Traveling INSIDE Europe?

I'm planning a trip to Europe. I am flying into Germany %26amp; think I will be purchasing a 5-country eurorail pass so I can travel from germany to france to switzerland to italy to austria and finally land back in Germany. Does this sound good?

Also, once in these countries, what transportation do you use to travel WITHIN the country/city? Thank you!Traveling INSIDE Europe?
Good questions to start asking, but unfortunately the exact answers are pretty tough to give without more specifics.



When travelling within a country, public transit is normally excellent in Europe. The only exception is that there are some regions of Europe that are arguably better to travel with a car (rental or otherwise). Such regions may be the Black Forest of Germany, or throughout the country roads of France. Aside from these exceptions, it is very common to use trains within a country.



As to whether or not a 5-country pass is a good idea, it really does come down to what your itinerary is. If you only plan on taking the train a total of five times or so, it likely is not the most cost-effective method of taking the train. Point-to-point tickets can be inexpensive, especially in Italy.



It is a good idea to price out the cost of point-to-point trips by going to the website of the country from which the train is departing (ie. from Italy to France, you would look at the Italian rail website for a ticket price) and then compare it to the overall cost of a rail pass.



Railpass: http://www.raileurope.com



Regional train sites:



Germany: http://www.bahn.de

France: http://www.tgv-europe.com

Switzerland: http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.htm

Italy: http://www.trenitalia.com

Austria: http://www.oebb.at/en/



Once you have a more specific idea of a timetable, it would be easier to tell you the best and most cost-effective method of travel.Traveling INSIDE Europe?
Eurail passes are good for the trains in the participating systems, but not for public transportation within the cities you might visit. The travel days do not have to be consecutive. You need to know that most international trains, high speed trains and night trains will require reservations and you have to pay an additional fee when using a railpass. Here in Italy, for example, it will cost an additional 10 euro for a high speed train. It is almost always cheaper just to buy individual tickets rather than using a railpass here in Italy. In many cities here, it's very easy to get around on foot. Some places have good metro systems or buses when you need to go longer distances. In Venice, there is the vaporetto (water bus) to get around if you don't just walk.



There is a huge amount of information on train travel and railpasses here: http://www.seat61.com/ . this has much more than there is room for in a single answer here. The site also includes links to the various national train websites where you can find schedules and prices.



Based on your other question, you're planning on a 10 day trip. I would highly recommend that you use the German train site to check the travel times and connections to the places you would like to visit: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.s鈥?/a> . with your proposed itinerary, you're likely to spend most of your time in train stations and on trains rather than actually seeing much of anything here in Europe. You would be better off cutting back on the number of places and distances.



When you have more details of exactly where you want to go, you can ask again and get more specific answers about how to get around in a specific city.

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Train reservations in europe?

I am an American traveling to Spain and France, this May. Over ten days, I will be traveling from Madrid to Barcelona, then Barcelona to Paris, and finally Paris back to Madrid. I am 24 year old. Should I obtain a eurorail pass? How far in advance do I need to make reservation for the trains? Where do I make reservations? As is the case with every 24-year-old traveler, I am on a budget. Thank you for the help.Train reservations in europe?
A good site with a lot of information on rail in Europe is the site of the man in seat sixty-one:

http://www.seat61.com/

He has a page on rail passes, and whether to buy them, including links to the sites selling them.

Click on rail passes at the top of the page.

Rail passes are often not cheaper.



If you want to use the high speed trains, and I would for a travel like that, you will need to pay hefty surcharges on a Eurail pass, while you can buy tickets right now and spend much less. The same site has the info on where to buy your tickets too.

In any case, you should try the national railway site to check prices and times, Renfe for Spain and SNCF for France, links to be found on above site, just click on France and on Spain in the bar on the left.

Buy as soon as you can, the prices will go up when more seats are sold.

What you pay depends on when you buy and how much flexibility you want.



By the way, are you sure you want to include Paris in your travels, as it is a long way away from Spain and will cost you twice a day of your already short time here for the travel alone, or two overnight travels for which you should consider couchettes and an higher cost. Even the travel Madrid Barcelona will take most of a day, if you also calculate the time you will need to check out of your hostel, travel to the railway station, and on the other end, find your way to your new place to stay, check in and get settled.

If you need to be in Paris, it makes more sense to fly home from there and not backtrack to Madrid.



The German railsite is very easy to use for timetable information:

http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.e鈥?/a>
Make reservations for high-speed trains (they are common in Spain, France, Italy) and night trains.

I'm not sure how far in advance you have to book, but I was fine with only 4 hours in advance, in less popular destinations that is...

Normally, you won't have to reserve more than 3 days earlier. Reservations are possible through the internet, at the train operator's site (http://www.renfe.es and http://www.sncf.com/en_EN/flash), or at http://www.bahn.de and http://www.raileurope.com.

You can also make reservations at the train station, where you buy your tickets.



I found out for you the fares you'll be called to pay (reservations included):

-Madrid-Barcelona 159$ (2 hours and 38 minutes, approx)

-Barcelona-Paris 102$ (12 hours approx, night train)

-Paris-Madrid 102$ (13 hours and 23 minutes approx, night train)



Considering the high fees you'll have to pay, you might need a Eurail pass after all.Train reservations in europe?
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The United States of America is the only place on the planet that is dependent on automobiles: The rest of the world goes by train. Europe has an extensive train system, called "TREN" in Italy. You can cross all the countries within hours and there are high speed trains and local trains. No cars are necessary in Europe. Wouldn't it be nice if you could get on a bullet train and go from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta in 2 1/2 hours. Yes, it would. But, we are so fixated on oil. Go figure:



You can buy a EuroRail pass in advance and there are night trains (sleeper cars) available also.



Here is a link: There is another link that I like, but you have to translate it from Italian to English and I did not think you would be up for that..



Oops, I changed it to English for you. The prices are cheaper here. Did you know you can go from Rome to Venice in 4 1/ 2 hours. There is an ancient city in Europe that I hope you get a chance to see called "Bruggee" All of the Volvos, Saabs are shipped from there.



http://www.brugge.be/internet/en/index.h鈥?/a>

http://www.raileurope.com/index.html



Try riding the TGV or ICE trains while over in Europe: You'll love those. I have been totally fascinated with trains since childhood and would much rather be on a train than a car any day. I hate driving

How much does it cost to take a train from rome in Italy to venice? ?

i was checking how much it would cost to take a train from Rome to Venice and it was $91 with Eurorail. I couldn't find another train service i was wondering if anyone new of another cheaper oneHow much does it cost to take a train from rome in Italy to venice? ?
The 80 euro price that Alex quoted you is the standard price for seats in 1st class on a Eurostar. Second class seats on the same trains are only 56.10 euro. Actually, you can also get the same seat for 44.90 at the discounted Amica fare - you need to buy the ticket at least one day in advance.



There are also some options using an Itnercity train. The standard 2nd class fare is 41.50 euro (Amica 30.80). The intercity trains have more stops and take about an hour and a half longer for the trip.



There's also a night train leaving the Roma Tibutrina station at 10:36 pm and arriving in Venice at 5:26 the next morning. A 2nd class seat at the Amica fare is 26.80 euro, but a better option is to get a berth and sleep through the night. The standard price is 56.50 euro or the Amica fare is 45.20 euro. If you do this you wouldn't need a hotel for that night.How much does it cost to take a train from rome in Italy to venice? ?
80 euro:

http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/



(is in english also)

Leaving from? Roma and Leaving from? Venezia

Backpacking for month in europe average expenses!?

i'm backpacking with 2 other friends through western europe for a month. We have our plane tickets, passports, and eurorail global pass all that paid for already. i just am concerned about the average amount of money we will be spending for a month out there, like hostels for each night, food, etc. thanks!Backpacking for month in europe average expenses!?
Hmmm... well, the Euro is pretty much in place everywhere which is good because you won't have to worry about conversion. I did what you did, but only for two weeks. I found that England ate most of my money up, but it appears that you are not going there.



I think that you should budget for 30 euros a night at least on hostels. You need at least 10 euros for food for each meal. Each time you visit the internet cafe is another 2 euros, so do that minimally because that adds up. If you are buying smokes, bring your own from here. If you are drinking booze, buy bottles of wine at the grocery stores from 2 euros and up (be careful though, cheap wine gives me a headache). Entertainment, such as museums and art galleries are generally cheap, but other things like clubs may be expensive for cover charges.



I say that in total, you will probably need to bring at least 5,000 euros to have a comfortable trip. That is more than $1000 a week. Shopping is a whole other ball game. . .



Have a blast!Backpacking for month in europe average expenses!?
Go with the minimum of 50 euros per day per person. The old continent is very expensive.

I want to travel from Bari Italy to Amsterdam. I want to take the Euro rail.?

Where do I go to find out prices? I went to Eurorail.com but could not find any useful information.I want to travel from Bari Italy to Amsterdam. I want to take the Euro rail.?
Eurail doesn't run any trains; they sell passes that can be used on the various national train systems. Bari to Amsterdam is a very long train trip requiring changes. It will take 22 to 26 hours of travel time. There are no direct trains from Italy to Amsterdam right now. You'll need to take the train from Bari to Milan and from there go to Basel or Paris to get a train to Amsterdam using the most efficient ways to go. The Trenitalia site that Bla Bla gave you won't price the whole trip, but is good for trains originating in Italy.



