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Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:30 pm
by Squawk
Has anyone been to Honiara in the Solomon Islands before?

If so, any feedback would be appreciated.

Re: Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:35 pm
by Booney
Just check what side of the road they drive on. ;)

Re: Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:37 pm
by dedja
... and try to time the trip between and not during coups.

Re: Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:41 pm
by Squawk
Booney wrote:Just check what side of the road they drive on. ;)


LOL - that was Samoa but I hear ya!

Re: Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:29 pm
by devilsadvocate
dedja wrote:... and try to time the trip between and not during coups.


Good point!
I've not been, but I hear it can be potentially dangerous. Personally, I'm fairly adventurous when it comes to travel, but I'd be giving the Solomons a big miss.

Re: Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:17 pm
by godoubleblues
we still send soldiers there

Re: Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:19 pm
by redandblack
I went to Honiara on a good old Fairstar cruise, but a long time ago.

I hired a cab for the day at a pretty reasonable price and had a look around.

The harbour and the sunsets were great, but I can't remember too much else, unfortunately.

Re: Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:09 pm
by Q.
DFAT's travel advice for Solomon Islands is 'Exercise Caution'. By DFAT standards (who seem to prefer that you'd never leave the seat of your couch) that's almost as good as an all clear ;)

If you exercise common sense while you're there and be careful not to walk around alone at night, you'll be fine, provided there isn't an election (is it cyclone season there yet?).

Here is a website you might be interested in:

http://exploringsolomons.wikispaces.com ... _bushwalks

Re: Solomon Islands / Honiara

PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:00 am
by Squawk
Quichey wrote:DFAT's travel advice for Solomon Islands is 'Exercise Caution'. By DFAT standards (who seem to prefer that you'd never leave the seat of your couch) that's almost as good as an all clear ;)

If you exercise common sense while you're there and be careful not to walk around alone at night, you'll be fine, provided there isn't an election (is it cyclone season there yet?).

Here is a website you might be interested in:

http://exploringsolomons.wikispaces.com ... _bushwalks


Cheers (all).

Right now things like Malaria, Cholera and Typhoid seem the biggest issue with the place.