liamh

About me

Worked for many year with At Risk refugees for satellite UN office. Enjoy travel throughout the world. So many things to do and learn – so little $$ and memory chips :)

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Guatemala.Or Costarica?Or... in the Older Travellers Branch

    Depending on the area of my home base - I could easily spend 6 months a year relaxing and volunteering in Guatemala. Costa Rica may be...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Phu Quoc Accommodation in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch

    Agree with #4. You'd be really chancing it by simply arriving on Phu Quoc and expecting accommodation - I would do this if I had to on...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Prague hostels for travelers "of a certain age" in the Older Travellers Branch

    I think Praha's inner city tram system and – its metro subway - are excellent and inexpensive. I realize it depends on your mode of...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Such a horrific waste in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch

    Thank you !! I stayed there some years ago - checked my journal and see I wrote ''Madam Nguyen'. Highly respected and strong pillar of...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Such a horrific waste in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch

    Oh oh - sorry about that. I always give it away
    about 1 month ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Such a horrific waste in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch

    When I visit Vietnam, I bring along brand new or as new clothing from a 2nd hand store I volunteer at – and if I purchase my flight tickets...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES in the Older Travellers Branch

    There are many groups about the world looking for qualified volunteers and offering r/b - where age is not specified. However, the...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel Companion Kenya Safari in the Older Travellers Branch

    Zanzibar was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO – and is made up of many islands with the main one named Zanzibar (at the moment...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 4d/3n safari in Ngorongoro and Serengeti - Jan 7-10 in the Africa Branch

    Well – I have hummed and hawed about this – and gave in :) ….. so here goes....
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel Companion Kenya Safari in the Older Travellers Branch

    Forgot my pregnant ladies pic - - http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2956420850041536798xbCBiT
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel Companion Kenya Safari in the Older Travellers Branch

    I should have also clarified that costs also depend on accommodation chosen and food people want to eat. We chose to tent everywhere (and...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel Companion Kenya Safari in the Older Travellers Branch

    Yes - you are imagining. Our private safari did not “+cost the earth”.+ The costs that were high were the entrance fees to the various...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel Companion Kenya Safari in the Older Travellers Branch

    Hubby and I went on a personal 11 day safari a few years ago – after much searching about and questions asked, we chose Base Camp Tanzania...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The modern Tourist in the Older Travellers Branch

    Large terminals such as Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver offer many presentations. I will ever be in awe of the Russian choir and dance...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Merry Christmas in the Older Travellers Branch

    Thank you Watsoff - and the same back to you :)...
    about 1 month ago

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