FAQ Series: Heading to Darjeeling from Dhaka? Here's the cheapest way..
Posted on 26. Jul, 2009 by Mikey Leung in FAQ
Heading to Darjeeling from Dhaka? Here’s some advice:
The bus ride is REALLY long. If you can afford it, fly via Kolkata. But if you want to really see the countryside and are travelling on a budget, we recommend breaking the trip at Rangpur on the way up, otherwise your only choice is an overnight direct [...]
FAQ series: Dhaka's Membership Clubs for Expatriates — the definitive list
Posted on 21. Jul, 2009 by Mikey Leung in FAQ
Stuck wondering where/what all the expatriate clubs are in Dhaka? here’s a quick list with phone numbers to get you going.
Each of the foreign clubs requires club membership, which can be something of a nuisance to pick up depending on your nationality or your connections. Otherwise, knowing a few other friendly foreigners will help you [...]
The FAQ Series: Best Activities in Srimongol
Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by Mikey Leung in FAQ, Free Travel Tips
More FAQs! We’re giving away some free tips here at Joybangla.info, especially for our most frequently asked questions.
The FAQ Series: Flying to Bangkok from Dhaka and Heading to Srimongol
Posted on 04. Apr, 2009 by Mikey Leung in FAQ
We’re getting a lot of questions these days as more and more people learn about our new guidebook project. We’ll post some FAQs as they come.
A Useful List: Bangladesh Holidays 2009
Posted on 12. Jan, 2009 by Mikey Leung in Events, FAQ
Thinking about planning your 2009 holidays in Bangladesh? Then the following list might be useful:
21 Feb International Mother Language Day.
10 Mar Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet).
26 Mar Independence Day.
14 Apr Bangla New Year.
1 May Labour Day.
9 May Buddha Purnima.
7 Aug Shab-e Barat (Ascension of the Prophet).
13 Aug Sri Krishno Jônmashṭomi.
15 Aug Bangabandhu Assasination Day.
18 [...]
Tour operators of Sundarban: the Joybangla.info review
Posted on 04. May, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Editorials, FAQ, Sundarbans
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You’re considering a journey to Sundarban, one of the world’s most pristine wildernesses and certainly a highlight of the subcontinent. Who do you turn to for more information?
In the course of our research we’ve managed to try out a few operators—but perhaps you know others. Feel free to let us know via [...]
Things you should know about Bandarban, before you go
Posted on 27. Feb, 2008 by Mikey Leung in Best of Bangladesh, Chittagong Hill Tracts, FAQ
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At the Guide Tours’ Hillside Resort, you awake to a stunning view of hills poking out from the clouds. See more photos of Bandarban here.
It’s absolutely outrageous to say this, but be prepared to be followed by the police where ever you go while visiting one of Bangladesh’s most attractive destinations, second [...]
Getting on the internet with Grameen's EDGE service
Posted on 10. Feb, 2008 by Mikey Leung in FAQ
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After reading Kirsty’s recent post about her upcoming visit to Bangladesh, there is one thing that most flashpackers like herself don’t know about this “underdeveloped” nation.
Bangladesh has one of the best internet connectivity services I’ve experienced in the entire world. Although there are mixed reviews on that subject.
From my point of view, [...]
Bangladesh packing list: what should I bring?
Posted on 03. Feb, 2008 by Mikey Leung in FAQ
This text originally written by Voluntary Service Overseas volunteer Heidi Eisenhauer for other volunteers. But of course it has some handy hints for those planning a long-term visits to the country.
* self powered flashlight (magnetic or pump)
* head lamp
* travelers wet/dry pants are [...]
