According to this article from four days ago on CNN's webpage, there is still no need for permits for foreign tourists from the US, Europe,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Permit for Nagaland in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
11 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Need accommodation advice in Delhi, please :)! in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Avoid Anoop and go somewhere less dodgy. Anoop really tries to scam their guests by throwing out outrageous prices for rooms sometimes....
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Quick hotel rating plse in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I would recommend you AVOID the Anoop Hotel. They're a bunch of game players. They often won't tell people the cost of the room unless you...
18 days ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Chinese Tourist Murdered In Peshawar in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I was extremely saddened to hear the unfortunate news of the murder of a Chinese tourist in Peshawar. According to the news reports she was...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bali Bus Schedules (Bali to Kawah Ijen) in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
In the spirit of giving back, here was my experience....
7 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Bali Bus Schedules (Bali to Kawah Ijen) in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
What hours do the regular buses from the main station in Denpasar run?...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pushkar Camel Fest - Room to share 1,2,3 November in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
It was incredibly loud and right around 4:30am, perhaps 5am. You'll need earplugs if you stay there....
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Foreigners recently killed in Afghanistan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
Sadly, another tourist to Afghanistan was murdered a couple days ago. Once again, he was killed in an area that was considered to be...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pushkar Camel Fest - Room to share 1,2,3 November in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
800-1000rs during the camel fair is about standard for what is usually a 150rs room. They usually go up in price 4x during the fair. The...
8 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Foreigners recently killed in Afghanistan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
Just another reminder that even in "safe" areas of Afghanistan there can be problems. While Afghanistan doesn't get many tourists, at least...
9 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Weather: Omo Valley in October in the Africa Branch
The LP guidebook for Ethiopia says to avoid October as there will be rain in southern Ethiopia making driving to the villages extremely...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Any recommended guest house in Yangon ? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Avoid White House if you value your belongings. Much theft there from rooms and bags. They have a good breakfast but there's a good chance...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pushkar Camel Fair - which dates to go? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Definitely go for the last few days of the festival. You have to realize that it's a religious festival and it peaks on the final day. Yes,...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Australian junkie con artist in Phnom Penh in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Perhaps he's been around for a while as this photo looks exactly like the guy that I ran into tonight (although with some stubble and...
12 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Australian junkie con artist in Phnom Penh in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
For those that are interested, the Australian scammer in Phnom Penh is alive and well. He approached me this evening around Wat Ounalom...
12 months ago







