In Chinese parks and other public places away from the main tourist areas, I have had number of interesting and worthwhile conversations...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Invitations for Coffee in Beijing in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
16 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Wuyan villages in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I have no up-to-date info on Wuyuan but in 2009 I based myself at the Tien Ma (天马) Hotel (not sure if there was a sign in English) across...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is proof of a place to stay needed when entering the country? in the Americas - Canada Branch
I was asked that 3 weeks ago when driving into Canada; all they wanted was a hotel name, no real proof. On another trip (by bus) I was...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flights from Siem reap to luang prabong in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Luang Prabang fare is US$195 incl tax.
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I've been there only as daytrips from Hangzhou, so no accommodation advice. As of 2009, not everything had been knocked down. Old...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Wutai Shan and Huangshan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Staying on the summit of Huang Shan is a good idea; the weather is not dependable and you have a better chance of getting some views that...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Chinatown in Vancouver or Victoria? in the Americas - Canada Branch
I can recommend Richmond Night Market if you have a car to get you there. Lots of interesting food in cheap small portions. Summer...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Diego Rivera mural in San Francisco in the Americas - United States of America Branch
A third Diego Rivera mural is in the SF City Club, formerly Pacific Stock Exchange Lunch Club. Normally closed to the public and I've...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 9 Days Taichung based then 5 days to explore Taiwan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Somewhere in your free time you should spend some time in Taipei, where the National Palace Museum is one of the great collections of...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Arriving NY at night and riding the subway - safe? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
I agree that the subway is safe at that hour, but, depending on your destination, you should consider the following alternatives costing...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Anyone familiar with SFO International Airport? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
#1 has confused United (terminal 3) and US Airways (terminal 1). They are not the same....
11 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called World War II in fiction in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Does anyone know of any novels or short stories that describe the experiences of American servicemen/servicewomen stationed in Australia...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Careful, He Might Hear You in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Thank you all for that useful information, with which I have quickly found lots more, including the extensive writeup here...
about 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Careful, He Might Hear You in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Can any Sydney experts who are familiar with the film "Careful, He Might Hear You" (1983) direct me to any Sydney neighborhoods that still...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap Motels in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Another budget chain to consider is Knights Inn (http://www.knightsinn.com), now part of the Wyndham group....
about 1 year ago







