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Photo by Alessio Corradini, on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, of two locals

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Alessio Corradini,
on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia,
of two locals



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When to travel

Hi,

I know it exists, I've seen it before, but can't find it back! I guess most of you know that feeling, so maybe somebody can help me out of my misery.

I am looking for an overview map or calendar on when to travel to what countries. I once saw a nice overview of all countries in a calender stating when to go/not to go. Considering rainy seasons, holidays, etc etc..

Anybody has a map like this? Or maybe some resources so I can reconstruct a map like this?

I am specificly interested in the weather (rainy seasons, temperatures) for Africa and Asia.

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This might be what you're looking for... www.africaoverland.info/climate_analysis.htm



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That's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks a lot!!
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Is there something like this available for other countries? I'm going to start my own if I can't find one on-line somewhere...

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There is nothing like that anywhere else that I know of.

It IS on my list of things to do, so if anyone wants to continue with a spreadsheet for other continents I'll be very happy to add it to HU. Once we have the initial data in a spreadsheet I can create a database application in our new system (coming soon!) that will allow updating and adding to.

Kevin, or anyone else, Email me if you're interested in helping out!
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Here's another one: http://www.gateway2africa.org/route.html (click on season planner). Limited to rainfall only though.
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Grant, I'm working on a way to get the data for about 12,000 points worldwide. I'll keep you posted.
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You might have a look at this too...

http://www.fowb.co.uk/indexAfricaPrep.html
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