US$ would be best but I only ever change about $150, just to give me in a bit of cash before finding an atm....
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London but have lived the last decade in France and also lived in Egypt and South Africa. Travel bug has bitten again so the wife and I have uprooted and are on the road once again :-)Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Currency Exchange at LCCT / Langkawi in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called visa in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
It is painless. "Our long would you like to stay" "90 days please" stamp stamp and that was it. Took about 90 seconds.
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 weeks in Karnataka in January - February? Good (GOOD) agency? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
India is easy to travel in if you speak English. No need to have an agent/guide. Don't forget to visit Hampi. Stunning.
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called a place in goa in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Good luck finding a clean beach. I went off season and even then the beaches are covered in rubbish and filth. The only clean beeches you...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Goa Must-Sees in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
If you go to Hampi, you may not want to return to Goa. It is so chilled and loads to see at your leisure.
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Gym in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
You will find them in large 4-5 star hotels/resorts and most offer a day rate.
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called internet service in france in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Took us 24 hours for get phone and broadband when we first moved to France.
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Favorite place in India in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Hampi, very relaxed and loads to see. Easy to spend a week plus there.
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is Indian Railway still safe to travel?? in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Rail travel is still far safer then road travel.
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Just a quick question in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
ribblerat, you looked the wrong side of the full stop LOL Rs.2000 for accommodation in big cities, Rs.300 for food....
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Just a quick question in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
You should plan on Rs.1000 for accomodation in small towns. Big cities Rs.2000.Food Rs.300 (beer extra) per day....
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Grape picking in France in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
If you are just looking for the experience then I'm sure some vineyards will let you join the harvest, but you will not get paid. Also it...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What to buy here and what to waer over there in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
We both opt for loss fitting light weight cotton in drab colours (does not show the dirt). Longsleevesto keep the sun off during the day...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called To South India in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Depend on flight costs. May work out cheaper to fly to Mumbai and then get an internal flight to Cochin etc
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Passport photos in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Just ask in the phone shop.
9 months ago

- Full Name Richard
- Country United Kingdom
- Website Zoqy
- Languages English, French, Spanish
- Favourite Places Corbieres, The pub
- Interests Blogging, Photography







