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These days I spend my time fighting the evil in the world. Everything from the tyrant Obama to putting a stop to people like hopefulist who deal in the illegal baby sale trade in Guatemala.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hostels - Guatamala in the Americas - Central America Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Need Information for Mario's Rooms in Panajachel in the Americas - Central America Branch
#3 You didn't have to warn about Stacey, she won't be there then. OP.. Mario's is perfect for you. Take a look at the rooms in back....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hostels - Guatamala in the Americas - Central America Branch
Depends why are going to Guat. The last few years has seen the growth in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and Bolivia of lots of gringo owned...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hiram Bingham: The best railway in the world right in Peru in the Americas - South America Branch
You'll notice they copied almost perfectly the decor and services that the Trans Darien Monorail has been offering for years. Maybe others...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Globus in the Americas - South America Branch
I've seen a couple ads but no reviews. As dori says, book locally. Many of the international agencies have few to none in the way of staff...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Salt flats tour company in the Americas - South America Branch
Book in uyuni. No matter what anyone tells you... especially in La Paz.. they don't all book up. Agencies get such a mixed bag of reviews...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2.5 week Salvador trip- Advise needed :) in the Americas - Central America Branch
First- weather. Folks from up north equate rain with cold and misery. Central America rain clears the air. Light weight rain gear to keep...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Minihostels.com vs Hostelbookers.com in the Americas - South America Branch
Unless you are going to a major tourist area during either Xmas or Easter... or Brazil during carnival... definitely skip both. The...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Studying Spanish in Antigua and Copan - getting around! in the Americas - Central America Branch
Two issues with Hedman Alas to Guat.- Costly and when crossing the border the bigger crowds on their pullman makes for long delays. Oh...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Studying Spanish in Antigua and Copan - getting around! in the Americas - Central America Branch
Copan shuttles run everyday. They leave Antigua about 4-5 am and arrive in Copan around 11am. Returns are about 1pm and since they go...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antigua, Guatemala vacation rental in the Americas - Central America Branch
That works out comparable to what you'd pay for 4 rooms in a mid range hotel. Plus you save on eating in. Course, times are changing even...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Itinerary opinions and suggestions in the Americas - Central America Branch
Minimize time in San Pedro Sula. A pit with high crime. No Tikal? If you have nevver been it is incredible. You could cut time at the other...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Xoom for money transfers in the Americas - Central America Branch
But did you lose any money? I transact several thousand dollars a month via paypal. Just about to send several orders to factories in China.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antigua, Guatemala vacation rental in the Americas - Central America Branch
The boards have a variety. But that way you can deal direct rather than through an agent who gets a big commission. Especially true with...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antigua, Guatemala vacation rental in the Americas - Central America Branch
Couple ways. If you are not anal about planning, the numerous bulletin boards around antigua have lots of listings. Try the one outside the...
9 months ago
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