Endorsement on Caravan from Raj Patel
the eminent US writer, activist and academic
http://rajpatel.org/2011/06/16/sustainable-tourism-a-rare-example/
This is frequent question about Caravan that people ask to us and we put answer below. If you have any other question please ask to us in any time to pathaklal@yahoo.com or in our blog : http://bkf-bks.blogspot.com
Question: Will there be translators available for non-bangla speakers?
Answer: Translator will be available English to Bangla. Main language of the Caravan will be English. If there are any participants speaking in other language like Spanish, she/he should bring her/his own translator. Voluntary translator should be appreciated.
Question: What information on booking flights to Bangladesh?
Answer: Information on flight booking is available in online.
http://airlinesthatflyto.com/http:/airlinesthatflyto.com/airlines-that-fly-to-bangladesh/
Air Asia also flies to Bangladesh.
This is participants own responsibility.
Question: Do I need a VISA to enter the country?
Answer: Many countries require VISAs, it is usually easy to get tourist visas. Some more information is here:
http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/faq/pass.html
Question: I cannotattend all the caravan. Can I join it half-way through?
Answer: People can join even half-way. But participation in the whole event is advisable.
Question: Can I stay on after the caravan is finished?
Answer: You are most welcome to stay – there is always plenty for people to help out with! Also it is a great opportunity to travel personally and see more of our beautiful country. India, Nepal and Bhutan are within easy reach too.
Question: I have a low-income and have difficulties with the cost involved – is there a chance of reduction?
Answer: The price goes to helping Bangladeshi peoples attend the caravan, and all the organizing for it. However, in cases of special financial need it may be able to be reduced. Contact us in this case.
Question: What should I bring?
Answer: Logistic arrangement will be confirmed closer to the date. But Participant can bring along mosquito preventive lotion (though there is no malaria germ available in the route of entire Caravan) including first aid box, personal medications which may not be available in Bangladesh, light warm cloths, personal torch light, toiletries, sleeping bag, travel mattress, medical health insurance who needs, etc. Camera also.
Question: I cannot attend but would like to make a donation to help?
Answer: We would best like you to come, but if you cannot, a donation will help local Bangladeshi attend the caravan. Please contact us if this is the case.
Question: Will there be translators available for non-bangla speakers?
Answer: Translator will be available English to Bangla. Main language of the Caravan will be English. If there are any participants speaking in other language like Spanish, she/he should bring her/his own translator. Voluntary translator should be appreciated.
Question: What information on booking flights to Bangladesh?
Answer: Information on flight booking is available in online.
http://airlinesthatflyto.com/http:/airlinesthatflyto.com/airlines-that-fly-to-bangladesh/
Air Asia also flies to Bangladesh.
This is participants own responsibility.
Question: Do I need a VISA to enter the country?
Answer: Many countries require VISAs, it is usually easy to get tourist visas. Some more information is here:
http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/faq/pass.html
Question: I cannotattend all the caravan. Can I join it half-way through?
Answer: People can join even half-way. But participation in the whole event is advisable.
Question: Can I stay on after the caravan is finished?
Answer: You are most welcome to stay – there is always plenty for people to help out with! Also it is a great opportunity to travel personally and see more of our beautiful country. India, Nepal and Bhutan are within easy reach too.
Question: I have a low-income and have difficulties with the cost involved – is there a chance of reduction?
Answer: The price goes to helping Bangladeshi peoples attend the caravan, and all the organizing for it. However, in cases of special financial need it may be able to be reduced. Contact us in this case.
Question: What should I bring?
Answer: Logistic arrangement will be confirmed closer to the date. But Participant can bring along mosquito preventive lotion (though there is no malaria germ available in the route of entire Caravan) including first aid box, personal medications which may not be available in Bangladesh, light warm cloths, personal torch light, toiletries, sleeping bag, travel mattress, medical health insurance who needs, etc. Camera also.
Question: I cannot attend but would like to make a donation to help?
Answer: We would best like you to come, but if you cannot, a donation will help local Bangladeshi attend the caravan. Please contact us if this is the case.