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Zapper
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Posted: 07/27/05 - 20:13 Post subject: Europe in November

Opinions: I am going to Berlin on business and I am going to take an extra 6 or 7 days. I am thinking of two possible itineraries: 1) Berlin, Prague & Vienna (Haven't been to Vienna & neither has wife) 2) Berlin, Frankfurt (Rhine castles) & Strasbourg I am taking my kids =p 4 & 1 so I don't know if I will rent a car or just take the trains. I am leaning towards car. Any suggestions?

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Nemo
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Joined: 05 Jan 2003
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Posted: 07/27/05 - 21:11 Post subject: Re: Europe in November

Zapper wrote:

Any suggestions?

dont go to london and get blown up in the subway.

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Desflurane
Luke Warm

Joined: 27 Mar 2003
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Location: St Louis

Posted: 07/27/05 - 21:31 Post subject:

prague is incredible

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atarom
Dalai Lama of RealPoor

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Posted: 07/27/05 - 21:32 Post subject:

prague is awesome, but it's gonna be cold in november. mmmm, steamed beer.

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Soriak
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Posted: 07/27/05 - 21:45 Post subject:

I'd stick to public transportation - at least in western europe. It'll take you longer just to find a parking space than take the bus. Public Transportation is safe, clean and usually on time. Since distances aren't that big, it shouldn't be a problem. If you thought gas in the US was expensive, you'd be in for a shock though. Normal is ~1.25 Euro in Germany per liter. 1 gal = 3.8 Litres and 1 Euro = $1.20 - So it's about $5.70 per gallon. @Nemo That makes about as much sense as recommending against going to New York... it happened, people move on. You could fly back through London and stay a day or two - definatly a great place to visit. edit: If you considered adding a couple more days, Rome would definatly be worth a visit. Last edited by Soriak on 07/27/05 - 21:48; edited 1 time in total

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Yellow Journalist
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Joined: 20 Oct 2002
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Posted: 07/27/05 - 21:48 Post subject:

I would love to go to Europe some day. Maybe even live there

and um good advice lol

Quote:

dont go to london and get blown up in the subway.

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Nemo
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Posted: 07/27/05 - 21:53 Post subject:

Soriak wrote:

@Nemo

That makes about as much sense as recommending against going to New York... it happened, people move on.

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if you think i was serious grace realpoor you should not.

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Pags
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Posted: 07/27/05 - 21:59 Post subject:

Nemo wrote:

Soriak wrote:

@Nemo

That makes about as much sense as recommending against going to New York... it happened, people move on.

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if you think i was serious grace realpoor you should not.

I was going to say that, just not w/ that gay yoda wordage crap.

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Soriak
Toomuchtimeonhands

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Posted: 07/27/05 - 23:57 Post subject:

Nemo wrote:

Soriak wrote:

@Nemo

That makes about as much sense as recommending against going to New York... it happened, people move on.

.

if you think i was serious grace realpoor you should not.

This is realpoor... you never know Razz

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Zapper
RealPoor Sensei

Joined: 11 Oct 2002
Posts: 1512
Location: Connecticut

Posted: 07/28/05 - 17:34 Post subject:

Soriak wrote:

I'd stick to public transportation - at least in western europe. It'll take you longer just to find a parking space than take the bus. Public Transportation is safe, clean and usually on time. Since distances aren't that big, it shouldn't be a problem.

If you thought gas in the US was expensive, you'd be in for a shock though. Normal is ~1.25 Euro in Germany per liter. 1 gal = 3.8 Litres and 1 Euro = $1.20 - So it's about $5.70 per gallon.

@Nemo

That makes about as much sense as recommending against going to New York... it happened, people move on.

You could fly back through London and stay a day or two - definatly a great place to visit.

edit:

If you considered adding a couple more days, Rome would definatly be worth a visit.

Last time I was in Europe we rented a car, it was much nicer because you could just stop anywhere in between cities and go at your own pace. Gas price really isn't a big issue I am more concerned with the trains & luggage & stroller & kids & shit. With a car I can just drive up to the hotel, park it there & take public transport within the cities.

Been to London many times & been to Rome already, I want to see something new Wink