stay? "Hello All My first visit to Brazil is in June this year and im a lady travelling on her own so im trying to make sure ive got as much information as i can!! I land in Rio at 9pm at night and was wondering is it safe to get ..." Read this posting 0 Replies so far |
| FEATURED DEAL BY VT MEMBERS |
|---|
| brewjohnson posts a Package Deal for Orlando Walt Disney World® "Buy this 4 night package, get 3 nights with tickets free. Sample 7 Night Package at a Value Resort as low as $1375 including 7 Day Theme Park tickets: * For a family of four in a standard room * For stays most nights between 4/19 - 5/21/09 * That's ..." Read this Deal posting |
Next VT Member Meeting
"Lunch anyone?"
Date: January 7, 2009Location: Sydney
» more meetings and events