Bari to Milan is 8 to 10 hours on the train. The supplement when you have a Eurail pass is 10 euro on the fast trains. You can see this by using the pull down menu that says more fares on the fares and preferences page that comes up when you select a specific train. You can do the same thing for trains from Milan to Paris or Basel to find the supplement. The supplement to Paris will depend on the train and accomodations. Seats on a day train are a 10 euro supplement, or a berth in a 6 bed compartment would be 25 euro (45 euro for a 4 bed compartment). Then you will need either the French train website http://www.sncf.com/en_EN/flash/ or the Swiss train website http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/reisen.htm to continue to price tickets the rest of the way. If you go through Paris, you'll need to take the metro between the station where the train from Milan arrives (Paris Bercy) and the station where the train to Amsterdam leaves.



As much as I like train travel here in Europe, I fly when going to Amsterdam from my home in northern Italy. It's much faster and more convenient. You might want to check options on http://www.skyscanner.net/ . One note: if you do use a rail pass here in Italy, make sure that you make your reservation before getting on the train. There can be a substantial fine otherwise.I want to travel from Bari Italy to Amsterdam. I want to take the Euro rail.?
Try here:

http://www.bahn.de/i/view/GBR/en/index.s鈥?/a>

Any Advice on Backpacking in Eurpoe?

Ok, so me and my sister are going backpacking in Europe this August. We booked our plane and Eurorail tickets. We're going to visit France, Greece, Italy, %26amp; Spain. And we plan on to stay in hostels to save money. Basically I just want know any safety advice, like what should we be aware of and also how to pack as well. We're going to be in Europe for two weeks. Thanks!Any Advice on Backpacking in Eurpoe?
Pack as little as possible. 2 weeks is a very short time- you can really get away with just a few items. Always reserve a hostel bed in advance and only stay in places that you know are decent (from friends or many online reviews). I ended up getting stuck in a sleazy hostel in Paris in what turned out to be a prostitution area. Talk to other backpackers wherever you go- they could have very good advice about your next stop. Be careful of creepy locals.
Yeah, don't!Any Advice on Backpacking in Eurpoe?
My friend did it for 3 months and her best advise was to take the buses in Europe. It saves a lot of money rather than taking a cab or something! Have fun!
Well, for such a short stay, it seems like common sense would be your best defense. There is a great site called www.startbackpacking.com that has links to safety warnings for all over the world.



Also, make sure to keep your passport safe and on you at ALL times, because American passports are in high demand on the Black Market.



Lastly, I don't know how old you guys are, but wearing a fake gold wedding band can help cut down on harassment from the horny local men looking for "easy" Americans. Good luck and have fun!
Take as little as possible with you....lugging around a lot of clothing etc get tedious VERY quickly, especially when you are tired and have been up and about all day. 2 weeks is not a long time...i did part iof Italy in around 12 days so I don;t think you are going to see very much at all....cut out some places..France is large..I spent 5 days in Paris alone and did not see it all!



I only had one real issue with safety when I was in Barcelona when some gypsy woman tried to pin a flower on me and was talking all the itme about it...another woman was coming up behind me, but thankfully it was one of the few times I was travelling with someone and knew what was happening and pulled me away.

I travellled by myself for 85% of my time and usually started early in the day and finished early but in the summer time its not such an issue eg walking around in the dark..just use your common sense....don't advertise things eg camera, expensive jewellery, clothing, keep you bags close ( I used to carry my day pack on my lap on buses/trains etc rather than leave it on my back) and keep it closed and even have a lock or some deterrent to stop pickpockets. Keep expensive things inside the main part of bags and nothing or little in outer pockets that are easily accessed.



The saying is pack half as much and take twice the money you think is a good one....you can always buy some clothes or a little travel umbrella, if you need them as well, make sure your shoes are ready for long days and well tried before you go.
http://www.ricksteves.com/



This guy has all the answers you need- he's bakpacked Europe every summer for 35 years. His book Europe Through the back Door is all about travel skills and tips for first timers. The library will have it if you don't want to buy it . (but I think it's worth the money- his advice will save you money and make your trip and planning MUCH better.



Here's a few thing he talks about- doing laundry while travelling, finding toilets, how to pack, how to read train schedules, hostel skills, eating on the road, finding cool places away fom the crowds, how to find great free things like free museum days, etc etc.



BTW, you are trying to cover WAY too much in 2 weeks. Pick one or two of those countries. It takes about 2 days just to get to Greece unless you fly, and another 2 to get out. You are vastly underestimating the time it takes just to get between cities, never mind countries! It takes several days to see a city, and a day of travel between them- including getting from your hostel to the station, train time, and finding your new hostel in the next city. Use night trains to maximize efficiency- you'll wake up in a new city and be ready to go.



Here's an example- say you're in Rome and want to go to Athens- it's a train to Bari or Brindisi, waiting overnight for the ferry connection, a day on the water, and several hours from the coast of Greece to Athens.



Don't make the mistake of spending all your time on trains to try and "see as much as possible"- you won't you'll just spend your whole trip stressing over train connections, and you'll miss the best part of these counries, which is the smaller cities and towns. Don't go to Naples or Nice or Milan just because you've heard of them- thee are MUCH better places to use your valuable time. If it was my first time and i had only two weeks, I'd personally spend the whole thing in Italy- Cinque Terra, Florence, Venice, Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri/Amalfi, or maybe to Sicily (Taormina), with maybe a side trip to Ljubljana (Slovenia), Istria (croatia) or Salzburg (Austria). Greece is amazing, but it takes time to get around- and Athens is not the best part of Greece, not by a long shot- you'd need time to get to the islands or to Peleponnese or something.

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Traveling through Ireland?

I am planning on flying into Dublin next May and I would like to travel West mostly. What is the easiest and/or cheapest way to travel through Ireland. Which cities should I hit? I've heard that Eurorail and other trains are expensive. Also, should I then make my way back to Dublin to fly back to the US or fly out of an airport in West Ireland? Thank you SO much!Traveling through Ireland?
I'd travel by bus - Bus Eireann travel all over the country and their fares are decent enough, certainly cheaper than rail prices. There are also private bus companies in different areas that can be even cheaper, or specialist backpacker services like Paddywagon Tours (not as cheesy as it sounds). I'd go from Dublin directly to Cork (with a stopover in Cashel) and work my way along the coast through Kinsale, West Cork, Kerry (the Ring of Kerry from Kenmare round to Killarney), a night in Limerick city, then Clare (Cliffs of Moher, the Burren %26amp; Poulnabron dolmen, Ailwee Caves, Ballyvaughen) and from there up to Galway city (good for music %26amp; night life) out to Clifden, Connemara, the Aran Islands, onto Mayo, Westport, maybe even Achill Island and finally over to Sligo and Yeats country. From there, it's six of one and half dozen of the other whether you go back to Dublin or down to Shannon to fly home. To do that itinerary properly, you'd need AT LEAST 2 weeks, better with 3. If time is more limited, go straight to Cork, from there to Kerry, up to Clare and Galway. If you can, work some festivals into your visit - see the last website below.

I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?

Should I order through Trenitalia? Eurorail? Railkey? Or somewhere else?I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?
The trains are not very busy during that period, so no need to book them online. Also, trains are very slow in Italy, I would recommend you to travel by coach if you can!I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?
Ive used www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html a few times and it was very good.

I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?

Should I order through Trenitalia? Eurorail? Railkey? Or somewhere else?I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?
Through Treinitalia. http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html You really don't need to pre-book tickets for February much in advance - even for Carnevale in Venice, but it doesn't hurt to do so. I live about two hours from Venice and get tickets a couple of days in advance for each of the weekends.



Most of the discount fares are reserved for residents of Italy, but you can book the Amica fare on trains where it's available and save a bit.



If you were here around Easter, pre-booking tickets is mandatory on most trains since it's a heavy travel period.

I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?

Should I order through Trenitalia? Eurorail? Railkey? Or somewhere else?I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?
Hi,



http://www.railbookers.com/tickets/europ鈥?/a>

Going to Europe next summer...what to expect, and helpful hints please?

I'm going to Europe with my mom, and grandmother next summer (probably around June-July area.) and was wondering where to visit and such. We are going to buy the Eurorail train pass, and just visit as much as Europe as we can. I'm 14, and don't like museums that much (unless it is a cool/interesting topic)



What country should we stay the most days?

Which countries are very vegetarian-friendly(And don't have like lamb heads sold by street-vendor)?

What should we watch out for(scams and such)?

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I really want to go to Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Romania. What are some interesting things to do there?



I heard that Czech Republic won't have Euros until 2010. Is that correct? Does anyone know what Czech's famous dessert is? I think it was some kind of apple or cinnamon strudel...not sure.



Thank you!Going to Europe next summer...what to expect, and helpful hints please?
The west of Europe is more vegetarian friendly but also more expensive.

Switzerland is western and expensive, Romania is eastern European cheap but in the countryside the villages might still have primitive meat selling situations. Czech republic is somewhere in between.



In June you can travel without much in the way of pre-booking, July is more busy, as the schools will be out for summer. Phoning ahead to book a room for the night is needed then.



The three of you can share a room, but you will have to ask for a room for three, as standard rooms will not have enough space, you can also travel hostels, often they have rooms with 4 beds you can get for the three of you. Again, ask when phoning in.



Each town (and most villages) have a museum, but look for what is available, many museums are about local history and rather small.

Get a good guidebook, for now I would look them up in the library, or get a few second hand.

The Lonely planet series are good, have a lot of info on hotels and hostels, museums and sights, restaurants including vegetarian, and travel. All with prices and quality warning where needed.



