Thanks for that. I think I'll go with the money option. I asked the manager of my Ha Noi Hotel if US $ would be OK (brand new $1's and...
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Single and retired from Full Time employment 24 December 2008. Since mid 70’s have travelled N & S Africa, N & S America, Mexico, S E Asia, India, Switzerland and UK (London). Am saving the big Europe trip for after I’ve been to all the ‘more difficult’ places. Always travel alone, but enjoy meeting people along the way.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gift suggestions in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
24 days ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Gift suggestions in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I have been most fortunate to be invited to stay with a Vietnamese family in Buon Ma Thout over new New Year Festival (after first day)....
27 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The journey continues in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
My standard reply to "Hello friend, where you from ?" is New Zealand (although I'm an Aussie)....
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Any recommendations for a good Jaisalmer safari agent? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Cassius, if you haven't already made plans, please email me and I can give you a good contact. Brian at bplives@hotmail.com
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Health risk from the rain in Rajasthan in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I suspect your contracting maleria in Africa has further weakened your immune system. My father had maleria when he was a POW, and suffered...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rajasthan Safaries in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
If you are looking to take a 'jeep safari' from Jaisalmer I can recommend a driver. He is a young guy with his own car and is very safe and...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called India Visa in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Harsh but true. I was in Turkey in May and needed to re-enter India 3 weeks before my 2 month 'out of India' thingy expired, for compelling...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Euro? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
2 years ago I was getting India R30 for $1AUD, now I'm getting R52 ! Works for me.
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bicycles on Perth commuter trains. in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Yes you can, no extra charge.
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Something for all you fans of Nha Trang and animal cruelty in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Unfortunately Junglebeach you are correct. And we (western travellers) need to address the elephant in the room, pun not intended....
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Silly question about pre-arranged visa on arrivals in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Hey Stratts 21, there are no silly questions here. If you don't ask, you don't learn.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called CAREFUL: SCAM in Istanbul... in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I posted my own experience on this topic back in April as a warning to the thousands of Aussies and Kiwis who would soon be travelling to...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called help with itenary in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Just a thought, have you considered renting a car in Turkey ? I rented a car in Istanbul for 4 weeks in April for pretty much the same...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called comments or suggestions on rajasthan/agra/varanassi itnerary? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I agree with lucysmum, in fact I would go so far as to suggest ditching the itinerary altogether, and just 'winging it',seriously. Even the...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gift ideas please! in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Mum: A length of cloth with which she could use to make a sari, tablecloth, pillow cases etc. I bought my friends mum (in an Indian...
6 months ago
- Email Address bplives@hotmail.com
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- Languages English, Thai.
- Favourite Places India, Thailand
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