I've seen good guides who charged less for the 7 day Machame trip - so I don't think the price was the issue. I've also heard of the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kilimanjaro trek in the Africa Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called renting snorkeling equipment in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
Good recommendations from wayfaringgypsy, though for clarification Water Lemon isn't exactly on that side of the island it's on the north...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called routeburn solo traveller in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I did it solo a few years ago and really loved it despite pretty bad weather the first full day (I started at 5pm one day, tented after a...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called St John to the Baths at Virgin Gorda in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
You have two options:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called renting snorkeling equipment in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
I'm pretty sure there is a place to rent snorkeling equipment in Coral Bay. As you first head out the road that goes to Salt Pond you'll...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How to spend 2 days after kili climb in the Africa Branch
If you want to have a really short safari experience then you could do a one day trip to Arusha National Park. If by 2 days you mean you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mt Whitney Itinerary in the Americas - United States of America Branch
You could climb Kilimanjaro on that schedule - you shouldn't have any problem. The permit on the other hand could be an issue. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kilimanjaro Tour Companies in the Africa Branch
OP - this kind of open-ended request will generate countless responses/ads from various companies, many of which will eventually be taken...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Has anyone used Klub Afriko for Safaris or Kili hike? in the Africa Branch
I just looked at the Kili prices and was stunned. They have to pay around $110 per person per day to the National Park; that doesn't leave...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Alaska trip planning for mid-late August in the Americas - United States of America Branch
With your limited time the Kenai and Denali are a good combination for a first time visitor. Then you can come back some other time and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tanzania safari - Nature Beauties in the Africa Branch
Not sure I buy that blanket statement clockwork. I used a budget operator and we had a great time and great service. I agree that there...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Alaska trip planning for mid-late August in the Americas - United States of America Branch
There's quite a bit of rain in Juneau and the SE, so I'm not sure I would call it a hikers paradise. I would opt for hiking on the Kenai...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kayaking North Fork of Koyukuk River to Yukon River junction in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I canoed from the Gates area to Bettles back in the 80s. River was running high and fast, so it only took us 4 days. Even with high...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called San Francisco rental car or public transport in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Check out Fox car rental - they are usually quite a bit cheaper and they provide good cars. This summer I flew in to Vegas, drove to the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called NY-Boston, or NY-Washington-Boston? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I think you'd get a lot more out of spending the extra night in NYC and 3 nights in Washington. I live in Boston - its a great place, but...
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