Travel to Europe
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That being said, I have been to Europe twice. First time in 1983 and visited Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy and England.
Second trip in 1995 to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and a brief stop in France for lunch ~ Italian food.
I would love to visit Scotland, Ireland, Norway and Denmark. I think Denmark might be my next trip someday and I can get a personal tour from my 1st cousin that lives in Copenhagen.
Second trip in 1995 to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and a brief stop in France for lunch ~ Italian food.
I would love to visit Scotland, Ireland, Norway and Denmark. I think Denmark might be my next trip someday and I can get a personal tour from my 1st cousin that lives in Copenhagen.
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I backpacked through Europe for a couple of months a few years ago...and having hit most of the countries there I would certainly recommend basing your itinerary on how long you have.
If you've got a week, don't try and hit five countries, because you'll miss 99.9% of what there is to see in every one. If you have a month, you can do a little more.
With short period trips I would recommend picking a region and sticking to it. For example, if you're dead set on London, try just fitting in the British Isles, Belgium, a little bit of Northern France and perhaps some of Western Germany.
If you wanted you could dedicate an entire vacation to Italy.
Also, Portugal, Spain, and Southern France is a great combo.
Just think about what you absolutely want to see. Prioritize the list, and choose the region that is right and that will be coverable in the time period you have alotted to travel.
My number one recommendation before you go, though, would be to invest $30 in a "Lonely Planet: Europe" travel book. It will be your Bible.
Happy planning!
If you've got a week, don't try and hit five countries, because you'll miss 99.9% of what there is to see in every one. If you have a month, you can do a little more.
With short period trips I would recommend picking a region and sticking to it. For example, if you're dead set on London, try just fitting in the British Isles, Belgium, a little bit of Northern France and perhaps some of Western Germany.
If you wanted you could dedicate an entire vacation to Italy.
Also, Portugal, Spain, and Southern France is a great combo.
Just think about what you absolutely want to see. Prioritize the list, and choose the region that is right and that will be coverable in the time period you have alotted to travel.
My number one recommendation before you go, though, would be to invest $30 in a "Lonely Planet: Europe" travel book. It will be your Bible.
Happy planning!
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CityGrl
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We'd probably have a week to ten days.
BF has actually been to Paris on business, but never left the immediate airport area. I went to Paris for a week last year and loved it. It would be great to spend a least a few days there, and then make 1 or 2 smaller trips to other areas close by. Lots to think about, but also lots of time to plan...
BF has actually been to Paris on business, but never left the immediate airport area. I went to Paris for a week last year and loved it. It would be great to spend a least a few days there, and then make 1 or 2 smaller trips to other areas close by. Lots to think about, but also lots of time to plan...
CityGrl
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RoseRed said:Stratford-Upon-Avon in England is charming. I believe that is where Shakespere was born. Take the ferry over to England and see the White Cliff or Dover.The Swiss/Italian Alps are breathtaking too.
I would love to see part of Ireland as well. Did you ever go there?