And use Google, there is a lot of info available, just enter the name of the country or town and what you are looking for, (hotels, museums, train times) and see how much you get.



This is a useful site, with a train travel planner too:

http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>

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Need helping planning European vacation?

My family and I (two adults, one 13 yr old) want to tour Europe. We live in NC, but are willing to fly to FL, NY or IL for cheaper flights. (That's one of my questions!) We want to visit Paris, Amsterdam and Rome. Which is the cheapest airport to fly into and what do you suggest on how to visit each one? Eurorail is what I have found so far. Any advice on trips? Thanks!Need helping planning European vacation?
it depends on where you want to go and what your budget is but try: flightnetwork.ca

expedia.ca



cheapflights.caNeed helping planning European vacation?
Your best best is to start trawling the airline websites and see what deals you can find. It really doesn't depend that much on the airports.



Paris has 3 large airports in the vicinity, one of them is hard to get to, the other are easily accessible with local trains, but Paris is a huge, sprawling city.



Amsterdam Schiphol is one huge sprawling airport but just 20 minutes by train from central Amsterdam.



The two main airports near Rome require a train ride to the city's main railway station.



And one other thing: stop referring to Europe as a country. It's a continent. The three countries you wish to visit are the Netherlands, France and Italy, respectively. And yes, you would see a lot more if you travel by train.

Going to Paris...any recommendations?

I'm planning a one-day, two night trip with my boyfriend to Paris and I'm thinking the best thing to do is get the eurorail...but I wondered if anyone had any recommendations on somewhere to stay that isn't too expensive, but that has good transport links to the sights around Paris, as we won't have a car. ThanksGoing to Paris...any recommendations?
Once you get to Paris you do not need a car -- in fact you do not want a car. Use the Metro. If you like museums and art, I would suggest the Orsay. It is slightly less crowded that the Louvre but (due to horrid security) get there at least a half hour before opening. If you like modern art, visit the Georges Pompidou Centre. They have a fantastic collection. There are specific museums for several great artists and areas of art -- Rodin and Picasso museums specifically come to mind. If you like impressionist art, the Orangerie is the place to go. None of these last three are terribly crowded (usually). If you want to take pictures to last a lifetime, here's what you need to do. 1. Climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe and take pictures of Champs Elysees and the Grand Arche and the Eiffel Tower. Walk (or take a bus or metro if you aren't a great walker) along the quais, stop at Pont Alexandre III, turn right and take great pictures of the Assemblee Nationale and Les Invalides. Then turn the other way (north) and take a picture of Place de la Concorde and beyond it, the Opera Garnier. Keep walking along the quais or give in and take a bus. Stop and take pictures of the boats passing on the Seine. Take some distant photos of the Pantheon and Notre Dame. Walk a bit further on and cross onto Ile de la Cite. If you are like me you have taken about 300 pictures by now. Walk toward the middle of the island and then toward Notre Dame. Take the picture of the whole front facade, then get closer and take pictures of the entryway. Now walk around toward your left and get some great pictures of the flying buttresses and gargoyles. In the back you can take some pictures from less traditional angles that really highlight the place. Cross over onto the left bank and turn back and take pictures from the Quai de la Tournelle, making sure to the the view of the whole church and of the tip of the island. From here, you can go to the Cluny (Moyen Ages) museum or the Pantheon. I prefer the Pantheon. Make sure to go up inside it (take the tour if you must) because the pictures from the upper level are fantastic. Get lunch on Avenue Sufflot and then walk down toward the Luxembourg Gardens and Palace. You get the idea. Now, make your way (on the metro) to Trocadero. Take some really awesome pictures there. Get one of the zillion people there to snap a pic of you two smooching (I did that for passersby just a couple weeks ago) and earn karma by smiling at people trying to get their loved ones into a photo. You hold the camera for them so they can all be in it. Now, the long walk down from the Trocadero to the Eiffel Tower (it is down, down, down and across a bridge). Next, be prepared to wait about 1.5 to 2 hours in line for your trip up the tower. The best pictures are at the second level but you may feel obligated to go to the top. You need a darn good zoom to get good pics up there. Now, go to the Champs-de-Mars metro and find your way to Boulevard St. Michel. Have a glass or two at the Boul' Mich' cafe, or if your budget is more pedestrian buy a bottle of wine at one of several shops there and open it in Luxembourg gardens. Dinner -- wait until near dark (8 pm) and find something that suits your fancy.



One problem (for me anyway) is that the nearest no smoking section is in Dublin, Ireland.



Actually, some of the smaller ethnic restaurants and cafes are completely no smoking. They understand Californians, thank goodness.



The next morning, make him take you to Galleries Lafayette on Boulevard Haussmann, near the Opera. Take 15 minutes out of shopping and take the escalator to the rooftop viewing area. It is the only thing that is free at Galleries Lafayette. Take some really good pictures of downtown and some slightly longer shots of Sacre Coeur, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Pompidou Museum, Arc de Triomphe, and the Pantheon.



Go to the Auber RER station about 3 blocks away, catch the RER to Chatelet (shat-lay) and then catch another train all the way to Roissy / Charles de Gaulle. Or walk to the bus queues by the Opera (also only a few blocks from GL) and catch the RoissyBus for only 8 euros and it will take you right to the international terminal at CDG.



Have fun.



PS, make the cheapskate spring for at least a 3-star.



-MathTeacherGuy
Personally, I'd check out the WWII sites on the beaches. Awesome view, free to see. It's out on the countryside.Going to Paris...any recommendations?
I am sure you would enjoy the Hotel de Nesle. It is in the 6th arrondissement and an easy walk to Notre Dame or the Louvre.



The rooms are very nice and although it is a simple place without things like minibars and cable TV it is comfortable and clean.



The area it is in is very lively and full of pleasant places to have a drink or a meal.



Prices for a double range from 75-100 euros.



Check out their website: http://www.hoteldenesleparis.com/
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It's packed with tourists and the drunken homeless like to fu*k with people.



The metro is color coded and easy. There was a hostel called three ducks. I paid 20 bucks a night. I don't know what the rat paid.



They like to put eggs on everything. know that. Be glad that you don't have a car. You wouldn't want to drive. Say Merci after everything. and sivil play (spelling) before you speak. Everything will work out better for you.



Oh, and go to the louvre in the morning. Start at the top and work down. That is how smart people enjoy it. You will see why when you get there. You will never see a collection of art any better, so plan on spending some time.
lot of people don't realize but Batobus is a great option for Paris. You get a very nice view of Paris while can hop on and off at the main sights.



here's the main site

http://www.batobus.com



and here's a video tour of it

http://www.geobeats.com/videoclips/france/paris/seine-cruise

Question about train travel in Italy?

My fiance and I will be travelling to Italy for our Honeymoon in June. We will be travelling from Rome to Florence, Florence to Venice, Venice to Sorrento and Sorrento to Rome, all on different days. We have looked into getting a EuroRail supersaver pass that entitles us to 3 days of unlimited travel, also purchasing an extra day. Altogether this will run about $450. Is this the best, most cost effective way to travel? Their website is difficult to understand, do we still need to pay extra for tickets? How do we know if we need reservations?Question about train travel in Italy?
Are you sure three or four days are enough for visiting all those cities...? From Venice to Naples it takes near 7 hours, for instance (and still more than one hour to Sorrento).

Anyway, booking from Trenitalia and Circumvesuviana http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumvesuv鈥?/a>

should cost you near those 450$, all included.

Take a look at Trenitalia website and make your reckoning.

Since your stay time is narrow, I suggest you to book in advance, anyway.
This is the link to Eurail for Italy

http://www.eurail.com/

As far I can see rates are lower than yours and you can cover also 4 and 5 days of unlimited travelling.However I'm guessing how is possible for you to visit the 4 towns in 4 days...!!Also I don't know why you've decided for one day trip Venice to Sorrento but this will be really a long trip. If you're landing in Rome I would suggest a daytrip from there to Sorrento.

When you're back at Rome (or direct from Sorrento) you may go to Florence and then to Venice. Last daytrip should be from Venice to Rome if you're flying back from there.

Here is Trenitalia (Italian railways system) website for time tables http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html

Here you can check also about reservation. Pls note that seat reservation is always mandatory on Eurostar (ES) and Intercity (IC) trains that are also the fastest (and the one I presume you'll be using for yr trips).

I guess by scrolling all the arguments of above 2 links you'll find any further answer to yr possible questions.

Otherwise feel free emailing me for any clarification since I'm a frequent train traveller (even if obviously I can't travel with the Eurail being Italian).Question about train travel in Italy?
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Bostonian taking 1st trip to Paris...I am looking for tips?

I'm going to Paris next month for the 1st time, and was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers, where to go, what to avoid, etc. I'm going with a friend and we're 26. I know about the Lourve and all the big places. I'm more interested in places that are local favorites, or maybe you took a trip there and found a great little place? I'd like to go out at night to bars and clubs that are American friendly, just have a good time! I will be there for 7 days in the end of August. I really would appreciate any help. It doesn't need to be a bar or club, just a fun place you know of! Traveling tips would be nice as well. Also, does anyone know how long it takes to get to London from Paris via the Eurorail? I'm thinking of a day trip or an overnight, but I'm not sure if it's worth it timewise. Thanks!Bostonian taking 1st trip to Paris...I am looking for tips?
There's enough to see/do in Paris to easily take up your 7 days, but if you want to make a side trip, the TGV (high speed trains) will take you anywhere in France in just a few hours. My personal favorite recommendation would be to take the TGV from Gare de Lyon down to Aix-en-Provence or perhaps nearby Marseille.



