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If you were to ask you web host in writing before doing it, that should
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Pakistan: Now or Never?
Perspectives on Pakistan
More churning in South Asia : India bolsters defences on China border
Power play in South Asia is always a delicate dance and anything that happens between India and China will likely play itself out across the region, not the least in Pakistan, Beijing's all weather friend.
And things are starting to move on the India-China front. We carried a report this weekabout India's plan to increase troop levels and build more airstrips in the remote state of Arunachal Pradesh, a territory disputed by China. New Delhi planned to deploy two army divisions, the report quoted Arunachal governor J.J. Singh as saying.
Other reports in the Indian media said the air force was beefing up its base in Tejpur in the northeast with Su-30 fighter planes, the newest in its armoury. The HIndustan Times said it was part of a decision to move advanced assets close to the Chinese border. The IAF base in Tejpur which is in the state of Assam is within striking distance of the border with China in Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal evokes especially painful memories for India – for this is where the Chinese advanced deep inside, inflicting heavy casualties on poorly-equipped Indian soldiers in the 1962 war. The Chinese retreated but have refused to recognise Arunachal as part of India, and that along with other disputed stretches of their 3,000 km border has remained at the heart of more than four decades of distrust.
Indeed the renewed Indian defence deployment comes days after the air force chief said China posed a bigger and more potent threat than Pakistan.
And what of the Chinese? What do they have to say to the noises coming out of India? While official China hasn't appeared to react publicly, the Chinese media has responded. The Global Times said in a hard-hitting editorial the Indian government's tough new posture "is dangerous if it is based on the anticipation China will cave in".
China is in a different league, it says, by way of international influence, overall national power and economic scale and India's politicians don't seem to have realised this. On the contrary, they seem to think that they would be doing China a huge favour simply by not joining the so-called "ring around China" established by the United States and Japan, it says.
China is not going to compromise on its border dispute with India, and it was up to New Delhi to figure out why it can't have stable relations with many of its neighbours such as Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka while Beijing can, the Global Times says.
The Global Times is a popular tabloid and has been taking a strident tone on foreign policy issues. But it is published by the Communist Party mouthpiece, the People's Daily, and can't really be ignored.
Are we seeing the beginning of a more open, declared rivalry between the world's two most populous countries? Where does Pakistan fit in all this? Is New Delhi going to organise its energies and defences to meet the perceived threat from China and leave Pakistan to figure out its own troubles?
And what of the Chinese? Are they going to turn up the heat on India? As this analysis notes, New Delhi is already wary of China's role in Pakistan, and now reinforcing its fear of strategic encirclement are Beijing's expanding ties with India's smaller neighbours such as Sri Lanka and Nepal.
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Rohit:Thanks for the links. Nothing much to comment on the rest.Umair:@Both 1965 and 71 wars cannot be termed as defensive on part of India. In both wars India tried to inflict maximum blow to Pakistan and vice versa.—Elaborate on why not? Your own country's ex Air Marshal Asghar Khan says that Pakistan initiated hostilities against India each time.http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect /dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspape r/columnists/16-ardeshir-cowasjee-wise-w ords-from-an-old-warrior-hs-04He says "Until recently when the so-called Taliban became a problem, our defence expenditure was meant only to meet a threat from India. The fact is that in the last 60 years of our existence, India has not started hostilities against Pakistan unless provoked to do so, or until we created conditions, as we did in 1971 in East Pakistan, for India to interfere militarily…."@Regarding the question if India will loose a war with Pakistan at this stage? well, in my opinion its not a question of India loosing the war, its that India will not be able to win the war. if the opposite word for victory in english is defeat than so be it. India will be defeated, to rephrase it.-Umair, you can play with the words and become a victor on the net.@The Kashmir insurgency is just yesterday's event. What about the Mukti Bahni insurgents entered in East Pakistan?-What about the raiders of 1948 to occupy Kashmir. It started from there in reality. Screwed the whole thing.
China acts like a cat, "while drinking milk, Cat thinks that nobody could see the cat since the cat is deep down into the container. China tried to isolate India from every angle. They have no interest in Pakistan other than to keep India on the bay using Pakistan's soil, resources. Similarly they have tried to do the same using Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The total GDP, purchasing power and per capita income of Pakistan is so low that in never came to the radar of the investors to invest in that country. The FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in Pakistan is negligible in compare to India and China. Still China pours billions in to Pakistan. The competition for future super power is getting fierce between china and India. A war between China and India will be a lose lose situation for both India and China. As India cannot afford to have a war with Pakistan due to Nuclear, so does China. India can also wipe Sanghai and Beging from the map. Historically Communist talks tough. Though India needs to look at its approach to deal with her neighbor, it's time for Pakistan to wake up to the ground reality.
Saurav Mohanty,China may be moving for global supremacy and given the fact that US is on decline, China has brilliant chance of becoming a superpower.But what makes you believe that India is becoming or on way to become superpower? India has a growing population which cannot be contained and therefore, poverty, corruption, ineffective judiciary etc cannot be removed. This population is not in a state to face even one season of calamity. The natural resources of India are not enough to sustain 1 billion people.
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In fact,in the Chinese eyes,Pakistan is the brother contry because of the help from them in the Great Earthquake.
Indians are too obsessed with Pakistan to worry about China, that is why the bulk of the Indian military is deployed against Pakistan.


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Dolph Ziggler is Mr. Money in the Bank, and rightfully so. Over the past year and a half, you could argue that there has been no more consistent performer than Dolph Ziggler outside of wrestling mega-star, and WWE Champion, CM Punk.
Ziggler has made a name for himself as one of the top workers in the company and a performer who could sell ice to an Eskimo. His natural charisma does not end when he puts the microphone down, but continues into his in-ring performance. To put it simply, the man is a natural.
