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Re: itinerary consult

by zarok73 28 May 2012

Hello all, We are planning on doing a similar trip but in the reverse: Arrive in Capetwon and spend 7 nights there, fly to Durban and…
RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by kthxbye 28 May 2012

Thanks for this midlifetravel. Unlocked iPhone will work fine anywhere in the world...just need the relevant simcard. iPod shuffle for…
RE: Air reservations within China?

by trespassersw 28 May 2012

I'm of course not trying to argue that same day booking of flights is better for most tourists; if your schedule is your own and you can…
Re: Choosing GPS device for Europe to China cycling trip

by Cyclewallah 28 May 2012

Never considered using a dynamo. Do they work well?Too late to get one now I leave for Singapore next week.
RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by chilipepper21 28 May 2012

yeah, no Malaria above 2000m and Cusco is at 3400m, you need to be aware of Altitude sickness though, especially if flying in from sea…
RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by midlifetravel 28 May 2012

PS where are the malarial pills for? The only vaguely likely country I see is Peru - and if you are only doing the Inca trail I'd say…
RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by midlifetravel 28 May 2012

Why the iPhone and the iPod - doesn't the iPhone do everything the pod does these days? (Also I don't think a NZ one will work in the…
RE: First Europe Trip

by gawkabout 28 May 2012

11.I'm with you. Even if its a two hour train ride, You miss a well invested day, where you are that morning. Travel days take all day.…
RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by chilipepper21 28 May 2012

I've trekked into MP 3 times as i lived in Cusco for 6 months. I didn't do the Inca Trail thing, so I can't comment on the over night…
RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by wigstan 28 May 2012

Agree with everything Chillipepper says. I would also add you won't need two torches. I don't remember the Inca Trail being particularly…
RE: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by kthxbye 28 May 2012

Cheers for that Chillipepper. Yea a tad overkill with the padlocks I agree with ya there... Already purchased the bag but its okay if…
Running with the Hash House in India

by KevtheDev 28 May 2012

Ex-pat from Europe, currently in Indonesia. So I may be posted in India this year, posting of 8 months. City should likely be Mumbai or…
RE: Going to Europe for 3 weeks with $2500 - where to spend my time?

by battybilly 28 May 2012

Hi.... *3dg3. Welcome to Thorn Tree. What $'s are you speaking of? USA, Can, Oz, Zimbabwe etc.? Europe doesn't use $'s but other various…
RE: Obtaining Chinese and then Mongolian tourist visas with Russian passport

by denlee 28 May 2012

I see... Quite a throughout scheme. But, well, if it works without harm to us then whatever. :) Thank you! I know there is a way to get…
RE: Schengen visa

by etcap 28 May 2012

>For example, do you need to wait 1 year between the 180 day period in the schengen region? Can I travel back to Europe this Aug? 90…
RE: First Europe Trip

by stevegerms 28 May 2012

I think the OP has fallen into the trap of thinking the more countries he visits the better he will have "done" Europe. His itinerary…
Schengen visa

by Ljb1202 28 May 2012

Hi there, I wanted to get some info and try and skip all the red tape. So last year I traveled within the Schengen region for approx…
London for Business and Pleasure

by Kingzilla 28 May 2012

Hi Everyone, I have a business trip to Brighton, UK in August for three days, this is my first trip to Europe going from US. I can onl…
Re: Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by chilipepper21 28 May 2012

70 Liters is huge! 2 pair of sox 1 singlet Buy a "clubbing" shirt when you get there get a really good waterproof jacket, not a lightwei…
RE: Choosing GPS device for Europe to China cycling trip

by base 28 May 2012

I use my dynamo hub and and an charger to run my GPS. A set of batteries will last weeks since they are only in use when I stop. …
Re: Choosing GPS device for Europe to China cycling trip

by Cyclewallah 28 May 2012

I use a Garmin Oregon 450. Which I have had no problems with. My only problem really is that GPS devices cannot tell the difference between…
RE: Europe in November/December!

by djyabis 28 May 2012

you might want to check this out for more euro trip info: http://dreameurotrip.com
Packing list for 8 month trip to USA, Europe, South America, Thailand

by kthxbye 28 May 2012

Hey I'm a Kiwi about to embark on an epic journey on the 10th June 2012. I'm backpacking and staying in hostels (with some camping in…
RE: Prepaid Cell Plan with Data in El Salvador

by roquemocan 28 May 2012

I looked up Italy (for Visa requirements in El Salvador). There are none - no visa required. A bit of information: The country with the…
RE: Choosing GPS device for Europe to China cycling trip

by base 28 May 2012

I use a garmin 60csx. It's getting a bit long in the tooth now, but is still pretty popular as it has good battery life, large clear…