You got me on "no mosquitoes" - I'm getting bitten up here where I am and it would be nice to go somewhere with out those pests..

[quote]I think the most beautiful town is Amsterdam.Paris can take second place :)[/quote] Absolutely loved Amsterdam! For a lot of the reasons that have already been mentioned. If you're visiting the city and want to do something original, check out the House of Bols. Rather than just an attraction it calls itself a 'Cocktail and Genever Experience' and I must say, I agree. Before being demonstrated how my senses affect each other and how to Flair, the tour took me through the history of Bols (Hollands Oldest brand of Genever). To top it off the staff will make you your favorite cocktail at the end of the tour. All this for 12 euro. For more info check out the website. As I can't post the link, google: house of bols, and it should take straight to the site..

itsmeantor said: I[quote] have written few times about the cheap flights in Europe. They seem to be very cheap. But when you calculate all the fares then its not actually very cheap. Because they don't fly from the main airports and don't provide with any free meals either. [/quote] There is no such thing as a free lunch or free airline meal. You have paid for it in your ticket price. The thought of a free meal would not entice me to fly with an airline..

Best Ice Cream in the world?........ Have you been to Joe's in Swansea :lol: Awwwwww i want ice cream now and its only 8:53...... :oops: As for pictures there are loads on the Wiki entry for the city: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maribor It does look pretty!.

[quote]Does everyone smoke in Istanbul like they do in Ankara. It seems people living in Ankara have nothing better to do that sit in kugulu park smoking?[/quote] Sounds like a plan to me :lol:.

Beautiful city - one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Where to sleep? There are plenty of places - hotels and motel, so you will have no problems finding somewhere. Have a great time, it really is a nice city. Keep us posted as well..

[quote]how about joining Twitter and chatting with the locals in the country of your choice.[/quote] Oh, globbits! That's probably the best tip I've had this week. Great idea....

My favorite place in Europe is Istanbul, There are many night clubs, pubs, restaurants and taverns with live music in the city. The night clubs, restaurants and bars increase in number and move to open air spaces in the summer..

Nice signature lol :wink: On the subject though iv stayed in Hotel Victoria.... was very nice and the views are good if you get the right room :D. Not that pricey either really considering what you get..

40-50 euros will get you somewhere nice - it might be no frills but a rooms a room, Hey.

Ano Petralwna is very close to Athens center and is a good area. There is the train station very close..

Hi to all, i found a very helpful blog that contains info for vacations in Greek islands and main land. The blog contains info about Mykonos island, hotel deals, beach, culture etc ...i suppose it is a new blog....and information about several festivals that take place in several Greek islands. I think that would be a good blog. The title of the blog is Vacation in Greece and you can find it on blogger.com.

Fit girl in front is always a bonus. Even better on top :oops: I love going on the train in the summer with my ipod on..... Doesn't even have to be abroad just once im off somewhere fun :lol: Its not something that makes me smile but iv a little acer netbooks (the dinky little thing) thats great for checking sales and keeping up on emails when out n about..

According to me train is a best and cheap transportation..

[quote:095c4e3785="Bogumil"][b:095c4e3785]Deleted by moderator! Please read the advertising rules in the sticky at the top of each forum. It contains particular advice for those with travel related websites to promote. You have three copies of the same URL in your signature (also removed), which is a little excessive.[/b:095c4e3785][/quote:095c4e3785] Crack that whip danno! lol! On the subject though i did visit Bucharest a few years ago. Its a pretty place although the country is still quite poor to this day..

If you visit Budapest, it is also worth checking the Danube bend. You can do it in a one way trip visiting Esztergom (Castle and Basilica overlooking the Danube), Visegrad (Royal Palace and hilltop castle) and Szentendre (picturesque small town on the riverbank)..

