I'm hoping to visit Tam Coc (or Trang An) and Hoa Lu by bicycle as a day trip from Hanoi (obviously departing on bike from Ninh Binh). I...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Tam Coc (or Trang An) and Hoa Lu by Bicycle in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dien Bien Phu Currency Exchange in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to that question (no Kibble for me), but I've been researching that same route in preparation for my...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Street vendors really pushing their luck in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Thanks for the tip about heading to a local supermarket to check the base prices. I will definitely be adding it to my list of basic travel...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called is Antigua wheelchair friendly? in the Americas - Central America Branch
I wouldn't say that Antigua is wheelchair-friendly in how it's built, but Guatemala as a whole is definitely wheelchair-friendly in terms...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tapachula to Guatemala City in the Americas - Mexico Branch
In a combination of the above responses, I would recommend Ticabus if you just need to get to Guate quickly and the chicken buses if you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Fes to Marrakesh options in the Africa Branch
I don't have any experience with driving in Morocco, but I agree with khamlia that Merzouga is worth the detour. The dunes are beautiful...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called moving to nicaraqua in the Americas - Central America Branch
Also, try to track down a copy of the Moon Living Abroad in Nicaragua book.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Please do NOT hitchhike in the Americas - Central America Branch
I'm sorry for what you had to go through, but thank you for posting this! I know from experience that it is both scary at the time and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to buy original art from local artists, Granada? in the Americas - Central America Branch
I also like the guy who paints plates in San Juan del Oriente (a short, easy bus ride from Granada). His work sells in galleries in the US...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Nova Scotia in 5 days? Motorcycles from PA to NS in the Americas - Canada Branch
Decide which parts of the route are most important to you and save your slower, smaller-road travel for those areas. I drove (by car) from...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Edinburgh to Skye in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
"Scotland 'looks' small, but everyone on the forum says the small, windy roads makes everything more time consuming."...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Edinburgh to Highlands in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Based on your intention to see your husband's roots and your later response that they mostly originate in Argyll, I don't see any reason...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Second trip to Scotland and I need advice in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Based on avoiding the sites you already hit, I recommend a trip to the Isle of Skye. You'll drive through Glencoe -which you've already...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hiking Scotland in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Anywhere you decide to walk in Scotland will be beautiful, but if you want a set path, I'd recommend either the West Highland Way...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Top Things to Do in Granada after the Alhambra in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Well done, great tips! I enjoyed my visit to the Alhambra, but it wasn't the highlight of my trip to Granada. Just wandering the streets...
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