Haiti:
My suggestions
(Special note: check the situation before you go, it changes
constantly
and Haiti is rarely what you would call "calm and safe")
Here's what Lonely Planet has to say:
Haiti
is a poverty-stricken land of urban overpopulation, denuded hillsides and a people
suffering the wounds of civil strife and oppression. It is also a vibrant country
of colourful art, fantastic music, cloud forests and an intensely spiritual people
whose humour and passion are legendary.
A Country in Turmoil The presence
of a UN stabilisation force is intended to strengthen Haiti's longterm security.
However, the security situation is volatile and Haiti remains an unsafe place
to visit.
Kidnappers and well-armed street gangs operate with impunity
in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Targets of kidnapping for ransom include wealthy
Haitians as well as foreign aid workers and even diplomats.
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Despite all of the above, if you do travel to Haiti, you will undoubtedly be taken by the spirit of its people. Everyone I know who's been to Haiti, myself included, finds themselves longing to return. There's just something about Haiti, it's such a desperate place with so many problems, yet in a way it is uplifting and inspiring.
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Haiti:
Capital
City Port-au-Prince
Area 27,750 sq km 10,714 sq miles
Population 8,300,000
Time Zone GMT/UTC -4
Languages French (official), Creole, English
Religion
80% Catholic, 16% Protestant
(an estimated 50% of Haitians also practice Vodou)
Currency Gourde (G)
Electricity
110V 60HzHz
The
press
Le
Matin - private daily
Le
Nouvelliste - private daily
Haiti
Progres - weekly
News agency
Agence
Haitienne de Presse
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Port au Prince:
Sleep at the Oloffson see photos here more Oloffson info here
Eat at Jerry's Subs, down by Champ 'd Mar
Internet Oloffson
Sights to see
Celular Telephone Service:
Cap Haitian:
Sleep
Eat cheap ..don't miss the mangos they are delicious !
Internet: I use
Sights to see
Celular
Telephone Service:
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