And when the night bus! As I said, the roads better than in India, but the drivers … After some gedommel and still waking up from heavy horns and bright lights, I decided to spend the rest of the ride but to stay awake. At a pit stop brought some cookies and chips, so I had something to munch on the exciting action film “Highway to Hell Hole Dhaka ‘… And he was exciting! There were especially coaches and trucks on the road, which of course is not lit. And everyone wants to drive lead … which means that they do just as long to catch up until they released visibility. And that is sometimes overtaking two-time coaches, so the rear really cannot see oncoming traffic and whether they have narrowly somewhere between dives. Read the rest of this entry »
Bangladesh : Monasteries, bugs and “the Hell Hole” (part V)
Posted by arkam | July 31st, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »Bangladesh : Monasteries, bugs and “the Hell Hole” (part IV)
Posted by arkam | July 28th, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »At Home…
Once the dish with biscuits, apple, grape and Bangladeshi sweets (traditional Bangladesh foods) were on the table, it was nevertheless a little too crazy (except that it feels rather strange to be wary of strangers invited to be at home). We had fun chatting and nibbling on when the host suddenly said that I had to carry him some food. Yes, you read it correctly, run ….what the… ?! That I do not intend, and have also said. But after a while he began again: he wanted to eat, but only from my hand … I refuse busy and bizarre to say that I thought that I wanted to show him a cookie, but would not carry quite uncomfortable in my seat sliding … But he kept insisting. Read the rest of this entry »
Bangladesh : Monasteries, bugs and “the Hell Hole” (part III)
Posted by arkam | July 25th, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »
A second trip to kill time was to Sonargaon. This is the old capital of Bangladesh, though there is almost nothing left. However, there is a ghost street of derelict houses on what was once the wealthy Hindu merchants lived. They fled during the anti-Hindu riots. Some houses are already occupied it again and again you wonder whether it still safe … Read the rest of this entry »
Bangladesh : Monasteries, bugs and “the Hell Hole” (part II)
Posted by arkam | July 22nd, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »Let’s continue our trips…..
When “the hell hole” Dhaka, as some call it. This post was so bad although it remains a big city where you do not really want to stay too long … But we still had a re-entry permit regulating the fine line because India has stated that there are two months between each visit to India should be. Since we wanted to return after 4 weeks we had to visit the High Commissioning of India bring. We were in the Netherlands for a double entry visa and had thought it a formality at most a few hours waiting for a stamp would be. Nothing was further from the truth! Read the rest of this entry »
Bangladesh : Monasteries, bugs and “the Hell Hole” (part I)
Posted by arkam | July 19th, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »
Time ruins so, on to Comilla, where one of the largest Buddhist monasteries was in Bangladesh and south of the Himalayas. For a change again with the reasonable ground. So sad! Some of the monasteries are in the military field, you must have permission for. We thought we would be within our charms there, but more than relax in the shade at the checkpoint was not there. Unfortunately, but otherwise it was a fun trip in Bangladesh.
Srimangal, the tea region of Bangladesh, was our next stop. There were bicycles to rent, so we as real Dutchmen on the bike exploring the area. The environment is really quite soothing. All tea plants are kept picking on a convenient, making it seem almost on the grass with some trees for shade in between. After a visit to one of the plantations, we had of course the “world famous” five colored tea tasting. This is really five different layers (colors) and tea is very tasty. Also quite expensive, 4 cups were just as expensive as a hotel stay, but hey, and then you have some. Read the rest of this entry »
Football in Bangladesh
Posted by arkam | July 16th, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »
If you think that in Bangladesh no attention to the World Championships is given, you’re wrong. Again, you hear a roar through the streets when scored (scores as Netherlands).Again, hundreds of waving flags, especially for the football. Bangladesh may then specialize in cricket, but football, they are the most. De flags on the roofs waving the flag of Argentina or Brazil, sometimes in meters long version. Read the rest of this entry »
Medicine Bag for Bangladesh
Posted by arkam | July 13th, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »
Here are some simple preparation for medicine and some Travel tips when you take vacation in Bangladesh:
- problems with fish are part of it, the medicines are listed here.
- malaria tablets
- nasal spray in the air, if you have a cold during the flight, nasal spray, the nasal cavity open, prevents ear pain (I hope)
- oil to lubricate your skin from insects, especially for use in the tropics.
- sleep under the mosquito net
- not the street food
- anyway even though everyone is using a fork to eat right, the left is always available than toilet paper
- be careful with small dirty banknotes, but they always do when you have the beggars
Bangladesh : The Padma River
Posted by arkam | July 10th, 2010 in Bangladesh Destinations | No Comments »
The Padma River is both a blessing and a curse for Bangladesh. The land along the river is extremely fertile, but beyond its shores as Padma enters the consequences will be incalculable. Other natural disasters this country, unfortunately, easy to find. In 2007 drew a cyclone that wrought such damage on Bangladesh. Fortunately, there is also plenty of positive things to say about this South Asian country located. You’ll find the longest such natural beach in the world and a host of archaeological sites. Read the rest of this entry »
Travel Tips : From Argentina to Bangladesh
Posted by arkam | July 7th, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »Preparations for a trip to Bangladesh are varied and take time. I say this not to discourage future traveling but if I want to warn you plan ahead the trip (two months at least).
Directions:
The are several ways to reach. The most recurrent, traveling from Argentina is to fly via Europe. In my case I’ll be flying to Madrid with Air Europe and from there take a plane to Qatar will go first (I have this scale because I’m traveling on Qatar Airways) and the final destination International Airport Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is a day trip, depending on the scales. There are other ways to reach us: via London, for example, British Airways, but I found my cheapest option. Read the rest of this entry »
Travel Tips to Bangladesh : Summary II
Posted by arkam | July 4th, 2010 in Travel Tips and Info | No Comments »
Bangladesh has a fairly extensive road system, but Bangladeshis bus drivers are one of the boldest in the world, the proof is in the incredible number of accidents that occur every day. Generally the train is far more convenient, especially in first class. However, traveling by train between Dhaka and other points west is complicated for three reasons: there are rivers without bridges that need to be crossed by ferry, the roads are winding, and the width of roads varies between the western and eastern country. Read the rest of this entry »