So when you have a guy waiting to burst onto the scene, the question begs, how do you turn him into a breakout, main event star? We've seen the vast majority of Money in the Bank winners use their guaranteed title contract to surprise the reigning champion after a long, hard fought battle. This has been the model from the first winner, Edge, through two-time winner CM Punk, and even with veterans such as Kane. In fact, the only man to cash in and lose, John Cena, did so after giving his opponent a week to prepare for the match.
But has that model become trite?
While the surprise cash-in most certainly kick started the main event careers of guys like Edge and Punk, it may no longer be the most efficient way to turn a Money in the Bank winner into a bonafide, top level star. We've seen Jack Swagger go from Mr. Money in the Bank, to world champion, to a complete after-thought all within a couple of years, which is why they need to be extremely careful in handling Ziggler's situation.
Dolph has already had a number of failed cash-in attempts, which has lured the audience into a deep anticipation for his inevitable successful cash-in. Perhaps the best way for him to go would be to do what nobody has yet to do… cash-in at Wrestlemania.
We've seen Edge hold onto the briefcase for nearly a full year and the results of his cash-in were incredible, going on to become an 11-time world champion and a WWE Hall of Famer. However, those who cashed-in after a shorter period of time have gone on to have rather forgettable title reigns. Swagger has been noted, Del Rio's reign lasted barely 3 months, and both of Punk's World title runs were fairly forgettable.
This is why it is imperative for them to handle Ziggler's cash-in correctly. By holding onto it from July all the way up until April's showcase of the immortals, there will be a huge buzz for his match. If they allow him to set the date beforehand instead of going the surprise route, it gives the match a certain mystique.
Similar to Stone Cold's 1998 Royal Rumble win and subsequent match with Shawn Michaels or Rey Mysterio's 2006 Rumble win and Wrestlemania main event match, Ziggler declaring his cash-in to take place at the Super Bowl of sports entertainment could be the best possible way to make him a top, money drawing star.
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SOUTH BEND – Notre Dame will see a different Blake Bell on Saturday.
The No. 22 Irish only saw only a glimpse of No. 14 Oklahoma's starting quarterback last season in a 30-13 win in Norman, Okla.
Bell was used in goal-line situations behind last year's starting quarterback Landry Jones. While Bell didn't play much against Notre Dame, he did score the first rushing touchdown against the Irish on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter.
With Jones gone, Oklahoma (3-0) started the season with Trevor Knight as the starter, but he suffered a knee injury, clearing the way for Bell.
He (Bell) has a full scholarship to Oklahoma, so he's obviously a great quarterback, safety Matthias Farley said. He can extend plays. He's physical. He can ignite the offense. He's a complete quarterback.
Bell still has the rushing skills that earned him the nickname Belldozer after he ran for 24 touchdowns in his first two seasons with Oklahoma.
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He's got a nice touch on the ball, a good presence about him, coach Brian Kelly said. He looked like a thrower, not a runner. I know he's a big, physical, strong kid, and I think he was used last year more in the goal-line offense. He's much more than a goal-line offense quarterback. He's a skilled passer of the football, and I think he maybe got a reputation that is not really fitting of who he is. I think he was a five-star quarterback, and he can throw the football. There's no question about that.
Bell is still a threat in the running game. He has run for 55 yards on 14 carries this year and has 427 rushing yards for his career.
And at 6-foot-6, 252 pounds, Bell is difficult to simulate during practice. Notre Dame is using 5-11, 180-pound walk-on quarterback Will Cronin and 5-11, 182-pound cornerback Rashad Kinlaw as the scout team quarterbacks.
He's not as big as Blake Bell. Sorry, Kelly said of Cronin.
Notre Dame (3-1) has gotten better at containing quarterbacks after struggling at the beginning of the season.
Temple's Connor Reilly ran for 65 yards and threw for 228 yards in the season opener, and Michigan's Devin Gardner ran for 82 yards and a touchdown and threw for 294 yards and four touchdowns the next week. Purdue's Rob Henry passed for 256 yards with two touchdowns, but was held to 2 rushing yards.
And last week, the Irish bottled up Michigan State's Connor Cook, who was limited to 135 passing yards and four rushing yards.
You're put in a very difficult position when you can be running the football and have options to throw, as well, Kelly said. You know, that constant bind that the running quarterback gives you is a stress on your defense.
We've had that for the last couple of weeks. Our staff and (defensive coordinator Bob) Diaco has done a great job of formulating the plan, and we're going to have to have another great one this weekend.
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Munich Council Say Talk of LiMux Demise Is Greatly Exaggerated
Re:NT is best (190 comments)
That is not possible, but I think that a quick reboot once a month isn't too much to ask.
Well, that makes one of us.
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Re:NT is best (190 comments)
That is not possible, but I think that a quick reboot once a month isn't too much to ask.
Well, that makes one of us.
More importantly... (183 comments)
...when will this result in a 100W Marshall head on a chip?
(Why yes, I am a guitar player! Thanks for asking.)
If you haven't read The Myythical Man-Month... (352 comments)
...you don't get to call yourself a "software engineer" or talk about others' software engineering practices.
Re:Conman and Powerman (104 comments)
Thirded. Conman & powerman rock.
Examiners mailing rejection letters from home... (342 comments)
...is entirely possible. For the last several years, the U.S. Patent Office has been moving to a distributed model where comparatively few patent examiners live in the D.C. area except during their initial training period. I know two patent examiners, and both live in Ohio. In any case, this text-hissy-fit likely did no favors for the lawyer or their client.
Re:TV Series! (Get good writers) (396 comments)
Yeah, but once Hollywood is done with it the series will be called Gotham Junior High...
