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RTW 2003 and 2004
Lived in Spain 2005 and 2006.
As of 2008 back in UK.
Countries visited more than once or for a long visit include: USA, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Tanzania, Zambia, Italy, Germany.
Places that I
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Austrian Alps Advice Please in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Austrian Alps Advice Please in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
I climbed Gallegione. It was very tough just in terms of a large amount of vertical ascent as I'd never attempted so much in one day. Found...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Austrian Alps Advice Please in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks again, that is good news. Actually I am planning to go and do Piz Nair and Pizzo Gallegione which you suggested as being better...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Austrian Alps Advice Please in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
What about driving conditions by the way. It looks like most roads are below 1000m altitude, so do I need to pay for winter tyres when I...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Austrian Alps Advice Please in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
I think your suggestions of Piz Nair & Pizzo Gallegione are great yes more than 2 hours drive but not much more. ...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Austrian Alps Advice Please in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks again for your help so far. If you are able to help further, or someone else is, great. If not I'll take your advice and combine it...
8 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Austrian Alps Advice Please in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
6000m) but these were all guided climbs with equipment provided. This one I am thinking of doing this independently, turning up with a pair...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bolivia/Peru itenerary in the Americas - South America Branch
Looks very sensible. Most posts try to cram in too much but this looks about right....
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel notes from my England holiday june 2011 in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
"In a world full of opportunities competing for your precious holiday time, I would only recommend a few days in London plus a road trip...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What to do in Edinburgh at 7am? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Go to a cafe and get breakfast. People watch rush hour.
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Walking from Santiago to La Paz. Looking for material in Santiago!! in the Americas - South America Branch
Wow can't help much with that but how cold will it be to sleep on the altiplano? 5 or 10 below?
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called getting from Lusaka to Kasama in the Africa Branch
Probably get the first bus of the day and chances are it will be OK and arrive by afternoon/evening. I think it was about 5 to 9 hours bus...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bahn-credit card bookin in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks a lot everyone. I just spent ages on the phone to Deutsche Bahn trying to find the answers to some enquiries about booking. I was...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving in America - California in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I have plenty of experience. ...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called American going from Heathrow to Gatwick in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Customs not usually an issue. American passport not likely to be an issue.
about 1 year ago
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