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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called reliable tour operator (ground only) in the Africa Branch

    You won't find any four-star accommodations outside of Accra. Even in Accra, their idea of a four-star hotel I'm pretty sure will be a...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ghana: Online booking for hotel ? (UPDATE: Problem solved.) in the Africa Branch

    As a developing country, I'd be surprised to learn that any Ghanaian hotel's booking would work through Expedia.Most of the time, you'd be...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Money for Ghana in the Africa Branch

    I've only ever seen one ATM in the airport arrivals hall, right near the luggage carousels. There was a Forex office right next to it,...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called one year ghana visa in the Africa Branch

    Unlikely you would find a job at all. In Ghana, as in all developing countries, there aren't enough jobs for its own citizens. Businesses...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What is the reality on wildlife tours/spotting? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    "People have mentioned 5 star luxury, which we don't need, and budget lodging. Is there nothing in between?" ...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Highway robberies in the Africa Branch

    Bui would have been great. I hope they're not ruining it....
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Touring Rajasthan - need to decide which tour company? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    I used Namaste India Tours (http://www.namasteindiatours.com) in March of this year. I had a private car and driver, and I was travelling...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Highway robberies in the Africa Branch

    Even though Ghana is for the most part a very safe place, these things do happen and you are right to be wary. ...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Large group traveling Ghana - Togo? in the Africa Branch

    I agree with #2. Almost impossible to get accommodations in the same hotel for that many people. Also, professional tour companies don't...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Safety @ Kokrobite?? in the Africa Branch

    I stayed one night at Big Milly's two years ago. All I know is, the service was so bad I would not go there again nor would I recommend it...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Two days in Ghana in the Africa Branch

    Big Milly's is attractive, and the rooms are fine. They attract a backpacker crowd and a lot of local rastas. There have been a lot of...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vehicle and Driver Hire in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    I had a very good experience with Namaste India Tours (http://www.namasteindiatours.com/) . They are Delhi based and do a lot of tours in...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called India trip and itinerary advice November 2011 in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    In Udaipur's old city (between the City Palace and the Jain Temple), there's a great rooftop restaurant called Restaurant Gateway. Very...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 16-Day Itinerary in North India (Whaddya think?) in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    I did much the same itinerary in reverse order, but I took 28 days instead of 16. Even at that, it was a little tiring and I wished I had...
    5 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Camera Q in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch

    I never pointed out that fact and paid the still camera rate.
    5 months ago

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