Some exec at the WB requested almost exactly this in the late '90s after Batman:TAS ended -- they wanted a show with Bruce Wayne and most of Batman's rogues galley as high school students. Apparently it was bandied around for a while and eventually split into two separate ideas, an animated show about a teen Batman and a live action show about a fledging superhero in high school. These became "Batman Beyond" and "Smallville", respectively.
Re:For Android phones (249 comments)
Klaxon is what I and the other Android users in our on-call rotation use.
Re:SCO = Herpes (208 comments)
As long as a lawyer has not been beheaded/disbarred it will keep finding ways to troll.
My vote is for "beheaded" in this case.
Open letter to the Westboro Baptist Church (699 comments)
Seriously, I have to ask: Which part of "Love your neighbor as yourself" was unclear?
Yes, the U.S. Constitution says you're allowed to do your picketing. However, it doesn't require me to listen to you, or see you as anything other than a bunch of sad, deluded, hate-filled little nut-bars.
Re:As Coroner... (181 comments)
It's pining for the fjords!
And here I thought it was pining for the fnords...
Re:NSF Blue Waters project reboot? (55 comments)
No, this is an NSF Petascale "Track 2" project like TACC's earlier Ranger system or NICS' Kraken system, whereas Blue Waters was/is the NSF Petascale "Track 1" project. Same basic idea, slightly different pots of money.
(Disclaimer: I work for NICS.)
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction (230 comments)
Barnes & Noble, which paid almost $14 million for Borders' intellectual assets (including customer information) at auction last week, said it should not have to comply with certain customer-privacy standards recommended by a third-party ombudsman.
In unrelated news, I say customers should not buy anything from Barnes and Noble ever again.
If this had happened 15-20 years ago... (463 comments)
...I might've cared. Hurd is an interesting idea from a CS research PoV, but it's taken so long to come out that Linux and the BSDs have long since filled any niche it might've had in the real world.
Re:Linux already runs on thousands of cores (462 comments)
I bet that saves on licensing costs.
You'd think that, but a lot of HPC software gets priced either by-core or by-socket...
Re:Linux already runs on thousands of cores (462 comments)
Um, no. The early Itanium-based Altixes (Altices?) could go up to 512 cores running a single copy of Linux. The new Nehalem-based Altixes can have up to 2048 cores in a single system image IIRC. We just finished acceptance testing on an SGI Altix UV 1000 with 1024 cores. It runs one copy of Linux on it.
Re:Windows 7 scales to 256 cores (462 comments)
The current limit is 2048 cores in a single system image, IIRC. I currently run an SGI UV 1000 with 1024 cores (128 8-core Nehalem EXs), and that's not the biggest possible configuration of that hardware.
Re:How does this differ from glusterfs? (132 comments)
I remember that the guys who originally wrote Coda basically abandoned it and moved on to doing Lustre...
Re:I'll probably got modded into oblivion... (349 comments)
Yes, yes you are. Go and sin no more.
Re:I hate clouds and care bears!! (158 comments)
cloud computing = grid computing + virtualization - security - performance
Been done. (93 comments)
I thought there was already a game based on Dante's Inferno, called "Where the Hell is Carmen Sandiego"...


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An honorable ticket: Procession for fallen Va. Marine results in hefty Md. toll fines
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D.C. Segway accident prompts N.Y. woman to file lawsuit
Mother of Md. sex assault victim: 'His tattooing years should be over'
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Police have arrested a Rockville couple for allegedly keeping their 22-year-old twin sons, who have autism, in a dungeon-like enclosure in the basement of their home.
Mystery solved behind metal that crashed into Herndon home
A mystery is solved in Fairfax County. It began when a woman discovered a hole in the roof of her Herndon home. She thought it was caused by debris from a plane. But ABC7 has learned the hole was caused by a different culprit.
Stafford mom says daughter sexually assaulted on school busComment
"He grabbed her breast and told her he was going to raper her," the 13-year-old victim's mother says. She's incensed that Stafford County school administrators haven't done more.
West Lanham fire chief disputes PGPD findings on Beltway crashComment
Tonight the West Lanham fire chief is disputing the preliminary police findings on what caused a crash on the Beltway early Wednesday that injured seven people, including four firefighters.
Only on 7: Osbourn Park High student suspended over penicillin found in gym bag
In a story, you'll see Only On 7, a Woodbridge family is outraged tonight after, they say, their teenage son was suspended for accidentally bringing penicillin to school.
Arizona Powerball winner? Maryland gas station camera catches possible winnerComment
A man, who appeared to be a construction or highway worker, walked into an Upper Marlboro Exxon Thursday afternoon and - according to witnesses - walked out as one of two winners to share the top Powerball prize on a ticket he bought in Arizona.
Gang sex trafficking victim speaks outComment
ABC7's Pamela Brown investigates the alarming trend of gang sex trafficking. In Part 1 of this exclusive story, a young woman speaks out about falling victim to a powerful gang member.
Only on 7: Alison Starling's exclusive interview with Scandal's Judy SmithComment
Only on 7: Judy Smith gives Alison Starling a peek into Scandal's new season, which premiered on ABC7 Thursday night.
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Khon Kaen, Thailand -- FOR two nights every year, thousands gather along the banks of the Mekong River to watch a strange phenomena the Thais call the Naga fireballs. The pinkish glowing balls, the size of chicken eggs, apparently emerge noiselessly from the river's surface, rise in straight-lined succession before disappearing in the thin night air.
YANGON, Myanmar -- Myanmar will issue two new stamps to mark the upcoming World Buddhist Summit scheduled for next Thursday in Yangon. The two new stamps, which are 5-Kyat and 30-Kyat ones, will be available on the day when the summit opens, the official newspaper The New Light of Myanmar reported Sunday.
