Wow! You just saved me $40 and a lot of possible heartache. Thanks dude!
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Avid postcard collector. Travel in and throughout Europe. Planning my first trips to Central and South America right now!Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Can I buy a cooking stove in Iceland? or some alternative in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Can I buy a cooking stove in Iceland? or some alternative in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
Sheesh, I'm in the same boat as OP -- I was planning on bringing my Whisperlight stove (pressurized with bottle and pump) on my trip to...
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called TDP W itinerary - please help in the Americas - South America Branch
I got your pm as well Nelly but will post also to the thread. I recommend your schedule a) above. Day 2 would be very tough to go from...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Patagonia in Winter (July) in the Americas - South America Branch
Might be tough for the winter mini-glacier trek. I took the glacier trek tour last November through one of the major companies out there...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called TDP W itinerary - please help in the Americas - South America Branch
Your itinerary looks good to me -- a little fast, but the roundtrip to Mirador Gray and back on day 4 can be optional if you end up taking...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oct 2012 Hiking in Patagonia in the Americas - South America Branch
It would be a shame to miss the full W, but I would also vote for option 1 -- the description sounds like you might have two days from...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called ATM/ABM withdraw limits in Argentina in the Americas - South America Branch
Sorry #9, I didn't mean to imply it was cheap-- the fees were outrageous-- I just meant to say I didn't have problems with withdrawing 1000...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called ATM/ABM withdraw limits in Argentina in the Americas - South America Branch
I was there in November, and took out $1000 ARS at a time in various ATMs (Buenos Aires and El Calafate), no problems. I divided my cash...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Upsala Glacier in the Americas - South America Branch
I looked into taking the 7 hour boat trip too, but I worried the long time on the boat would get a little dull. So in the end I decided...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Torres del Paine in the Americas - South America Branch
I hiked East to West because logistically it worked better for me as I was based out of El Calafate. Most people hike West to East, as...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Backpacking south america this summer :) in the Americas - South America Branch
Hi cyberguru,...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seattle: neighborhood tips? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Wow, that sounds cool! Let me check with my guy and see if I can twist his arm for a bit of adventure. I'll pm you for details!
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seattle: neighborhood tips? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Salsa dancing, now that's a great evening out! Definitely beats out bowling on Cap Hill. ...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seattle: neighborhood tips? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I'll wave back only IF you're singing nonsense from The Duck at the top of your lungs. The tour is great fun! ...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bussing through Argentina?? in the Americas - South America Branch
IMHO you're more at risk for safety from the traffic than from anything other than petty crime. I was a solo woman (40 yrs but very...
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