Thanks for the article Fosterd. This quote makes a lot of sense to me "Earlier this year the BBC bought the remaining 25% of Lonely Planet...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Format LP Guides in the All About Lonely Planet Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Format LP Guides in the All About Lonely Planet Branch
I totally agree with this......
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Lonely Planet guides survey in the All About Lonely Planet Branch
I'll believe LP cares when they change the books back.
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Best historic towns in Central America? in the Americas - Central America Branch
I asked this question about South America, and the answers influenced my trip greatly. Now I am asking it about CA....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called accommodation with wildlife (in Manuel Antonio or Osa / Corcovado) in the Americas - Central America Branch
Wow! Thanks for all the information, it is very, very helpful.
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called accommodation with wildlife (in Manuel Antonio or Osa / Corcovado) in the Americas - Central America Branch
The main purpose of my trip to Costa Rica would be wildlife, wildlife, wildlife, warm weather, some beach time (though that gets boring to...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hawaii - snorkeling off the shore? Easy scenic hikes? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Thanks for the info. I know it is peak season in Hawaii, but the only other place I am considering is Costa Rica, which also sounds like it...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Hawaii - snorkeling off the shore? Easy scenic hikes? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I am thinking about going to Hawaii next December & January for 2 weeks. I am the most interested in Pearl Harbor, watching some surfing...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Format LP Guides in the All About Lonely Planet Branch
I am very confident LP will stick with the newer, undeniably worse format. Many businesses look down on their customers, and I don't see LP...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called I have 75 Romanian Lei & 590 Ukranian Hryvnias for sale in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
It isn't a done deal yet as I am still waiting on the paypal, but $90 was the agreed price.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called I have 75 Romanian Lei & 590 Ukranian Hryvnias for sale in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
No need to froth at the mouth about it Zashibis. It looks like I already have a buyer for these, and awhile ago I sold some Chinese money I...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called I have 75 Romanian Lei & 590 Ukranian Hryvnias for sale in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I hear you. I found the exchange rates over there to be pretty bad, but it could have just been my experience.
5 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called I have 75 Romanian Lei & 590 Ukranian Hryvnias for sale in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I have...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Format LP Guides in the All About Lonely Planet Branch
"I will not be buying the new _____ guide. I prefer my older one. "...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Format LP Guides in the All About Lonely Planet Branch
I have spent some time with the new Spain guide and I think it is awful. They basically added colors and pictures and removed information....
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