PHUKET, Thailand -- Work began yesterday on a smaller version of the controversial Mingmongkol Buddha, as the committee behind the project sought to dispel allegations that brass donated to the project had ?disappeared?.
Jakarta, Indonesia -- "Killing two birds with one stone" is not an empty proverb for low-cost apartment residents built by Taiwan-based Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation in Cengkareng Timur, West Jakarta.
Rangoon, Burma -- When Burma?s military junta, State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) declared that it is releasing around 4000 prisoners, the Buddhist communities in the country especially the monks were expecting that some of their religious brothers and sisters who were detained unjustly would be among them.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -- Venerable Thich Quang Do, prominent dissident and Deputy leader of the banned Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam (UBCV) has informed the International Buddhist Information Bureau (IBIB) that he received a summons this morning from the Phu Nhuan Ward People?s Committee in Ho Chi Minh City (the local Communist Party authorities) to come for a "working session" at 8.00am tomorrow, Wednesday 24 November 2004. The convocation stated that he is summoned to discuss ?appropriation of state secrets?.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- Three Cambodian Buddhist monks were arrested and disrobed after they were caught outside a local brothel and confessed to devoting their days to Buddha and their nights to beer and prostitutes, police said.
Hanoi, Vietnam -- About 50 monks belonging to the unofficial and banned Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam organised today a sit-in against the police which had prevented a Church delegation from visiting its sick leader in hospital.
HANOI, Vietnam -- One of Vietnam's most prominent religious dissidents was prevented by police Monday from visiting the gravely ill patriarch of an outlawed Buddhist church, triggering a tense roadside stand-off.
YALA, Thailand -- Buddhists in Thailand's Muslim-majority south say they are being treated like "third class citizens" as the government struggles to end ten months of ethnic and religious unrest which has claimed nearly 500 lives.
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by October 17, 2014
Survey Innovation Series Part 1 It used to be that paper and postcard surveys were the way to go for gathering event feedback. The challenge with this approach? Receiving attendee feedback after the fact when the excitement has worn down and specific details are faded from memory. These days, thanks...read more
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Over the past few years, market research has taken off and become an industry norm, from start-ups to fortune 500 companies. It is in such demand there are businesses that operate exclusively to provide market research – so it's no longer a matter of knowing market research is important, it's a...read more
by August 6, 2014
Building community is an integral component of a successful life. Such is definitely the case when considering ways to capture and leverage input from customers, prospects, donors or just about any other group of interest. Online survey platforms, at least the lower end of the market, were great for...read more
by May 5, 2014
Online survey platforms such as Cvent offer fantastic views into the data. You can have real-time visuals as well as tabular reporting. However there is a divide between survey platforms and analytical tools such as SPSS, SAS or R. These packages allow you access to the full power of statistical...read more
by April 24, 2014
Time well spent! Much has been said by me and others lately regarding time. Time is a resource, time is valuable, time slips away and so forth. One of the best uses of our time as consumer and B2B market researchers is to spend the time needed to pre-test our surveys before we launch them out into...read more
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Communities are a key component to a successful life and modern society. Nowhere is this truer than in marketing and especially so in consumer and B2B marketing research. Online survey platforms, at least the lower end of the market, have been great for driving one off projects. It isn't until you...read more
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We live in a do-it-yourself age. This DIY focus is what home improvement stores such as Lowes and Home Depot have built their empires on. The same is true for the countless auto part stores catering to the DIY guy (or gal). Online survey platforms of all shapes and sizes have brought the DIY fervor...read more
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Too often we miss out on the deal by a fraction of a second. One would think with the advent of customer relationship management systems, marketing automation tools, big data and so forth that marketers would have numerous targeted opportunities to reach out and make a difference. Marketing research...read more
by July 1, 2013
Web surveys are a great way to gather customer and employee feedback and market research if they are crafted properly. However, a challenge that many companies face is getting high enough response rates to guarantee the data collected and reported on is accurate and trustworthy. Here are a few tips...read more
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Fayette County, which is part of the Laurel Highlands, is the home of many historic sites, natural attractions, and recreational activities. A variety of dining establishments and lodging facilities can be found in the area. The region is dotted with pleasant little towns, many with historic significance.
In the middle of the quiet countryside of Fayette County lies Ohiopyle. This small town is the headquarters for "challenging the Yough." The Youghiogheny River is the main reason so many people flock to the town and the Pennsylvania State Park that bears the same name. Some come just to look at its spectacular falls. But others come to ride its rapids.
Some nice drives: U.S. Route 40 - a portion of the famous National Road, it connects in the west with Washington County and provides access to the Pittsburgh edge suburb of Washington; after forming part of a freeway bypass of Uniontown, it becomes a major two-lane mountain highway heading toward Maryland; Pennsylvania Route 381 - a rural mountain highway between the West Virginia border and Westmoreland County, the route runs through the heart of Fayette County's Laurel Highlands region. Through the area surrounding Ohiopyle State Park, it is a designated as a scenic route; Pennsylvania Route 653 - mountain cut-off highway connecting Springfield Township with Somerset County; the portion of the route through Laurel Ridge State Park is designated as a scenic highway.
For more information about this area visit the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. Thank you!
Pennsylvania has some really nice independently operated hotels and motels. For a different experience try staying at some of them. Find them here!
With the beuatiful weather it's time to be thinking "outdoors"! So we put together something for you called our PA Hiking page. It's basically a sampling of the information you can find in any PA county under our "What to do" category. After tasting the sample start hitting the various regions and counties. One of our favorite things is "rafting" in Fayette County. You'll find Fayette County in southwestern PA. If the names of the counties intimidate you try finding things by towns. This feature will take you to the right county. Try it! You can't get lost and you will be pleasantly surprised.


