My advice re: diamox would be to not use it. If you feel unwell due to the altitude, a drug like that may disguise the symptoms, and rather...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called trip to nepal in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kingfisher or Jet in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Yep. They're both perfectly good airlines that provide on-board service levels in coach class that haven't been seen on US or European...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called If you were going to recommend only 3 American cities to a Foreigner... in the Americas - United States of America Branch
SF, NYC & DC! Edit: love these kinds of threads :)
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called researching american cities? San Diego in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
I've lived in San Diego for a few months as an expat. It's a nice lifestyle down there with the different beach towns (each with its own...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called arunachal pradesh in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Hi, ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hostel safety in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
For almost any situation: yes. It is very much in the interest of the hotel owners that their guests' property is safe and sound, and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Contact lens or glasses for 3 passes EBC in february in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
For what it's worth, I can report that I had no problem with my two-week lenses on the ABC trek. Just wash your hands with soap and water...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called first time trip suggestions in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Many people who go to Burma love it. I'm a bit ambivalent to it myself. Almost all travellers end up in the 'big four' (Inle Lake, Bagan,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Money in Flores in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
There are ATMs in the cities of Flores, even though they typically are a bit temperamental and sometimes run out of money, power or just...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called first time trip suggestions in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Good question!...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Budgeting in India in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
We travelled as a couple in India for a few months on a budget of about 1800 USD per month. This included a few short flights and the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Prices seem high for guides and porters in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
You don't mention if you are in Nepal right now or not, but I assume that you're not. In that case, be aware that things are far cheaper if...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Imphal (India) in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
The little I saw of the Ledo road (around Ledo itself) looked to have been re-paved very recently. In fact, the tarmac was still pitch...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Arunachal Pradesh: independently traveling allowed or not? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
When it comes to remote places like AP, you are bound to be told a great deal of contradictory information on what is possible and not. As...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bali yes or not??? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Flores has hobbits though! If you can find them...
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