Violin lessons. A guitar. How exciting.
thoughtcontrol001
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About me
Favourite countries… Ecuador, Spain, Bolivia, England.
Favourite cities… Rome, Barcelona, Sidmouth, Quito, La Paz, Paris, Miami, Marbella.
Interests… Globetrotting, climbing, precolumbia, film, contemporary history, international security policy, economy, NBA, basketball, chess, survival and cooking.
Favourite films… The Searchers, The Hidden, The Warriors.
Favourite actors… John Wayne, Lana Turner, Eli Wallach, Klaus Kinski.
Favourite directors… John Ford, Sergio Leone, Walter Hill.
Favourite book… Hagakure by Yamamoto Tsunetomo.
Favourite authors… Hemingway and Peter Scholl-Latour.
Favourite teams… L.A. Lakers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat.
Favourite groups… Abba, Bee Gees, Blondie, Madonna, Billy Idol, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Supertramp, Die Toten Hosen, The Cramps, Toxic Ephex, AC/DC, Iron Maiden. Salsa.
Favourite food… Steaks, Calamares, Fish & Chips, Cordon Bleu, Bouillabaisse, lobster, Paella.
Favourite drinks… Cuba Libre, Ramazotti, Gin Tonic.
Motto… Nemo impune lacessit.
Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mid Life Crisis... in the Your Choice Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Discovering Italy in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
What's wrong with Rome and Venice???
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called how does Brazil compare to SEA ? in the Americas - South America Branch
You are welcome. Enjoy and happy travelling.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called how does Brazil compare to SEA ? in the Americas - South America Branch
Salvador and Fortaleza are good places. Minimum budget € 40,--. You will survive in English.
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called how does Brazil compare to SEA ? in the Americas - South America Branch
Brazil. The mentality of the people in Brazil is better than the mentality of Asians. Brazil is Samba and party.
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called how does Brazil compare to SEA ? in the Americas - South America Branch
South America and Brazil rock. Asia sucks.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called So.... it IS safe, right? ;) in the Americas - South America Branch
Colombia has a long tradition of terror (not just criminality).
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called So.... it IS safe, right? ;) in the Americas - South America Branch
Ecuador is safe. But be careful at night in Quito (Old Town and Mariscal) and Guayaquil. Colombia is not safe.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is Naples really dangerous? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
There happens a lot of hardcore crime in Naples, but it won't affect you as a tourist and you will be fine.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lake Garda Italy in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
If you have a week, also go to Lago di Como.
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is Venezuela worth it? in the Americas - South America Branch
Venezuela is not worth it.
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Planning my trip in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Of course you can do Europe like Japanese in 10 days.
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Planning my trip in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
16 countries in 4 month is an illusion. Too many countries. Allow at least 2 weeks for a country.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called I have a very strange problem. in the Travel Tech Branch
Make a new, clean system installation.
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New York State Approves same sex marriages in the Your Choice Branch
I'm conservative. I don't believe in such stuff.
11 months ago
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