I would agree with the comment from Kira, my philosophy being that if I have my cash and ID connected to my body, I can at least defend it....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Important papers and money: keeping safe in tanzania in the Africa Branch
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mom and 18 yr old daughter traveling to Africa for 1st time. in the Africa Branch
As a beginner, I chose Ghana. Lovely people, safe and stable. History, culture, and Mole National Park offers some wildlife, though nothing...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hoping to aviod bed bugs - a worldwide problem in the Americas - United States of America Branch
In my opinion, this issue is blown out of proportion. I'm a budget traveler and I have never encountered this problem through Africa, Asia...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Booking of hotel room in Nairobi in the Africa Branch
When I travel, I use prepaid credit cards to limit potential fraud. I book for one night online using a prepaid CC number with a $100...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called help with Canada Holiday please!!!!! in the Americas - Canada Branch
Canada is a very, very big place and the country is as defined by the spaces between the people as anything else. If you are going to...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kurdistan to Syria via Qamishli in the Middle East Branch
I, too, am researching a similar trip, and was wondering if there is any direct border between "Kurdistan" and Syria? I am also curious...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Iran - Iraqi Kurdistan border crossing - open?? in the Middle East Branch
Asking the same question. Anyone?
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Syria trip experience in the Middle East Branch
Wow. Thank you. I am planning a trip to Syria and your post is invaluable and impressive.
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called the price of being a kiwi crossing into syria from Amman in the Middle East Branch
A single entry visa is 75 cdn or about 70 US. Multiple entry is double, at least that is the price in Canada.
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called the price of being a kiwi crossing into syria from Amman in the Middle East Branch
I know that a Canadian MUST get a visa prior to arrival, and I suspect that you are in the same situation. If this is the case, I think...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Syrian Visa Help in the Middle East Branch
I am researching a trip to Syria, and I read somewhere that making a "Visa run" through Lebanon is possible. However, the advice above is...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Suggestions for Vietnam, Cambidia, Laos, and Thailand travel in July in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I just did a similar trip, minus Laos. Bangkok-Siem Reap-Phnom Penh-Saigon-Hanoi-Halong Bay. Many people spoke very highly of Laos, and I'm...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vietnam and Cambodia short trip / tour in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I would recommend at least two days in Siem Reap, as there are a number of exquisite temples besides Angkor. I just did this trip Siem Reap...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Halong to airport transortation. in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I was recently in Halong Bay on a day tour. The trip is about four hours to Hanoi. On my day tour a few people were staying overnight, so...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called need CHEAP airfare! SEA-BKK in the Asia - Thailand Branch
I found a Seattle BKK fare for $1001 US dep Dec 1 RTN Dec 31 at http://www.cheapoair.com just now....
over 2 years ago







