World village http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php Suggested itineraries and savvy tips for travelling fr-FR http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Mauritania interesting links http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=mauritania_interesting_links&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Wed, 07 Dec 2005 20:44:27 +0000 samuel.jolibois Mauritania 57@http://blog.webubiquity.com/ <p>The official website of Mauritania<br /> <a href="http://www.mauritania.mr/">http://www.mauritania.mr/</a></p> <p>A good general map (full size) edited by the French publisher <em>Le Routard</em>.<br /> <a href="http://www.routard.com/images_contenu/partir/destination/mauritanie/carte/mauritaniepop.gif">http://www.routard.com/images_contenu/partir/destination/mauritanie/carte/mauritaniepop.gif</a></p> <p>Some general information given by the always excellent wikipaedia and wikitravel<br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritania/">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritania/</a><br /> <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mauritania">http://wikitravel.org/en/Mauritania</a></p> <p>The Lonely Planet pages on Mauritania<br /> <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/mauritania/">http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/mauritania/</a></p> <p>You can discover the 6 languages spokent in Mauritania on the "Ethnologue" website.<br /> <a href="http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Mauritania">http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Mauritania</a></p> The official website of Mauritania
http://www.mauritania.mr/

A good general map (full size) edited by the French publisher Le Routard.
http://www.routard.com/images_contenu/partir/destination/mauritanie/carte/mauritaniepop.gif

Some general information given by the always excellent wikipaedia and wikitravel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritania/
http://wikitravel.org/en/Mauritania

The Lonely Planet pages on Mauritania
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/mauritania/

You can discover the 6 languages spokent in Mauritania on the "Ethnologue" website.
http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Mauritania

]]> http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=mauritania_interesting_links&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments Ethnologue, Web Version http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=ethnologue_web_version&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Wed, 07 Dec 2005 20:40:15 +0000 samuel.jolibois Travel services 56@http://blog.webubiquity.com/ <p><a href="http://www.ethnologue.com/">http://www.ethnologue.com/</a></p><p>I suggest to visit the "Ethnologue" website for people interested in foreign cultures and languages. This is an encyclopedic reference work cataloging all of the world&#180;s 6,912 known living languages.<br /> <a href="http://www.ethnologue.com/">http://www.ethnologue.com/</a></p> http://www.ethnologue.com/

I suggest to visit the "Ethnologue" website for people interested in foreign cultures and languages. This is an encyclopedic reference work cataloging all of the world´s 6,912 known living languages.
http://www.ethnologue.com/

]]> http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=ethnologue_web_version&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments California national parks http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=california_national_parks&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:26:25 +0000 samuel.jolibois South West 29@http://blog.webubiquity.com/ <p>There are also many national parks to be visited in California. For more information:</p> <p><strong>> National Parks Service in California</strong><br /> <a href="http://data2.itc.nps.gov/parksearch/state.cfm?st=ca">http://data2.itc.nps.gov/parksearch/state.cfm?st=ca</a><br /> <a href="http://www.nps.gov/deva/Pdf/cal_statemap.pdf">http://www.nps.gov/deva/Pdf/cal_statemap.pdf</a></p> <p><strong>A last news, good or bad?</strong><br /> Wi-Fi Deployment is Nation&#180;s Largest in California State Recreation Areas<br /> <a href="http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/011905.pdf">http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/011905.pdf</a></p> There are also many national parks to be visited in California. For more information:

> National Parks Service in California
http://data2.itc.nps.gov/parksearch/state.cfm?st=ca
http://www.nps.gov/deva/Pdf/cal_statemap.pdf

A last news, good or bad?
Wi-Fi Deployment is Nation´s Largest in California State Recreation Areas
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/011905.pdf