I've graduated from a high school so I have a lot of spare time with nothing to do. That's why I started of thinking of a trip. I'd like to leave home for ... maybe a week - my problem is a really limited budget. Like 110 Euros. I've already visited most Central and West European countries so I'm thinking of going to south-east. Another reason which justifies this it that countries like Hungary should be *much* cheaper than Western ones (right?). I would like to do everything as cheaply as possible - I mean hitchhiking (depend on public transport if hitchhiking attempts fail, though I'm afraid I would quickly run out of money), sleeping either in cheapest dorms or just somewhere under the open sky. I live in eastern Czech Republic but I can get to Bratislava or Vienna quite easily, that would be my starting point. From there, I would like to head eastwards - Budapest, Beograd .

I agree - in fact, chiclana de la frontera in the south of spain is my number two!.

All I know is that last time I was there, there were at least two bus companies operating, but dont remember their names.. they had very similar price list though.

If its the same like in Czech Republic, you could do it as mentioned above, sell your car to a car cemetary and they will take care of it.. you just have to prove that the car is yours.. thats it.

My sincere apologies regarding the advert. It was not my intention to advertise as I have nothing whatsoever to do with the place in question Didn't think - got carried away.

Hoseasons is not us, no, but we have an affiliation with them. It is a trusted brand and has been around for 40 years. They sell more than a million holidays every year. (In fact, I myself am going on a Hoseasons holiday later this month!) Nowadays Hoseasons is owned by the private equity firm [url=http://www.hgcapital.com]HG Capital[/url] and the company is doing well from the recession (see [url=http://www.ttglive.com/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=61139 and CMPI_SHARED_articleId=2638700 and CMPI_SHARED_ImageArticleId=2638700 and CMPI_SHARED_articleIdRelated=2638700 and CMPI_SHARED_ToolsArticleId=2638700 and CMPI_SHARED_CommentArticleId=2638700]this link[/url])..

I think UK has several great places to visit including the Buckingham Palace :lol:.

[quote]Has to be Margate in Kent - horrible place.[/quote] it is horrible but its definitely not the worst!.

You are quite welcome. Enjoy, wherever you choose to explore! :D.

that's off topic, mary.join. And the reason you cannot post links is that you don't have enough posts. Further, one of your posts was moderated because it was deemed to violate the advertising policy..

I guess for a lot of people it will just be where it is most convenient to fly from, but do you agree that there is competition between [url=http://www.parkbcp.co.uk/gatwick/airport-parking.html]Gatwick[/url] and [url=http://www.parkbcp.co.uk/heathrow/airport-parking.html]Heathrow[/url]?.

I would avoid Blackpool if at all possible as it is very run down and really not very nice. So many much nicer places throughout the UK. Avoid Blackpool if you can, is my advice..

Hi, we are looking for are good camping site for our tent, that's not too busy, but still has pools etc for our two children (one teenager, and a 12 yr old). This site looks good, but I can't find any user reviews, has anyone heard of this site, or even better, visited it? :P.

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Always wanted to try Kite boarding. Have done windsurfing and years of sailing, so I think that may be the next step. Sounds like fun :).

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Northern Ireland Southern Ireland and Wales I guess your pushing the boundaries of "different country though" :lol: Wont your belly be a little........ full after lmao!.

Juice, squash, tea, coffee, water and hot chocolate are included in dinner and breakfast in our half board restaurants..

I don't see anyone asking about restaurants either. :roll: That's twice in two posts, Mary... a third time and you'll be on the ban list..

Wish i had come across this post earlier. I'm from Liverpool and could have given you a few hours of my time. Hope you're enjoying it anyway :-).

I would try sandmouth has much better facilities..

There are a few cycle rental places in the vicinity. Here are a few links for you: http://www.cyclingtoursuk.com http://www.bikezoneoxford.co.uk http://cycloanalysts.com http://www.extrememotion.com For a possible route, take a look at http://www.chilternsaonb.org/site_details.asp?siteID=152 Also, if you've not already seen it, have a look at http://www.sustrans.org.uk Hope this helps - enjoy your trip, Paul.