Aix is a nice town - you can walk anywhere you need to go there and it's just fun and relaxing. You won't regret it. If you go instead to Marseille you'll get to see the Mediterranean, the fish market along the old port, and a great basilica way up on a hill above the city. You could choose to stay in one or the other place (I'd recommend Aix) and take the train for about 25 minutes for a day visit to the other one (that is, down to Marseille...).



Another alternative would be a couple of days on the Cote d'Azur, in Nice or Cannes, with a day trip to Monaco.



Now, none of that is near Paris - it would be a 3-4 hour TGV ride away, but after you've walked around for a couple of days in Paris you might appreciate a few hours off your feet on the TGV and a change of scenery.
Act as if you have been there long enough... and dont ever act like a newbie...



That will be the rule no.1Bostonian taking 1st trip to Paris...I am looking for tips?
watch out...they eat rabbit there...be careful what you eat!!!
viste this site:www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/J_-list鈥?

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it takes a very very long time to get to london, you stay in bosnia, nice there !
Last time I was in England I took a couple of days for a side trip to Paris. World's most beautifiul city, I think -- though not all the people were too pleasant. I would recommend that you do a side trip to London, too. Hope you have as great a time as I had!!
The Eurostar takes about 1hour 40 mins, + you arrive in central London. Hope you got money as these 2 cities are not cheap.

I love London, and Paris is great, where to go i Dont know as i did all the tourist things.
The French people were very polite to me and my wife on our last trip to Paris. We always eat at small restaurants that locals patronize. The clubs are great. The Moulin Rouge is kitchy.
Take nose plugs or a gas mask, and a lot of patience. Paris is a beautiful city, it's the people that are the problem. Good luck finding anything or anyone that is American friendly. I would advise getting out of Paris and seeing the French countryside, the people are so different from the Parisites. :O}



I'm exaggerating, a bit, but do be careful, and thick skinned, and have fun.
You asked about day trips; don't miss Fontainebleau, southeast of Paris. It's an easy day trip in a rental car or locally available tour. When my wife and I did this, we were part of a tour, and enjoyed it immensely. On the way back to Paris, one stop we made was the writing home of a renowned author. I'm too old now to recall WHICH author; but you'll know him, and Parisian locals involved in travel will know which one immediately. Worth the short stop. Have fun!
I always recommend my favorite hangout in Paris, Aux Trois Mailletz at 56 Rue Galand in the 5th arr. There's a piano player and a singer every evening on the main floor. There's a cabaret show in the basement (which is much nicer than "basement" might sound) which is a blast from the past 1950's nightclub sort of thing. They serve pretty decent food and prices are reasonable. They are open until the sun comes up. Give it a try. Its really a great place.



The number one day trip from Paris is to Versailles. You can pay for tours or take the train there but the first is expensive and the second leaves you a serious hike to the Chateau. Instead, take the metro to Pont de Sevres and then go upstairs and take the bus. Its clearly marked and will drop you off at the front gate of Versailles. The bus stop back is just down the street one block. The bus portion can be paid for using three metro tickets (each way).



If you do visit Versailles don't limit yourself to the Chateau itself. The grounds are fabulous and you should walk to the Hameau de la Reine. This is the portion of the grounds that Marie Antoinette had designed and built for her parties. It includes a mock country village where the Queen and her courtiers would dress up like peasants (or at least their vision of peasants) and pretend to be ordinary people.



Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it.
The most important thing is to try and speak some French..Even if you are pitiful at it.They hate it when you only speak English.

You will love it by the way.



If no one else mentioned it see the Museum of Modern Art



And Jim Morrisons grave
I grew up in Paris and I live in Los Angeles, but I go back frequently. Because of it, I put together an entire Web site to give people travel tips on Paris. So, feel free to go to:

http://www.myparistrips.com

You'll find a selection of top rated night clubs, interesting cafes, airport, metro and other transportation help, advice on a one-day excursion to London, which by the way is 2 hours and 50 minutes by Eurostar TGV (high speed train), and many other topics. What I have not written about so far, is all the major tourist spots that you already know about anyway. Other than that, I think you'll find lots of helpful tips to make your trip a blast!

In terms of excursions outside Paris (with castels, palaces, etc.) , there is a reason Versailles is best known. It's grand, and a nice one for your first time. So, set aside at least 6 hours of your vacation to go check it out if you think you might enjoy something like that.

You could also pack a lot into your 7-day vacation by going down to the French Riviera for a couple of days, but that's another story. Anyway, feel free to ask any other question you may have through my Web site. I'll be happy to answer as much as possible. Have a great trip.
Guess you should read our travel tips for paris then :)



Here is more info : http://www.travelmanual.info/visiting-pa鈥?/a>



You can also see the pictures.



About the London trip, I would say you can do it in the 6th night so that you come back to Paris for your last night. London is also a nice place but I am not sure if you will enjoy seeing just a bit of it, and not ALL. My advice : stay in Paris only.

Here is a travel tip for London too: http://www.travelmanual.info/visit-to-lo鈥?/a>



Hope I was helpful.



Regards,

alex
well "The French Are Always Nice To Me" but then I greet them in french and make an attempt at the language... american friendly eh?? try the english pubs like the Frog and Rosbif... but really with just 7 days you won't scratch the surface... general advise to see the "real" paris is to stay away from tourist areas... I stay in the 14eme for example... menu's (cartes actually) aren't in english :-}.... my favorite "tips" for first time Paris visitors is to visit the cathedral at St. Denis which is technically NOT in Paris but is in zone 1 on the metro so a regular metro ticket works and to visit the Musee de l'Ordre de la Liberation in the Invalides complex if you're into WW-II history... warning this museum caters to the french but is a great stop if you know a little about the subject and can read a little french.... have a crepe on the street... try a nutella crepe and you'll be hooked.
Be patient things are More relaxed over there. and don't expect everyone to speak English. as for good day trips I really enjoyed going to Versailles it's pretty close to Paris.

Backpack tips for 2 months in Europe?

my Fiancee and myself plan on backpacking Europe next summer for 2 months via Eurorail method. We have no equiptment so I would like to get some info on good backpacks to buy. what size? what brand? things to stay away from. any help would be much appreciatedBackpack tips for 2 months in Europe?
Take as small a pack as you can convince yourself to do.

Packs get heavy, and even when you use buses or taxis to get from the station to the hostel you will still lug it around a lot.

You will often stay at the top floor of a many stories high building without lift, and often it is on top of a hill too.

If you travel for 2 months you will do laundry often, so take a little less and wash it a bit more often.



Try it, pack all you think you will need for the next two weeks into a pack or bag and walk around with it for a time.

You will understand me then.



A good pack is comfortable, does fit good to your back, has a belt around your waist and is rather waterproof.

You can now also get backpacks with wheels, they are a little heavier and pack a little less for their size, but they are good to use.

It is very likely that the two of you need different packs, go to a good shop to see the bags and fit them on. Best to put some weight in them so you can feel the fit.



They sell backpacks with a day-pack zipped to the top, stay away from them.

I never see people with them combined, I do often see people who have the big pack completely filled on their back and the little pack on the front. But this little pack gets all the heavy things, books, drinks and so on, so it is very uncomfortable to carry, specially as it is not made to be carried on your breast while you have a big pack on your back.



Try to restrict yourself to one pack only, and keep the day pack for just the things you need that day.

Idealy you just pull it out of your big pack when you reach a town, put in your guidebook and drink and walk away smiling (after storing your pack in a safe place.)
i would go with northface everything! they are a little bit on the pricey side i must admit but the quality speaks for itself. as far as equipment goes i would get a medium sized hiking back pack (which they have) with a lot of different compartments and strapps for supplies. i would get all of your basic camping gear as well. hiking is a laborous task, make sure to bring extra socks and boots and have good hicking boots (dr. martens). water bottles, power bars, etc.

here is a list:

http://camping.about.com/xchklist.htm

and here is the website for northface:

http://www.thenorthface.com/



i hope this helps. i do a lot of hiking and camping so if you need more specific information just let me know.Backpack tips for 2 months in Europe?
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Are Train Passes good or not?

What is your opinion on German and Eurorail passes versus just buying tickets?Are Train Passes good or not?
I love them personally if you are travelling with some one and are going to be on the trains to see many places.



You can use a days pass and travel on ANY train in Germany except buses and taxis of course. But all day any train they are good. So if you go for say two weeks, get your self like 6 days, two will get used from the airport to your destination and back leaving you four other days to travel on train and you can add more days of course too as I said before.



Good luck
BahnCards:

For frequent Travelers: If you often travel in Germany these offers may be right for you.

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L盲nder-Tickets

For regional whole day trips: Travel in the Bundesland (federal state) of your choice!

http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en鈥?/a>

It depends how often you want to travel and how far and also if you want to be flexible or if you prefer to buy your tickets in advance.

I always book my tickets in advance and then they are really cheap...so I got a ticket from Frankfurt to Vienna for 29鈧? But this tickets are limited and if it's not possible to take another train than the reserved one.Are Train Passes good or not?
I want to remark that the "L盲ndertickets" are generally valid on all regional and local trains, to include busses and tramways of a whole country like Bavaria or Northrine-Westphalia.

When traveling to Europe is it better to...?

My sister and I are going to Europe next summer to visity Italy, Spain or Greece and Germany. Is it better to fly into and out of the same city, or into and out of two different cities? What's the deal with Eurorail passes? Someone has told me that the trains aren't that convenient and we should fly between cities in Europe.



