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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called logistics for possible California trip in the Americas - United States of America Branch
1 day ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called logistics for possible California trip in the Americas - United States of America Branch
We may take a trip from the East Coast to California this summer - primarily to visit friends for a long weekend in Santa Barbara, but we...
4 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Help! We can't decide on a pre-school trip with our 5 yr old. in the Kids To Go Branch
Japan is a great place to travel with kids! Most people really dote on children, and there aren't really any health/safety issues. It can...
5 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called AIRLINES TO BE AVOIDED in the Americas - United States of America Branch
There's not much difference from one U.S. airline to another. Some foreign airlines (JAL and ANA for example) tend to be better than the...
7 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visiting Nara in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
There's lots to see in Nara Park. I've also been to Heijiokyu Palace, Gangoji, and Toshodaiji.
13 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visiting Nara in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
You could definitely do it in one day, although #1 makes a good case for 2 days. I guess it depends on how much you like arts and culture....
17 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Missionary work: helpful or harmful? in the Responsible Travel Branch
If they seem to be changing the expectations for you before you even arrive, I'd worry that it may get worse once you're there. Also, if...
23 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Unfortunate-sounding phrase across languages in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
I thought of another one from Japan. There's a region of the country called Kinki, which means golden field. I lived in a different...
24 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Unfortunate-sounding phrase across languages in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
Two drinks that are popular in Japan are Calpis and Pocari Sweat.
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English with an accent in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
Maybe I should let the OP answer, but I assumed that the criteria was non-native English speakers who work/live/are popular primarily in an...
27 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English with an accent in the Speaking in Tongues Branch
Antonio Banderas, Jackie Chan.
28 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Germany, Austria, Italy Hostels in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
If you want some privacy, you might also consider short-term apartment rentals. We rented an apartment in Berlin and it was very nice -...
28 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where is more interesting - South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan or Taiwan? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Agreed, we need more info about what you like to do. A week isn't much time for an entire country. It would be enough time for Hong Kong...
29 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Santo Domingo Las Americas airport to Caribe Tours bus station - easy? in the Americas - Caribbean Branch
We recently took the bus from Samana to the area near the airport. The nearest stop to the airport is Santo Domingo Autopiste, on La...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accommodation in Shikoku - Japan. in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
This was many years ago now, but we spent 10 days in Shikoku and really liked it. We especially liked the Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama. We...
2 months ago