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Savvy travellers know that a genuine African wildlife safari experience need not be all sweat and struggle. We built this trip for adventurers who want to get right out into the thick of things with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of comfort. Start in stunning Cape Town, a city you may never want to leave! Then tour South Africa's famed Kruger National Park and Timbavati Private Game Reserve by day and dream of tomorrow's encounters with the Big Five from the coziest accommodations. With trusty CEOs at the ready, you're free to focus on the important stuff, like squeezing that rhino into your viewfinder.
Looking for a little extra from your adventure but don't want to skip out on all the genuine experiences? Comfort is your ticket. These trips offer upgraded accommodations and more inclusions while still delivering plenty of freedom to pursue spontaneous situations on your own.
Please note: The Comfort Travel Style is a renamed edition of the G-Plus, our collection of comfort-themed adventures. Same great trips, more descriptive name!
Arrival transfer. Orientation tour of Cape Town and Cape Point including the penguins at Boulders Beach. Traditional Braai dinner. Panoramic Route scenic drive including visits to Blyde River Canyon, Bourke Luck Potholes and God's Window. Kruger National Park entrance fee with game drives in open vehicle. Visit a local village and Planeterra-supported school. Timbavati Private Nature Reserve entrance fee with game drives in open safari vehicles. Farewell dinner with a local Afrikaans family. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Explore the stunning Cape Town and Cape Point vistas, visit a Planeterra-supported school and local village, snap amazing photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives in a private nature reserve, continue the safari inside world famous Kruger National Park, enjoy dinner and conversation with a local Afrikaans family
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
1) A valid passport and visas are required for entry into South Africa.
2) South Africa is to enforce new rules requiring proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for all travelers - even in airport transit - who have been in Zambia or other countries where the disease is endemic. The stricter guidelines, effective 01 Oct 2011, will see pax without an international Yellow Fever certificate refused entry.
3) Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours (Kruger National Park, Livingstone, Cape Town). As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments.
On this tour, you will be accompanied by one group Chief Experience Officer (CEO) in Cape Town and a different Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/driver for the Kruger portion. The Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will be the group manager/leader and driver- this person is a registered and licensed tourism guide, experienced in the routes travelled. You crew member has studied to have a broad knowledge base of the region's history, cultures, and wildlife, and are legally certified to lead/guide tours in the regions visited. Most of our leaders in the region are from South Africa. As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. He/she will provide information on the places where you are travelling, and will take care of the small things so you can concentrate on enjoying your adventure. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting.
Safari guides at the lodge (game drives): All safari guides are certified safari guides, and are of course very skilled and experienced drivers. With years of experience taking wildlife seekers into the game parks of Kruger National park and surrounding Game Reserves, our local safari guides are exactly what will make your safari a success.
Max 9, Avg 6.
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners.
Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available in South Africa.
Allow USD200-300 for meals and drinks not included.
Private van, flight, air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking.
The vehicle used will depend on the number of passengers as follows:
6-9 guests: 14 Seater Quantum (A/C)
3-5 guests: Mercedes Benz Vito OR Similar (A/C)
1-2 guests: Nissan Livina X-G or Toyota Avanaza (A/C)
This style of transportation is a comfortable way to travel through the region, allowing the group to travel through the cities and parks with ease, with more opportunities to stop and either wander around or view the sites.
For the game drives at the lodge (Day7-8) we use an open safari vehicle.
The flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is included. The ticket will be provided locally.
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Comfort hotels (6 nts), comfort tents (2 nts), chalets (1 nt).
Nights 2-3, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
On some occasions, we may need to change accommodation if space at Timbavati is unavailable. In such a case, be assured we will choose a private reserve still within the Kruger area of equal quality.
Strand Tower Hotel
Corner Strand and Loop Corner Strand and Loop Streets
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
(021) 431 7500
Please note for 2015 departures the hotel will be:
New Tulbagh Hotel
9 Ryk Tulbagh Square
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
+27 21 418 5161
The nearest international airport to your joining hotel is the Cape Town International Airport.
**Please note, the arrival transfer included occurs on Day 1 of the tour. If you plan to arrive prior to Day 1, you will be required to arrange pre-tour accommodation through G Adventures to be eligible for the transport from the airport. Due to customer experience and quality considerations, all services related to the tour must be continuous.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, so you may arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day in which no activities are planned.
Your Leader will organize a welcome meeting in the evening of day 1, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip.
To receive your complimentary transfer, proceed through the international or domestic arrivals area and look for a transfer person holding a G Adventures sign with your name. Ask him/her what hotel he/she will take you to (do not volunteer this information). Then present your passport for proof of identity.
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact our local office in South Africa (Emergency Contact). If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
G Adventures Local Operator (South Africa)
After Hours Emergency number:
From outside South Africa: +27 82 5757 434
From within South Africa: 082 5757 434
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0844 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 01805 70 90 30 00
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labeled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, or sports bag, maximum 15kg, plus a daypack. Luggage limits on airlines are strictly enforced and space on vehicles is limited. Porters are not often available, so be prepared to carry your own bags. It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a warm jacket for early morning game drives. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.
The Southern Hemisphere essentially has the opposite weather to the Northern Hemisphere. The winter months of June, July and August, whilst clear and warm during the day (up to 25 degrees), can drop down to single figures and even below freezing at night. Between September and May it is considerably warmer with the time between October and March being the hottest, getting up to the high 30C and sometimes above. However it is always a dry heat and the temperature does drop at night. The wet season is between November and February, but this is not a bad time to go, as it generally does not rain for very long. We strongly recommend lots of layers to wear from the start of the day until the night. You might still need to wear a fleece jacket in the mornings, a t-shirt during the day and again the fleece jacket at sunset time. A woolen hat is also very much recommendable for the cold winter's early morning game drives.