Thanks. I appreciate any practical travel advice.When traveling to Europe is it better to...?
Depending on the time of year you might want to make a one way trip, south to north in spring, or north to south in fall.

In that case using two different airports is the thing to do.

Even when the weather is no reason, one way traveling is often easier to do. And unless you have relatives or friends that you can use as base, going back to a place you have been is not really attractive.

Open jaw flights, (leaving from an other airport) are mostly the same price as returning from the same airport.



If you plan to be in the train more than in different towns an Eurail pass is the thing for you, if you plan to use the train just for transport, look into the flexi passes, just a few days in a longer period, like 15 days in two months.

You can also combine several one country passes, most useful if you can travel for more than 2 months.

http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>



Flying within Europe is most useful if you want to combine towns that are far away from each other, and when you just want to do some capital cities and are willing to ignore the rest of the countries.

The trains give you a much better view on the real countries.

But if you book early the cheap airlines do give a cheaper journey than a rail pass.



Between Italy and Greece you can use ferries or fly, or use the train a long way around.



Get a good guidebook, read about the countries you want to visit, and see if there is something inbetween the towns you really want to do that is also worth going, or if you want to concentrate on the main towns.

I like the Lonely Planet series, for you the South Europe edition and the Germany edition would be great. (By now you can also find them second hand, as they have been popular for a while.)

These guides give you info on travel, hostels and hotels in different price classes, (and camping if you prefer that.)

Sights and museums, with prices and opening times.

Shopping, food with info on supermakets, markets and eating out also vegetarian and so on.



You can also find a lot of info on internet, just google one of the countries you want to go and tourist info, train times or whatever you are interested in.

The sites popping up are mostly in English too.



Make a list about what you really want to do, with a second list for things you would like to do too if you have the time.

Try to make a schedule with so many days in each town, and how long it will take to travel from one town to an other.

http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/fares_鈥?/a> will help you.



Enjoy a year of planning!
you can generally fly into one European city and out of another - this is the best way as you wont have to retrace your steps.



Generally its best to travel by train between European cities - there is an extensive network of long distance trains either high speed or slower night trains. You get to see more of the country and can sleep betwene destinations which is always good. You will also always arrive and depart from the centre of cities.



Flying between cities is also possible but having to travel out to the airport, security checks at the airport and having to travel in to the city at the other end mean that it is a hassle. I guess it depends on how much time youve got and which destinations you want to visit.When traveling to Europe is it better to...?
If i was in your place i would try a pre organized circuit..you can ask for that in a Travel Agency, because that way, you will not go by yourselves, you can go in a group, you will have no bad "surprises" and they organize and plan things for you, and besides you will know how much you will spend (of course reserve some for extras).I think it's more safe...the adventure idea sometimes puts you on troubles...and if you plan to come to Europe now in summer time, is very confusing....
In a nutshell: Eurail worth for a trip between two or more Countries (for a trip inside just one Country generally is cheaper buying the tickets the old way); flying is cheaper and faster only between far Cities cities.

For instance, between Rome and Paris. Between Milan and Rome, for instance, it's one hour by flight, but you need a total of two further hours to reach downtown from the airport (then also paying the bus, underground or a cab), whil by train it's 4 hours and a half downtown to downtown and cost less.

I think every trip that last up to 5 hour by train are cheaper and the same time fast enough by train.
I'd say it depends on the amount of time and money you have to spend. Eurorail passes aren't cheap, but it is by FAR the better way to see Europe. Train stations are interesting and so is the rail experience. Train stations are conveniently located too, airports usually aren't.



Either way, you'll enjoy your adventures. Don't forget security - pickpockets and crime in general are bad in some of those areas. Wear your wallets, passports, and tickets UNDER your clothes, don't put anything valuable in a bag, keep your backpacks fastened, not just over one arm, and watch each other's backs, especially in crowds. Beware of groups that will surround you and try to distract you while one/some go behind you. Don't let fear spoil your fun, but practice being on your guard. It's far better to be prepared than to get ripped off and have it ruin your trip.
Whether you fly into and out of the same city depends on whatever deal you get with the airline.



Get an up-to-date copy of the *Rough Guide to Europe* and it should have current details of Eurorail passes and much more.



Trains in Europe are mostly great and a much more pleasant way to travel than flying. However the prices vary depending on where you are. For example trains in Austria are cheap, but very expensive in Switzerland. You can often get good deals in Germany but check the Internet on that. Also when you book a long-distance train ticket make sure to check if you need a seat reservation or you may be left standing for some or all of the journey.

How much can I see in 5.5 days?

I have booked 5 days stay in Interlaken and will be there for 1/2 a day in Zurich. What all can I see ? I am a photographer, so I'd like to see and shoot everything possible (morning to evening). I was thinking about talking a EuroRail pass and visit a new place everyday. Please advise.



Also need information on sightseeing charges and food costs.How much can I see in 5.5 days?
The Truemmelbach-falls in Lauterbrunnen are certainly worth a half-daytrip when you stay in Interlaken, and you may easily combine it with excursions to Wengen, Muerren or Jungfraujoch. These waterfalls are quite unique, and they are also listed as a UNESCO-World-heritage. You may take an elevator up the mountain and you see the 10 glacier-waterfalls INSIDE the mountain (a long path will lead you to the most spectacular places).

I'm traveling from Zurich on Tuesday morning to Italy. I need to be in Venice by Friday morning.?

that leaves me about 3 days - where should i travel in between? Do i have enough time to travel all the way to Rome and back? Or should i base myself in Milan (i have relatives there) and take days trips to florence and Pisa?

I have a eurorail ticket so i would travel by train.I'm traveling from Zurich on Tuesday morning to Italy. I need to be in Venice by Friday morning.?
Considering the little amount of time you have and that the travel is by train, I'd recommend leaving out Rome.



I'd stay around Milan but would also suggest Bergamo and Verona.

Best way from Brussels to Strasbourg?

Hi there!



We are trying to head to Strasbourg from Brussels. Do you know any train operators that take that route? I don't want to do Eurorail because it is so expensive! We are hoping you can give us any advice. We are flexible!



Thank you!Best way from Brussels to Strasbourg?
You can drive from Brussels to Strasbourg (its a little over 4 hours of driving). If you are not willing or cannot drive I would recommend you look into www.ryanair.com they have some of the cheapest flights in Europe. The center is Strasbourg is nice but, I found once I left the sanctuary of the city center I found some real areas which had some issues like homelessness and slum like housing.Best way from Brussels to Strasbourg?
I'm not sure what you mean. The trains in Europe are all owned and run by the national rail systems of the country. There are no choices between train operators. But you might find a cheaper way to travel by bus or hitchhike if there aren't too many of you. Remember if you hitchhike in Europe, it is customary to pay for your share of the gas, and gas is very expensive.

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1 month in Europe, which countries should I visit?

I am arriving in Rome on Nov 2, departing Nov 30. My main interest is shopping(brands and flea mkt) and sightseeing, not into museums that much. So far my plan starts from Rome 3-4 days, Naples 1 day(no stay over), Florence 2, Venice 2, Germany 3, French 4-5, Switzerland 3, Milan 2-3, and back to Rome for my flight. I was thinking to visit Athens, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, UK, but should I? I was thinking to take eurolines in the evening so I can save more on lodging, is it good? or should I just get eurorail or book a cheap plane ticket now? Did I miss any must visit places/cities for shopping? Any recomm plz, also for the lodging that is safe and cheap for I am travelling alone, if any. And, from each places I plan to visit, what things should I buy? Thx.1 month in Europe, which countries should I visit?
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Villa Communale, Naples

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Vomero, Naples

This large residential neighborhood is located high in the hills with sweeping views of Naples.



Spaccanapoli, Naples

This part of Naples is full of crowded, colorful alleys full of shops, plastic rosaries, fresh seafood and famous artisan workshops specializing in the city's famous nativity scenes.



Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples

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Baptistry (Battistero), Florence

A beautiful building best known for its elaborately sculpted doors by Lorenzo Ghiberti.



Piazza della Signoria, Florence

Since its beginning during the Middle Ages, the Piazza della Signoria has been the political heart of the city.



Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Dominican monastery that serves as a distinguished monument to the religious and artistic history of Florence, which features valuable examples of Florentine paintings from the 14th and 15th centuries.



Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Florence's principal palace was begun in 1299 and built as the seat of the Signoria, the fathers of the city's republican government.





Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti), Florence

A complex of art museums housing some of the most celebrated treasures in the city.



Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce, Florence

A massive Gothic church housing the remains of some of the biggest names in European history, from Michelangelo to Galileo.



Piazza del Duomo, Florence

This large city square contains the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, the third largest cathedral in the world after St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul's in London.



Save Palazzo Strozzi, Florence

Reminiscent of the competition between 15th-century nobles and rich merchants to build the most imposing and beautiful palazzo or palace, the Strozzi is one of the most significant to behold



Piazzale Michelangiolo, Florence



Mercato Centrale, Florence

Open-air market that has a cast-iron structure dating back to 1874, which offers a variety of food shops catering to local residents and restaurants.

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That part of Florence situated between Piazza San Marco, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, and Santo Spirito, filled with up-scale and expensive shops.



