Atbone95 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Ladies and gentlemen, I am a few days away from taking off for an extended trip to Europe. It'll be my first time over the pond; I've read about as many "backpacking guides" and TripAdvisor suggestions as I can stomach, so hopefully I'm ready. That said, it is my first time over there. I'd love to hear any suggestions you might have, whether it be favorite destinations or just travel tips in general. I will be in Ireland, Prague, Vienna, and Greece for certain, with probable stops in Norway/Sweden. I am pretty flexible, though, so if there's a must-hit (cities, countries, places in the cities I mentioned), please let me know! 3 Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I've never been to Europe but I did see the movies Hostel and European Vacation so I know a thing or two. My tip would be to avoid hostels and be careful when ordering food in France. Seriously though, have a good time. 2 Quote Link to comment
Moiraine Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I haven't been either. It's always been my dream to go to a bunch of European countries and Great Britain and walk around wearing a button down American flag blouse and a cowboy hat. Quote Link to comment
NM11046 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 HAVE A BLAST! I've travelled a bunch overseas, but none of those big three you named. I think Norway would be great if you have time to get to the Fjords, otherwise I'm not sure you can do it justice ... and Sweden, honestly that's the one place I've been in my life that I'd never go back to. The people were rude, indifferent, food was bad - not welcoming, just a long few days looking at Ikea like stuff. How long will you be overseas? Are you taking the Euro-Rail around or flying? Are you doing hostels or hotels/B&B's? Quote Link to comment
Huskerzoo Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I went to Lake Iseo in Italy when I was over there. Wasn't super touristy, but was stunning. Worth getting to. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Wow, that sounds like an amazing trip. Keep us posted on how it goes! Have fun Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Sounds like a blast! Amsterdam is fun. But there are lots of cool cities. Tons of history and fun things to do everyplace you go. Have fun! Quote Link to comment
Atbone95 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 HAVE A BLAST! I've travelled a bunch overseas, but none of those big three you named. I think Norway would be great if you have time to get to the Fjords, otherwise I'm not sure you can do it justice ... and Sweden, honestly that's the one place I've been in my life that I'd never go back to. The people were rude, indifferent, food was bad - not welcoming, just a long few days looking at Ikea like stuff. How long will you be overseas? Are you taking the Euro-Rail around or flying? Are you doing hostels or hotels/B&B's? I'll be over for about a month. No Euro-rail, just flying and then busses for the rest. Hostels and AirBNB mostly, about 50-50 split. Quote Link to comment
deedsker Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 If you can find your way to Auschwitz from Prague, do it. It is the most saddening and spectacular life changing place to visit. It is depressing, but life changing place to visit. It would probably have to be a two day trip from there but it was the most important thing I saw in my 8 week trip to Europe. 2 Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I haven't been either. It's always been my dream to go to a bunch of European countries and Great Britain and walk around wearing a button down American flag blouse and a cowboy hat. Same here. Quote Link to comment
NM11046 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Well if you decide to hit Italy, Spain, Scotland, Germany I'm your gal. I'd second deedsker's thought on hitting a concentration camp. If you go to Munich Dauchau is only 20 mins or so by bus and it a humbling, important thing to see. The coolest things I've done included beer garten (it was Oktoberfest, but they have them all year) in Munich, seeing a late night flamenco show in Madrid, seeing Highland games in Scotland. I see what you're doing with Prague & Vienna - that's a future trip for me and I'll be adding Istanbul to the same one - they're all relatively easy to reach via train right in order. I admire that you're going for so long and going with no specific plan. YOu'll have such a great time! Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Gotta hit Germany. I was thoroughly impressed.I would also use rail when ever possible. See the country instead of flying over it from city to city.It's cheap. Quote Link to comment
deedsker Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Gotta hit Germany. I was thoroughly impressed. I would also use rail when ever possible. See the country instead of halting over it from city to city. It's cheap. If Berlin, try and stay on the old communist side of the city. The graffiti everywhere is awesome. Munich has a river the locals like to surf on and is a easy city to navigate by train. Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Best advice - try stuff you're uncomfortable with or normally wouldn't try. Europe has a lot of incredible cultural experiences. 1 Quote Link to comment
Atbone95 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 I'm trying to avoid (right or wrong) countries that have had terrorist attacks in the last 12 months... Idk, just sketched out. Quote Link to comment
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