Surely if the OP was in Krakow as he/she claims, then he/she wouldn't be "traveling to europe.. " but would in fact already be there. Or did you let your guard slip because you're actually posting from Israel? Curious..

[quote:050d94c48f="frankie75"]Once I arrive has anyone any suggestions on where I could stay well priced hotel or Pub? I have been to the Uk before and work in small country hotels so not rally fussed .know the vibe around the area but its been a while since last visit. Just needs to be clean and cosy not to $ xx[/quote:050d94c48f] The website on my signature offers good deals on airport hotels depending on which one you fly into. Have you decided whether to fly to Gatwick or Heathrow yet? When are you flying? Hope the planning is going well!.

Go South for longer days and better weather. Keep to the Med coast to avoid below zero temps. Typical Med weather : http://www.the-languedoc-page.com/languedoc/languedoc-weather-history.gif Languedoc is quieter and cheaper than Cote d'Azur and Provence. Some weather info from The France Page ( www.the-france-page.com/france/france-weather.html ): France occupies a large and diverse land mass that produces varied weather patterns. West and North West The Atlantic coast enjoys a temperate maritime climate with mild wet winters and cool summers. The prevailing wind from the west is humid : rain and mist is frequent. Northern France is flat allowing this weather pattern to move further inland. East The landlocked east of France has a continental climate producing hot summers with cold winters. The mountainous parts have mountain weather, with rain (snow) increasing with altitude. Central The centre of France has a continental climate modified by the maritime effect increasing towards the coast.

wow... one week to visit Italy... in the Capital you won't be disappointed , there is soo much to do and see...you should have a look to some "[URL=http://www.flashbooking.com/travels/articles/events.html] events in Rome[/URL] before you go and then plan a nice trip outside Rome. In my opinion Umbria or Maremma...( not necessarily another big city or other archeological sites)...can be the answer for you! Parco dell'uccellina is an amazing place to discover Italy's natural beauties... and Umbria has a lot to offer in terms of nature, food, history as well... :D.

No I haven't. I take it you're not much of a fan??.

Crous is the organization in Paris that helps students find lodging--you can see their website here: http://www.crous-paris.fr/ It's very difficult to get a spot in a student residence during the school year--the dorms typically only open up to visitors/tourists in the summer, but they might be able to help you rustle something up. Check the 'accueil international' rubric, or send them an email. However, it's not difficult to find short-term sublet situations around the city. Try www.coloc.fr You can search all the people in Paris that are looking for short-term roommates, find the age/gender you're most comfortable with, the best location, and contact that person directly. www.seloger.com is also a good place to start--use the 'location vacances'--you'll see several affordable options (150 euros/week). Good luck!.

Solseach, thank you for all of your extremely helpful suggestions--those sound like great ideas to get us out of the concrete sprawl of resort-land. Have you ever done a daytrip to Tangiers from southern Spain? I keep hearing very mixed reviews about it....

I would take both bits with you to be on the safe side..

Its a really tricky question to answer as there is a fantastic choice to choose from. My favourite capital city I think is Dublin, everytime I go there I feel as if I am going home, which is a bit odd as I am not Irish. Bruges is a gorgious city, which has so much charm. Sorrento is also really nice, as is Florence and Venice..

[quote:4f798ebbee="DanT"]Hi, I work with Italy a lot and have noticed how Italy seems to have gone very quiet on the travel and tourism front. Very few visitors from the US market have left a lot of tourism suppliers in Italy reliant on other markets that are also quiet (e.g. UK). Has anyone been recently and noticed that it was quieter?[/quote:4f798ebbee] I guess its all down to the fact that we are in an economic downturn at the moment, many companies are suffering. I am delighted to say that we are actually having a record year with our Italian product, which is really nice and a bit of a suprise. Also our sister/parent company is on course for a record year and SunIsle was started in 2002..

