We're in Argentina right now, and have found that nearly every ATM (Banelco, Link, etc) will only let you get out 1000 pesos per...
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Grew up Brisbane and SE Qld, now living in Perth. Have visited the UK, Ireland, Italy, France, Switzerland, New Zealand, Bali, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, US, Canada, Antarctica, Svalbard and Norway. Biggest travel wish? To go back to Antarctica!Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa - Mastercard withdrawals. in the Americas - South America Branch
about 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Brazilian visa for Aussie without firm itinerary in the Americas - South America Branch
I'm hoping to spend a couple of months in Sth America, entering and leaving via Santiago and Buenos Aires. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Denmark or Albany in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I vote Albany - it is absolutely gorgeous. Check out the old whaling station, have a look at the Anzac memorial (spectacular views), and...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Melbourne Storm in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Rugby league = real football AFL = aerial ping-pong
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antarctic tourism regulations in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
There are quite a few areas where the maximum number of people allowed at any one time is limited to 55, so you might want to think about...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Australia friendly people ? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Is Belgium a country? I thought it was just the name of a chocolate factory....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spitsbergen wildlife camp in the Europe - Scandinavia Branch
I thought I should probably update this with a response, in case anyone else asks this question in future....
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Weather conditions in Aug - Western Australia in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
August in Perth is pretty rainy. In fact, all of winter/spring in Perth is pretty rainy....
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Extra costs onboard Antarctic trips? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Don't forget the cost of getting laundry done on-board, which can be pricey. (If you want to save money, take a bucket, laundry detergent,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called clothing in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I'm afraid that I can't remember. Definitely not more than 2 sizes. If you want to check for sure, you could visit your local hardware...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called tours at ayers rock in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I've been to Uluru twice, and I've both walked around it and climbed it. I have to say that I got much more out of the experience of...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oslo - Bergen/Flam + other suggestions! in the Europe - Scandinavia Branch
Do it solo and you can definitely save some cash. As post #1 points out, even if you do book an "organised tour" all they do is throw some...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called W.A. WAIT AWHILE in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
When I was heading back over the same overpass last week there were a couple of kids fooling around and jumping up to the edge until a few...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called tours at ayers rock in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
We hired a car and drove ourselves around. There was something lovely wandering around Kata Tjuta and feeling like we had the place to...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called clothing in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
If you have fairly standard sized feet then onshore you can get away with wearing the gumboots that they will lend you. As #2 says, make...
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