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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called TIBET, ALTITUDE AND LP GIUDES in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is there any great Chinese and Western restaurants in Lhasa? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Lhasa is full of Chinese restaurants. It is China after all. There are several hotpot places. A very good one I have been to is a couple of...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called free exploring Lhasa monasteries in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
You are very limited as to where you can go in Tibet without a guide. You can't take pilgrim buses and you can't simply hire a taxi. Your...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 15 days in Tibet . Need advice? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I would definitely make the first day in Lhasa a rest day. Perhaps a short walk around the Barkhor, but nothing to strenuous. Allow...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lunar NY period in Tibet in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Unless you are acclimated to high altitudes, I would strongly suggest you spend 2 or 3 days in Lhasa upon arrival. ...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flight tickets to/from Lhasa in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Since you are going to be part of a tour anyway, you may as well have whatever travel agency you use get the tickets for you. It is...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What section of Tokyo to stay in? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Thank you everyone!!...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called arriving in Lhasa by train i read somewhere..... in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
You are thinking of the airport, which is located in Gongar, well outside of Lhasa. The train station is right on the outskirts of Lhasa...
3 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called What section of Tokyo to stay in? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I am currently on my GAP year, and thinking about making a stop in Tokyo next spring or summer. I figure that I can afford to spend about 7...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called No LP Books are allowed at Tibet in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
If you are coming to China with the intent of touring Tibet, and enter through one of the normal entry cities - Beijing, Chengdu, etc. it...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called size of backpack for gap year in the Gap Year & Round the World Travel Branch
I agree with the whole "less is more" principal, but it doesn't really work with me. Depending on where I am going, I usually need to pack...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What size Backpack(s) and what brand do you use? in the Activities & Gear Branch
wanderplex wrote - In response to the suggestion about buying a used pack at a garage sale, I would say consider this option, but with a...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called RTW Trip in the Gap Year & Round the World Travel Branch
The days of easy travel in Tibet went away in 2008. The prices and hassle have gone up, and they periodically close the region to...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How much notice did you give before leaving your job? in the Gap Year & Round the World Travel Branch
If you are not under any sort of contractual obligations, two weeks is the standard, although if you know they won't let you go early, any...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Thailand, nepal, Peru in the Gap Year & Round the World Travel Branch
Randobrando - If you are set on starting this trip in November, you should really start in Nepal. October & November are probably the best...
8 months ago








