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Africa/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can help with adventure travel to Egypt, Mali, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. I also have resources for travel in other areas that would be of help to the adventure traveler interested in Africa
Experience in the area
I have traveled on public transportation as an independent traveler through these nations, and retain contacts in the area of interest to travelers.
Publications
Virtualtourist.com
Education/Credentials
MA English/Psychology with extensive background in cultural issues.
Awards and Honors
Gold Star member at Virtualtourist.com
Past/Present Clients
I have had numerous students and adventure travelers seek out my assistance in planning their trips.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tc | 07/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you again, Ernest, very informative and ..... |
| Matt | 09/19/08 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | It was a nice answer. Just a ..... |
| Pizza | 05/01/08 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Very good information contained! THank you very ..... |
| james | 04/19/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much for your advice ..... |
| Rachel | 02/16/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | nice work |
Recent Answers from Ernest Tufft
2009-04-29 african civilizations:
Dill, I've not the time to write about all of Africa, the oldest continent in terms of culture, and one that is also very large--about 5x the size of the USA. I recommend using an on-line encyclopedia
2009-03-18 Egyptian Pyramids and Slanted angles:
Hi Latoya, I'm not sure about the question you are asking as each of the pyramids, at Giza, Saqqara, and elsewhere, is unique in terms of construction, as far as I know. Each was designed by a living
2009-01-31 travel from Ghana to Morocco:
I'm on my iPhone, so this will be brief. The answer is yes to all your questions. You must do detailed preparation on your own to make the trip the memory of a lifetime, and to reduce risk. Lonely Planet
2008-09-17 West African Visas:
Matt, Thanks for the question. I don't fully understand your plan, and actually I'm not an expert on visa requirements for Africa, but I understand that the "visa deal" you mention only applies to
2008-08-30 Public Group Sex:
Lilly, Thank you for the very interesting question. I'm not an expert on African sexual behavior, but perhaps I can help frame your perception of what you witnessed into an attitude more comfortable
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