Hi. I rarely recommend places (out of sheer laziness) but just had to mention the Solar Soler B&B in Palermo where I stayed recently. This...
smee
- Profile
- Forum activity
About me
Love to travel, favourite places include Italy, New England, Lapland and Argentina.Recent activity
-
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called B&B in Palermo, Buenos Aires in the Americas - South America Branch
4 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Buenes Aires - La Boca in the Americas - South America Branch
Hi. I was in Argentina in Jan and before I went, I debated whether to visit La Boca or not. I had seen reports about a tourist having a...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Any animosity toward British? in the Americas - South America Branch
Back to the question. No. I don't think so anyway, I am a Brit just back from Argentina and was warmly welcomed by everyone I met without...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called El calafate to Torres del Paine in the Americas - South America Branch
Good move. But just to help anyone else with the same query, I took a bus with Zaahj 2 weeks ago and got off at Cerro Castillo. Border...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Aerolineas argentinas in the Americas - South America Branch
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes. ...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Torres del Paine closed in the Americas - South America Branch
#197 is absolutely correct, this is the issue. If you are just trekking by yourself, with friends etc - no problem....
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Torre Glacier trek - current conditions in the Americas - South America Branch
Just thought I would say I am now back from Argentina and unfortunately there was no access on to the Torre Glacier. I would expect this to...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Torres del Paine closed in the Americas - South America Branch
Hi, I am going to TDP on 17th Jan. Here is what my travel company has told me - basically that they expect we will be able to hike approx...
5 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Torre Glacier trek - current conditions in the Americas - South America Branch
Hi. I have booked a trek on the Torre Glacier (i.e. day trek from El Chalten) for next week, but the guide has just been in touch to say...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Torres del Paine closed in the Americas - South America Branch
Apparently progress to contain the fire is being made:...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Perito Moreno glacier by taxi in the Americas - South America Branch
Thanks #2, in answer to your question:...
5 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Perito Moreno glacier by taxi in the Americas - South America Branch
Hi. Has anyone taken a return taxi journey out from Calafate to the Perito Moreno glacier recently? How much did it cost, and how long was...
6 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Estancia day trips from El Calafate in the Americas - South America Branch
Hi. My friend and I have a day to spare in Calafate and would like to visit an estancia. We are trying to decide between Nibepo Aike and El...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Buenos Aires - which neighbourhood? in the Americas - South America Branch
Hi everyone, thanks for all the posts. We have chosen San Telmo! Found a lovely looking B&B called Home, although I agree the Hotel Babel...
7 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Buenos Aires - which neighbourhood? in the Americas - South America Branch
Oh I'm so indecisive! Heading to Buenos Aires for 4 days in Jan. This will be my third trip. The other two times I stayed in Retiro (near...
8 months ago







