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Departure Lounge

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23,091

Africa

Looking for a latte in Lesotho or a truckin' good transcontinental time

4,059

Americas - Canada

Dog sledding, Maple Leafs and more shoreline than the Caribbean

2,820

Americas - Caribbean

Fun, sun and sand in your shorts

12,414

Americas - Central America

From the cloud forests to the blue holes

4,316

Americas - Cuba

It's more than just cigars, rum and old cars

7,157

Americas - Mexico

Akumal to Zipolite, Aztecs to Zapatistas.. y tequila!

26,008

Americas - South America

Supplement your Shoestring with the word from the road

9,599

Americas - United States of America

From sea to shining sea

2,640

Asia - Central Asia

Here a 'stan, there a 'stan, everywhere a 'stan 'stan

19,157

Asia - Indian Subcontinent

Not only elephants, snake charmers, price rises, immodium and curry in a hurry

20,655

Asia - North-East Asia

From teaching in Tokyo to travelling through Tibet

13,105

Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula

Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore

16,533

Asia - South-East Asia Mainland

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam

17,922

Asia - Thailand

The lowdown on the land of smiles

11,189

Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica

Do they speak English? Is there a bridge to NZ? Are kangaroos poisonous?

2,462

Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea

Sun-drenched beaches, swaying palms, rising ocean levels...

14,940

Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus

Czech out all the vital info

3,163

Europe - Scandinavia

Fjords and hiking, meet some Vikings - Nordic Europe will be to your likings!

6,599

Europe - UK & Ireland

Two islands, infinite opportunities, all on one branch.

21,495

Europe - Western Europe

Bacalhau to bratwurst, frites met to zabaglione. Also, there's art.

1,860

Europe on a shoestring

Times are tough, but the travel bug lives.

8,194

Middle East

...and does anyone know about that Israeli passport stamp

The Lobby

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2,127

Activities & Gear

Go outside, run around, get some stuff to help you do it.

2,794

Travel Tech

Tune in to talk computers, cameras, phones and other travel tech.

1,372

Diving & Snorkelling

Because it's better underwater.

633

Experimental Travel

Get lost and go.

1,595

Gap Year & Round the World Travel

Keep on going and you'll eventually make it back.

2,302

Gay & Lesbian Travellers

Being out when you're getting about.

1,551

Health

Things that give you the schistosomes.

4,248

Kids To Go

Lugging the littlies 'round the globe.

1,071

Life on the Ocean Wave

Want to catch a cargo ship, crew a yacht or jump on a ferry? Find your sea legs here.

1,120

Like a Sore Thumb

Vive la différence!

1,647

The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad

Don't know if you'll ever make it home? Step right in.

3,117

On Your Bike

Vélo, Fahrrad, Bisikleta - get on a bicycle to see the world

1,118

Older Travellers

Spend the kids' inheritance and hit the road.

2,428

Picture This

Share your travel photo galleries and snapshot stories.

2,081

Speaking in Tongues

Wrap your laughing gear 'round the local lingo.

451

Travellers With Disabilities

Ready, willing and able.

4,719

Walking, Trekking & Mountaineering

Go take a hike.

79

Watching Wildlife & Nature

The natural habitat for those crazy for critters and mother earth.

News Stand

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1,362

Responsible Travel

From ecology to economy - discussing the ethics of travel

17

Fuel for Thought

Running on empty? Sick of rising fuel prices? Worried about the impact on travel and travellers? Fire up on the issues here.

4

Environment Matters

Climate change and other environmental concerns influencing how, why and where we travel.

Check in with Lonely Planet

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18

What's New on Lonely Planet.com

What's new or in development on Lonely Planet.com

12

Community Competitions

Contests and other fun stuff

455

Guidebook Feedback

Guidebook updates and feedback from travellers

415

Thorn Tree Help & FAQs

Strip off the bark and come inside

506

Thorn Tree Feedback & Suggestions

Share your feedback or suggestions relating to the Thorn Tree Travel Forum

261

Report A Thorn Tree Bug

Report any anomalous Thorn Tree bugs, critters or marmots here

Tree House

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1,588

Culture Vultures

Wax lyrical on the art of travel: film, books, art, music, architecture; even tell a travel tale of your own.

258

Don't Forget to Write

Travellers tales from on the road

2,141

Get Stuffed

Fill up on food talk

28

Have video, will travel

live it. shoot it. share it.

14,721

Women Travellers

From backpacks to bustiers, all the chat that happens when you're not on the road

3,968

World of Sport

If all the year were playing holidays/To sport would be as tedious as to work.

24,563

Your Choice

If our round holes don't fit your square pegs.

Sell, Swap & Meet Up

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130

House Sitting & Swapping

Want to swap accommodation (or your couch) with someone on the other side of the world?

897

Stuff for sale or wanted

Sell or swap your wares to make that trip more affordable!

3,237

Travel Companions

Hook up and head off, or find the travel pal you misplaced all those years ago.

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