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Anyone used http://www.intrepidtravel.com/? Any thoughts from those that have heard about it or can compare it to others?
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Dec 15, 2011 02:49
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For those that have used those planned trip companies like intrepid and g adventures, how much time alone to adventure around yourself do you get? Are you pretty much stuck with the group in a 'tour' type travel group? Or do they just organise the hotels, transport between cities etc. and once you're in the city you're free to go where you wish?
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Dec 20, 2011 03:56
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Honestly I like that they arrange transport between cities/countries and the accommodation and the overall plan of where to visit, but once I'm in the city I want to walk off by myself and explore without a group (or with if I decide to or if make travel buddies). Is travelling through intrepid/g adventures not right for me? or does it depend on the itinerary/trip type etc.?
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Dec 21, 2011 02:41
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Mackieman posted:In almost all cases, it's cheaper to do it via ATM from your bank account once you get there. There are fees, but they're usually less (and sometimes a lot less) than changing at the airport or whatever. Make sure you notify your bank that you're traveling and all should be well. And if this is not possible, a legit private exchange office in a major city will suffice. Just avoid banks and avoid the airport exchanges. For example in Tehran I had to cab it in to Ferdosi Square where there are a few exchanges that do great rates. In Turkey I just used my Travel Card from my bank back home and it just used the official exchange rate with a small flat rate fee.
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