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I've never had (no come across another traveller having) problems with malaria in Yunnan. Even in Xishuangbanna and Baoshan. Some...

Both treks are gorgeous. Ganden-Samye has more of an epic, high pass feel to it. Tsurphu to Yangpachen bloody high too, but more in a high...

Sounds nasty. I just tried to check it out on Phayul.com but my computer won't let me connect to it (weird - never had a problem with it...

Thanks Losang and Martin for the great update and pics!

Thanks for the info', much appreciated!

I really loved the Tsurphu - Yangpachen trek. It's a gorgeous area. But note that when I was last there in Nov/Dec 2009 there were already...

Hi, me and a friend are planning a trip to the Perhentian Islands in May. Our main reason for going is snorkelling - we want to do lots of...

I think it's good to see some diversity of travel stories told here on the thorntree. I don't necessarily agree with everyone's chosen...

I only just saw this... thanks heaps for posting nalddo. Sounds like you had an interesting trip. It's nice to see another story of solo...

Great, thanks for the advice. I reckon I'll wait till I get there and chance it with tix4 tonight.

Hi folks,...

I enjoyed the Daju-Haba trek as an add on to the Tiger Leaping Gorge walk, but I didn't find it particularly spectacular. I haven't done...

Fantastic info', thanks for the advice!

Hi, I'm just wondering if methylated spirits is easy to buy in the states +(specifically in las Vegas or somewhere near Kings Canyon...

Great, thanks for the responses guys, I had a feeling they at least aren't known as "Chocolate crackles" over there - good to know for sure.