Question:
Me & my friend are planning to go on a 7 day Europe vacation mid August. We'd like to visit Berlin, Amsterdam & Paris. Would also like to cover what's along the way. I wonder if it's possible to do that in 7 days.
Have any of you here, been on a vacation like that? I'd greatly appreciate you help with travel in Europe, hotels & places etc. We'd really like to know the travel between these places, how can we do it & how much would it cost us. Reasonable hotels. Also would it be possible to book local travel tickets from here?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
SMW.
I could've spent 7 MONTHS in Paris! I loved it. Haven't been to Berlin or Amsterdam. 3 cities in 7 days? Good Luck!
I use Expedia.com, they do a great job - but like anything, you've got to do
your own research to find the best deals. The Travel channel has some good
refence material online. Eurail is the best way to travel around Europe. They have an interactive website of routes.
Bon Voyage!
SMW,
You might want to check this site out ;
http://www.europeanhostels.com/fall/
Even if you don't use the hostels ( but don't rule them out some of them are super nice! )....they have ton's of information about low-cost adventures.
Have a GREAT time!
Karen
My first question....where are you flying into and where are you leaving from?
I've always found the trip over leaves me sorta tired and dumb for 2 days ( the return trip is always easier), so I would be careful not to over extend yourself for the first few days.
Psunny is right about the eurorail, the train system in Europe is fantastic and you can buy passes.
My only other advice is to check out www.lonelyplanet.com. The website has some great info from adventerous travellers. They also have a forum which makes for great reading.
Have fun with the planning!
Rick Steves has a PBS series and also has great guide books regarding travel in Europe on a budget. He explains how to use the rail systems and also provides safety tips, etc.
Thanks everyone for your replies. They will surely help me.
-SMW.
I hope you'll share your adventures with us. You'll have so much fun. Because of the opposition to the war, we found it helpful to say we were from Canada.
Otherwise, you get an earful. :)
Ann
Eurail pass .
http://www.eurail.com/?gclid=CP_ko6T0ioYCFRy1PgodM1g0_w
Go anywhere quickly and cheaply by train .
'Crusty
I go to Europe several times per year and the "Let's Go: Europe" book is my Bible. I get a new book on Europe every year because they update a lot of the info. You can also use the Frommers books. Go to the bookstore and take a look at both to see which format you like better. I prefer the "Let's Go" becuase it does not overwhelm me with info.
THese books will give you maps of the cities, what to expect then you arrive, what to do before you go, suggestions on where to stay, what to eat, trains between places, aproximite prices, etc. I have found them invaluable.
I am curious as to why you picked the following places. I think there are many more interesting places to go. If you still want to go to these places, I would be happy to give you some tips about what I found interesting there. I can also send you some pics if you want.
I also have a list of tips that I have prepared for some of my friends that I can send. It includes things like...wear rubber soled (vs leather or smooth soled shoes) shoes because you may slip on the cobblestones when they get wet, if your pin code to your ATM card is alpha - translate it to numeric before you go since some ATMs only have numbers and not letters, get a round-the-neck passport keeper with a zipper (vs velcro) so you can get additional money out discreetly, where to find the cheapest and easiest to find internet cafes, etc...
Let me know if you want some additional info. I wish you LOTS of fun. I am envious.
I go to Europe several times per year and the "Let's Go: Europe" book is my Bible. I get a new book on Europe every year because they update a lot of the info. You can also use the Frommers books. Go to the bookstore and take a look at both to see which format you like better. I prefer the "Let's Go" becuase it does not overwhelm me with info.
THese books will give you maps of the cities, what to expect then you arrive, what to do before you go, suggestions on where to stay, what to eat, trains between places, aproximite prices, etc. I have found them invaluable.
I am curious as to why you picked the following places. I think there are many more interesting places to go. If you still want to go to these places, I would be happy to give you some tips about what I found interesting there. I can also send you some pics if you want.
