As I understand your itinerary, it goes:...
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Metallurgist/mining engineer based in western Montana. I drive around the interior West a lot, avoiding Interstate highways and large cities as best I can. Will be spending most of my time in eastern Turkey beginning in early 2007.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Yellowstone and Grand Teton itinerary help in the Americas - United States of America Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cultural Routes in Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Very nice site and very good project. I saw a couple of tours that look interesting already. I hope the project is successful over the long...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called cheapest car rental company at San Francisco airport in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I always rent from Super Cheap Car Rental out of SFO:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which Istanbul hotel is recomended in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I've had nice stays at the Armada:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Mutlu Yillar to GTI and to all.
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 23-day Road Trip Report (Bodrum-Kars-Mardin-Bodrum) in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Thank you for your very informative report. What were the hotels you used in Bitlis, Urfa and Belek?
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called california zephyr or southwest chief in the Americas - United States of America Branch
The Zephyr, no contest. Good views of the Rockies, better views of the Sierras. The bus service is first rate from Emeryville to various...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called SAN FRANCISCO in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Beth Spotswood, a local reporter and San Francisco native, writes blog articles for the SF Examiner under the title Tourist Trapped. She...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Winter driving in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Monida Pass on I - 15 is probably your best bet to get into Idaho; Lookout on I-90 and the Fourth of July Pass after that get a lot of snow...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving Seattle To Denver, 3 Weeks to Get There. Best Stops? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
A mid-November visit to Yellowstone is iffy at best. Watch the weather reports for southwest Montana from now on to see when the first...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spokane Winter Weather in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I wouldn't recommend Whites boots anymore; they used to be the best but the quality has really gone in the tub over the years. If you want...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kayseri to Istanbul Train questions in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
You certainly want to get your tickets in advance. While most often there are empty berths, the train does sell out on occasion. Also, be...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Are overnight sleeper cars in trains safe? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I've spent many nights in sleeping compartments on Turkish trains and never had any problems with theft. You shouldn't leave valuables...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Eastern Turkey Route plan in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Seven days is a very short time to see Cappadocia, Van, Kars and Ani. Even with the fastest travel, you're only going to have a day in each...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called three weeks in Turkey - first time there in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
There is a tremendous amount of good information in the earlier posts; this may be the single most informative thread I've seen on the TT....
11 months ago