]]> http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=california_national_parks&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments Car rental insurance in United States http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=car_rental_insurance_in_united_states&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:29:11 +0000 samuel.jolibois North America 30@http://blog.webubiquity.com/ <p>While renting a car in United States, you may be requested to subscribe to many insurances. It is commonly said by several travel agencies that only two insurances are really important:<br /> - CDW/LDW (Collision/Loss Damage Waiver), which will cover car damages or theft<br /> - LIS/SLI (Liabillity Insurance Supplement) or EP (Extended Protection), which will cover personal liability up to 1$ million</p> <p>With you credit card, you may be offered that kind of insurances but:<br /> - the coverage depends on your contract and most of the time<br /> - you have to pay first and wait for a long time before to be refunded.</p> <p>Other insurances, such as PAI (Personal Accident Insurance) or UMP (Un- and Underinsured Motorist Protection) are not really necessary.</p> <p>It could be interesting to buy a car rental package including all taxes, both CDW and LIS insurances, a fuel tank, an additional driver.</p> <p><strong>> More information</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.hm-usa.com/carrent02.html">http://www.hm-usa.com/carrent02.html</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bnm.com/insgas.htm">http://www.bnm.com/insgas.htm</a><br /> <a href="http://www.ambest.com/guide/rental.html">http://www.ambest.com/guide/rental.html</a></p> While renting a car in United States, you may be requested to subscribe to many insurances. It is commonly said by several travel agencies that only two insurances are really important:
- CDW/LDW (Collision/Loss Damage Waiver), which will cover car damages or theft
- LIS/SLI (Liabillity Insurance Supplement) or EP (Extended Protection), which will cover personal liability up to 1$ million

With you credit card, you may be offered that kind of insurances but:
- the coverage depends on your contract and most of the time
- you have to pay first and wait for a long time before to be refunded.

Other insurances, such as PAI (Personal Accident Insurance) or UMP (Un- and Underinsured Motorist Protection) are not really necessary.

It could be interesting to buy a car rental package including all taxes, both CDW and LIS insurances, a fuel tank, an additional driver.

> More information
http://www.hm-usa.com/carrent02.html
http://www.bnm.com/insgas.htm
http://www.ambest.com/guide/rental.html

]]> http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=car_rental_insurance_in_united_states&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments Travel guides http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=travel_guides&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Sat, 29 Jan 2005 19:37:03 +0000 samuel.jolibois Travel services 33@http://blog.webubiquity.com/ <p>Some useful online travel guides:</p> <p><a href="http://www.fodors.com">http://www.fodors.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.frommers.com">http://www.frommers.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com">http://www.lonelyplanet.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com">http://www.nationalgeographic.com</a></p> Some useful online travel guides:

http://www.fodors.com
http://www.frommers.com
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
http://www.nationalgeographic.com

]]> http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=travel_guides&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments Travel agencies in France http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=travel_agencies_in_france&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Fri, 28 Jan 2005 19:35:07 +0000 samuel.jolibois Travel services 32@http://blog.webubiquity.com/ <p><strong>> USA</strong></p> <p><strong>Back roads</strong><br /> The staff is very friendly and give the customer helpful advices to prepare his travel. They also propose all inclusive car rental packages, for a very good price.<br /> <a href="http://www.backroads.fr/">http://www.backroads.fr/</a><br /> Phone: +33 1 43 22 65 65<br /> 14 place Denfert-Rochereau<br /> 75014 Paris</p> <p><strong>Maison des Etats-Unis</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.maisondesetatsunis.com/">http://www.maisondesetatsunis.com/</a><br /> Phone: +33 1 53 63 13 43<br /> 3 rue Cassette<br /> 75006 Paris</p> <p><strong>> Asia</strong></p> <p><strong>Maison de la Chine</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.maisondelachine.fr/">http://www.maisondelachine.fr/</a><br /> Phone: +33 1 40 51 95 00<br /> 76 rue Bonaparte<br /> Place Saint Sulpice<br /> 75006 Paris</p> <p><strong>Asia</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.asia.fr/">http://www.asia.fr/</a><br /> Phone: +33 1 44 41 50 10<br /> 1 rue Dante<br /> 75005 Paris</p> > USA

Back roads
The staff is very friendly and give the customer helpful advices to prepare his travel. They also propose all inclusive car rental packages, for a very good price.
http://www.backroads.fr/
Phone: +33 1 43 22 65 65
14 place Denfert-Rochereau
75014 Paris

Maison des Etats-Unis
http://www.maisondesetatsunis.com/
Phone: +33 1 53 63 13 43
3 rue Cassette
75006 Paris

