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| Dan RatherNot |
| Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 10:27 pm |
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I wonder why they don't call alcohol a "date rape drug". GHB is actually a
very safe & effective sleep aid when used responsibly. But since it's been
demonized it can't be used responsibly.
"Rodney S" <zrodneycre888@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
news:TaudnbyPVovmEZWiXTWJgA@comcast.com...
Quote: An American gentleman was traveling by himself on a bus through Mexico. A
nice local man sat next to him on the crowded bus. They began a friendly
conversation and the local man warned the American about the thieves that
prey on travelers. He warned the American to watch out for pickpockets
with
razor blades that will slit your pockets and take your wallet and you
don't
even know it. After a while on the long bus ride, he took out some
homemade
biscuits, took one for himself, started eating it and offered some to the
American. The American took one of the biscuits and started eating it. The
next thing the American remembered was waking up in a drugged state of
mind
on the side of the road. His money, his clothes, his luggage, everything
was
gone.
There are many different drugs that can be added to food or drinks that
are
odorless and tasteless, yet can knock you out cold. Often called "date
rape
drugs" these drugs are used by criminal people for drug assisted sexual
assault, rape and robbery. Both women and men have been targeted. Women
are
often drugged and raped. Robbery of drugged women is less common. Men are
most often targeted for robbery with the date rape drugs, but they too
have
been victims for sexual assault and rape. Sometimes the male in a couple
or
family will be drugged to get him out of the way so that the thugs can do
what they want with the female or other family members. Some of these
drugs
are liquid and can be carried in an eyedropper container. They are quickly
and easily be squirted into your drink when you are not watching your
drink.
When you are out on the town or even at the hotel cabana, never leave your
beverage unattended, and never take drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
from
strangers. Since Rohypnol and GHB, two of the most common "date rape"
drugs,
are odorless, and often colorless and tasteless, they can get slipped into
drinks easily and go unnoticed. Only accept drinks from bartenders or
waiters, and try to watch them pouring. At parties, pour your own. And
remember, it is not just drinks that you have to watch out for as the
American gentleman learned the hard way. Watch out for drugs in food
products as well.
A great way to test for these date rape drugs is with Drink Safe test
strips
available at www.collegesafe.com .
More travel safety tips can be found at www.mytravelsafety.com .
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| Damson Rhee |
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"unusual_suspects" <scorpio1978@NOSPAMgmx.net> wrote in message
news:BKepa.131845$jVh.70358@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com...
Quote: Joyce,
I'm going in May as well...I chose to stay at St. Christopher's Village in
London...reasonably priced, and a hot tub on the top floor balcony.
Wow, that makes three of us. Except that I'm probably much older than you
both. LOL
I can still stay in youth hostels over there, right?
D
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"Joyce" <dutchgirl@nospamhome.nl> wrote in message
news:b6a76m$2sb$1@news4.tilbu1.nb.home.nl...
Hello!
May this year I'll be visiting London. I've found some
hostels through the internet, but how do I know which ones are
trustworthy.
Is there a guide or anything like that?
I've found 2 hostels which over en suite facilities:
Bayswater International Youth House
and London House Hotel
Has anyone ever been to either and what were their thoughts about the
hostel??
Thanks in advance,
Sincerely,
Joyce
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| Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 5:18 am |
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In article <e2d82066.0403051747.2c30753d@posting.google.com>,
TanQ10@hotmail.com says...
Quote: Going to Sydney for a week and would like to know of any centrally
located (close to public transport access, shops-cafes-galleries
nearby, walkable part of city) hostels.....
Initial googles came up with this site:
http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/aus/syd/
Be careful searching for hostels using these sites that take online
bookings. They do not list all the hostels and they often state
something like "no online availability", which appears to suggest that a
hostel is full. This is often not the case, it can mean the hostel does
not have a relationship with the booking company, or the hostel
management hasn't allocated any beds to the booking system.
Many of these booking sites are affiliates of the same company
(hostelworld) and they therefore all use the same hostel database. They
will also list guest houses, instead of hostels, if a hostel is not
prepared to play ball and let them take commission on the bookings they
take. You could therefore look at one of these sites and think that
there is not a hostel in that town.
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| Raffi Balmanoukian |
| Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:40 am |
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in article MPG.1ab3b5e89204934e989689@text.news.virgin.net, Paul at
Paul@nospam.spam wrote on 3/6/04 6:18 AM:
Quote: In article <e2d82066.0403051747.2c30753d@posting.google.com>,
TanQ10@hotmail.com says...
Going to Sydney for a week and would like to know of any centrally
located (close to public transport access, shops-cafes-galleries
nearby, walkable part of city) hostels.....
Initial googles came up with this site:
http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/aus/syd/
Be careful searching for hostels using these sites that take online
bookings. They do not list all the hostels and they often state
something like "no online availability", which appears to suggest that a
hostel is full. This is often not the case, it can mean the hostel does
not have a relationship with the booking company, or the hostel
management hasn't allocated any beds to the booking system.
