I've got a three week road trip of the US coming up and I'm looking for a few recommendations as far as hostels/cheap hotels go in a few...
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I’m a 27 year old Aussie guy who mixes his time between teaching ESL abroad, visiting friends and seeing what Australia has to offer while I’m home, and blogging about my adventures abroad.Recent activity
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Hostel Recommendations in the Americas - United States of America Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice for a couple weeks in Fiji ON A BUDGET in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
If you want to stick to the mainland, I could recommend Mango Bay as a cheap enough place to stay. I wrote more about it here:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called HOSTELS IN CAIRNS in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I stayed at the Caravella Backpackers for two nights and found it to be perfectly acceptable. Cheaper than a YHA venue too....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called South Korea-August in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
In that window I'd spend most of your time in and around Seoul. A one or two day trip down to Busan or Gyeongju isn't a bad idea, but Seoul...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2-3 day trip Busan to Japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Fukuoka is your best bet. The 3.5 hour ferry from Busan docks there. You can exchange money at either end, although I did mine in Busan to...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seoul in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
In addition to the abundance of palaces and temples (and the obvious tourist trap of Insadong) I really liked the markets like namdaemun...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seoul Nightlife in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I've got a few favorites in Seoul, although I haven't been since last May so they may be out of date....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called South Korea - 2 weeks too long? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Given the interests you list, you'll have more to do in South Korea than you'll have time to do it. There's an abundance of temples...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shipping from Australia to South Korea in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
There's really no affordable option, unfortunately. I lived in Korea for 2.5 years and had a lot of stuff shipped back and forth. The cost...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pregnant Traveller - Fruits and Vegetables on the Silk Road? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I was just in Xinjiang earlier this month. Plenty of water melons (as well as various other melons) and bananas to be had.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gobi vs. Taklamakan Desert? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I can't comment with any authority on the Gobi, but I spent a day exploring the Taklamakan Desert during my recent trip to Xinjiang and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called AUSTRALIA 3 weeks Cairns-Sydney ITINERARY HELP needed! in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I will say this - Newcastle beaches are (in my opinion) the best in NSW. I've not really found many better in QLD either. Redhead, Nobby's,...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called New Year's in Fiji in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
I'm currently planning a group trip to Fiji for New Year's and I was looking for some recommendations for resorts (backpacker) to stay at,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called family accomodation in Rotorua in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
The Regent Flashpacker is a really good budget option. Right by Eat Street and very friendly staff. Not very backpackery at all.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called AUSTRALIA 3 weeks Cairns-Sydney ITINERARY HELP needed! in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
That is a fantastic itinerary. Glad to see you hitting places like Byron Bay, Newcastle, and Coffs too. That said - you could potentially...
10 months ago

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