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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How to be a Good Tourist? in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
10 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Is there a luggage storage facility (manned) at Stockholm Central Station? in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
Does anyone know for sure whether there is a luggage storage facility there for larger/inconveniently sized luggage? I am aware that there...
10 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called How long does it take to go buy bus from Riga to Tallinn? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Help! How long does it take to go buy bus from Riga to Tallinn?
10 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called RIGA: How to get to the Tallink Ferry terminal? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Could anyone tell me how to get to this ferry terminal from central Riga? For ferry to Stockholm. I want to walk or go by public...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called LATVIA: How to get from Daugavpils to Liepaja this weekend? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Thank you very much for explaining this MRedman
11 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called LATVIA: How to get from Daugavpils to Liepaja this weekend? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
LATVIA: How to get from Daugavpils to Liepaja this weekend?...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called buying transsib tickets during the trip - (too) risky? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
As far as I am aware, there is no pre-ordering system in Russia, other than to simply go to the station you are leaving from or a ticket...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Staying at a Sanatorium in the CIS / ex USSR area in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
For sure, Matt. I am just checking out of this place (sanatorium) as I am writing this. Feels really sad, I've enjoyed it tremendously...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Staying at a Sanatorium in the CIS / ex USSR area in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Not at all - I am particularly hoping to inspire people to visit Belarus; it is definitely a hidden gem of Europe with amazingly kind and...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kiev-Kharkov train in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Trains in Ukraine are absolutely fine. They are not the latest electrical model, but clean and safe. As with trains everywhere, the loos...
12 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Staying at a Sanatorium in the CIS / ex USSR area in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Big thanks to Andrei B. - fantastic Belarussian guide who helped me more than once during my stay in Belarus - whatever your problem, call...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Goteburg cooking class? in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
It might be tricky for you to do a cooking class if you don't speak Swedish. The teacher may not have the skills to conduct the class in...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hitch-hiking + backpacking from Norway to Finland in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
You know, Scandinavia is not the best choice of destination if you are on a super low budget. ...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Crossing the Transdniestrian Border by bus is fine. in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
In response to the post about Russian skills: ...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 3 Days In Stockholm, 3 Days In Malmo, 4 Days In Copenhagen, Where To Go in the Europe - Scandinavia & the Nordics Branch
Stockholm is very beautiful, lies spread over several islands on the water, and was not destroyed during the war (although the very core of...
about 1 year ago








