Reading this post with surprise. In 9 months of travelling India, mostly by train, I've never booked ahead. Even if the quotas are full...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trains??? Konkan railway south of Mumbai to Kochi--please explain in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Royal Guest House - Mandalay in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Just returned. Yep, pre-booking in Yangon & Inle would have saved a lot of leg work. But, never done it before. adamant not to start now!...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Thai Pusam 2012 in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Well, I'll thank you Wannab', as your reply us useful to me. I first saw Thai Poosam on the Andamans in 96 (it coincided with Holi,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Just spent 2 weeks in Burma/Myanmar in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Hi all who seek knowledge in these parts!...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Just spent 2 weeks in Burma/Myanmar in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
(Sorry - forgot to say thanks for the info BTW)
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Just spent 2 weeks in Burma/Myanmar in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Cilee76 - you mention ALL places are in the LP. ...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called FYI - Myanmar Visa in Bangkok time change in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
The Myanmar Embassy is now only open in the mornings (9-12) for visa applications (afternoons for collection only)...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called FAQ Thread for Mainland SE Asia in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
UPDATE:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Royal Guest House - Mandalay in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Turin74, and others, do you really think its necessary to book ahead for Burma at the mo? If so then that's a dealbreaker for me....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Region of Myanmar opened to travellers in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
My bars are rattled by researching posts and endlessly coming across petty arguments. But thanks for asking :)...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Region of Myanmar opened to travellers in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Thank you to OP for the information. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip Report - November 6-November 17, 2011-FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Some great shots there! But - what's with the 'stooge' monks? You learning from the McCurry school of "See the Natives as Subjects rather...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Philippines, North Sumatra, or elsewhere - Nature, snorkeling, culture in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Hi folks,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Standard Indian Tourist Visa 6 months again? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Thanks Daniella (uncrosses fingers and breathes sigh of relief)....
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Standard Indian Tourist Visa 6 months again? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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