spudmonkey32

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip report of Somaliland in the Africa Branch

    As far as i know traveller cheques aren't accepted due to Somaliland not being aligned with any international banking system. As others...
    over 1 year ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which Islands got relaxing/occasional partying in August in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    Thanks for all your help guys, sounds like Ko Tao is the way forward, then phangan as a 2nd option if thats not our cup of tea. Any...
    over 1 year ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Which Islands got relaxing/occasional partying in August in the Asia - Thailand Branch

    All,...
    over 1 year ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Trip report of Ethiopia and Somaliland in the Africa Branch

    I have recently returned from a 3 month trip to Ethiopia and Somaliland so thought I would post some information about some of the places...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip report of Somaliland in the Africa Branch

    Not sure why the visa cost would have changed, i'm pretty sure that i paid $30 in January but maybe it was $40. As for travelling as a...
    almost 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Trip report of Somaliland in the Africa Branch

    I have recently returned from a 3 month trip to Ethiopia and Somaliland so thought I would post some information about Somaliland. If...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip report -- Lake Tana Ferry in the Africa Branch

    Glad you enjoyed the boat trip - it was a real highlight of mine during a 3 month trip to Ethiopia and Somaliland. We also didn't stop at...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa's in the Africa Branch

    I got my Ethiopian visa there a few months ago, and all in all it took a couple of hours as you have to first get a letter from the...
    almost 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called South Omo or Assaita Lakes in the Africa Branch

    Hi,...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Simien Trekking January in the Africa Branch

    Hi, I don't have any info, i'm arriving in Ethiopia 6th January and was just hoping to make my way up to the Simien's and like you sort out...
    about 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Currency for Ethiopia in the Africa Branch

    Thanks for your advice
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Currency for Ethiopia in the Africa Branch

    Would it be wise to bring Sterling Traveller Cheques, and supplement this with some US$ and Euros in cash? Its just that coming from the UK...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Simien Trekking January in the Africa Branch

    Looking for others to go trekking in the Simien NP for four or five days between the 11th and 18th January. Is anyone else looking to do...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Companion for Ethiopia in the Travel Companions Branch

    I'll be travelling in Ethiopia from January to March 2010. Looking to do some treks and general touring around. Anyone else out there...
    about 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Lake Tana Ferry in the Africa Branch

    Can anyone tell me if the ferry is still running from Bahir Dar to Gorgora on Sundays, and if so what is the cost? Cheers Ian
    about 2 years ago

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