Suggested Items:
▪ Fleece top
▪ Windproof/waterproof jacket
▪ Small towel and swimwear
▪ 4 shirts/t-shirts
▪ Sun hat
▪ 1 pair of shorts
▪ 2 pairs of long trousers
▪ Sport sandals
▪ Sunblock
▪ Sunglasses
▪ Toiletries (biodegradable)
• ▪ Watch or alarm clock
▪ Water bottle
▪ Flashlight (with extra batteries and bulbs)
▪ Money belt
▪ First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, bandaids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, insect repellent, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
Optional Items: Camera and film, reading/writing material, binoculars, cover for backpacks, purification tablets or filter, pocketknife.
▪ Passport (with photocopies)
▪ Yellow Fever Certificate (with photocopies)- if coming from a yellow fever endemic country
▪ Travel insurance (with photocopies)
▪ Airline tickets (with photocopies)
▪ Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
▪ G Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
▪ Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required (please inform yourself if you are able to obtain visas at the borders, visa regulations changes often, therefore we cannot hand out information).
Laundry can be done at the lodge (at own expense).
All countries require travellers to have a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity), and you are required to acquire the entry visas for each of the countries visited.
Please double check with your agent and/or visa agent what the visa requirements is for each country that you will be traveling to. Some countries do require that you get your visa before arrival. If you show up at a border and should you not have the required visa you will be denied entry to the country and be send back to the closest embassy/high commission to get the visa. All arrangements and expenses for that will be at your own cost. The CEO will assist you with travel arrangements but will not be able to accompany you. You will also have to catch up with the group at their next destination at own cost.
We have been experiencing a lot of problems with people that need visas for Namibia and Malawi. Namibian and Malawian visas is not available at the border, so please make very sure if you do need a visa before arrival.
The information provided here is to be used as a guide only. Please consult with the relevant embassy or your travel agency before you travel. We cannot take any responsibility whatsoever for the use of this information.
South Africa
Visas are not issued at South African ports of entry, and airline officials are obliged to insist on visas before allowing passengers to board. If you arrive without a visa, immigration officials are obliged to put you onto a flight back to your home country.
If you are a passport holder of the following countries/areas you do not need a visa for stays of LESS THAN 90 days:
African Union / Unity Laissez Passes, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, United States of America, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica
If you are a passport holder of the following countries/areas you do not need a visa for stays of LESS THAN 30 days:
Antigua and Barbuda,Barbados,Belize,Benin,Bolivia,Hong Kong,Hungary,Jordan,Lesotho,Malaysia Cape Verde,Costa Rica,Cyprus,Gabon,Guyana,Peru,Poland,Seychelles,Slovak Republic ,South Korea,Swaziland,Thailand,Turkey,Zambia
Visa costs
The visa fee is different for every nationality, so please check this with your agent or closest embassy.
This information is accurate at the time of writing, and please contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements and costs, regarding these, and the other countries visited, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation.
Southern Africa is renowned for its excellent outdoor living climate. The winter months are from May to September and are characterized by cold nights and pleasant days. Summer is from October to April and starts off with increasing dry heat and dust. Rains generally only start from mid to late December and last until March; this period is hot and humid.
Local Currency
South African Rand is the best currency to use in South Africa.
In 1993 the fences between the Kruger National Park and the Timbavati Reserve were removed to encourage natural species migration. Today the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (TPNR) comprises 53,392 hectares of private land adjoining the Kruger National Park (KNP). Currently, there are over 40 mammal species in the Timbavati including the Big Five as well as 360 species of bird life.
The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.
Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, SANParks - Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.
Approximately 145 mammal species occur in the park. It is possible to see all the classical African big game, including elephant, black and white rhino, hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, warthog and many antelope species.
Large carnivores include lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyena.
There are also many smaller mammals.
Kruger has a list of almost 500 species of birds, some of which are not to be found elsewhere in South Africa.
Hornbills, Starlings, Vultures, Rollers, Bee-eaters and Shrikes are found here birdwatchers can look forward to pursuing the big 6 (Saddle-billed Stork, Kori Bustard, Martial Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture, Pel's Fishing Owl and Ground Hornbill).
The far north of the park (Pafuri and Punda Maria regions) is regarded as one of the birding Mecca's of the country (with many regional rarities to be found), yet birding throughout the entire park is excellent.
Eagles are common: Bateleur, Martial, Black-breasted Snake, Brown Snake, African Hawk, African Fish and Tawny are all regularly seen, and in summer: Wahlberg's, Steppe, Lesser Spotted.
The Park's numerous water points make for excellent bird watching, while the rest camps and picnic sites are exceptionally rewarding for birders.
With Kruger being so vast it naturally has a tremendous botanic diversity. Simplistically the park can be divided into 16 macro ecozones.
The northern half of the park, north of the Olifants River is predominantly mopane veld, while south of the Olifants the ecozones are thornveld.
There are 336 tree species in the park.
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
NOTE: Simbavati River Lodge has credit card facilities.
The easiest way is to withdraw money at the ATM airport (see below).
The currency in South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR).
Rand can be obtained locally by changing foreign currency or by using ATMs (where available) which will disperse local currency. Your CEO will inform you where you can change money throughout the tour and approximately how much money you will need.
The easiest foreign currency to exchange for locally for any of the local currencies is the $US; however the British Pound and Euro may also be exchanged as well. Please note that due to past problems with forgery, $US notes that are older than year 2006 are not accepted in Africa.
Large note ($US 50, $US 100 etc) can be difficult to change in some places, but will gain you the best exchange rate.
If you plan to rely on cash, please bring foreign currency (Euro, Pound, USD) with you, as it is often expensive to buy these currencies locally. And in more rural areas, it is often not likely.
If you plan to buy your visas at borders, you will need to bring $USD cash to pay for these visas. Please note you cannot use the local currency or any other currency to buy these visas- they must be purchased in USD.
