Hi...If you stay in the North in the "Lovina Area", you can have the option of going to Tuamben for day dives and also the other way to...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 10 days in Bali in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is it cheaper/better to book flights in SEAsia once you are in SEAsia? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Both ways of travel offer their advantages. If you are the type that will stress about the availability, then go for the pre-booking. How...
5 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Quiet guesthouse in Vang vieng ! in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Also stayed at and enjoyed Maylyn. Though you have to pay the daily toll to cross the bridge into town, it was quiet and worth it. Along...
23 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vang Vieng... worth it? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Enjoyed VTE for a few days. Cycling around for a day was really great and due to lack of traffic, a nice day out cycling in an Asian city...
28 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boat to Battambang - how's the water level? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Hi...I think you probably can't compare our trip of 1/25...simply because it is a full 3-4 weeks earlier than your dates. From what I have...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boat to Battambang - how's the water level? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Hi...to report back...Took the boat to Battambang from Siem Reap on 1/25/12....Took 8 hours and was standard. Water levels seemed ok and we...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boat to Battambang - how's the water level? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Thanks...bought the tickets and will roll the dice day after tomorrow. Will try to report on how it goes.
4 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Boat to Battambang - how's the water level? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Boat to Battambang - how's the water level?...
4 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Boat to Battambang - how's the water level? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Hi...I was on the boat to Battambang last year. was great. I want to go in a few days. I'm aware that the time can be long if the water is...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Luang Namtha in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Time of year may matter? I was there in May and it was deserted and had to "wait" for people to trek with. I finally offered two guys to...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lanta vs Phi Phi vs Samui in the Asia - Thailand Branch
True, it is always nice to try to meet/interact with local people, but due to language barriers, sometimes the only local people one can...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Chang Mai in the Asia - Thailand Branch
#21...obviously everyone is entitled to their opinion. Irrelevant, though I am neither a newbi nor previously banned. It just seems...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Chang Mai in the Asia - Thailand Branch
I thought Titima would lose steam after a few 100 posts of the same lame bashing of all places tourists go...nope....850+ and going strong....
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Getting to Phnom Penh from Bangkok by bus in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
If the bus is for the scenery or the experience, seems the advice above is perfect. If it is "to get there", you may find a good deal on a...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Boat between Siem Reap & Battambang - Price/Times in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Of course if the water is too low, it might be a bit much, but otherwise it really is a matter of preference and what turns your crank? I...
6 months ago








