Stayed at the Hali Hotel two weeks ago . Location is where you want to be .Ambiance was faded colonial (which we like ) rooms are clean and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hotel in Istanbul for June 2012 in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Money Exchange at Turkish - Bulgarian Border ?? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
If it is only a small amount of currency exchanged it shouldn't be to much of a problem but how ferocious are the Istanbul taxi Mafia ?...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Money Exchange at Turkish - Bulgarian Border ?? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Why don't you want to take a taxi ?
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kathmandu to Delhi in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Loads of options but no direct train .Best one in my opinion is bus Kathmandu to Sunauli on the Indian border ,bus / taxi To Gorakhpur ,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called the ad hoc garbage dump at Pokhara bus staion in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
What a lovely word "fossicking " .A fossicking we will go . Had any luck fossicking lately :)
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Money exchange at the border with India in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Yes it is possible ,there is usually someone hanging around on the road up to the border who can offer this service . It's not official and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cambodia, Myanmar or Nepal in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
As above Myanmar , it appears that the country is a little more open now ,so grab the chance .
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gokarna - day trip suggestions? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Enjoyed a day or two in Ankola a small town just up the coast , nice bus ride , and hired a car to take us to Jog falls ,a high waterfall...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Scam warning New Delhi travel agency in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
What is wrong with using a travel agent ? I have used them on the Delhi Agra rout and had a great day . We were picked up at our hotel...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called border iran/india, safety, weather in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
This link might help ....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called golden triabgke+varanasi in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Go on , enjoy yourself ,Delhi is a good taste of India , the Taj ,well you are in India and it's on the way ,.Varanasi to wallow in the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called hotel region in delhi in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Paharganj ( main bazaar) if you are looking for budget /midrange . It's close to new Delhi railway station ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Interesting places near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in June... in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
A trip up to Periyar wildlife sanctuary you should find worthwhile ,a very interesting bit of country .
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Istabul Budget hotel in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Thanks for the links , I think i need new classes :)
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Istabul Budget hotel in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
5# What is this ,the late pudding shop ? I am returning after a 40 year absence and they are closed !!!!!!
2 months ago

- Country United Kingdom
- Languages English.
- Favourite Places cornwall UK ..... Gokarna India
- Interests gardening and travel & life the universe and everything







