I am coming back to Colombia for a 3rd time withmy last visit in Colombia being 4 years ago. I can't wait to get back to this wonderful...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Things to do in and around Villavicencio- places to stay in the Americas - South America Branch
about 1 month ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Getting to Puerto Obaldia by boat from Colon or Carti Suitupo- in the Americas - Central America Branch
A group of 2 are currently in Panama City and looking to get to Puerto Obaldia, Panama so we can enter Colombia by boat at Carpurgana. We...
about 1 month ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called My second visit to Xela with a few recommendations for things here in the Americas - Central America Branch
I visited Xela 2 years ago and spend about 6 weeks studying Spanish and exploring the area. I just read my report and found almost of it...
3 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called 1 week in El Salvador-thinking of the beach,Ruta de las Flores, Suchitoto in the Americas - Central America Branch
I am headed to Nicaragua from Guatemala and will have about 8 days to explore El Salvador. I was there 8 years ago and visited Ruta de la...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Traveling from Xela to El Salvador-best route-via the coast or Cuidad Guate in the Americas - Central America Branch
panerian and Delmonte thanks for your comments. I am now leaning towards taking the costal route to and through El Salvador. I just now...
3 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Traveling from Xela to El Salvador-best route-via the coast or Cuidad Guate in the Americas - Central America Branch
I am planning to head to El Salvador this week with me currently in Xela, Guatemala. I am only planning to spend about a week in El...
3 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Recommended route to take for North Sumatra- Ketambe, Palau Weh, Lake Toba in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Hi, I am making my first trip to Sumatra and would appreciate some help on what route to take to visit some of the following sights:...
about 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called New Years in KL, Penang or somewhere in between the two?- a few questions in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Hi, I am scheduled to arrive into KL around 3:30pm on the 30th of December via the airport for Air Asia. I realize it will be high...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinerary Recs - HIking Towns in the Americas - Central America Branch
I would recommend spending a few nights at the Earth Lodge, which is just 20 minutes from Antigua and offer some great day hikes. Also, a...
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Recommendations on Xela- restaurants, Spanish school, accommadations, etc. in the Americas - Central America Branch
I have recently returned from 11 weeks in Guatemala including 5 weeks studying Spanish in Xela (Quetzaltenango). I wasn't sure how much I...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called San Cristobal de Las Casas- best things in this city, tours outside city, in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Thanks all for the helpful info on tours in the area. If anyone has specific hotel recommendations please reply. Happy New Year to...
about 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called San Cristobal de Las Casas- best things in this city, tours outside city, in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I have been in Guatemala for 2 months and decided that I want to go to San Cristobal de Las Casas for New Years. I will have 5 nights...
about 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Has anyone used Aventuras Vacacionales for sailing trip in Rio Dulce/Belize in the Americas - Central America Branch
Hi, I am thinking of doing the 7-day trip that Aventuras Vacacionales offers from Rio Dulce to Belize. I did not find any comments of...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Will the borders in Honduaras be open during election time? in the Americas - Central America Branch
I crossed into Honduras yesterday when I took the shuttle from Antigua to Copan, Honduras. The border presented no problems and the group...
about 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Will the borders in Honduaras be open during election time? in the Americas - Central America Branch
I was planning to leave Guatemala around the 30th of November and make my way to Honduras with my first stop in Copan. Does anyone know...
about 2 years ago







