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I travel 6-8 weeks, twice a year, generally opting for long budget trips rather than shorter (more comfortable) ones. My wife and i don’t get the same time off, so I usually travel on my own. <imgRecent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How certain can you change euro's to kyats? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Booking a room in Yangon (Winner Inn) and Mandalay (Peacock Lodge) in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Thanks, Judy
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Booking a room in Yangon (Winner Inn) and Mandalay (Peacock Lodge) in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I'll be there in June and July. Wouldn't I be correct in assuming that I will have no trouble getting rooms without booking?
28 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How certain can you change euro's to kyats? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Should I just bring crisp US $20 bills, or should I bring a bunch of smaller denominations as well? Would it even be worth bringing $100...
29 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How rainy is thge rainy season? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Okay, thanks. Not what I was hoping to hear, of course, but it is better to be forewarned.
30 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called FLY TO BHAMO??? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I want to ask the exact same questions, except that I'll be there in July.
30 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How rainy is thge rainy season? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Thanks. Sounds like the area of Bagan and Mandalay will be good. Sounds like the coast would be a messy slog. How about Hsipaw, Kalaw, and...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How rainy is thge rainy season? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
This is all very helpful. Thanks, folks! Any suggestions on places to AVOID during these months? Now I'm thinking in terms of trekking and...
about 1 month ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called How rainy is thge rainy season? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I'm thinking about going to Myanmar in July-August. I know it is wet then but it is the only time I can go. Any suggestions about what...
about 1 month ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Last Minute Tulum Plans - any suggestions? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I feel like an idiot asking this... I of all people know better than to try and get a room anywhere on a beach around New Years with no...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called One week in Oaxaca... or Guanajuato? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
ditto what byron says about the crappy snorkeling on the Pacific Coast. Definitely do not lug snokeling gear around....
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seeking Adventure in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Scratch Colima; you just do not have the time. Please realize that you need what seems to be half a fricking day each just to get to the...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called One week in Oaxaca... or Guanajuato? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Only a week? You don't say where you are flying in to, but be sure to consider any land travel times. I think either Oaxaca or Guanajuato...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called necesito saber in the Americas - Mexico Branch
en serio?
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Baja California in the Your Choice Branch
If you want something within just a few hours of the border, I have no idea why anyone would suggest Santa Rosalia or Loreto, let alone La...
3 months ago
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