Agreed with SoloHobo. Unless you have your heart set on a specific hotel, there is really no reason to book in advance. I've been here 6...
cesar_soriano
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Hi ya’ll! I’m an American expat based in London, working as a freelance journalist and Lonely Planet author. All told, I’ve lived, worked or traveled in 53 countries…and counting! I have co-authored or contributed to several Lonely Planet titles including:
Lonely Planet USA – Washington Capital Region (Early 2010)
Lonely Planet South Korea (Spring 2010)
Lonely Planet Best of Travel Writing (2010)
Lonely Planet Colombia (June 2009)
Lonely Planet Middle East – Iraq Chapter (the first Lonely Planet guide to Iraq in nearly 20 years! published May 2009)
Lonely Planet Mexico (published September 2008)
Lonely Planet Flightless (published July 2008)
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Economic recession - felt in the Costar Rican hotel sector? in the Americas - Central America Branch
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Economic recession - felt in the Costar Rican hotel sector? in the Americas - Central America Branch
Hi. I'm in Fortuna right now. Nearly every town I've visited in Costa Rica has been hit by the recession. But as pginer said, the...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Never been to Costa Rica? Scattered collection of my thoughts.... in the Americas - Central America Branch
Beautifully-written recap! Glad you had a great trip! Cesar
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Arenal and Monteverde - Things To Do in the Americas - Central America Branch
There are now about 6 or 7 hot springs in the Fortuna area. Yes Tabacon is way overpriced ($60 to enter, or $90 with dinner). However, it's...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called First time traveler! in the Americas - Central America Branch
Hi Caveman, I'm in Tamarindo, Costa Rica right now. Unfortunately, prices in Costa Rica have sky-rocketed since our Lonely Planet Costa...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Should I take a sleeping sack? in the Americas - Central America Branch
I wouldn't bother either. I've been lugging my sleep sack for the past 4 weeks and haven't used it once. Every hostel I've stayed here in...
about 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Monteverde warning: NO GAS!! in the Americas - Central America Branch
Greetings from Monteverde. If you are driving to Monteverde/Santa Elena, please be aware that the one and only gas station in the area has...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 15 days in CR by bus with young kids in the Americas - Central America Branch
Hi Tamarabb. I'm in La Fortuna right now. First, Rara Avis is awesome but I think it is too remote and would eat a large chunk of your...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rainy Season in Costa Rica: What to bring? in the Americas - Central America Branch
Thanks everyone for the great and up-to-date advice! Booomer1: Yup, I'm coming to Costa Rica for the first time to help research & write...
over 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Rainy Season in Costa Rica: What to bring? in the Americas - Central America Branch
I'm traveling to Costa Rica next week. Yes, the height of the rainy season. A couple of questions. For starters: HOW RAINY IS IT? Is it...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called SHORT trip to Iraqi Kurdistan? in the Middle East Branch
I don' t have much to add other than to say there are lots of internet cafes in Erbil, particularly around the citadel, but usually slow...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Iraq-Iran border at Muntheria in the Middle East Branch
The only border crossings I would recommend are Ibrahim Khalil and Haji Omaran (Iranian visa required). Note that American citizens can...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kurdistan-Something that most travelers miss doing/seeing? in the Middle East Branch
One of my favorite places I visited was the ruins of a castle known as Salahaddin's Fortress, about an hour northeast of Erbil. (See page...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Returning to business-as-usual after Eid, Sulamanya buses, visa extension.. in the Middle East Branch
I feel that taxis are safer and more efficient, and they are only slightly more expensive than buses. Also I've heard some horror stories...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Returning to business-as-usual after Eid, Sulamanya buses, visa extension.. in the Middle East Branch
Everything should be back to normal today (22nd) ...
over 2 years ago
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