I also have a list of tips that I have prepared for some of my friends that I can send. It includes things like...wear rubber soled (vs leather or smooth soled shoes) shoes because you may slip on the cobblestones when they get wet, if your pin code to your ATM card is alpha - translate it to numeric before you go since some ATMs only have numbers and not letters, get a round-the-neck passport keeper with a zipper (vs velcro) so you can get additional money out discreetly, where to find the cheapest and easiest to find internet cafes, etc...
Let me know if you want some additional info. I wish you LOTS of fun. I am envious.
gumbygirl, thanks a bunch. :) That's so cool :cool: of you to offer me help. :)
Please do help me with all you can. I mean it'll be my first trip there. I just picked those places 'coz they were famous & everybody talked about them. I've always wanted to go to Paris, so that place will not change on my itinerary. But if you have better suggestions please do pass them on.
My 7 day vacation could become a 9 day one, I did not count the weekend before my working day leaves. So that's even better, I can either visit more places or spend more time at places I find interesting.
So help out gumbygirl. Thanks again. :)
Cheers!
SMW.
SMW,
You might want to check this site out ;
http://www.europeanhostels.com/fall/
Even if you don't use the hostels ( but don't rule them out some of them are super nice! )....they have ton's of information about low-cost adventures.
Have a GREAT time!
Karen
Hey Karen, this is interesting. It sounds a lot more reasonable. I guess I can save more money & use it on more shopping, ;) thanks for this suggestion. :)
keep in mind that the Euro is waaaaaaaaaaaay more stable than the dollar.
Paris is amazing. but you have to know what to stay out of. i absolutely love the Bois de Boulogne....but stay far away from there at night. EuroDisney is pretty much a waste....you could go to Orlando and have the same experience. i have to agree with using hostels
hmm....try to avoid wearing anything that screams American.....while most Europeans (especially the French) love Americans....there are still a select few that don't. Don't assume that everyone speaks English. If you know a few key phrases in their language, they are more likely to speak English to you. Even if you butcher the language....at least you're trying....and that's what counts. When speaking French..or any other language ALWAYS use the formal version of you.
as for travel....Eurail is definitely the way to go.....keep in mind that the trains are on time and they don't stop for long. while you're in Paris.....best way to travel is the metro.
Have any of you here, been on a vacation like that? I'd greatly appreciate you help with travel in Europe, hotels & places etc. We'd really like to know the travel between these places, how can we do it & how much would it cost us. Reasonable hotels. Also would it be possible to book local travel tickets from here?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
SMW.
Answers:
I could've spent 7 MONTHS in Paris! I loved it. Haven't been to Berlin or Amsterdam. 3 cities in 7 days? Good Luck!
I use Expedia.com, they do a great job - but like anything, you've got to do
your own research to find the best deals. The Travel channel has some good
refence material online. Eurail is the best way to travel around Europe. They have an interactive website of routes.
Bon Voyage!
Answers:
SMW,
You might want to check this site out ;
http://www.europeanhostels.com/fall/
Even if you don't use the hostels ( but don't rule them out some of them are super nice! )....they have ton's of information about low-cost adventures.
Have a GREAT time!
Karen
Answers:
My first question....where are you flying into and where are you leaving from?
I've always found the trip over leaves me sorta tired and dumb for 2 days ( the return trip is always easier), so I would be careful not to over extend yourself for the first few days.
Psunny is right about the eurorail, the train system in Europe is fantastic and you can buy passes.
My only other advice is to check out www.lonelyplanet.com. The website has some great info from adventerous travellers. They also have a forum which makes for great reading.
Have fun with the planning!
Answers:
Rick Steves has a PBS series and also has great guide books regarding travel in Europe on a budget. He explains how to use the rail systems and also provides safety tips, etc.
Answers:
Thanks everyone for your replies. They will surely help me.
-SMW.
Answers:
I hope you'll share your adventures with us. You'll have so much fun. Because of the opposition to the war, we found it helpful to say we were from Canada.
Otherwise, you get an earful. :)
Ann
Answers:
Eurail pass .
http://www.eurail.com/?gclid=CP_ko6T0ioYCFRy1PgodM1g0_w
Go anywhere quickly and cheaply by train .