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you gotta go there.1 month in Europe, which countries should I visit?
Switzerland for sure it's awesome, definatly go to austria(vienna), France maybe, Spain maybe, dont bother with the UK, yes to germany, belgium and luxembourg! When in Italy go to Rome, Florence, Venice,and Milan. Or you could just wing it and not really have a plan, just get on a train and see where yu end up!
Start in Spain, than Azure coast in France, than Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia (Ohrid), Greece and finish the trip in Turkey



have fun
u have to have to have to go to turkey... its amazing.. ive been to other european countries but this one takes my vote!!
copenhagen, stockholm and london are great cities. and paris %26amp; barcelona of course
Don't skip Malta, Hungary, Romania, Greece and Salzburg in Austria...

Nice trip...

Best regards...
You already loaded your stay more than sensible, as you will need (parts of) days to travel too.

Overnight travel will cost you sleep, unless you are an exeption and can really sleep in a bus or train.

So expect to need a hotel at least one in three days, one in two is more likely.

Bus travel is the worst you can get in Europe, train is a bit better, but for a night sleep on the train the travel should be at least 10 hours, and you should have a couchette at least to get a proper night of sleep.

Flying would not safe you a lot of time, for each leg flying, actual flying time about one hour, you will loose half a day, going to the airport, check in, all security controls, half an hour for boarding, flying time, walking through the airport, passport check, waiting for the luggage to arrive, travel to town. And while it might cost less if you are lucky, you would need to book now and fix your schedule to the day, the cheap tickets can not be exchanged for others flights, not earlier, not later.



Best check your planned trips against the different travel planners:

Italy: http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html

France: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/dynamic/_SvH鈥?/a>

Germany, also a good site for those countries for which you do not have a planner:

http://www.bahn.de/p/view/international/鈥?/a>

Eurail pass: http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>

Bus, pass as well as national sites:

http://eurolines.com/



London might be a place you just have to go, with several famous markets and lots of fashion going on, Amsterdam has its share too, Paris in France, and maybe one of the smaller French towns. I can not suggest any in Switzerland, it is a beautiful country, but I do not know where the fashion town is there, but scenery is all over the place.



Athens, and as the other answerer sugested Turkey will involve a lot of travel time or a flight, so better not do them as well as the rest you want to see.



Google a map for Europe and see what you plan to do.



Stay in hostels, use Lonely Planet guidebooks (maybe the Europe edition) for addresses, and other info as shopping and market addresses.

I want to start planning a trip to backpack around Europe? But I don't know where to start.?

If anyone can help me find where the best information about prices and help for best places to go? I know about the Eurorail but I would like any information or experiences people have had. If there is a good website to plan the trip out in or a book I could get it would so helpful thanks.I want to start planning a trip to backpack around Europe? But I don't know where to start.?
This is just my cup of tea, if you want a great backpacking trip then follow my advice:

First is this your first trip to Europe? if it is, then believe me you want an itinerary, you want to know where you're going and you want to see as much as possible this first time because #1, you might never come back to Europe plus you want a life load of memories all squeezed into 2 amazing weeks (or however long you stay!) and #2, if you do come back you'll already know where you like, what you like and if you'd ever go back there again.

Ok, now I want you to go immediately (after you have read all of these tips below) to www.busabout.com, this is a great site. It is not really a tour. You buy a package and you can ride the buses they offer to any of their destinations in Europe, its for college aged people and its a great deal considering how much it costs to travel within continental Europe. Not to mention travel from England to Europe, the chunnel ain't cheap!

Basically a bus runs every two days through any Busabout destination. For example: Paris to Amsterdam, Munich to Vienna, etc every two days, you can hop on hop off, super fun, meet a lot of great people, the guides aboard the buses give you all the information you need to know about the next city even help with hostel/hotel reservations. Busabout even includes a ferry ride from Dover (england) to Calais (france) in the cost of the "bus pass". So you can skip the chunnel. check it out, learn it, love it, live it!

So see what pass suits you best, but make sure you follow these tips and it will make your trip run smoother

1. Fly into London, it is cheaper and to get out to get to continental Europe you either have to take the Chunnel or a ferry across the English Channel. You want to do that at the beginning of your trip. You want to start in London and end in Amsterdam, Netherlands(if you smoke, because if you do, you won't want to leave Amsterdam and you'll miss the rest of Europe, believe me!) If not, still leave out of London and end up somewhere else...

2. You can always book an open jaw flight, into London, out of Venice, or into London out of Paris, land in one place, leave from another, sometimes the price of the flight isn't really affected...sometimes, but it will make it easier on you, why race back to london to catch a flight when you can sip espresso's in Milan into the night before your flight, enjoy yourself its a vacation!

3. Now, busabout will take you anywhere you want to go, but always consider travel time between destinations. If for some reason you want to fly between cities, DO NOT BOOK INTERCONTINENTAL EUROPEAN FLIGHTS FROM THE US. United States travel agents over charge flights they book from european destinations because americans don't realize how inexpensive the flights really are, we assume everything in europe is expensive. So wait til you get to europe to book any flights from for example, paris to munich, amsterdam to london. YOu can find European carriers, that are our equivilent of Southwest or Jet Blue, think about paying $450 from LA to Vegas, would you do that? But people pay that everyday from Paris to Amsterdam! Get it..good!



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If you attend a college it would be beneficial to put this request on a student bulletin board. I'm sure you'd get lots of responses. Otherwise try starting with a travel agent or google backpacking through europe.I want to start planning a trip to backpack around Europe? But I don't know where to start.?
Eurail is totally the way to go!! decide how long you want to go and then get the applicable ticket. just check out this website: http://www.eurail.com/ it has tons of info. get packets and maps and just start planning. it's actually really easy and tons of fun. the best part of eurail: you can hop on most any train in europe and take day trips or overnight trips. (though some trains don't except eurail so keep that in mind)



tip: DO NOT take an overnight train alone! buddy system is the way to go. and stay flexible.

Train travel between warsaw and bern?

We would like to travel by train between these cities:

Warsaw to Prerov, CZ (3 days in prerov)

Prerov, CZ to Bern, Switz



It would be great to have a two day layover somewhere in Germany between Prerov and Bern.



Any suggestions? This is one way travel. We don't know which city in Germany would be the best for us for sightseeing and the best for travel onto Bern, never been to germany before.



We couldn't find any packages via eurorail or any other passes.



Any suggestions



Thank you - we would appreciate any assistance..Train travel between warsaw and bern?
The night train from Warsaw to Vienna stops in Prerov, but in the middle of the night: Depart Warsaw at 9:05 pm, arrive Prerov at 3:15 am.

Or you can depart Warsaw at 6:00 am, arrive in Prerov at 11:11,

Or depart Warsaw at 9:10 on the train towards Prague, change in Bohumin at 13:24(arr.)/(dep.) 13:38 to Prerov at 14:37.

Or, depart Warsaw at 11:00 on the Vienna-bound train, arrive in Prerov at 16:11.



From Prerov to Bern, I'd recommend the night trains from Prague to Germany, for ex.

The Amsterdam train leaves prague at 18:50 and you could go to Cologne/Koln, arrive at 6:14 next a.m. It's a nice, big city with a beautiful cathedral and some roman ruins.



You can get from Prerov to Prague on a direct train dep.13:43, arr. 17:19, or other trains that change in Olomouc, dep. prerov at 15.36, arr. Prague at 18:32, or dep. Prerov at 16:42, arrive Prague at 20:00'



OR, the Basel train leaves Prague at 20:25, stops in Frankfurt at 6:54, next a.m., Mannheim at 7:50, Karlsruhe at 8:18, Offenburg at 9:01, and Basel at 10:37.

You could get out at Mannheim and take a quick train to Heidelberg, which is a classic German town, or from Mannheim to Wurzburg, also a great town. Or go to Offenburg and change to a quick train ride to Strasbourg, France, just over the border. It's a beautiful place.

From Heidelberg, Wurzburg, Koln, or Strasbourg, you can easily get to Bern via Basel. There are frequent trains.

Example: Heidelberg to Bern:

11:14 to 14:56 with a change in Mannheim at 11:29.



You could take a train from Prague at 13:16 to Nurnberg, arriving at 18:09. It's a neat old city in Bavaria, and not far from, Munich, Wurzburg and Rothenburg. Getting from Prerov to Prague is easy, just check the schedules on this site:

Check schedules on

http://www.oebb.at/en

It's Austria's site, but covers all of Europe.

Euriotrip! What should my budget be for England, France, and Italy?

I'm looking for the cheapest deals! I'm a student and am very tight on money but if I don't travel now I don't see myself traveling for another 6 years or so. I know about Eurorail and Eurostar so any personal experiences on how much you spent and how many days you stayed in each country would be very helpful.Euriotrip! What should my budget be for England, France, and Italy?
First of all become a member of the Youth Hostel Association and Stay and Save.

Not only will you get discount at 4000 Hostels (in about 80 countries), you get discount at several stores and musea also at some ferry services...

In hostels you will find many brochures for nearby activities and musea, places you have to visit, discount vouchers, and not to forget the owners, they will help you with every question you may have.

If saying for like a week in a capital city you should look for a week subscription, with this you can travel with public transport unlimited and enter many musea for free or massive discount.

Always learn how Western Union works (before leaving) and travel with a spare Credit-card!

Always ask if there are some discounts you can have as traveler!

Scan all your travel documents and put them in a secure email account so you can always reach them if losing some stuff. also CardStop number is useful.

I always count about 10 euro for food and another 15 euro for the night.

about 15-20 UK, france 10 and italy, you must see milaan, vienetie, rome, pisa,... so 20 daysEuriotrip! What should my budget be for England, France, and Italy?
All it's depend of the time you stay in France, England or Italy. Where do you come from? How many days/weeks/month do you want to travel?

