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My husband and I, along with our two children under five years of age, are planning a RTW trip through Eurasia. Wish us luck!


Countries on list:


- Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand


- Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam


- Taiwan, Hong Kong, China


- Japan, Korea


- Uzbekistan


- Egypt, Israel, Jordan


- Turkey


- Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland


- Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, Russia (St. Petersburg)


- Finland, Sweden, Denmark

Recent activity

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boycott Petra in the Middle East Branch

    Also if you find 8JD an enormous exit tax - you'll probably faint when you pay the Israeli exit tax which is around 3 times the price....
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boycott Petra in the Middle East Branch

    I took one of those JETT buses. It is totally pathetic in comparison to the very comfortable buses of Turkey. Going from Edirne to...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Jordan visa fees as of 1.1.11 in the Middle East Branch

    You can also take the public bus for 4 JD. I think it sits around a while until it is absolutely full, but if you have the time... But...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Jordan visa fees as of 1.1.11 in the Middle East Branch

    We were in Jordan just about two weeks ago and my husband was unable to receive the transit visa. He flew into Amman and left the same day...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boycott Petra in the Middle East Branch

    Well, you could also afford to pay $10 for a falafel sandwich while you're in Jordan and why don't you? I am sure the street vendor could...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Aqaba Border to Town in the Middle East Branch

    At the border, I only saw the designated white taxis which charge 1.5 JD a person or 6 for the car. They were ordinary passenger taxis...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cairo airport - centre night bus in the Africa Branch

    It appears that there is public transportation round-the-clock at the airport. You must take a free shuttle bus to the main bus terminal...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cairo airport - centre night bus in the Africa Branch

    Any takers?
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cairo airport - centre night bus in the Africa Branch

    This is an old thread, but would anyone know if the public buses do indeed stop running at midnight? I have read there are buses all night...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boycott Petra in the Middle East Branch

    Unfortunately for you, I am one of the have's traveling around the world on a business class ticket. I know, first class is even better...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boycott Petra in the Middle East Branch

    You are confusing me with someone else. I don't call for boycotts, though I support people's indignation and whatever peaceful...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boycott Petra in the Middle East Branch

    So, which part of "then you can go build your own 2000 year old ancient city" makes it something other than a monopoly? You, too, need to...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boycott Petra in the Middle East Branch

    Everyone who thinks Harrod's is petra, you need to take some economics. Harrods does not equal Petra. If Harrods charges too much for...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boycott Petra in the Middle East Branch

    It's not like saying boycott Harrod's because Harrod's is a private enterprise with many competitors. It is not a government run monopoly...
    about 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Public Minibus from Amman to Aqaba in the Middle East Branch

    Mine was just a regular taxi as far as I can tell. They all seemed to be going for 40 JD, though outside the station it was quoted to be...
    about 1 year ago

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  • Full Name Amanda
  • Country United States
  • Gender Female
  • Languages English
  • Favourite Places Where the Heart Is
  • Interests Exposure to culture and sights
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