Concerning the Leonardo da Vinci painting, Lady with an ermine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_with_an_Ermine), which is usually at the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Krakow - must see in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinerary for October visit - any advice? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
go_2: that's a tough one. I didn't look for a place to stay in advance and only found two hotels once I got there. One was an expensive...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Neighborhood in Istanbul in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Beyoglu in general and Istiklal/Taxim in particular are super-lively. Cihangir is chic and a bit more quiet. The Galata area is a good...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinerary for October visit - any advice? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Diyarbakir does have a sketchy reputation, but I think it's exaggerated. I was there twice for a few days, and spent some time wandering...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Zakopane or Poprad area better for hiking in early October? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Hi, Zakopane has a lot to offer, especially in October, since it won't be so full of tourists anymore. I'd recommend a hike up Gubalowka,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Football on TV in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Hey Kristie, if you decide to change plans and spend Saturday 10th in Krakow, a pub called Irish Mbassy will be showing the ManU - Bolton...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called mediterranean coffee in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
The basic Turkish/Middle Eastern way of making coffee is by bringing it to a boil in a pot. Some fancy places do this in hot sand. It's...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called City break in the region but where? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I second Budapest and Prague! By the way, how did you like Krakow?
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Krakow accomodation in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Hi Lucy, have a look at Red Kurka (http://www.redkurka.com). I just sent you a message.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Two Weeks in Istanbul and SE Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I wouldn't recommend otel Bashak in Mardin, unless they've changed it drastically since I was there 3 years ago. I only found two hotels in...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Relaxed Hostel in Istanbul? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I can't recommend a particular hotel, but check out the area around Galata Tower, as well as the Cihangir neighbourhood. Both areas have...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Krakow City Tour & Oscar Schindler factory? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
If you want to get to the Schindler factory on your own, take tram 7, 13 or 24 from around the Old City and get off at pl. Bohaterow Getta....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Krakow accomodation in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Try Red Kurka (http://www.redkurka.com), which has a couple of nice apartments in old city. It's quite close to the Market Square, the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cool places to stay in Krakow? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
For those still looking for a cool place to stay in Krakow, you may want to check out Red Kurka (http://www.redkurka.com) - three newly...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Events in Eastern Europe July 2011 in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Krakow has tons of clubs mainly in two areas - the Market Square and Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter). Most of the hip hop electro and chart...
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