Epinions Recent Reviews for fiascobrother

A horrible air mattress

Fri, 9 Jul 2004 21:26:42 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - As I recently moved to Japan I have been sleeping on the futons which are traditional here. I absolutely love them, but my guests were constantly complaining about the aches and pains they experienced. So I asked some friends of mine to send me over...

The best travel guide for Peru

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 21:30:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - The Lonely Planet guidebook series is considered by many independent travelers to be the best. I feel that they have excellent coverage of some destinations and scant coverage of others. This book on Peru is excellent. The book is divided into...

An intense experience

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 20:32:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother -

I took a late night flight into Phnom Penh from Bangkok on Royal Air Cambodge, the national airline of Cambodia. Upon arrival I was issued a tourist visa for two photos and $20 US Dollars. Then I was taken away in a (fixed price)taxi into...

Puno on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 19:49:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - Puno : How to get there

Puno is on the largest city on the Western side of Lake Titicaca with about 100,000 inhabitants. In order to reach Puno from Lima you have three options. The first is to take a bus for 42 hours. the road to...

Worth a week

Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:24:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - I stayed in Bangkok for a week and a half in July and enjoyed my time there a great deal (although another week would not have been as enjoyable). I feel that Bangkok is a great introduction to Thailand as it offers such a huge mix of so many...

Expedia Hotels: Expedia: Easy to Use, Great Value

Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:41:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - Having never booked anything online before I was very hesitant using Expedia, however it was very straightforward and easy to understand. After I checked on the room rates for numerous hotels all over the internet and from travel agencies (for Las...

Beautiful Beaches at Padre Island

Sun, 30 Jun 2002 15:54:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - The Padre Island National Park is absolutely gorgeous. It consists mainly of miles and miles of beaches and sand dunes. The beaches are not pure white sand with palm trees and crystal clear water, instead they have a whole different feel. The beaches...

Micronesia: Not for the budget traveler

Wed, 16 Jan 2002 18:29:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - Lonely Planet publications are well known and respected by a large number of very diverse travelers. Most of their guidebooks include a great deal of information for travelers who are looking for rooms and meals in all financial categories...

CSUN : Just A College

Wed, 16 Jan 2002 15:19:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - I have attended CSUN now for five years, have earned a BA here and am now finishing a teaching credential. Having had the opportunity to study in other Universities, I must say that it seems like the standards at CSUN are very low. I have...

A fascinating book on America's suburban high schools

Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:40:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - This book blew me away. Burkett spent nine months at a suburban high school in Minnesota. She spent time among the students, the teachers, the parents and even the school police in order to try to understand the dynamics of the school. She was...

A worthwhile investment if going off the beaten track

Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:47:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - The Indonesian phrasebook is set up like all of the other Lonely Planet Phrasebooks, with sections which cover the basics. These include, food, accomodations, transportation and small talk. The good thing about the Indonesian phrasebook is that...

Everything you needed to know about the founding and spread of Islam

Mon, 14 Jan 2002 15:06:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - This documentary provides a visually stimulating recreation of the story of the beginnings of Islam and how it so rapidly spread to other parts of the world. Robert Gardner takes the viewer on an educational journey that holds your interest...

Express Camera: Horrible Experience

Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:10:13 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - This was my first (and last) time ordering anything from the internet. After a great deal of research and deliberation I decided on the camera that I wanted to purchase. I went to epinions and found the least expensive price and then ordered (without...

UOG a great experience

Mon, 7 Jan 2002 16:25:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - I spent a semester at UOG as part of the National Student Exchange program. The University is fairly small and located just a few minutes walk from a small beach and marine biology research station. The first thing to say is that there are no surfing...

Mexico City a wonderful surprise

Mon, 7 Jan 2002 15:01:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - I never planned on going to Mexico City but a friend generously gave me roundtrip tickets for a week and so I went. I loved It! The public transport system (especially the Metro) was efficient and affordable and allowed access to a great deal of the...

Taiping

Mon, 17 Sep 2001 12:34:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - The city of Taiping which is located between Penang and Kuala Lumpur was my favorite city in Peninsular Malaysia. Taiping is a relatively small city with a great atmosphere, friendly welcoming people, and no tourists, The cheapest hotel that I...

Angkor Wat a great destination

Mon, 17 Sep 2001 12:11:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - Angkor Wat is one of the most fascinating archeological sites in Asia. However, it is a bit difficult to reach. I visited Cambodia in June 2001. When I was there, there were three main routes to Angkor.

The first, easiest, and...

Thailand: A Must See

Wed, 12 Sep 2001 16:22:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - Thailand is a wonderful destination, aside from the other hordes of tourists who also think so. The people are genuinely friendly and interested in you (outside of the main tourist centers). I found that the beach resorts were primarily for people...

Lake Shrine Fellowship

Thu, 17 May 2001 14:55:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - In the pacific Palasades on Sunset blvd. right off of PCH is the Lake Shrine Fellowship. This is a meditation center and park with a lake, houseboat, and mediation windmill. The facility does not prescribe to a single religion so it has statues of...

Taquile Overnight

Thu, 17 May 2001 12:00:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fiascobrother - Taquile Island is a fascinating destination for those who spend at least one night. The island is beautiful, very quiet, and peaceful once all of the day tourists have gone home. Since there are no hotels on the island, the islanders allow...