I haven't been to Helsinki at New Years, so I will leave that for more expert contributers to advise on. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Years in Helsinki in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Have a weekend and maybe bit of a day free in Helsinki and looking for sugg in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
Hi - Helsinki is simply beautiful and the Finnish people are so friendly, you will love it....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called London: Paddington or Kensigton? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Some great advice above as usual here, but I thought I would put in a plug for Paddington - there's nothing wrong with Paddington! Stayed...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called London, 3 days and 2 nights....suggestions? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
In terms of sightseeing, I agree with the advice about a Westend show. The whole Soho area is very vibrant at night, and a great place for...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best place to buy british pounds in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
I normally try to have a small amount of foreign currency when I leave - about $100 worth - which I get from my bank if I have enough time...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trans siberian in october, or summer? Communist russia in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Travel in Russia can be very rewarding and interesting, but "Fun" isn't the first word that springs to mind for a trip like this....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Help! Travelling in Copenhagen on own in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
Copenhagen is beautiful. Make sure you try the danishes! Danishes are so much tastier when made by the Danish!...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paris for 3 Days only ... HELP ME :) in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
My number one tip in France is to learn how to say "Je suis désolé, je ne parle pas français" which means "I'm sorry, I don't speak...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called a week in Greece? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Athens is worth two days if you are in a rush, but for the rest of the time, get away from Athens and see the Greek islands. They are full...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 7 Week Itinerary (feasible?) in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
So jealous, what a fantastic trip this is going to be!...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How many weeks needed to explore Cambodia? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
If I had four weeks, I would do Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and cover them all, but I like travelling fast and squeezing lots in. If you...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vietnam vs Laos?? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Both options are great. If I had to pick one I would go for the Vietnam option. The itinerary you describe is comfortable for the time you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip including Thailand, Laos and/or Cambodia and/or Vietnam in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I think you have enough time to see it all. Vietnam needs two weeks, but 4-5 days in Cambodia, and 6-7 in Laos is enough to see the main...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 3 Week Honeymoon in December - starting in Bangkok in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Sounds great! Luang Prabang is a real highlight in Laos - beautiful French influence in a river-side setting. Some fantastic restaurants to...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vietnam 2 week trip - which places are best?? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Hi - the itinerary looks good, perhaps a little crowded though. You could drop one day out. Hoi An and Halong Bay are must-sees, so...
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