Many of these booking sites are affiliates of the same company
(hostelworld) and they therefore all use the same hostel database. They
will also list guest houses, instead of hostels, if a hostel is not
prepared to play ball and let them take commission on the bookings they
take. You could therefore look at one of these sites and think that
there is not a hostel in that town.
Much better to get your information from another source...
an up to date guidebook from an independent source for your travel area is a
good start (LP, Footprint, Let's Go, Rough Guides). Since these too are
inherently subjective (and, as LP in particular takes pains to point out,
things change), I'm inclined to use them as a "rough guide" only. Also, you
take on the risk of being part of the herd since everyone else has read the
same reviews.
For my dime, I'd use these sources to book nights 1 and perhaps 2, unless it
is one of those times that everything is going to be booked solid (eg Sydney
at New Year's or during the mardi gras) - then walk around and make your own
assessment on where you want to be from then on. I'm hard pressed to think
of a time I've ever been caught out entirely without a place to hang my
backpack by just pitching up at one to three places, even in high season. |
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| alfred |
| Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 11:01 pm |
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Paul wrote:
Quote: In article <e2d82066.0403051747.2c30753d@posting.google.com>,
TanQ10@hotmail.com says...
Going to Sydney for a week and would like to know of any centrally
located (close to public transport access, shops-cafes-galleries
nearby, walkable part of city) hostels.....
Initial googles came up with this site:
http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/aus/syd/
Be careful searching for hostels using these sites that take online
bookings....
One site which is useful is the www.bugaustralia.com one which doesn't
actually do bookings, but has user reviews of many hostels throughout
the Pacific and gives hostels a chance to put their own booking
information with the review. I have used and contributed to this site.
There can be advantages to sites like the bootsnall one, as it gives a
chance to find some sort of accomodation from anywhere in the world and
it can be used alongside the bugaustralia site or a guide book for some
sort of commentary.
AS for the original question, my favourite would be Glebe YHA. Others
have reported favourably on the Glebe Village Backpackers, just along
the road. |
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| Jason |
| Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 4:27 am |
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On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 14:40:27 +0000, Raffi Balmanoukian wrote:
Quote: assessment on where you want to be from then on. I'm hard pressed to think
of a time I've ever been caught out entirely without a place to hang my
backpack by just pitching up at one to three places, even in high
season.
Byron Bay is the only place it's ever happened to me. Accommodation always
seems to be tight there.
The YHA in Sydney looks good from the outside and it's in a good, central
location. You can book it online at www.yha.com.au
Jason
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See http://www.scuba-addict.co.uk/ for UK diving reports including
trips to Plymouth, Weymouth, Falmouth, Exmouth and Scapa Flow |
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| Raffi Balmanoukian |
| Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 7:51 am |
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in article pan.2004.03.07.09.27.16.754213@ntlworld.com, Jason at
jason.usenet.nospam@ntlworld.com wrote on 3/7/04 5:27 AM:
Quote: On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 14:40:27 +0000, Raffi Balmanoukian wrote:
assessment on where you want to be from then on. I'm hard pressed to think
of a time I've ever been caught out entirely without a place to hang my
backpack by just pitching up at one to three places, even in high
season.
Byron Bay is the only place it's ever happened to me. Accommodation always
seems to be tight there.
The YHA in Sydney looks good from the outside and it's in a good, central
location. You can book it online at www.yha.com.au
Jason
There are at least three YHAs in Sydney - central (across from the railway
station), Glebe (kinda funky, much more personal, fewer amenities, and a
longer walk to the CBD although more than feasible) and a seasonal one on
the water.
Yes, Byon's accom. is usually fairly full up but again I've never had a
drama. |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:28 am |
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On Sat, 6 Mar 2004 10:18:50 -0000, Paul <Paul@nospam.spam> wrote:
Quote: In article <e2d82066.0403051747.2c30753d@posting.google.com>,
TanQ10@hotmail.com says...
Going to Sydney for a week and would like to know of any centrally
located (close to public transport access, shops-cafes-galleries
nearby, walkable part of city) hostels.....
As I recall, there is a youth or student aid office right at the
Central RR Station in Sydney. The entrance is at street level on the
outside. Just ask around.
But don't limit yourself to Sydney. As wonderful as it is, surely
you'll want a great beach and more local small town flavor.
Take the ferry from Central Quay to Manly. There's a tourist office
right outside the entrance. Manly has a number of backpacing hotels
that cater to that trade. Manly has a fantastic beach scene. The fish
and chips at the Manly Fish and Chips shop a few blocks south of the
Corso are the best.
