Harmony In Setif, Algeria

There’s a really well thought out website, RealTravel.com, where they offer users travel blogging and trip planner software.

I’ve signed up as harmonylastic. I will enter a blog entry about my trip to the beach and try to give some advice about staying there.

If you are a world traveler, it’s a nice place to share your experiences. And if you are just beginning, it’s also a great place to get friendly and free advice on where you are going. As there is also a well moderated forum to ask questions.

If you’ve travelled to Algeria, I urge you to sign up and submit some blog entries about this country. There is a lot of misinformation out there about travelling to Algeria. It’d be great to see more people blogging about thier experiences here.

And as always, as any good travel website would have it, RealTravel.com offers search functionality for finding the best deals on the web.

If you use the site, please report back your experiences with it.

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If you don’t have health insurance and are traveling abroad, you may need to get international travel health insurance to obtain a visa for your host country.

Back, while living in the US, my hubby wanted to travel to Europe. It is typically difficult for Algerians to get visas to travel abroad. Having a US green card makes it a bit easier to obtain a visa. However, with this option he was also required to get proof of health insurance.

Anyway, AllAboardBenefits.com does offer several travel insurance plans for international travellers as well as trip cancellation insurance(which may interest you even if you are not in need of medical insurance).

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I was browsing top news headlines last night. And I saw a photo of a young boy with a swollen face. It was accompanied by a headline about a mumps outbreak in Canada. I clicked and read and searched for more photos. Well, now I realize this is what my son, 6, and daughter, 18 months, had in April. My son was really affected and my daughter, mildly. The treatment prescribed was for them to get plenty of rest, control thier temperature and administer anti-inflammatory medications. The doctor told me it is particulary dangerous for boys, for if thier temperature gets high enough, it can sterilize them, preventing them from having babies in the future. So the word she used to describe thier infection was ‘oreillons’, and now I know that is ‘mumps’ in French. So, the lesson here is to make sure you are vaccinated before you travel to Algeria. If you have questions, leave a comment.

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I had the great pleasure of vacationing in Paris for the New Year. It was so beautiful! No surprise there. I stayed with my husband’s cousin, who, of course, is Algerian. She was wonderful. Really, the best hostest ever! While staying with her, I discovered a whole Algerian community. Which totally blew me away. I didn’t realize there was such a large Algerian population in Paris. It was like AlgeriaLand. I had the pleasure of visiting some of her in-laws there. And they totally imported the Algerian style into thier homes and dress. Ahhh… but my visit made me miss all the wonderful amenities of a truley modern society. Such wonderful food, wonderful transportation system, find anything you like or need. So simple yet so far from Algerian life. Anyway, the photos above are from my trip. It truley was an amazing experience. Very old beautiful buildings everywhere. And I found the people very helpful.

So if you are looking to travel to Paris anytime soon, you can check on accomadations at this site. If you click on thier Paris Tourist Attractions, each attraction lists the accomodations closest to it. BIG TIP: If you plan your vacation just right, you’ll have a chance to take advantage of Paris’ free museum admission day, which is the first Sunday of each month. Have fun! And let me know about your excursion in lovely Paris! Chow!

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Algeria’s Coastline Discovery Tour

During this eight-night, nine-day tour, you’ll be traveling in an air-conditioned coach bus with a tri-lingual guide who will ensure you take in all that Algeria’s beautiful coastline has to offer.

Algeria’s Coastline Discovery Tour Itinerary:
Group Tour, 25 person minimum
Contact Anissa Tours, Algeria Travel Agent for pricing information

Day 1
Be greeted with assistance in Algeria’s National Airport in Algiers(ALG). Stay the night in the EL RIADH FOUR STAR HOTEL.
Day 2
Algerian Culture Tour including a Grand City Tour of Algiers, a traditional diner at EL RIADH HOTEL, followed by a Folkloric Evening Party.
Day 3
Depart from Algiers, destination Tizi Ouzou
Starting the day early, you’ll be crossing the Tikedja Djurdjura Mountains in route to Tizi Ouzou. Lunch is planned at the Djurdjura Hotel. Upon reaching Tizi Ouzou, you’ll head to Bni Yenni, a traditional village, to discover the local culture in a pure Kabilian atmoshpere. Afterwards, you will find your dinner and lodging at the AMRAOUIA FOUR STAR HOTEL and enjoy a Folkloric Evening Party including Kabile, Staifi and Chaoui music.
Day 4
Depart from Tizi Ouzou, destination Bejaia
After breakfast, you’ll be traveling by way of the Tigwert, fabulous views, towards Bejaia. Once in Bejaia, you’ll take diner and lodging at one of either two choices, the Hotel Syhax or Anissa Tours alternate.
Day 5
Bejaia
Free Day
Take in the day with shopping, exploring, and bathing.
Day 6
Depart from Bejaia, destination Jijel
Traveling across the beautiful and fabulous beach Ziama Mansouria you’ll reach your destination of Jijel where you’ll enjoy a city tour and have a chance to explore the local merchants where they sell many Artisan works. Afterwards, enjoy diner and lodging at the EL NASSIM HOTEL.
Day 7
Depart from Jijel, destination Annaba
In route to Annaba you’ll be crossing Collo and have a break in Skikda. In Annaba you have a city tour visiting her beautiful places including the Sea Board, Mosques, and Churches. Diner and lodging at the ESSALEM FOUR STAR HOTEL.
Day 8
Annaba
After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a city tour discovering its common places, such as, the museums Archeological Hip Pone and Saint Augustine. In the afternoon, you’ll take a trip to the Elkala National Park. You’ll return to Annaba for diner and lodging at the INTERNATIONAL SEYBOUSSE FIVE STAR HOTEL.
Day 9
Depart from Annaba, destination Algiers
You will depart Annaba by airplane to pick up connecting flight home.

For further information contact Anissa Tours via this online contact form or by phone +213-36927878

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If you are looking for a travel agent in Algeria, consider contacting these guys. They are related to my husband on his father’s side and are very nice. They do tours, can book hotels, book flights and have travel packages. They can also acquire car rentals. They speak English, Spanish, German, French, and Arabic. So you don’t need to be shy about calling them. Tell them I sent you. Find thier details below or click on flyer.

El Yousr Tourisme & Voyages, Tel: +213-36938874, Cell: +213-70378448

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