Question about rail travel in Europe?

So i bought a Eurorail select pass for 3 countries (czech/austria/italy) and was wondering how i book the actual times of departure? I know their is a nominal fee, So i take it i just show up to the Train station and just book it at the international desk, or is their someway i can take care of it online.



Thanks!Question about rail travel in Europe?
If you're taking a regional train, you don't need a reservation and there is no supplement. However, for the higher speed trains, you need to go to the station and pay the reservation/supplement. (see the Eurail FAQ: http://www.eurail.com/1_faq_how_do_i_mak鈥?/a> ).



Most of the supplements are nominal, but the supplements for some routes or train types can be more. Here in Italy, it's 20 euro for an Alta Velocita train and 25 for a TBiz. http://www.eurail.com/1_reservations_sup鈥?/a> ,

http://www.eurail.com/1_reservations_sup鈥?/a>

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I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?

Should I order through Trenitalia? Eurorail? Railkey? Or somewhere else?I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?
Trenitalia best bet !I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?
Get them here:

http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html



I generally buy them online, and get an ID number. Then I print them at the station, using my ID on their automatic-machines. But you can even use SMS on your cell phone, I was told.



Enjoy your tour!

I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?

Should I order through Trenitalia? Eurorail? Railkey? Or somewhere else?I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?
Trenitalia is probably best. but wouldn't it be best to buy tham here?
Why? Just buy them at the railway stations, very easy. Plus the big stations also have these automated machines that are very easy to use.I'm going to Italy in Feb. and would like to buy train tickets online. Where is the best site to buy them?
online is the cheapest
If you are going to be there for a whilke and plan on traveling a lot, look into a rail pass. They provide excellent flexibility and cost savings.



Since you are going to Italy, always have a backup plan. The trains are notorious for strikes.



I use Eurorail, but i also typically go to more than one country and am there for a few weeks at a time for work. Given airport security it is often faster than flying and a wonderfully civilized way to travel

Best way to travel across Europe (5 different countries)?

My friends and I are going to backpack across Europe next summer, and we aren't sure if buying Eurorail passes are the best, or booking flights from flylc.com, or just getting train passes for point-to-point destinations while we're in Europe.



What is the cheapest way? We want to go to about five or six different countries.Best way to travel across Europe (5 different countries)?
I always travel by rail when backpacking around Europe, which I've been doing every couple years since 1985. I also teach a college seminar for first-time travelers to Europe. Rail travel offers the best opportunity to meet people from the countries you're visiting, as well as to chill a little and relax from the otherwise frantic pace you might set for yourself. If the five countries you are interested in are contiguous, a Eurail Selectpass is a great money-saver, and limits you to a few days of travel so you're not tempted to try to go everywhere and see everything. I have priced the pass versus point-to-point tickets and the pass always, always wins. If there are fewer than five of you traveling together at the same time, add the Saverpass option for more savings. But you all have to stick together the whole time: two of you can't split off and still use your pass for a while.

In Europe, can I get to all the following cities by train: London, Paris, Berlin, Praha, Amsterdam and Vienna?

I am going to Europe in May and am planning to visit the above cities...what is the quickest, most efficient way to go? I am a budget traveller...cool with going by bus or train, and would like to use Eurorail. Are there connections to those places though? I am flying in and out of London, starting in London, then Paris (English Channel route...no ferry!) then Berlin, then Vienna, then Prague...then to Amsterdam and then back to London. Tips?In Europe, can I get to all the following cities by train: London, Paris, Berlin, Praha, Amsterdam and Vienna?
Yes you can travel to all these places by train.



Personally however I would either switch some destinations around and or fly some distances.



Berlin-Vienna-Prague makes no sense as the train from Berlin to Vienna usually goes via Prague.



I think I would go London-Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin-Prague-鈥?by train, then fly to Paris from either Vienna or Bratislava and go Paris-London by train again.



In many instances it is cheaper and definitely faster to fly than to take the train in Europe, especially for distances that are longer than 7 hours travel time by train. Vienna-Paris is 14 hours by night train for example - and you'll have to pay 30 EUR supplement for a couchette to lie down and sleep on top of your Eurail pass. The same 30 EUR will buy you a flight ticket from Vienna to Paris.



I would check the travel times by train between the above cities using http://www.bahn.de . Compare that then to flights at http://www.skyscanner.net . You will find that you can easily fly between almost all of the above cities (except Berlin-Prague and Prague-Vienna). You might even pay less for flights than for the Eurail global pass, even when you factor in time and cost of transport to and from the airport.



Beware that especially Ryanair has airports that are up to 2 hours away from the city they are associated with (Hahn has nothing to do with Frankfurt and Treviso nothing with Venice). London is notorious for the fact that when you fly to Berlin, Paris or Amsterdam you often pay more for the train to get to the airport than for the flight ticket.



Also note that there are some tricks for extremely cheap train travel that involve some advance knowledge of certain special local offers and how European train fares work - feel free to ask either here or email me. Berlin-Amsterdam, Berlin-Vienna via southern Germany and any routes via Prague offer such tricks, but for them you need to compromise on time spent travelling.
I was in London this summer and I know for a fact that you can get to Paris. I'm pretty sure that you can get to the other cities by train but it might take awhile.



London to Paris is about and 1 to 2 hrs.In Europe, can I get to all the following cities by train: London, Paris, Berlin, Praha, Amsterdam and Vienna?
consider flying some segments



1. if you are on vacation, likely you have time restriction. save LOTS of time by flying.. and it may not be much cheaper (if at all)

2. train/bus travel all the time can be EXHAUSTING...switch it up

3. it does make sense to travel train sometimes. if you can get some overnight routes, you can sleep on the train and forgo $$$ spent in hotel/hostel
I second Maia, your plan can be made better and you might well be cheaper off without a rail pass.

I have seen some of the tips she has given, do mail her if you want the best trip for a modest amount of money.



If you want to travel by bus, that is also possible, sometimes it is even cheaper than the cheap flights but most longer distances are done in the night, and will cost you a night of sleep.

http://www.eurolines.com/index.php?id=on鈥?/a> if you want to check it yourself.



One more tip, the Lonely Planet guidebooks, I think they are the best in the market for budget travelers.

Want to backpack through Europe?

I want to backpack through Europe this summer, what do I need to consider? how much roughly will it cost? And if anyone knows, how exactly does the EuroRail work, can you sleep on it? Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.Want to backpack through Europe?
You forgot to add what national passport you have because you may need visas. Although there are no borders in most countries these days so you may never need to pass through emigration after landing by plane.



Otherwise, the trains in most of Europe are good with times but many are not the type you can sleep comfortably on, you have to pay extra for that and often need to book in advance. It is probably worthwhile though because it means you are getting from place to place whilst you sleep and the extra is about the same as a good hotel room.



http://www.greatrail.com/great-train-tou鈥?/a>



http://www.raileurope.co.uk/Default.aspx鈥?/a>



There is always some information on these sites which can be useful XX

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I am planning a travel from Paris to Pisa and Rome. Can somebody suggest the most economic means of transport.

I was looking into Eurorail Saver Passes. I can see from the route map that there exist a link between Paris to Pisa and Pisa to Rome.But it was difficult to understand the timetable. Can somebody suggest whether Pisa, Rome and Vatical City can be done through eurorail or any other cheaper mode of communication?I have to apply for French Visa. So, I would requet the community to send in their response ASAP. Thanks. Rahul.I am planning a travel from Paris to Pisa and Rome. Can somebody suggest the most economic means of transport.
You might want to look at Ryanair, as I know they have a hub in Paris and could fly to Pisa, or near by.
Hi,, i just made the same trip back in Feb, during the olympics.. look I suggest Easyjet.com....... They are cheap, and on time and go from Paris to Pisa,,, the Orly airport not CDG...



Then just take the train from Florence to Rome, it takes about hour and half,, every morning..I am planning a travel from Paris to Pisa and Rome. Can somebody suggest the most economic means of transport.
a bus there is one from london to rome who stop in paris but if you want you can get off in milan.

I need to tale night train from paris to dusseldorf (prefer around midnight departure) where can I find info?

Are there trains that go from Paris to Dusseldorf at night?

Can I simply hop on the train which originated in a different city and makes a short stop in Paris? Is there a good website ?

eurorail.com offers me very few chioces. Looking for something better. Thank you!I need to tale night train from paris to dusseldorf (prefer around midnight departure) where can I find info?
I found 3 possibilities, since you really want a night train. (I like them, too.)