Nice snaps... Thanks for sharing it with all.. Please share any travel experience...

The best months to go are July and September. August can be too hot if you are on the South Coast. If you fit the catergory of Mad Dogs and Englishmen then August will also be fien for you..

Whether you go on a package could mean the differences between this http://www.spanish-fiestas.com/costa-del-sol/images/benalmadena-hotel%20-torrequebrada-s.jpg and this..... http://www.cosasdeviajes.es/images/126441_casa-rural-el-manantial_1194887907_g.jpg For me there is[u:2d4573e09d] no choice.

Denmark is quite an economically strong country.... lots of jobs etc and as you would expect lots of people trying to get in. Some via legit methods and some of course hiding in trucks etc. Its alot like the UK really. Join a your.... its easier :).

How odd. I've just replied to this very question on another forum. Troll?! Well, let's give Ity the benefit of the doubt!! And for the rest of people who might find this, too... I've listed 11 typical [url=http://barcelonasights.blogspot.com/search/label/Barcelona%20scams]Barcelona Scams [/url]here, although this has been over 9 years here, so just read with a pinch of salt and don't get too worried (like reading them all one after another might make the place sound like the worst place to spend your holiday - not my intent, they were staggered over a period of time, but worthy information). Don't worry, take the usual precautions, and you'll be fine. Dave..

The July 2009 issue of National Geographic Traveler has an article on Barging in Europe. It did indicate that some of the more popular canals in France get congested in the summer time, but it included some alternatives, as well as links to rental sites. I'll dig it up if you'd like the links..

well i cant help you out or cant give you any suggestion but i know one thing the that your journey will be fantastic and after reading your post a wish take place in my mind that i must go for a same tour...hope i will go.

Bulgari jewels exhibition is on until September http://english.palazzoesposizioni.it/.

I believe they are a bit late to the table... try EuropeanDestinations.com - they actually allow you to customize trips everywhere in Europe, not only in Italy. And they do up to 12 cities combinations. If you go to their home page, they have a list of suggested itineraries that you can customize, or you can go to their main booking engine and customize your trip. Pretty cool..

I suppose for a buyer with cash reserves, now is the time to buy then before prices start going up again. All those empty premises in towns over the country will soon be estate agencies again!.

hi WD, not very sure to help you as I am looking for the answers to the same questions, but what I can recommend you is to go (or call) to some travel agencies and ask them whatever you want,I think they will provide you with the answers,,,,, for example I have planned to visit my uncle in Switzerland, so I want to make visa on the base of his invitation,,as far as I get it would be easier,,,, and deciding which embassy to go ,just decide which country you'll go FIRST and apply to that embassy.

[quote]I wondered where you were going to go with "Z"[/quote] Actually I didn't find 'Z' too difficult - it was 'K' that I was really struggling with!.

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Though Europe thrives, its writers and politicians are preoccupied with death. The mass killings of European civilians during the 1930s and 1940s are the reference of today's confused discussions of memory, and the touchstone of whatever common ethics Europeans may share. The bureaucracies of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union turned individual lives into mass death, particular humans into quotas of those to be killed. The Soviets hid their mass shootings in dark woods and falsified the records of regions in which they had starved people to death; the Germans had slave laborers dig up the bodies of their Jewish victims and burn them on giant grates. Historians must, as best we can, cast light into these shadows and account for these people. This we have not done. Auschwitz, generally taken to be an adequate or even a final symbol of the evil of mass killing, is in fact only the beginning of knowledge, a hint of the true reckoning with the past still to come.

French investigators trying to find out why an Air France plane crashed in the Atlantic say they believe it broke up on contact with water, not in the air. They also found that the plane's speed sensors had been "a factor but not the cause" of the crash. All 228 people on the plane were killed when it plunged into the ocean en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris on 1 June. Teams looking for the plane's flight data recorders will continue operations for another 10 days.

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