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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Agency for trekking in Garhwal(Uttarkhand) in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    You might want to try contacting Malli Mastan Babu -- he holds the record for climbing the Seven Summits in the least amount of time, he...
    28 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Nanda Devi Sanctuary in July? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    The one time i was in the mountains in Uttarakhand during monsoons it was alright but pretty wet and cloudy most of the time. No views of...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Indian Tourist Visa Problems in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    Yeah, as the others above me have said, overstaying = bad idea. I think a better idea would be to try to be flexible with your yoga plans....
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Indian Tourist Visa Problems in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    Tuvalu1234 - I think you have very little chance of convincing them to give you a tourist visa at this point, though of course give it a...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Indian Tourist Visa Problems in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    I've been in this situation. You should be able to request a "Non-working Journalist Visa" - your husband will have to sign papers swearing...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rajaji National Park: Walking Safari Partner Sought... in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    I think there's a little misunderstanding about the Gujjars mentioned by the OP and those referred to by Pirate. The ones in Rajaji NP are...
    3 months ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Ao Phang Nga to Ranong in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    Hey there,...
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Family Travel in Turkey and/or Greece in the Kids To Go Branch

    I have to agree with Gideonn about prices. Turkey is significantly more expensive than India. It's been a few years since I've been to...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Solo with a 1 year old in the Kids To Go Branch

    If you are staying in any one area for a while, rather than just a day here or three days there, do yourself a favor and ask someone who...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Egypt or Morocco? in the Kids To Go Branch

    I wonder how long you are planning on traveling for? As others have noted, Egypt will be ridiculously hot in June, though you could always...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Camping stove in Aqaba? in the Middle East Branch

    thanks. i prefer fire too! but it's discouraged in some of the parks....(though I'm learning there's some flexibility with this....)
    8 months ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Camping stove in Aqaba? in the Middle East Branch

    Anyone know if it's possible to pick up a small, lightweight camping stove in Aqaba, one that I could carry around while backpacking? Any...
    8 months ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Best Egyptian SIM card (for me) in the Africa Branch

    I'm wondering if anyone knows which mobile phone SIM cards offer the best calling rates to the United States. Also wondering if there's...
    9 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Petra and Wadi Rum Questions in the Middle East Branch

    Well, here's a dissenting view: 1 day in Petra is plenty of time. I went fully expecting to need 2 days, I had no time pressure, but I...
    10 months ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Buses CAI to Alex in the Africa Branch

    Does anyone know what the story is with buses direct from the Cairo Airport to Alexandria? The LP guide mentions that there are Superjet...
    11 months ago

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