While Somalia may not be on everyone’s itinerary in light of its fragile political state, there is a region of Somalia that has a stable government and security situation. This area is called Somaliland, a self-declared independent autonomous region, Somaliland is located in the fart northwest of the country and is bordered by Ethiopia and Djibouti. There are many interesting sights to captivate potential tourists and the area is home to the famous Laas Gaal cave paintings. Visitors can get their visas at the Somaliland mission in Addis Ababa.

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Name: Aliza

Question: Can one just walk in to the camp and tour on one’s own? I have just a few hours before I have to board my plane again. We have a few hour layover in Prague on June 3.

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The following was sent to me earlier today and it details one woman’s horrid experience with EasyJet. I have to say that the service given by budget airlines from the UK is really poor. People like to make excuses for them saying, ‘you get what you pay for’ and other things along those lines, but that’s really not a fair characterization. The fact is I’ve flown on budget airlines in all parts of the world, and they have all provided better and more courteous service than budget airlines from the UK sphere of influence.

Name: Rachael

Message: I am contacting you regarding easyjet and the way they treated me whilst travelling with them recently. I have had not much luck in getting a decent response from them - having sent 4-5 letters and emails to their customer services department, and all senior members of management. I have had replies to my emails but they always seem to skip past the crucial points - and ultimately in effect unfairly lay the blame on me.

In short - I broke my arm on a snowboarding holiday, and when I came to check in at Lyon airport I was forced to remove my cast completely (with a stanley knife borrowed from a newsagent) whilst the check-in members of staff were very rude, obnoxious and seemed to find the whole situation very funny. These staff members broke easyJet’s regulations which state “Passengers travelling with a plaster cast that has been fitted for less than 48 hours then the cast needs to be split (the split need to run along the entire length of the cast) If the plaster cast been fitted for more than 48 hours there is no requirement for the cast to be split.” (http://www.easyjet.com/EN/Book/regulations.html)

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Name: Margaret Turely

Question: My husband and I would like to holiday at St Pauls bay this summer. But I am having no luck in finding a flight from Belfast International, Belfast City airport or Dublin. We also need advice on were to stay.

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The following is a list of short and concise opinions on major airlines across the globe. The opinions are derived from a consensus of travellers who fly on a more than frequent basis.

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Name: Colleen

Question: Seeking cheapest method of getting to Black Lake, Saskatchewan from Toronto, Ontario. Is it drivable? Or perhaps drivable to within a short distance? Airlines? Routes? Help?
- Thanks

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Name: Valerie Katz

Question: What is the best month to travel to Bulgaria and Albania? Thanks.

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Name: Alan

Question: How much is approx return air fare to the city of Iloilo in the Philippines in 2009. I intend to stay for a week only and will need to return anytime during that week. If there is no airport in Iloilo, what are the transport arrangements to get me there ? Thank you

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Name: Abayomi Ayodeji

Question: Dear Sir,
I wish to apply for Russian Tourist Visa in the Consulate in Nigeria whereby the Consulate requested for an original Tourist Voucher from the authorized hosting Russian travel Agency and confirmation letter both must contain the Agency reference no. given by the Russian ministry of foreign affairs.

What do I need to produce before this could be process and how long does it take?I will be coming for tourism on the mid of July.

Hoping to hear from you soonest.

Thanks.

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Hello everyone. This is the Travelers Digest newsletter for the month of September. This month one of our travel writers has completed an art lover’s guide to the Parisian art scene. Take a look and see if there’s any information about Paris that could serve you in future travels.

The Travelers Digest Guide to Paris - An Art Lover’s Paradise
What’s the allure?
Paris, a masterful work of architectural art in its own right, is globally recognized as one of the top cities for art lovers due to its dazzling collection of museums, galleries and artists’ hangouts. Visitors can find everything from classic masterpieces to the latest in contemporary creations. It’s the home of the world-famous Louvre museum, a former royal place, today boasting over 35,000 pieces of ancient and classical artwork including La Jaconde (the legendary Mona Lisa) and the seductive Venus de Milo. If you prefer modern art or if collecting artistic treasures is your passion, then Paris can surely accommodate your every desire with over 100 museums and galleries at your disposal.

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