For me Arequipa was the highlight of Peru. Beautiful sillar buildings, two world class tourist attractions (Monasterio de Santa Catalina &...
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Travelling Scotsman. I’ve been all over Asia, South America, East Africa and Western Europe. India’s the place I miss most though…the vibrancy, colour, food, diversity, smells, sights, people, cows, chaos. About the only thing I don’t miss are the squat toilets.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called After Machu Picchu, What? in the Americas - South America Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Goa-Hampi bus in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
You'll get there but brace yourself for a bumpy ride!
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vietnam novels/books in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
The Quiet American - Graham Greene - terrific story set in colonial times....
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 days- Where should I explore? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I found Mahabalipuram, with its beautiful temples and rock carvings, to be more interesting than Pondicherry,
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Do I have enough time? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Definitely enough for Hoi An, an extra day would be nice for Hue but you'll still be able to see most things.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hampi to Gokarna in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
It'll be a bumpy ride but it's pretty reliable.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Delhi to Mumbai via Varanasi in 2 Weeks in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I'd listen to laketraveller if I were you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Can I go bangkok to Penang without flying. in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
If you went to Hat Yai you'd have to take a bus to Satun - 2 or 3 hours. From Satun you can take a ferry to Langkawi and then on to Penang.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 weeks in Vietnam - suggestions?? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
If you want a few nights on the beach then confining yourself to the south and staying in Mui Ne or Nha Trang would be a good option....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A query regarding the elections in Goa... in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Most Scottish high streets on a Friday night are more raucous than the parties in Goa that I saw. Give me Goa any time.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called North or South in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
As has been said you have enough time to experience the north and the south. Have to disagree with #2 on Hue as well, I loved it there -...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called My Son sanctuary, best time to visit? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Go early. Take a motorbike taxi or a scooter.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bus travel from Dien Bien Phu to Sapa in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I did it in the opposite direction in July 2010 and it took around 10 hours in a small minibus on some very dodgy roads. Not sure what it...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Skipping Cochin or Trichy?? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
As the previous poster said, if you aren't too bothered about the beach then Mamallapuram would be the one to drop, despite the amazing...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Running while travelling in India in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
The only place in India I've seen people jogging (outside of gyms) is round Marine Drive in Mumbai.
8 months ago
- Country United Kingdom
- Gender Male
- Languages English
- Favourite Places India, Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai, Arequipa
- Interests Travelling, trekking, running, food
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