I agreee that the Amed area is nice. Very rural with beautiful coves that offer great snorkeling/diving. Snorkel right from the beach at...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Backpacking Indonesia - 5 week itinerary in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
10 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Just a little amusing! in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Job opening for English editing?
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How many dollars per day inc travel & accomodation? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
rasheed. sorry. you did mention motel 6.
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How many dollars per day inc travel & accomodation? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Not mentioned yet and for those on a budget, Motel 6's across the nation cost as little as $40-70 a night and although notoriously horribly...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Traveling tips around Indonesia please :-) in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
You could easily spend a week or more in Bali, then the remainder in the Gilies and Lombok. I'd save Java for another time. When in Bali,...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called one week in bali in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Whatever you do, at least try and get out(hire a driver and his car)of the more touristy areas and see the countryside with its many...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice needed for Florida in the Americas - United States of America Branch
VinnyD-The OP asked about different places to visit in Florida. Although touristy(which I stated) scented candle shops and all, I still...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice needed for Florida in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Set along the coast,St Augustine, Florida is the oldest town/city in America. Touristy but with authenic old buildings/houses(with lush...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bali: Amed, Barat NP, Ubud in what order? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Ubud is about an hour from the airport, Amed about 3. Might want to stay in Ubud first...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Are American Airlines that bad? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Re bad seating: Almost all US airlines have cramped economy class seats and most flights are usually full. Just don't board a plane hungry,...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bali for 50+ couple in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Agree that Amed is great for snorkeling, especially in front of the Pondok Vienna Hotel (Lipah beach). Some of the places to stay in the...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving Through Bali - Pemuteran to Amed?? Where & what to see in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Re Amed: There isn't a whole lot to do in Amed except maybe snorkel, which is good off Lipah beach, which is sandy. So 6 days may be too...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 week itinerary in SE. Asia with my parents?! in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
In both countries, temps will be in the high 80'sF with very high humidity, so it will feel like in the high 90'sF.
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called US Dollar in Malaysia? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Yes, you need to use Malaysian money(hotel, food, taxi etc.) while in Malaysia. Maybe some high end hotels accept USD, but everyting else,...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheapest way to get to Bali from the US in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
I just tried Travelocity and found two airlines from SLC to Bali in June and one was $1790 the other under $1600. ...
about 1 year ago