Please do not bring Travellers' cheques toAfrica. They are difficult if not impossible to exchange in many places.
Visa/Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. it is harder to find machines Mastercard/Cirrus cards. We highly recommend that if you hold a Mastercard, you obtain a Visa card prior to departure and travel with both. This is also useful should somethingunforeseen happen to one of your cards during your travels.
While there are many ATMs in the major centres, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Africa. Check with your bank.
Credit cards can be used in major cities and towns ONLY but please do not rely on them as a method of payment because they are generally not widely accepted. You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies. The majority of our optional activities can also be paid by credit card. Your CEO will advise on these.
Please note that in many areas there may be occasional power-outages, where there will be no electricity for hours at a time. In addition, ATMs outside of larger centers often run out of cash or can be out of order unexpectedly. These factors could affect your ability to access money from ATMs. As such, please do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money.
A combination of foreign currency and debit/credit cards for cash advances is best. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com.
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Tipping is optional and related to good service received. This is just a guideline that guests can use:
PORTERS: R7.00 per bag ;
WAITERS (Restaurants): 10% of the total bill as a general guideline;
CHAMBER MAIDS: R10.00 per day as a guideline;
BARMEN/LADIES: 10% of the total bill as a general guideline;
GAME RANGERS: R50.00 per activity / TRACKER: R20.00 per activity;
CEO & DRIVER: This is up to the discretion of the group/guests - CEO/guide = R50.00 per day and driver = R30.00 per day
Optional activity are booked locally and prices are subject to change and can fluctuate in relation to the high/low season and the number of people on a specific excursion. Not all excursions listed here may be available, due to season, or weather conditions.
Cape Town
Table Mountain Cableway- one way ticket- $12 p/p
Table Mountain Cableway- return ticket- $23 p/p
Township tour $77
Robben Island (Tour times are: 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00) $30 p/p (3 hrs)
For bookings: +27 21 413 4263/4 (Credit card details required). In peak season it is recommendable to book 3 days in advance.
Shark viewing and cage diving (including transport): $175 p/p
Two Oceans Aquarium
Adults- $13 p/p
Children (14-17 yrs)- $8 p/p
Winetasting Stellenbosch (8hrs, min3 pax) $85
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
We recommend you contact your family physician, or your local travel clinic for the most up-to-date health information at least one month before departure. Travelers should also carry a basic first-aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes. Travellers to South Africa should observe similar precautions to those taken elsewhere in Africa. Medical facilities are basic throughout these countries. For your own safety, we strongly recommend that you advise your CEO of any medical condition that may affect you while travelling with the group. Be aware that all safaris enter malaria areas. Your doctor should be able to recommend the necessary prophylactics. Please ensure you have all the inoculations recommended by your doctor.
Yellow Fever Certificate Note:
It is compulsory to show a valid Yellow Fever Certificate if you are travelling to South Africa from a Yellow Fever endemic country. Entry into South Africa when travelling from the following countries (but not limited to) will require a Yellow Fever Certificate: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This rule is also applicable to airport transit. If other countries not endemic to Yellow Fever have been visited (such as Botswana and Namibia), after visiting an endemic country such as Zambia, then a Yellow Fever certificate will still be required on entry into South Africa.
According to guidelines effective from October 2011, entry into Zambia, from South Africa also requires a yellow fever certificate although South Africa is a not endemic to Yellow Fever.
A valid Yellow Fever Certificate is also needed for entry into the following countries when coming from a Yellow Fever endemic country:
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Malawi and Zambia.
Recommended that guests take MALARIA tablets as they are going to KNP Area. (Speak to your docter regarding malaria). Guests can bring insect repellent spray/cream or buy when they arrive in South Africa for example: Peacefull Sleep / Tabard.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
GENERAL: Look after your personal items. Do not leave your valuables visible in a car or hotel room. Lock your hotel room door when you enter and when you leave. Do not carry large amount of cash on you. Avoid displaying flashy jewellery and carry your camera in its pack on your shoulder rather than around your neck. Keep your passport, airline tickets, money, important documents locked up in your room/safe - do not carry it with you.
Vital Information when you are staying the KNP or any Reserve: Please ensure that your stay is happy and safe by taking note of a few simple warnings. You will be sharing your stay with many exciting and unusal creatures but without knowledge some of them could be dangerous: Example: Bats, Spiders, Snakes, Scorpions, Malaria Zone. If you must walk around at night please DO NOT DO SO WITHOUT A TORCH. Remember: by feeding any wildlife, you are signing their death warrant as they become aggressive!
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our CEOs work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings in this Trip Details document for more information.
The medical questionnaire can be found online at:
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Through our commitment to responsible tourism we have developed the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people and communities around the world through support of international charities, local organizations and community projects in the places that we visit on our tours. G Adventures matches all individual donations and pays all administration costs, which means that 100% of each donation is doubled and goes directly to support our projects. For more information about Planeterra and the projects we support, or to make a donation, please visit www.planeterra.org
Planeterra Dollar-A-Day Program
Our Dollar-A-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to help us give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar per day for the duration of their tour. 100% of these proceeds will go directly to support our Planeterra projects.
To participate in this program please indicate at the time of booking that you would like to participate in G Adventures' Dollar-A-Day program, either by clicking the check box online, or by advising your G Adventures specialist or travel agent. (Note: Donation will be charged in the currency of your booking)
Planeterra is currently supporting accessible early childhood education in South Africa through Hope Africa Children's Day School. This school provides education for over 80 children under the age of 5 who attend the pre-school. The school also provides two meals a day for each student. Planeterra is currently fundraising for renovations that the school is in critical need of – a washrooms facility and kitchen that can accommodate the entire school. A past G Adventures' traveller who had visited the school also helped raise much needed funds to have a water line, borehole and tank installed for the school and community to have access to water.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that you'll receive a special discount code for free online prints and we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Please visit http://www.gadventures.com/evaluations
Be sure to stop by The Watering Hole, our adventure travel forum. If you're interested in meeting others booked on your upcoming trip, check out the Departure Lounge section of our forum and introduce yourself. Otherwise, just drop in at anytime to share some travel tips, ask questions, meet other travellers and quench your thirst for travel. Our forum is located at wateringhole.gadventures.com.


