I stayed in Metropolis and enjoyed it. Good location, easy to meet other travelers, etc. They have singles with shared bathrooms.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Guest House / Pension in Istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheaper? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
No, I would miss the historical, memorable moment and arrive the next day, in time for the freak out!
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called GREECE IN JANUARY? AM I MAKING POOR CHOICES?? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
I spent November through January in Barcelona a few years ago, and it was lovely. Certainly NOT beach weather, but I was warm enough in...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheaper? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
What happens if Greece does leave the eurozone? I am flying into Corfu on July 1st and plan to take the ferry to Albania on the 5th. What...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Do I need a guide book for Eastern Europe? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I bring a little Moleskin notebook and a few pens. When I have a chance to use a computer I jot down a few possibilities for hostels and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cirali, kabak, patara lodging prices and transport info needed! in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I was in Patara in July 2010. It wasn't busy at all; booking in advance would not have been necessary. I stayed at...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bugs @ Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Taxco in the Americas - Mexico Branch
It's not as much a health concern as an entomological interest. I'd like to know what bugs they were!
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Canadian Doc Prescribe Basic Travel Meds? in the Health Branch
I usually go to the travel medical clinic here in Canada for my travel medical needs, but I just can't be bothered to pay a hundred bucks...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called canada...is it possible for us in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
If you're thinking of working with children you'll need to bring copies of a criminal record check. I'd recommend bringing three to five...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bring on the Lists in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
To work in an international school you often need more than a degree; you also need certification. I assume the BCTF handles certification...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bugs @ Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Taxco in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Maybe it's more accurate to say they've healed, but not disappeared. It's like a few little scars remain.
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Bugs @ Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Taxco in the Americas - Mexico Branch
In early January I had a nice visit to the caves at Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park near Taxco. On my way out, as I was waiting for...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Traveller's tails in the Health Branch
I always travel with Plan B in case I'm raped by a mean border guard (I read it in a book!) and so far I have neither been raped, taken the...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Athens - Transit to Porto Rafti in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
On an eight-hour layover in Athens I was thinking of getting some fresh air, and Porto Rafti looks pretty close to the airport, from what I...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Bills, Bills, Bills in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
I will be out of the country for a full eight weeks. I always put my gym membership on hold, but this time I'm thinking of also seeing...
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