thestens

Email Address: thestens@googlemail.com
Country: United Kingdom
Biography: Late 50’s couple into travel when we have holidays, have lived in US and NZ as well as travelling extensively in Europe and India. Natives of and living in North East England. Plan to do much more travelling when retired( Leigh now semi-retired Melanie retires April 2010). Mostly hope to be independent with own vehicle( Toyota Landcruiser). First post retirement trip will be to Mali/Mauritania for a month or two. Done that one now – it was brilliant cant wait until we can go for a really long time. Cant get started on an overland to India and Pakistan. – a 5/6 months trip due to ‘aged parents’ so planning a 7/8 week trip to Turkey / Greece in May/June 2010. Also going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans plus a short tour of Cajun Country in Feb2010.There goes our son’s inheritance!
Languages: English.
Favourite Places: The whole freakin Planet!

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2nd December
- 8:39pm
  posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Campsites in Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Branch
  
  We intend to travel to Turkey with our own vehicle next May/June. We would like to camp most places for economy and convenience. A quick...
1st December
- 11:04pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving from UK to Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Branch
  
  I dont think there is such a thing as BAC but RAC is correct in England it is just AA for Automobile Association. There websites will give...
29th November
- 11:07am
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving from UK to Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Branch
  
  The support group was a joke but contact re paperwork problems etc maybe useful.
- 11:06am
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving from UK to Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Branch
  
  Contemplating a similar trip in May June Next year maybe we could form a support group.
25th November
- 8:59pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antibiotics in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
  
  I'd go for the doxy and use the sunscreen! Malarone would cost a fortune for 4 wks if purchased in UK, probably the same in USA? Just a...
23rd November
- 7:49pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hotel in Delhi in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
  
  We stayed at Ginger in July - booked in advance from UK. Its Ok - clean but hard to find - tell taxis railway Niwas. The self service...
- 7:41pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Antibiotics in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
  
  Doxy gave me really bad sun sensitivity - a bit of a disadvantage in a sunny country! A shame as it is so cheap!
- 7:22pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accomodation suggestions in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
  
  Haven't met many mossies in India over several trips - maybe I've just been lucky? Jaipur was the exception to this! Osimos (local...
16th November
- 8:18pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accomodation suggestions in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
  
  Possibly book for the first night if you are in Delhi and haven't been to India before. Especially if your flight arrives late. You can...
- 8:05pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hiring an SUV but driving on dirt roads around Utah/Arizona in the Americas - United States of America Branch
  
  We hired a jeep locally and took it into Canyonlands Nat Park a few years ago - went on some really good dirt roads and camped in the park....
- 7:54pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Car Hire In New Orleans in the Americas - United States of America Branch
  
  Thanks for all your suggestions and help!
10th November
- 9:20pm
  posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Car Hire In New Orleans in the Americas - United States of America Branch
  
  We are going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras then leaving for a short ( 4Day) trip Lafayette Arcadia etc. Is there a local company that does...
- 8:37pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Death Valley in July - are we nuts? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
  
  We have been to Death Valley twice in July - yep, its hot but as long as you are prepared you'll be fine! I think it is still worth going...
- 7:22pm
  posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Wine Bars + Nottingham in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
  
  I am a native of Nottingham but havent lived there for 40 years, in fact even though my aged parents live within about 6 miles of the city...
- 7:09pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Buying US$ in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
  
  Is poster number 1 correct that ATM in US will give you a better rate than online dealers? Any one got comparison figures on this as it may...
8th November
- 4:55pm
  posted a Message to Beers of the World
  
  Kingfisher In India any comments I have my own ideas but would love to hear others before revealing.
- 4:53pm
  joined the Beers of the World group
- 4:51pm
  joined the Cemeteries Around the World group
- 4:49pm
  commented on an entertaining, de-stressing plug in Travellers' Secrets
  
  Better idea always carry a universal plug ( a flat disc like thing made of semi soft plastic) sold in hardware shops in UK cost about £1.
- 4:43pm
  joined the Travellers' Secrets group
4th November
- 7:46pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called hartlepool to sea seals? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
  
  Yep just checked ( not quite Billy Shields) but www.farne-islands.com will get you the info times etc. Now all you have got to do is get...
- 7:43pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called hartlepool to sea seals? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
  
  You may also see a seal or two at the Tees Barrage a few miles up the Tees from Seal Sands. Negative posters you all forgot the Nuclear...
20th October
- 7:32pm
  posted a new Thorn Tree thread called What to do around Mar Menor?? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
  
  We are staying in Santiago de la Ribera for a week nextweek. We have been several times before and would like some new ideas what to do,...
- 7:25pm
  replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Orleans for Mardi Gras - what is unmissable? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
  
  Excellent info thank you all! We have been to New Orleans before about 30 years ago but not at Mardi Gras, so of course we want to make the...
19th October
- 7:44pm
  posted a new Thorn Tree thread called New Orleans for Mardi Gras - what is unmissable? in the Americas - United States of America Branch
  
  What must we see in New Orleans over Mardi Gras? Arriving 2 days before, leaving on the Wednesday. Thanks!