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A program for all ages to work towards personal goals using FREE community resources and support. Come meet people and see something new for work or home each time! We will help you search for work on the internet, create or modify your resumé, learn a language, study for the GED or any other test, do homework, practice computer skills, and/or research health topics. Children may do homework, play with our toys, use the children's computers, or read.
Increase your comfort using a second language! From beginning to advanced conversationalists, all can participate in this program to develop using another language.
Siéntete más cómodo hablando en tu segundo idioma. Todos, desde nivel principiante hasta avanzado, pueden participar en este programa para avanzarte y sentirte más cómodo hablando en otro idioma.
Plaza: A program for all ages to work towards personal goals using FREE community resources and support. Come meet people and see something new for work or home each time!
En este programa para personas de todas las edades, recibirás apoyo y podrás utilizar recursos comunitarios gratuitos para avanzar hacia tus metas personales. En cada sesión conocerás a gente nueva y aprenderás algo nuevo y útil para la vida, ya sea en el trabajo o en la casa.
Enjoy an engaging presentation all about the busy lives of honey bees. Discover why and how bees make honey, and engage your senses by tasting honey, feeling beeswax, and seeing a honeycomb. With The Butterfly Pavilion.
Learn what it takes to liven up your garden with a flurry of local butterflies! Learn the skills to build your very own butterfly garden and brighten your community. With The Butterfly Pavilion.
Do you get sneezy, watery-eyed or short of breath when gardening season rolls around? If so, your symptoms may be related to plants in your garden. Some plants' pollens can wreak havoc on allergy-sufferers' immune systems. Denver landscape designer and garden writer Deb Courtner explains how to identify allergy troublemakers in your landscape and offers tips for selecting appropriate plants so you can enjoy your garden instead of taking refuge inside.
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Hey guys! I'm here to ask for a little bit of help.
This lovely young lady above is my beautiful girlfriend Ashley in her America cosplay. Sadly, Ashley's been admitted to the hospital for severe depression.
I've gotten Ashley on "The Butterfly Project", A project you can learn about here and a project I used this summer. Ashley calls me her butterfly because I was able to keep up her spirits until now when she had a moment of weakness. So to keep in the spirit of butterflies when she returns home, I've been drawing butterflies in a notebook for her! But I want to show her how important and amazing she is! This is why i'm asking my fellow tumblr friends to do me a great favor by simply drawing a butterfly (just a little doodle!) and your name and send it to me on tumblr! I'm going to print out every last one I recieve and put it in the notebook just for her!
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Rino Stefano Tagliafierro Brings Master Paintings to Life
From the Renaissance through the Romantic age, the end goal of many master painters was often to transport the audience into a realm of imagination. Equal parts fiction and reality, the masters sought to create planes as – if not more – beautiful than the original locations or situations. Riffing off of this idea, Italian artist Rino Stefano Tagliafierro created a short film, "Beauty" – a series of vignettes that recreates static portraits as live, moving pieces. The addition of music and movement through digital manipulation adds a previously unseen dimension to the art experience. Enjoy the above.
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5 pieces from my recent body of work, titled "Out of Context"
"This work deals with the negative and positive ways we use language related to sex, identity, and race in the context of gendered issues. In negative contexts, language we use becomes a barrier to separate ourselves from behavior. We are careless with language and we forget its power. In positive contexts, language we use becomes a form of agency and a way for us to choose our own identity. We use words to relate to others. We reclaim words and choose to reject words as we desire. In some cases the degree to which these actions are positive or negative shift."
Participate in this body of work, share your stories and experiences on this survey (anything used in a project will be completely anonymous): Out of Context: Four Letter Word
See more of my work at jessicacaldas.com
Photos courtesy David Batterman Photography.
My solo show, "Falling in…", is opening this Saturday, March 30th at Beep Beep Gallery here in Atlanta from 7-11 pm.
Please come out and say hi!
"Just as any love story does, the stories of violent relationships each develop differently. Though a relationship full of love should not be violent there is indeed love. There is a very human hope and belief in love. There are lines of power, control and anger that should not be crossed but they are crossed. Violence should not be hard to see, hard to distinguish, hard to name and yet it is.
When we see violence from an outsider's perspective and we want to understand it we place ourselves, or those we know, in the moment and we ask "What if it was me?" Why do we have to ask this question? When we don't want to understand violence we push the stories away from us, and we say "that could never happen to me". In this moment we are failing to understand that, like love, violence is all around us.
This work visualizes relationships I witness as a Domestic Violence advocate; their development through the cycle of violence, the perspectives surrounding the relationships, and the questions of what happens when love is pressured by violence and control."
Jessica Caldas was born in Jacksonville, Florida but truly considers Atlanta, Georgia her home and spent most of her childhood drawing and spinning stories with her twin sister. She found a new home in Athens, Georgia while studying Printmaking and Japanese Language & Literature at the University of Georgia where she spent the next 5 years excepting her year abroad in Tokyo.
Jessica returned to Atlanta in 2011 to rediscover the city as an adult. Currently, she is working at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer's Foundation. She prints at the Atlanta Printmaker's Studio where she finished a residency in Spring 2011 and is lucky enough to be a current emerging artist resident through MINT's Leap Year Residency.