I'm probably a bit old for you, but would suggest just picking a starting point (e.g. Poland, Germany, etc). Find a hostel, and meet...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel to anywhere in the Gay & Lesbian Travellers Branch
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called traveling in new a way in the Like a Sore Thumb Branch
I think this is an appalling idea. Why would you even consider it. Really bad taste. If you're not wheelchair bound, then you cannot...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Have you seen this interesting Pattaya Map? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Because you don't need a map to find them?
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
Thanks for the replies.
9 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called "Terms & Conditions apply" in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
This is often seen at the bottom of an advertisement or a "special offer"....
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called World War I in the Like a Sore Thumb Branch
My grandfather's name was James Carr. Unfortunately, I don't know what his role was in India. I believe he was in the Infantry, so assume...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called World War I in the Like a Sore Thumb Branch
My grandfather (who was Irish like me) served with the British Army in France from August 1914 until he was injured in a gas attack in...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called irish pubs in the Like a Sore Thumb Branch
Great idea! They could also have a sprinkler system set up just outside the door to simulate the rain that only seems to fall when I go...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called do i need a tv license for flat rental? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Moobie, if you can watch BBC iplayer, you must be in the UK (it's not available outside UK). ...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called do i need a tv license for flat rental? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
I suspect that since the OP quoted a price in Euro, that he/she is in Ireland. The current TV license fee is €160, but this does not...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flight from Heathrow to Dublin in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
You will have to show your passport on arrival at DUB. I'm Irish and have always had to show my passport on arrival.
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called my week of research: Bangkok 5 star accommodation for less than USD $100 in the Asia - Thailand Branch
Even if I had that sort of money, I'd find it hard to justify paying those prices.
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cambodia for a longer stint in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
You say you're "technically too broke to book a flight". Buying a fridge would be the least of my worries!
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called To guide, or not to guide in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I went without a guide, but with a great motorcycle driver. If I had questions, I could ask him over lunch, but I had the time to wander at...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya - is this up to date? in the Asia - Thailand Branch
A taxi from Pattaya to BKK costs 800 baht - there are hundreds of stands around town to book at.
about 2 years ago