> Asia

Maison de la Chine
http://www.maisondelachine.fr/
Phone: +33 1 40 51 95 00
76 rue Bonaparte
Place Saint Sulpice
75006 Paris

Asia
http://www.asia.fr/
Phone: +33 1 44 41 50 10
1 rue Dante
75005 Paris

]]> http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=travel_agencies_in_france&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments Checklist http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=checklist&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Sun, 23 Jan 2005 19:38:44 +0000 samuel.jolibois Savvy tips 34@http://blog.webubiquity.com/ <p>Setting up a travel checklist depends on the location: warm or cold country, city or countryside, driving or taking the bus, hiking or swimming...<br /> Anyway, you should think about it a long time ago before to go and note each idea every day. Below is my short list.</p> <p>- passport, ID, driving licence, credit card<br /> - vouchers (flight, hotel, car)<br /> (make copies of all docs and store them separately)<br /> - ID pictures<br /> - camera<br /> - tissues<br /> - knife (if possible)<br /> - plastic bags<br /> (use trash bags, since they are practical and unexpensive)<br /> - towel<br /> - sandals<br /> - swimming suit<br /> - sun cream<br /> - sun glasses<br /> - hat or cap<br /> - poncho and raincoat<br /> - toilet bag and toilet paper<br /> - torch light<br /> - kompass<br /> - alarm clock<br /> - notebook, pen, enveloppes<br /> (write addresses on them, you won&#180;t have to take an address book with you)<br /> - bottle of water<br /> (a flat one like platypus is very practical)<br /> - insect repellent</p> Setting up a travel checklist depends on the location: warm or cold country, city or countryside, driving or taking the bus, hiking or swimming...
Anyway, you should think about it a long time ago before to go and note each idea every day. Below is my short list.

- passport, ID, driving licence, credit card
- vouchers (flight, hotel, car)
(make copies of all docs and store them separately)
- ID pictures
- camera
- tissues
- knife (if possible)
- plastic bags
(use trash bags, since they are practical and unexpensive)
- towel
- sandals
- swimming suit
- sun cream
- sun glasses
- hat or cap
- poncho and raincoat
- toilet bag and toilet paper
- torch light
- kompass
- alarm clock
- notebook, pen, enveloppes
(write addresses on them, you won´t have to take an address book with you)
- bottle of water
(a flat one like platypus is very practical)
- insect repellent

]]> http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=checklist&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments General services in France http://blog.webubiquity.com/travel.php?title=general_services_in_france&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:32:31 +0000 samuel.jolibois Travel services 31@http://blog.webubiquity.com/ <p><strong>> Change</strong></p> <p><strong>Change Alliance</strong><br /> One of the best change rates available in Paris (no commission)<br /> <a href="http://www.alliancefr.org/html_fr/vivre.html">http://www.alliancefr.org/html_fr/vivre.html</a><br /> 101 Boulevard Raspail<br /> 75270 Paris Cedex 06<br /> Phone: +33 1 45 49 18 40<br /> e-mail: <a href="mailto:change.alliance@wanadoo.fr">change.alliance@wanadoo.fr</a></p> <p><strong>> Car rental</strong></p> <p><strong>Autoescape</strong><br /> All inclusive car rental packages, for a very good price.<br /> <a href="http://www.autoescape.com">http://www.autoescape.com</a><br /> Phone: 0 800 920 940 (toll free in France)<br /> Phone: +33 4 90 09 28 28</p> <p><strong>Holiday Autos</strong><br /> All inclusive car rental packages, for a good price.<br /> <a href="http://www.holidayautos.fr">http://www.holidayautos.fr</a></p> > Change

Change Alliance
One of the best change rates available in Paris (no commission)
http://www.alliancefr.org/html_fr/vivre.html
101 Boulevard Raspail
75270 Paris Cedex 06
Phone: +33 1 45 49 18 40
e-mail: change.alliance@wanadoo.fr

> Car rental

Autoescape
All inclusive car rental packages, for a very good price.
http://www.autoescape.com
Phone: 0 800 920 940 (toll free in France)
Phone: +33 4 90 09 28 28

Holiday Autos
All inclusive car rental packages, for a good price.
http://www.holidayautos.fr

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