Wow, first time someone has days left over and not crammed 20 places into a 15 days itinerary ;)...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Planning ahead in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lactose intolerance in London and Dublin? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
There are many people suffering from lactose intolerance in the UK and Ireland as well, I don't think you'll have any problems finding...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gap year issues- disapproving parents? in the Gap Year & Round the World Travel Branch
It sounds to me like your parents are from an older generation (don't want to insult them, it is just a guess), for whom safety was number...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Speedy Nepal Trek in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Depending on where you're coming from when arriving to Kathmandu, you are very likely to spend the day fighting jet lag rather than...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Winter journey - United Knigdom in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
If you're lucky with the weather, visiting in winter will be a great experience, as there are not many tourists around and on a clear...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pokhara or Everest for trekking in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Are you going for a week only, or is it a week that you have for trekking? If it is a week in total, I'd definitely recommend either...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Everest Base Camp - a photo essay in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Fieldgate, yes, those rules apply to us, and we've always taken good care to follow them, as you can see when you read through the posts...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Everest Base Camp - a photo essay in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Fieldgate, Pardon me? Yes, we are a tour operator, but I don't think it is rude to ask others who seem to want to share their pictures to...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where can I go in Scotland without a car? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
You could go on the train from Glasgow to Mallaig (via Fort William). It's one of the most beautiful journeys in the country. There's not...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheapest option to get from Edinburgh to Dublin in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
It probably depends on when you want to travel, how far in advance you book and if there are any specials on. To be on the safe side just...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Unique Foods in Scotland in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Apart from the already mentioned Haggis, Cullen Skink, Irn Bru and Fried Mars Bar I would suggest Chranachan, which is a dessert with lots...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Studying Abroad in Edinburgh- may freeze? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
I think some of the people commenting have maybe been to edinburgh as a one off....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shorter treks in Nepal during January in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Agree with the suggestions posted so far, and there are also plenty of shorter treks in the Annapurna region, which are nice to walk in...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Planning advice in the Gap Year & Round the World Travel Branch
If you want to avoid the cold, maybe you should go to Angkor Wat only at this time of year ;) Most of the other destinations have gone cold...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called I'm study abroad at the University of Edinburgh I have lots of questions! in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Depends on your preferred style of travel. I would always recommend it.
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- Country United Kingdom
- Languages English, German
- Favourite Places Nepal, India, Tibet, Bhutan
- Interests Travelling, Himalayas, Trekking, Adventure, Culture, Sightseeing, Volunteering







