Thank you both very much… you've been a great help.
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I’ve been “on the road” since June 2007 – through Russia, Mongolia, China, Tibet, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia (WHV) and now New Zealand (sweet as).
Prior to this I’ve visited most of western Europe, north Africa, Canada and a slice of the States
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kitesurfing in Cesme or Alacati, Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kitesurfing in Cesme or Alacati, Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
"Alaçatı is in Çeşme."...
5 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Kitesurfing in Cesme or Alacati, Turkey in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I'm looking to visit Turkey to do a kitesurfing course; but I'm wondering which would be better for a budget traveller, Cesme or Alacati?...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Penang Hawker Stalls and Centres in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Great question, and great suggestions — I'm researching a trip to Penang for this month....
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spontaneous or planning? in the Older Travellers Branch
I never used to plan anything. Until I kept missing all the best local events by a couple of days. This is now the biggest driver in my...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 60th Birthday in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
THANKS for all the contributions so far, they're really inspiring. It's really giving me food for thought....
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 60th Birthday in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Fair point Rory! Put it this way, they can stroll up a big hill, but couldn't climb a mountain. ...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 60th Birthday in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Thanks Fwoggie. I had thought of them — for some reason I thought they'd gone bust? Has anyone used them recently?
over 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called 60th Birthday in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Bonjour, as they say in France....
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Finding jobs in Auckland/Wellington in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Well worth going for the admin roles rather than hospitality in NZ. The minimum wage in NZ is NZ$12.50, and you'd be very lucky to earn...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 1 month photographic itinerary - help needed in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I know you've written off Wellington, but do consider that 4-5 February 2011 is the NZI Sevens (a massive rugby tournament famed for...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is free Wi-Fi available anywhere? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I just came across this, which seems pretty comprehensive with regards Wellington city:...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Moving to New Zealand - advice in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Fair point ; )
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Moving to New Zealand - advice in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Well, I think it's a bit of an unfair comparison when you compare Kiwi's 'general drinking habits', with the 'average British drunk'. We're...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Moving to New Zealand - advice in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
@ Lisa: I totally disagree with your claim that my "description of Wellington's beaches as 'incredible' is a little generous". I genuinely...
almost 2 years ago

- Full Name Ant
- DOB July 24, 1982
- Country United Kingdom
- Gender Male
- Website Trail of Ants
- Languages English.
- Favourite Places India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Hunstanton
- Interests Photography, creative writing, social media, travel, cinema, fitness and food







