Yeah! Good for you...you won't regret it or look back. Have a wonderful trip. You could also consider overland truck trips for some of...
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Traveled to 51 countries and 45 states in the United States. Have spent the last year or so traveling through Africa….South, East and West.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called CAPE TOWN to CAIRO - JULY/AUG 2012 in the Africa Branch
9 days ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Burma Festivals This Fall in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I am thinking of traveling to Burma/Myanmar at the end of October with the thought of trying to catch two festivals: Phaung Daw U in Inle...
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Queen Elizabeth vs Murchison vs Jinja in the Africa Branch
I think 2 nights at Murchison would be fine. That will give you time to visit the falls, do a game drive around and then take a boat ride....
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Docking in Cotonou for 1 day - is Abomey trip feasible? in the Africa Branch
Abomey is awesome but I would be too nervous with the tight time constraints. If you can, I think Ouidah is a good choice. ...
19 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Queen Elizabeth vs Murchison vs Jinja in the Africa Branch
Just chiming in that I agree too with BB, small and kaz. Murchison will also offer some great birding opportunities as well....the boat...
19 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kigali medium range and budget hotels in the Africa Branch
+ 1 for Step Town. I'm sure you could arrange an airport pickup too. The manager John will sort you out. Have a great trip!
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 3 Weeks Uganda / Tansania Report in the Africa Branch
Glad you had a great trip! Thanks for sharing.
6 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Gabon - Loango Lodge and Sette Cama in the Africa Branch
I am hoping to finally travel to Gabon in early February 2013....I know, it's far away, but the first step is selecting travel dates. Does...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rwanda Trip Report in the Africa Branch
It was rainy, especially when we were in Ruhengeri. It rained in the afternoons and was sometimes heavy. It looked like it was going to...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gorilla permit - how to obtain in the Africa Branch
Advenafrica is a tout.
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Carnivore worth the money? in the Africa Branch
I completely agree with catw. There's no reason to go there unless you want to eat with a bunch of people who arrived in a bus. IMHO....
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to stay for the Gorillas in Rwanda in the Africa Branch
Another alternative in Ruhengeri is the Virunga Hotel. I found it clean, moderately priced and wonderful staff. Enjoy the gorillas and...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Florida Keys Wiith Out A Car in the Americas - United States of America Branch
OP - chill out.....your remark in your op is snarky. Nrclibn said it best.
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Camping through Africa, single female in the Africa Branch
Just chiming in to say that your advice is great Kaz. I agree totally with you. Have a great trip!
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which game reserve in the Eastern cape? in the Africa Branch
I agree with Rudik......do you safari while you are in the Vic Falls area. Chobe is a skip away and would be far more rewarding than a...
9 months ago
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