I think I'll bail out of here to Samui the day the half moon party commences...
dominic77
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I have been travelling and working overseas since leaving the UK at the end of 2005. I like motorcycle touring, birding, wildlife watching, meeting people, and drinking cold beer in hot climates.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is off-peak Ko Phangan worth it? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Chiang Rai trip report in the Asia - Thailand Branch
But also be very aware they are liking been driving you in circles for the last 30 minutes. If they are lieing about the hotels. Why would...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called If you could only go to ONE Thai beach, which one would it be? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
^ Linguse has been poking people with a sharp stick on this board for a long, long time. Same same but different - only the name has...
6 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called If you could only go to ONE Thai beach, which one would it be? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Another vote for Gili Trawangan. It is lovely, or at least it was lovely in 2007 .... hopefully it hasn't changed too dramatically since...
6 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is off-peak Ko Phangan worth it? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
as far as i'm aware that's the sole reason for going to that particular island...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hen's night on Koh Samui in the Asia - Thailand Branch
'Hens night' is a mostly Australian colloquial term...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Car in koh phangan in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Taxis/sawngthaews will work out very expensive for a family of 4, much better value to rent a car, as said above they can readily be rented...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bungalow robbery on Koh Lanta island- Andaman Bay Bungalows in the Asia - Thailand Branch
^ I agree on principle, but I think the OP's friend can be forgiven for taking a bit of a chance leaving valuables unattended at that hour...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Proboscis Monkey viewing in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
On the Kinabatangan? Your chances are 100%. I stayed for 4 days, did 8 river cruises, and saw them on every afternoon cruise we did and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called street food in the Asia - Thailand Branch
^ You underestimate the mighty Sausage and Egg McMuffin, my friend. It is the true king of convenient breakfast sandwiches. Best of all,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sharing Costs? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Why would you want to share with some stranger?...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called street food in the Asia - Thailand Branch
what is a really nice 'breakfast' meal in thialand that isnt too expensive...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Medical insurance that covers no uk motorbike licence in the Asia - Thailand Branch
^ Thanks willyz. It was a classic scenario ... I was going a bit too fast, crested a slight brow of a hill and was suddenly faced with a...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called I Just want to say. in the Asia - Thailand Branch
^ Yup, me too, would have loved to have been there for the party the other night. From the pics on FB it looks like a good time was had by...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Medical insurance that covers no uk motorbike licence in the Asia - Thailand Branch
I tried to find a policy like that, too, but it proved impossible. Some policies will cover you without a licence on motorbikes of 50cc or...
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