I understand where you're coming from on this. I recommend spending a bit more time in Bangkok, away from Banglamphu / Khao San Road....
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I am a travel journalist and researcher for Roam The World and enjoy travelling (preferably long-haul) for as long and as often as possible. Based in London, my last trip was to the Middle East and my next one will probably be South East Asia (again!).
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Avoiding tacky over-run parts of Thailand in the Asia - Thailand Branch
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Malaysia Transit Visa in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Thanks for your replies - that's very helpful to know.
10 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Malaysia Transit Visa in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
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10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called first trip to Thailand in the Asia - Thailand Branch
You should be fine 'winging it'. I agree it makes sense to book the first night and get a taxi from the airport to drop you there, this...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cost of backpacking in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia in the Americas - South America Branch
Hi, you'll find Argentina and Chile to be way more expensive than Bolivia (approx double in my experience). A guideline budget is around...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Budget Have I got enough? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I think 1,750 rupees per day is a realistic and manageable budget given you are going for 3 months....
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Critique My Malaysia Plans (2 month trip) + Budget in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
I agree with the other replies that you could get by on a bit less than that as a total daily budget. But I wouldn't reduce it too much as...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is my budget for the following countries realistic in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
In my view, your budget is in general a bit on the low side. I have checked your budget against my own research / experience and whilst I...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Budget Travelling Alternatives to India From The UK in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
One option would be the Middle East - I flew easyjet to Istanbul, then overland through Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Israel, then flew back to...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called One Month Budget - Thailan/Cambodia/Vietnam in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Hello...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Decent place to stay in Laos in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
We stayed at the Youth Inn Hostel (green building by the river: the tuk tuk drivers will know it) in Vientiane. If you cross the boarder in...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pips in Orange Juice in the Americas - South America Branch
I thought the fresh orange juice in Bolivia was delicious and nope we didn't get sick. Buy it from the popular street vendors.
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Do I need to pre-book acccomodation in Homs and Aleppo? in the Middle East Branch
I only stayed in Aleppo but there was plenty of accommodation there this time last year that had not been pre-booked. You do need to take a...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bed bus Cusco – Arequipa in the Americas - South America Branch
Hello,...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 3 weeks in February for $3500 in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
In SE Asia it's possible to backpack for $30-$40 dollars a day. It would be a fantastic experience: meeting other travellers and locals. I...
over 1 year ago
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