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  1. Kaukayari avatar

    RE: 3 months in Argentina - a few questions

    by Kaukayari 26 May 2012

    Thanks heaps for the info hazzdawg! Could inflation cause the cost of everything to change that much by the end of the year? I apologise,…

  2. hazzdawg avatar

    RE: 3 months in Argentina - a few questions

    by hazzdawg 25 May 2012

    12 weeks is a good amount of time in Argentina. Many people allow much less which I think is a big mistake as there is so much to this…

  3. Kaukayari avatar

    3 months in Argentina - a few questions

    by Kaukayari 25 May 2012

    Hello everyone, so I'm currently planning a trip to South America and at present I'm thinking of setting aside 3 months for Argentina…

  4. Erin00 avatar

    Transportation Around Southern Chile/Torres del Paine

    by Erin00 25 May 2012

    Hi, I am planning a trip to South America starting in Chile, January of next year. I am going by myself and am wondering what the best…

  5. wigstan avatar

    RE: Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

    by wigstan 22 May 2012

    Ok its done! Its not in order - that's my next job. That and my photos. What comes to mind when I see my list is how much more there…

  6. MisterFrogFish avatar

    RE: Lake diving in Europe

    by MisterFrogFish 22 May 2012

    An old post but I thought I might up-date it if someone finds it in a search. Did some dives in Lac Leman/Geneve. Swiss side. Very cold…

  7. desafio2012 avatar

    RE: Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina

    by desafio2012 21 May 2012

    I would agree with El Bolson, I was there last month, great place with lots of character and incredible hikes. For Mendoza, where I have…

  8. Daniel1971 avatar

    RE: Why is the UK so popular?

    by Daniel1971 13 May 2012

    +England doesn't have much of it left+ I just say Cornwall and the Lake District. +Most British people aren't very tradtional at all+…

  9. wigstan avatar

    RE: Working holiday Great Britain

    by wigstan 12 May 2012

    You should think about heading to cities close to some of our National parks. The best ones for walking and climbing are in the North…

  10. TimCullis avatar

    RE: One other question

    by TimCullis 09 May 2012

    I've read there's something like 12 times as many mobiles in Morocco as landlines, and if anything I think the estimate is low. Signals…

  11. Tryfan avatar

    RE: Cornwall or Wales

    by Tryfan 09 May 2012

    I love that this is in the England section! Any Welsh appreciate this as well? ;) More seriously it sounds more like you are describing…

  12. leela3000 avatar

    RE: YAY.. have booked a holiday..

    by leela3000 03 May 2012

    ...and I'm hoping to get to either Amsterdam or the Lake District this year, with my 'at least a short break' buddy.

  13. alecpatagonia avatar

    RE: travel guide/agent in Argentina

    by alecpatagonia 03 May 2012

    For Patagonia : Calafate, Torres del Paine, Chilean Ferries and Lake District, I can give you a hand byrne.alec@gmail.com

  14. mujibyepi avatar

    Re: Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina

    by mujibyepi 03 May 2012

    Thank you so much for the helpful posts. This is exactly what I was looking for! This will help with my planning. Peace, Christopher…

  15. Bluepoint avatar

    RE: Time 3 or 4 weeks? Pampas & Patagonia maybe Atlantic Patagonia?

    by Bluepoint 03 May 2012

    Thank u all sooo much for all your precious input: I summarize: Torres del Paine, el Calafate with the glaciers, el Chalten with the…

  16. hazzdawg avatar

    RE: Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina

    by hazzdawg 03 May 2012

    I quite liked El Bolson too. If you do end up in Bariloche be sure to rent a bike and cycle the Circuito Chico. The scenery is stunnin…

  17. nahuel avatar

    RE: Isla Navarino Trekking in May

    by nahuel 02 May 2012

    There was a recent question about trekking in june http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2191374 Trekking in may…

  18. nahuel avatar

    RE: Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina

    by nahuel 02 May 2012

    Bariloche itself isn´t a good deal, but not far away are good areas for hiking allthough it is a bit late for the mountains. A great place…

  19. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina

    by mendocinateacher 02 May 2012

    Well, as an alternative while in Mendoza, I recommend Valle de Uco, bicycling from Tunuyan to Tupungato and back (or vice versa), some…

  20. mujibyepi avatar

    Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina

    by mujibyepi 02 May 2012

    Hi. I´m traveling for a couple of weeks in Argentina. I´m currently in Buenos Aires. A huge city with lots of beauty and charm. I…

  21. cybergal avatar

    RE: I think I figured it out

    by cybergal 26 April 2012

    I always snigger at the people who want to go to the 'non touristic' (sic) places in country X. Places are attractive to tourists for…

  22. alanR avatar

    Re: Which uni/city in england should i go to?

    by alanR 23 April 2012

    > Birmingham is the largest city outside London Birmingham is the largest city in the UK, "London" isn't a city but contains two cities…

  23. bedknobs avatar

    RE: Which uni/city in england should i go to?

    by bedknobs 23 April 2012

    Birmingham is the biggest city, but its not exactly a great place to live and is a bit grim. Depends on if you're a city person or not.…

  24. yofletch avatar

    RE: Which uni/city in england should i go to?

    by yofletch 23 April 2012

    Birmingham is the largest city outside London Exeter is miles from anywhere Lancaster is close to the Lake District Leeds and Hull are…

  25. trytosmileveryday avatar

    Re: 10 Day Northern England Trip - suggestions

    by trytosmileveryday 23 April 2012

    Below is info which we compiled for wedding guests last year which hopefully will be of interest to other visiting Manchester, I have…

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