I saw a cooking show recently where the host CLAIMED that at least in Penang, some chefs put opium poppy seeds into their dishes to make...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called addictive food (literally) in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
4 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called What is better than rice? in the Africa Branch
Not exactly travel related but I just saw a documentary on climate change in Senegal and population shift to cities that are stretched to...
over 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Bikely vs MapMyRikde (or is there better)? in the On Your Bike Branch
I had been planning on putting 20 years of cycle touring on bikely until I discovered MapMyRide. But now that I have tried putting a couple...
over 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called For single women fed up with metrosexuals in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
For women who are fed up with dealing with inner city metrosexuals, here is a festival that mterosexuals are not welcome at....
over 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Sleeping illegally in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Who has been fined for sleeping in no-official places (e.g. the side of the road, park, beach etc.)? Who caught you? Were you fined? Was...
over 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Acai berries in the Americas - South America Branch
it is very hard to get independent reviews on many products because often the "independent" reviews on the net are written by someone with...
over 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called For those in Sydney who want to party in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
On the weekend of 21 to 23rd May I would like everyone to the free Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival. Whilst jazz and blues may not...
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Those sniveling grubs that are insurance companies in the Your Choice Branch
I have NEVER insured ANYTHING in my 46 years on this lonely planet and I NEVER NEVER WILL. All I ever hear about insurance companies are...
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called For those going to the Nimbin Mardi Grass in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Each year about 10,000 people descend on Nimbin, half of which I would estimate are from overseas. If this is you, read on:...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Reality show in hte Karkaroums in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I will tell you tomorrow. Two VERY important programs on TV in 2 minutes time....
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Reality show in hte Karkaroums in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
It's a pity. That is the one place I want to go before I die. I have even considered climbing the ridge to the south of the Kondus Valley...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Getting your gear off rather than on in the Activities & Gear Branch
Well said, Petrus.
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Reality show in hte Karkaroums in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I will remember that Chitralguy. I have done a lot of independent trekking in the Karakorum and I dream about them every day. It's just...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Reality show in hte Karkaroums in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I am glad you liked it Chitralguy. NB I had a great time in Chitral in 1997. Haven't been there since though.
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called recently discovered caves above Mustang in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
After watching "Secrets Of Shangri-La: Quest For Sacred Caves", I did a bit of research to try and locate the location of these caves on...
almost 2 years ago
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