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Retired wrote:
Not so long ago, on an SAfrica newsgroup, it was quoted that the wearing of a full black burka in the street was only introduced a few years ago in countries like Afganistan and others... And the decision was welcomed by the women there !!! It was a new sign of freedom, before that, men forbade the women to go out in the street on their own FULL STOP A friend of mine from the conservative north of Pakistan was returning home after a few years in the USA. I asked her if she was going to miss anything after she left. "Well, you know, just walking around here," she said. "Yeah, this part of town is great for walks. But I'm sure there are areas of your city that are quiet and pretty too." "No," she said, "I just mean walking around outside. When I go home I can't do that." It was the kind of thing I sort of knew on a factual level already, but to hear it in such a direct way from someone I knew as an avid user of parks and restaurants and cafes really brought home how different life can be in various places. miguel -- Hit The Road! Photos from 30 countries on 5 continents: http://travel.u.nu |
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Retired wrote:
Not so long ago, on an SAfrica newsgroup, it was quoted that the wearing of a full black burka in the street was only introduced a few years ago in countries like Afganistan and others... And the decision was welcomed by the women there !!! It was a new sign of freedom, before that, men forbade the women to go out in the street on their own FULL STOP A friend of mine from the conservative north of Pakistan was returning home after a few years in the USA. I asked her if she was going to miss anything after she left. "Well, you know, just walking around here," she said. "Yeah, this part of town is great for walks. But I'm sure there are areas of your city that are quiet and pretty too." "No," she said, "I just mean walking around outside. When I go home I can't do that." It was the kind of thing I sort of knew on a factual level already, but to hear it in such a direct way from someone I knew as an avid user of parks and restaurants and cafes really brought home how different life can be in various places. miguel -- Hit The Road! Photos from 30 countries on 5 continents: http://travel.u.nu |
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On Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:03:31 +0300, "Markku Grönroos"
wrote: "Pan" kirjoitti viestissä .. . If my experience last summer is anything to judge by, Jewish tourists are welcome in Malaysia, but you probably wouldn't recognize them Unless they are Israeli citizens. At least a couple of years ago Israeli citizens (not only Jewish) were not allowed to enter Malaysia. They certainly are if they are dual citizens travelling on the passports of countries recognized by Malaysia. Otherwise, it is to the discretion of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry and I suppose that's usually not that easy to obtain (except for some sports clubs). Michael If you would like to send a private email to me, please take out the TRASH, so to speak. Please do not email me something which you also posted. |
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On Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:03:31 +0300, "Markku Grönroos"
wrote: "Pan" kirjoitti viestissä .. . If my experience last summer is anything to judge by, Jewish tourists are welcome in Malaysia, but you probably wouldn't recognize them Unless they are Israeli citizens. At least a couple of years ago Israeli citizens (not only Jewish) were not allowed to enter Malaysia. They certainly are if they are dual citizens travelling on the passports of countries recognized by Malaysia. Otherwise, it is to the discretion of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry and I suppose that's usually not that easy to obtain (except for some sports clubs). Michael If you would like to send a private email to me, please take out the TRASH, so to speak. Please do not email me something which you also posted. |
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3) SQ 106 - A really nice flight, albeit for the 1/2 hour or so it was. THey even completed a small meal service with full First Class Linen etc. completed. These guys (SQ) are good! err...SQ as in Singapore Queer? hehehe... |
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Does anyone know of a good booking agent for Singapore Airlines?
I've noticed some of their international flights can be a bit pricy on their website, but I know travel agents get discounts. I'm think of FRA or MUC to SIN Or LON to SIN (I not to bothered about what country the agent is, as long as I can get the ticket) Thanks, Jamie "Pan" wrote in message ... On Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:03:31 +0300, "Markku Grönroos" wrote: "Pan" kirjoitti viestissä .. . If my experience last summer is anything to judge by, Jewish tourists are welcome in Malaysia, but you probably wouldn't recognize them Unless they are Israeli citizens. At least a couple of years ago Israeli citizens (not only Jewish) were not allowed to enter Malaysia. They certainly are if they are dual citizens travelling on the passports of countries recognized by Malaysia. Otherwise, it is to the discretion of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry and I suppose that's usually not that easy to obtain (except for some sports clubs). Michael If you would like to send a private email to me, please take out the TRASH, so to speak. Please do not email me something which you also posted. |
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Does anyone know of a good booking agent for Singapore Airlines?
I've noticed some of their international flights can be a bit pricy on their website, but I know travel agents get discounts. I'm think of FRA or MUC to SIN Or LON to SIN (I not to bothered about what country the agent is, as long as I can get the ticket) Thanks, Jamie "Pan" wrote in message ... On Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:03:31 +0300, "Markku Grönroos" wrote: "Pan" kirjoitti viestissä .. . If my experience last summer is anything to judge by, Jewish tourists are welcome in Malaysia, but you probably wouldn't recognize them Unless they are Israeli citizens. At least a couple of years ago Israeli citizens (not only Jewish) were not allowed to enter Malaysia. They certainly are if they are dual citizens travelling on the passports of countries recognized by Malaysia. Otherwise, it is to the discretion of the Malaysian Foreign Ministry and I suppose that's usually not that easy to obtain (except for some sports clubs). Michael If you would like to send a private email to me, please take out the TRASH, so to speak. Please do not email me something which you also posted. |
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Craig Welch wrote:
Why, there's a country I could name that just swept a crazy man into power again ... one who invades other countries without moral or legal justification. Can you imagine that? Yep, Australia re-elected Howard. :-) |
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