I agree with Afghanguy: very helpful updates by ken and jackjones! Thanks!...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Northern Afghanistan details in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Theyyam in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
I'll be in Kerala in early January with the goal of photographing some Theyyam ceremony....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Afghanistan travel safety questions in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
I carried around some bulky camera stuff for almost three weeks. Never a problem... as long as you don't aim at women or soldiers......
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Sikkimese New Year in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Hi everyone,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Afghanistan travel safety questions in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
I travelled the same route as Ken in August and I confirm his informations and impressions. I also made it to Bamyian and Band-e Amir where...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Leh in Winter in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Was in Leh last Christmas: very cold and dry. Almost all restaurants are closed. Pick up your guest house carefully as you'll end up living...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dandong the border city just next to North Korea in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Went to Dandong a couple of times; it is indeed a very interesting city: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28421453@N07/tags/dandong/
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Back from Afghanistan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
Here I would like to quote the words from the Couchsurfing.com Ambassador in Afghanistan:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Back from Afghanistan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
@danielma...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Back from Afghanistan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
Sharing some info that were asked to me through PM:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Back from Afghanistan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
I did cross into Afghanistan from Tajikistan after obtaining my Afghan Visa in Khorog in a couple of days; very straightforward... I also...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Back from Afghanistan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
Indeed there are still some "no go" destinations in Afghanistan but it doesn't take a deep research to identify them quickly......
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel Insurance in Afghanistan: incongruous? in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
Finally, I travelled through Afghanistan for almost 3 weeks with no special Insurance; probably not the wiser choice...
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