#1. Depart Paris Est at 19:24 on TGV 2375 direction: Mulhouse Ville

Arrive in Strasbourg at 21:43 , then change in

Strasbourg, depart at 22:20 on EN 265 EuroNight Orient-Express direction: Wien Westbahnhof, but just go to

Baden-Baden, arrive at 23:05

From Baden-Baden dep. at 23:51 on CNL40408 CityNightLine Pegasus direction: Amsterdam Centraal

Arrive at D眉sseldorf Hbf next morn. at 06:13



#2 Depart Paris Nord at 21:55 on THA 9369 THALYS direction: Bruxelles-Midi

arrive at Bruxelles-Midi at 23:17, then change. Depart

Bruxelles-Midi at 23:41 on CNL 237 CityNightLine Andromeda direction: Hamburg-Altona to

Dortmund Hbf arriving at 05:15, then change %26amp; depart

Dortmund Hbf at 05:23 on ICE 525 InterCityExpress direction: M眉nchen Hbf

Arrive at D眉sseldorf Hbf at 06:18

OR, if you don't want to get up at 5:23, stay on the train to

Osnabruck, arriving at 6:22, change to Eurocity EC 7, direction: Chur, departs at 6:37 and arrives in Duss. at 8:25



#3. Depart Paris Est at 22:45 on CNL 261 CityNightLine Cassiopeia direction: M眉nchen Hbf

to Stuttgart Hbf, arriving at 6:11, then change to ICE 614

departing at 7:51 towards Dortmund, arriving at Dusseldorf Hbf at 10:32

OR, if you don't mind changing in the wee hours, you could get out at Karlsruhe at 4:55, then change at

Karlsruhe Hbf at 05:59 to ICE 972 InterCityExpress direction: Berlin Ostbahnhof

to

Mannheim Hbf arr. at 06:22 and change at

Mannheim Hbf at 06:35 to ICE 616 InterCityExpress direction: Dortmund Hbf

arriving in

D眉sseldorf Hbf at 08:32



These trains will all require reservations.
There don't appear to be any late night trains to Dusseldorf from Paris. The latest one you can take departs at 3:55pm:



http://travelocity.raileurope.com/us/ind鈥?/a>



If your objective is to spend the night on a train, there is a direct train that departs Paris Nord at 8:46pm and arrives Berlin Spandau at 7:52am (you don't have to change trains between Paris %26amp; Berlin). There are trains every hour from Berlin to Dusseldorf, but you will have to change stations (to Berlin HauptBanhof). Berlin is a LONG way past Dusseldorf, but the overnight trip could be nice if the extra time is not a problem.



Good luck!I need to tale night train from paris to dusseldorf (prefer around midnight departure) where can I find info?
www.sbb.ch

it is the Swiss trains website but gives accurate travel info for all european trains. used it to book a 6 week interrailing trip and all times were right on schedule.
Best to ask a travel agency, they know, if not they will check! Websites are not always so reliable!

Cheapest way to get from Italy to Paris?

I am going to be visiting Rome, Venice, and Florence and want to go to Paris from Italy. Which of these cities have the most connections to Paris? Also, I prefer Florence since that is where we will be last before leaving so can someone tell me the options and approx cost from there to Paris? Is Eurorail the only option?

ThanksCheapest way to get from Italy to Paris?
www.bookryanair.com



Rome to Paris around 70 euro (return included a person)

you need to book in advance to find good deals, even cheapper than 70 euro...
try easyjet

www.easyjet.comCheapest way to get from Italy to Paris?
I guess you can get good airline fares if you book early. These are the options you have from Rome to Paris:



Adria Airways (JP) through Ljubljana (LJU)

Air Berlin (AB) through Dusseldorf (DUS)

Air France (AF) direct or through Bordeaux (BOD), Lyon (LYS), Marseille (MRS), Nice (NCE) or Toulouse (TLS)

Alitalia (AZ) direct or through Bologna (BLQ), Florence (FLR), Genoa (GOA), Milan (MIL), Naples (NAP), Pisa (PSA), Turin (TRN), Venice (VCE) or Verona (VRN)

Croatia Airlines (OU) through Split (SPU) or Zagreb (ZAG)

Dba (DI) through Munich (MUC)

Easyjet (U2) direct or through Dortmund (DTM)

Easyjet Switzerland (DS) through Basel/Mulhouse (EAP) or Geneva (GVA)

Germanwings (4U) through Cologne/Bonn (CGN) or Stuttgart (STR)

Kuwait Airways (KU) direct

Lufthansa German Airlines (LH) through Dusseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC)

Luxair (LG) through Luxembourg (LUX)

Meridiana (IG) through Cagliari (CAG) or Olbia (OLB)

Ryanair (FR) direct or through Gerona (GRO), Milan (MIL) or Venice (VCE)

Saudi Arabia Airlines (SV) direct

SN Brussels Airlines (SN) through Brussels (BRU)

SWISS (LX) through Zurich (ZRH)



From Venice to Paris, these are the options:



Air France (AF) direct or through Lyon (LYS)

Alitalia (AZ) direct or through Milan (MIL)

Hapag-Lloyd Express (X3) through Stuttgart (STR)

Lufthansa German Airlines (LH) through Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC)

Luxair (LG) through Luxembourg (LUX)

Myair.com (8I) direct

Ryanair (FR) direct

SN Brussels Airines (SN) through Brussels (BRU)

SWISS (LX) through Zurich (ZRH)



Last, from Florence to Paris, you can take:



Air France (AF) direct

Alitalia (AZ) direct or through Milan (MIL)

Lufthansa German Airlines (LH) through Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC)

SN Brussels Airlines (SN)
Check out www.trenitalia.com. You can check schedules and prices as well as buying etickets for train travel.



Trains are a great way to get around in Europe. You get scenery all along and best of all, connections are from city center to city center. No treks to and from airports.



If you want to go by plane any of the cities you mentioned will do, Probably more options out of Rome. You can also check for flights on the common US travel sites like Expedia, etc...



Buon viaggio!
Try this website for a whole range of the cheapest airlines. There should be a few going between the Rome and Paris.

There is an airport at Pisa too which is close to Florence (in fact I thought it was the main one from the area, so I would check that too)
you can get supercheap flights at either easyjet.com or ryanair.com. (to give you an idea, i flew from london to florence-pisa for 0.01 on ryanair, and from london to paris for 5pounds + fee, which was only like 20 pounds).



the eurorail goes from florence to paris but it takes about 12 hours. i took the night train last year and didn't enjoy it, although if you take the day train, you might see some nice landscape?



but flying would be faster and sometimes cheaper.

Visa agencies in USA for South africans for Europe?

My name is Ramon, im a south african citizen living in the USA on a seasonal visa. Im planning backpacking in Europe for three months. My first stop is U.K where I travel around for a month. Then Netherlands (2 days) Czech Rep (10 days) Slovakia (8 days) Croatia (8 days) Italy (12 days) Spain (12 days) and France (6 days) before i head back to London to get on a plane for the rest of the world. My Problem:



Being South African i need visas for some of these countries. And the shengen is the visa i need. However the Italian and Spanish embassy (where i need to get my visa as I'm staying there longer) wants me to prove my accommodation and travel info into and out of the country. This means i need to book accommodation and buy airplane tickets, and eurorail tickets. Which means i will lose all my money if i don't get my visa.

Can any one point me to an agency that can help me in florida.



Please i need help.Visa agencies in USA for South africans for Europe?
Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.



This means you need visa for:

UK, Schengen countries, Czech Rep, Slovakia, Croatia



I suggest to check the consulates of all Schengen countries you intend to visit. It is my experience that processes are not the same from consulate to consulate. Even two different consulates of the same country may have different procedures. As long as you have not booked anything yet, you can always change your mind about how long you might stay in which country. Therefore I would just try all the consulates.Visa agencies in USA for South africans for Europe?
The laws may have changed but you may have to take various shots because of the country you're from. The fact that you're in Florida may make a difference. Good luck to you getting out of that state as it's supposed to be one of the worst seasons for hurricanes. That is, unless, you want to stick around and see what it's like without electric, water and food for five to fourteen days.



As you know, the process works very slow and you will have to prove yourself several times over with various agencies. Unfortunately, too many members of the state wear underwear that's too tight and it reflects in the way they treat foreigners.



I'm sorry, but I don't think you'll find any short cuts. The only thing you can do is prevent any cut offs. That is, have documentation, have proof of this and that and have an answer forwhatever question asked you by the state department goons.

Best ground transport from Paris, Fr to Bruges, Belgium?

We are American tourists. What is the most efficient, safest travel via train, autobus, or other ground transport from Paris to Bruges. We have so far looked only at Eurostar and Eurorail train routes. Does anyone out there have inside knowledge or preferences or tips?Best ground transport from Paris, Fr to Bruges, Belgium?
the best way is thalys, definitly.

And Bruges is a wonderfull city, if you want to know something about staying there or want to know the nicest spots, you can always email me. (I'm from Ghent, not far from Bruges)

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Can you travel around Asia by train?

Can you travel around Asia by train?



We're thinking about flying to vietnam and taking on from there? Most likely do a train travel around asia rather than flying. Is there a train that will go around Asia, something similar to Eurorail in Europe.Can you travel around Asia by train?
That would be by Train and Bus or Ferry. Asian countries are not connected by trains. I know that you can take a train from mainland China (Shanghai, Beijing or other main cities) to Hong Kong. From Singapore, you can ride bus to Malaysia. Laos, Burma and Thailand connected by Bus.



An alternative would be budget airlines. Checkout their super low fares. Try Cebu Pacific, Tiger Air and Air Asia.



Cebu Pacific: Philippines to HK, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Indonesia.

Air Asia: Malaysia
It is possible but you would probably have to transfer to different trains. Plus, the trains are not really as good or safe as the ones in Europe. Some countries have overcrowded trains that are rusting and full of people.



Asia is a continent composed by countries that are divided by water. The biggest spread of land that are attached to each other where you can use train to travel around is mainland China, Mongolia, India, Vietnam, Thailand, etc. I'm just not sure if there's any that crosses the border.Can you travel around Asia by train?
Train is a good way to travel through many Asian countries but they are not all interconnected and there is no train pass system like in Europe -- you need to buy tickets as you go; however, train travel is very cheap in most places.



From Vietnam you could take the train into China and then take the trans-Siberian. Or you could take other transport to Thailand and then see Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore by train. The best resource you should check out is www.seat61.com.