How long do you plan to take? It will make a big difference if you aim is to get across as quickly as you can and cycle 150km every day...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling In Europe this Fall on a Budget! in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called wellington to picton day trip? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
The Interislander ferry does a few day trip promotions (http://www.interislander.co.nz/Booking/Promotions.aspx).
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bullying on TT in the Like a Sore Thumb Branch
Often that kind of animosity is the result of a single thread that got out of control, and the poster then wants to carry on with the drama...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Backpack sizes in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
The bags in your links are all over 75 litres. More than double what has been recommended (although 35 litres is travelling light)....
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Made mistake when booking flights from Glasgow to Australia... in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
The underground would be the cheapest way to get from London City to Heathrow, but requires a couple of changes....
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What are the highest roads in New Zealand? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
The roads that access the mountains would be higher. The top of the Bruce Road at the Whakapapa ski field would be about 1600m and is all...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Wearing shorts abroad in the Like a Sore Thumb Branch
America does treat people differently based on how they are dressed....
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called UK tier 5 youth mobility visa in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch
Yes, you can state the starting date for when you come back to the UK. You can enter as a tourist the first time. However, make sure you...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called uk to spain by car ferry fares in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
The Santander ferry is more expensive as it travels for about 24 times as long as the channel ferry and (I think) you also need to book a...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hiking conditions - NZ in September in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
You will be walking during lambing season. Many of the tracks will just have a closed sign and nothing else to stop you continuing. But...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called CV and workclothes question in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
You should explain any gaps on your CV. And you haven't just been travelling for three years, you have been "studying languages,...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called kiaora... Ive just returned from NZ, is life really so tough over there? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Hey, don't knock it until you've tried it (http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-205_162-4984433.html)
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travelling Europe in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
Rail passes aren't usually worth it, but if you are on a whistle-stop tour it may pay off. But an Interrail pass still costs €640 per...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Last-Minute Flight Search With Open Destination? in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
Can I also add Skyscanner? The best site if you want to go somewhere cheaply, but don't know where you want to go.
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Renting a car for 4-5 months - where? in the Travel on a shoestring Branch
The chances are leasing a new car for 4-5 months will be cheaper than renting an old car for the same period unless you can come to some...
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