We can all quibble endlessly about specific items -- to bring or not, how much to bring, etc. -- but regardless, I must say this is one...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A travel checklist creator - would love to hear your thoughts about it! in the Activities & Gear Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mosquito Net in the Activities & Gear Branch
Timing is everything. When are you going?...
3 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mosquito Net in the Activities & Gear Branch
Western China is vast. When and where will you be staying? Tents out in the wilds? Hotels in cities and towns? If the latter, you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called travel and e-reader/ebook in the Travel Tech Branch
Mike:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Portable Apps in the Travel Tech Branch
misterbee: I am curious as to how often you found the need to use the USB -- along the lines of 'whew, glad I had my USB, this public...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Portable Apps in the Travel Tech Branch
Most of you have probably heard of portable apps (http://portableapps.com/) -- apps that you can save on a USB flash drive, stick into any...
5 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hong Kong SAR Passport in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
This may just cut down on flying time! I live in North America and was thinking of flying Cathay Pacific to HKG -- enter and exit to get...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Hong Kong SAR Passport in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
A question for ye Hong Kongers holding SAR passport......
14 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Iran Tourist Visa from Hong Kong in the Middle East Branch
You guys have all been immensely helpful, and I really appreciate it! Fireman82, I bet you had a great time in Iran!!...
16 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gear for SE Asia - Pack Covers and Liners in the Activities & Gear Branch
I just finished a 6-week solo travel in SEA (Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia). Unlike hiking/tramping where you could be walking for hours...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called What's the Name of a New, Small Museum in Taiping in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Shucks, I can't remember the name of a fairly new and small museum in Taiping -- guided admission only -- located in a restored colonial...
19 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Credit card PIN code cipher in the Travel Tech Branch
Petrus,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called durable jacket for rain and pockets but not warmth in the Activities & Gear Branch
Summer in southern China? Forget rain jackets -- even the "breathable" ones! Why? Because any walk that's more than 15 minutes, the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Arabia Peninsula and Iran -- Help Me Plan Route Please in the Middle East Branch
Thanks for your insights. Maybe, just maybe, things will start to calm down...
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Arabia Peninsula and Iran -- Help Me Plan Route Please in the Middle East Branch
Thanks for the quick response, Amir!...
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