The last time I was in Australia I got on a train headed
north/northwest and got off at any town that caught my eye, walked
around for an hour or so to get the lay of it and never had trouble
finding a nice clean quiet and inexpensive room ($15AU) above a
tavern. Usially the bath was down the hall, no telly or phone, but who
needs 'em? I did that for a week, staying each night at a different
spot chosen spontaneosuly and wandering the town during the day before
my next afternoon train connection. At the end, I flew back to Sydney.
Great country. Wonderful people. Can't wait to return.
CaribeJoe - Moderator
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| fdsa fdsa |
| Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 7:51 pm |
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Check out the local events online if you can. I have been in Sydney for
Mardi Grad and New Year and it was pretty busy. One to recommend in Bondi
(on the corner of Bondi Road and Bondi Beach) is Noah's. It's pretty
secure, too. Don't know prices, I'm afraid, but look them up on the web and
drop them an email. Avoid any that offer an "awesome, lively experience" as
it generally means that they have more of a party and puke attitude. It's
not much fun when you have a bus to catch at 9 am and someone comes into
your dorm at 3am and is sick from the top bunk all over your pack! There is
a really rated one by the Central Train Station (sorry, can't remember the
name) and is just a walk down Elizabeth Street into the CBD, Botanical
Gardens, Circular Quay, bla, bla, bla. Check out the bronze wild boar, too.
It's a twin with the one in Florance, Italy! Cheers Rufus
"Paul" <Paul@nospam.spam> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ab3b5e89204934e989689@text.news.virgin.net...
Quote: In article <e2d82066.0403051747.2c30753d@posting.google.com>,
TanQ10@hotmail.com says...
Going to Sydney for a week and would like to know of any centrally
located (close to public transport access, shops-cafes-galleries
nearby, walkable part of city) hostels.....
Initial googles came up with this site:
http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/aus/syd/
Be careful searching for hostels using these sites that take online
bookings. They do not list all the hostels and they often state
something like "no online availability", which appears to suggest that a
hostel is full. This is often not the case, it can mean the hostel does
not have a relationship with the booking company, or the hostel
management hasn't allocated any beds to the booking system.
Many of these booking sites are affiliates of the same company
(hostelworld) and they therefore all use the same hostel database. They
will also list guest houses, instead of hostels, if a hostel is not
prepared to play ball and let them take commission on the bookings they
take. You could therefore look at one of these sites and think that
there is not a hostel in that town.
Much better to get your information from another source... |
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| Raffi Balmanoukian |
| Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 9:25 pm |
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Syd Central YHA, which is the one FDSA is trying to think of, is just that -
very central, very efficient, lots of amenities - but very clinical and
enormously crowded. Usually booked two weeks or so in advance, more so in
peak periods such as fdsa notes. It's wonderful if you're arriving by
train. In addition, the train to/from the airport also is from there so it
makes it a great first or last stop.
I like the YHA in Glebe - a short walk yields a more homey community both in
the hostel and in its surroundings.
in article 4064d028$0$14407$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com, fdsa fdsa at
fdsa@fdsa.com wrote on 3/26/04 8:51 PM:
Quote: Check out the local events online if you can. I have been in Sydney for
Mardi Grad and New Year and it was pretty busy. One to recommend in Bondi
(on the corner of Bondi Road and Bondi Beach) is Noah's. It's pretty
secure, too. Don't know prices, I'm afraid, but look them up on the web and
drop them an email. Avoid any that offer an "awesome, lively experience" as
it generally means that they have more of a party and puke attitude. It's
not much fun when you have a bus to catch at 9 am and someone comes into
your dorm at 3am and is sick from the top bunk all over your pack! There is
a really rated one by the Central Train Station (sorry, can't remember the
name) and is just a walk down Elizabeth Street into the CBD, Botanical
Gardens, Circular Quay, bla, bla, bla. Check out the bronze wild boar, too.
It's a twin with the one in Florance, Italy! Cheers Rufus
"Paul" <Paul@nospam.spam> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ab3b5e89204934e989689@text.news.virgin.net...
In article <e2d82066.0403051747.2c30753d@posting.google.com>,
TanQ10@hotmail.com says...
Going to Sydney for a week and would like to know of any centrally
located (close to public transport access, shops-cafes-galleries
nearby, walkable part of city) hostels.....
Initial googles came up with this site:
http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/aus/syd/
Be careful searching for hostels using these sites that take online
bookings. They do not list all the hostels and they often state
something like "no online availability", which appears to suggest that a
hostel is full. This is often not the case, it can mean the hostel does
not have a relationship with the booking company, or the hostel
management hasn't allocated any beds to the booking system.
Many of these booking sites are affiliates of the same company
(hostelworld) and they therefore all use the same hostel database. They
will also list guest houses, instead of hostels, if a hostel is not
prepared to play ball and let them take commission on the bookings they
take. You could therefore look at one of these sites and think that
there is not a hostel in that town.
Much better to get your information from another source...
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| Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2004 7:25 am |
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