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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 4 days in Kurdistan: Erbil or Sulaymaniyah bias and contacts there? in the Middle East Branch

    If you want contacts on the ground (and perhaps even a free place to stay) try couchsurfing.com. I'm a huge fan!
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Bamiyan accommodation? in the Asia - Central Asia Branch

    Hi -- I've seen the reviews of hotels and guest houses in Bamiyan, but has anyone been recently who can offer a recommendation? The...
    about 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Anyone put the new visa rule to the test? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    As a follow-up, I mentioned my dilemma at the Delhi passport control. The agent suggested going to the Indian consulate in Kabul and...
    about 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Anyone put the new visa rule to the test? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    As a post-script, assuming I'm not granted entry, which seems likely, what are my options, if any? There are no retiring rooms. Are they...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Anyone put the new visa rule to the test? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    India Jan 1-31 but with a trip to Afghanistan within those dates. In other words, I spent a week in India, now am flying to Kabul, and am...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Looking for translator in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    H i --- I am a freelance writer in Delhi January 1-8. My translator bailed on me and I'm looking for someone who can come around town...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Trying to find Sunariyan Kalan (village) in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    Sunariyan Kalan is located somewhere in Haryana. I need to get there and can't find it on any map. Can anyone help? ...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Kabul to Ghazni? in the Asia - Central Asia Branch

    Has anyone made the trip from Kabul to Ghazni by car lately? Suggestions?
    about 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kabul guest houses in the Asia - Central Asia Branch

    Emmeff -- Thanks! You didn't happen to keep your invoice from the Shar-e-Naw Guest House, something with a phone number or email address?...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Kabul guest houses in the Asia - Central Asia Branch

    I'm not having much luck finding a guest house in the $30-40 range. Has anyone got a suggestion that may or may not be on the usual lists?...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called By car, Kabul to Mazar? in the Asia - Central Asia Branch

    In 2005 I traveled by car from Kabul to Mazar-i-Sharif. Wonderful trip. Next month I'm thinking of doing it again. Of course, this is a...
    about 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Airline/flight safety in the Asia - Central Asia Branch

    I've flown both, and I'd fly Kam Air. They have a much more organized (and reliable) online booking system. They "get" the concept of the...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Need a fixer ... Need a guest house in the Asia - Central Asia Branch

    I'm doing some independent research in Kabul in January. Would like to find an English-speaking person who could accompany me on some of...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Three stans? in the Asia - Central Asia Branch

    Hi -- I'd like to fly into Almaty and then go by bus to Bishkek (Kyrg.) and then Tashkent (Uzbek.). Then back to Almaty for the flight...
    over 2 years ago

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