'Crusty
Answers:
I go to Europe several times per year and the "Let's Go: Europe" book is my Bible. I get a new book on Europe every year because they update a lot of the info. You can also use the Frommers books. Go to the bookstore and take a look at both to see which format you like better. I prefer the "Let's Go" becuase it does not overwhelm me with info.
THese books will give you maps of the cities, what to expect then you arrive, what to do before you go, suggestions on where to stay, what to eat, trains between places, aproximite prices, etc. I have found them invaluable.
I am curious as to why you picked the following places. I think there are many more interesting places to go. If you still want to go to these places, I would be happy to give you some tips about what I found interesting there. I can also send you some pics if you want.
I also have a list of tips that I have prepared for some of my friends that I can send. It includes things like...wear rubber soled (vs leather or smooth soled shoes) shoes because you may slip on the cobblestones when they get wet, if your pin code to your ATM card is alpha - translate it to numeric before you go since some ATMs only have numbers and not letters, get a round-the-neck passport keeper with a zipper (vs velcro) so you can get additional money out discreetly, where to find the cheapest and easiest to find internet cafes, etc...
Let me know if you want some additional info. I wish you LOTS of fun. I am envious.
Answers:
I go to Europe several times per year and the "Let's Go: Europe" book is my Bible. I get a new book on Europe every year because they update a lot of the info. You can also use the Frommers books. Go to the bookstore and take a look at both to see which format you like better. I prefer the "Let's Go" becuase it does not overwhelm me with info.
THese books will give you maps of the cities, what to expect then you arrive, what to do before you go, suggestions on where to stay, what to eat, trains between places, aproximite prices, etc. I have found them invaluable.
I am curious as to why you picked the following places. I think there are many more interesting places to go. If you still want to go to these places, I would be happy to give you some tips about what I found interesting there. I can also send you some pics if you want.
I also have a list of tips that I have prepared for some of my friends that I can send. It includes things like...wear rubber soled (vs leather or smooth soled shoes) shoes because you may slip on the cobblestones when they get wet, if your pin code to your ATM card is alpha - translate it to numeric before you go since some ATMs only have numbers and not letters, get a round-the-neck passport keeper with a zipper (vs velcro) so you can get additional money out discreetly, where to find the cheapest and easiest to find internet cafes, etc...
Let me know if you want some additional info. I wish you LOTS of fun. I am envious.
gumbygirl, thanks a bunch. :) That's so cool :cool: of you to offer me help. :)
Please do help me with all you can. I mean it'll be my first trip there. I just picked those places 'coz they were famous & everybody talked about them. I've always wanted to go to Paris, so that place will not change on my itinerary. But if you have better suggestions please do pass them on.
My 7 day vacation could become a 9 day one, I did not count the weekend before my working day leaves. So that's even better, I can either visit more places or spend more time at places I find interesting.
So help out gumbygirl. Thanks again. :)
Cheers!
SMW.
Answers:
SMW,
You might want to check this site out ;
http://www.europeanhostels.com/fall/
Even if you don't use the hostels ( but don't rule them out some of them are super nice! )....they have ton's of information about low-cost adventures.
Have a GREAT time!
Karen
Hey Karen, this is interesting. It sounds a lot more reasonable. I guess I can save more money & use it on more shopping, ;) thanks for this suggestion. :)
Answers:
keep in mind that the Euro is waaaaaaaaaaaay more stable than the dollar.
Paris is amazing. but you have to know what to stay out of. i absolutely love the Bois de Boulogne....but stay far away from there at night. EuroDisney is pretty much a waste....you could go to Orlando and have the same experience. i have to agree with using hostels
hmm....try to avoid wearing anything that screams American.....while most Europeans (especially the French) love Americans....there are still a select few that don't. Don't assume that everyone speaks English. If you know a few key phrases in their language, they are more likely to speak English to you. Even if you butcher the language....at least you're trying....and that's what counts. When speaking French..or any other language ALWAYS use the formal version of you.
as for travel....Eurail is definitely the way to go.....keep in mind that the trains are on time and they don't stop for long. while you're in Paris.....best way to travel is the metro.
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