pontex

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Lived in several countries, traveled to about 65, and still going!

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Attitudes to homosexuality in Benin / west Africa in general? in the Gay & Lesbian Travellers Branch

    You will find that lesbians have less difficulty getting a double (un lit matrimoniale) in a hotel than men would. Gay venues are few and...
    6 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bangkok for a Young Gay Couple in the Gay & Lesbian Travellers Branch

    I suggest that you cross-post this on the Thailand page for even further ideas. I also suggest the OmYim, a small gay hotel, low cost but...
    6 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pumpkin or squash pie variations in the Get Stuffed Branch

    To return to the pie question: try replacing the cloves with allspice for a milder, yet nutty flavour. And a dollop of molasses can replace...
    6 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Amsterdam or Bangkok? in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    I was recently in A'dam ~ fabulous for food and shopping, but the pot bars may now only admit Dutch citizens, and the infamous red-light...
    7 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Life After Thorn Tree in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    Gosh, if you thought it was a dumb post, skip it! I thought Tezza was amusing and spot on.
    9 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called HELP NEEDED!! in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    If you mean 1300 pounds for both of you, that's not too far out of line. You are traveling in high season, and you could probably cut your...
    9 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called street food in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    Gosh, those pics made me hungry! ...
    9 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 8 Hours in Bangkok in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    Waylili has a good warning ~ after time going through customs, checking your luggage, getting into town, and then having to be back 2-3...
    13 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Week in Thailand..Help! in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    One week! LOL Choose one thing to do, such as poster 5 suggests, and stick to it. Leave the rest for next time. Under no circumstances...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The Strangest Thing On The Menu in the Get Stuffed Branch

    Grilled mice on a stick in Malawi....
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called silk? in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    Assuming that you know silk and can evaluate it and avoid scams, wander the back alleys of Chinatown in BKK. Be prepared to haggle. Since...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Transport into Bangkok from Int'l airport in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    This topic has been repeated over and over again ~ do a few minutes' homework!
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called sexiest blokes in the Gay & Lesbian Travellers Branch

    southeast asians!
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Water - home and away in the Get Stuffed Branch

    In the Third World, I carry a 6oz purification cup to supplement any bottled water my hotel gives me. No taste and perfectly safe. I would...
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called My First visit to Thailand in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    You are asking the members here to do all your homework for you, without saying what you like to see and do! Get a copy of Lonely Planet...
    3 months ago

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