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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Packing List for 9 months in... in the Activities & Gear Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Two weeks in Detroit in the Americas - United States of America Branch
#9 & #14, lol! Thanks guys. Good clip.
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called My First Time Hitchhiking (St Louis To Nashville) in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Tons of places in New England, depending on what your interested in. The Twelve Tribes community in Rutland, Vermont stands out. There...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Two weeks in Detroit in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Detroit Orchestra if you're into that. You're right next to the great lakes too, so get in a boat if you can (go tubing and/or fishing)....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Looking for secret swimming holes in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I can second Usher73's recommendation of Isle Royale. There are rarely any people in the middle of the island. More wolves (which you...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called My First Time Hitchhiking (St Louis To Nashville) in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Glad you had a good first experience hitchhiking man. ^^ If you need any tips, I'm sure there are plenty of people in the forums to help...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Road trip through the USA in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Just so that you know, most people in the USA have never heard of LA Galaxy, because no one really follows soccer. The fact that they're...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Water Purifiers in the Activities & Gear Branch
I will second tomtraveller's recommendation of the Sweetwater filter system.
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Front Entry Rucksack for RTW in the Activities & Gear Branch
Granite Gear's Nimbus Meridian and Escape AC 60 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpB_9KlF88g) each have one long zipper down the middle to...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lake Placid and Mount Washington for a Backpacker in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Thanks for the clarification nrclibn. Though by your emphasis upon defecation, I take it you are not an "American-style" backpacker. XD...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Help regarding first trip to LA in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Meh. You don't need to spend $2000 a month in LA, even in Hollywood. Check out Craigslist for shared accommodations. Shared housing can...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called USA trip July 2012 in the Americas - United States of America Branch
This list seems like it's prioritizing quantity over quality....
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lake Placid and Mount Washington for a Backpacker in the Americas - United States of America Branch
The Cog Railway is alright, though I won't disparage it. But it's beautiful hiking up Mt. Washington. The weather can change dramatically...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Budget for 5,5 month roadtrip Canada to south USA in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Bam! http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1049 Annual CA state park passes. Also, I was thinking more like these fees...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Budget for 5,5 month roadtrip Canada to south USA in the Americas - United States of America Branch
). Bring along 20-40 lb.s of rice, noodles/ramen, beans, lentils, oil, etc. You can fry flour and water to make Indian bread. Hot sauce...
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