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We started travelling in the ’70’s. Trips include 13 months through SE Asia and India. More recent trips have included kayaking and trekking trips to Peru, wanders through Laos, Vietnam, southern Mexico, Guatamala and Belize, a seakayaking expedition in Fiji. A trip through east Africa had us summitting Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. A 2008 trip to Turkey included walking along the Lycian Way trail.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks Janet,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thanks for the comments on Olympia. I'm somewhat ambivalent about it. We visited a plethora of outstanding sites in Turkey particularly...
7 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Once again, a very thoughtful response. Your accommodation recommendations will be particularly useful. Nice hint re visiting Olympia's...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Peloponesse in late July in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Another great informative post, thanks again
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Hi Travelerjan,...
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
travelerjan...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Medieval chinese towns. Pingyao vs Lijiang in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I preferred Pingyao, finding it no to be quite as tourist frenzied as Lijiang. The walled city is charming, an interesting range of...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Malaria pills in Guangxi, Guizhou and Yunnan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I always recommend that people consult a travel doctor who will check latest advisories for malaria and other interesting issues. Last year...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Meeting fellow travellers?? in the Older Travellers Branch
My experiences are somewhat different again. With my more recent trips with husband we find the same degree of conviviality and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 5 months china southeast asia budget in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I've traveled in all the countries you've mentioned (excluding the Philippines) and suggest that you are rushing it. Reduce the number of...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hotels Near the Kunming Stone Forest? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
The Stone Forest is incredibly popular with Chinese tourists. It is quite scenic. We got there independently with a local train out from...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accommodation in China: Types & Cost? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I'm in my mid 60's and have used a range of small hotels or guesthouses and hostels in China. Hostels are basically traveler hotels rather...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice on treking the Great Wall from Beijing in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Husband and I walked the Jinshaling to Simitai section. We hired a car and driver from CITS. Dropped us off at one end and picked us up at...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flashpacking in China in the Older Travellers Branch
With the hostel In Luoyang we just walked in and got a room - there were plenty available. This was in May.
2 months ago
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