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Hey Aussies

by mrpenney 14 May 2012

Do you get lots of clueless people over on your travel branch wanting to shoehorn a side trip to Ayers Rock into an itinerary that otherwise…
RE: Seen in San Diego

by croissantaubeurre 10 May 2012

I have seen them once in a great while in Florida. Funny Homer should mention liking the sound of their wings. I grew up in the Catskil…
RE: Guatemala dangerous?

by DUDE057 10 April 2012

I have communicated with Paty under a different handle. But when I turned over ion the bus in Ecuador, i had to get on a bus that went…
RE: Can a US Citizen to Cuba??

by bobmichaels 27 March 2012

Pezzi686: one of the jokes is that the Cuban government ran out of ink years ago and has never been able to afford to buy any more. …
RE: Older People and Friends

by Websterella 19 March 2012

Speaking of personality... maybe my friends here over 50 can shed a light (yes I'm threadjacking)... Maybe it's just a self-centered…
RE: Are there any older English folks here?

by Mattt 25 January 2012

Kingcnut, was +My side of the Mountain+ the book about the teenager who goes and lives in the Catskills by himself? What a great book…
Re: I want to do a Peaceboat trip and need help

by katakanadian 12 October 2011

Here's a link to All Hands' latest video celebrating 6 months of volunteering in Oofunato: http://www.vimeo.com/303…
RE: Type 1 Diabetics and Himalaya Trekking Experiences?

by tomtraveller 04 October 2011

+Nicole+, my comments about taking a short backpack trip (or multiple day trips) have more to do about how your husband can regulate his…
RE: english help

by nutraxfornerves 18 September 2011

There is a very colloquial (and now considered rather racist) usage of "feets." It is "Feets, don't fail me now!" It means "I need to…
RE: Portland to DC

by aslukas 12 September 2011

Instead of the Catskills, I would also head for the Adirondacks (another NY State park). The terrain is more rugged and the foliage is…
Re: Portland to DC

by BubbaK 10 September 2011

You don't give much interests as to your interests and budget, and why you chose the spots, including Cape Cod, so hard to say whether…
RE: Winter around New York State

by theresia 01 September 2011

Agree with Finger Lakes and Catskills. Don't bother with Niagara - major tourist trap and a long way to go for just that. Vermont is gorgeou…
RE: Winter around New York State

by Websterella 31 August 2011

The Catskills are gorgeous most times of the year. I would love to do a winter's drive around Storm King Art Center near Hudson NY. …
RE: Chill out time NYC

by Websterella 18 August 2011

Um, I was not born upstate. I was born in the Catskills and that was only a technicality. My mother could have made it to the Bronx…
RE: Niagra Falls

by mrpenney 14 August 2011

>Can anyone suggest points of interest along the way and any helpful hints about the Niagra Falls area? The middle of the three a's is…
RE: New York to Toronto Cycle

by ric_howard 07 August 2011

Hey Skipper, sadly I chose to hike Everest instead as relations with my canadian lady friend broke down somewhat. I do think it can be…
RE: Camping in the Northeast US

by jojocelyn 27 May 2011

Yes...driving from NYC to the Catskills is a popular activity. You have to watch out for traffic leaving the city, though, if you are…
Re: Adventure in the Catskills NY

by ringlis 26 May 2011

Hi Rusty, What did you end up doing in upstate New York? My brother is in town from Australia and we're also looking for some adventure…
RE: Hiking in Vermont, May 20th

by mcrasta 07 May 2011

In fact...let me add to that. Any great spots to see/hike on-route (Catskills or other) over a 10 day period?
RE: Best day trip out of NYC for nature walk

by VinnyD 02 May 2011

The Bull Hill/Mt. Taurus trail is said to be within walking distance of the Cold Spring train station. >3.8 miles - Intermediate >This…
New York to Toronto Cycle

by ric_howard 18 April 2011

I am planning this in June, as I have a couple of weeks free time. My current route has me coming out of New York city (which I still…
RE: Honeymoon

by danroberts 25 February 2011

I did say upstate! Although i have seen The Point - looks very nice. We've both been to New York quite a few times but we have friends…
RE: Honeymoon

by Websterella 24 February 2011

Dan, it will be important for you to have a car. You do not need to rent this until you actually leave the city. October in the Hudson…
Honeymoon

by danroberts 23 February 2011

I'm getting married in October and am thinking of destinations in New York State. We thought we'd spend a couple of days in New York City…
RE: Ideas for a full-day trip/2-day trip out of NYC

by lucasgaritta 15 February 2011

Hey, There are a few options if you want to spare two to three days. There is Montauk and the Hamptons over on the far East side of Long…