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Old 02-24-2004, 07:26 PM   #1
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I wish to travel to Europe in Oct-Nov. But I'm having a hard time deciding where to go. I definitely want to go to Western Europe. Where's the best place to go for a first timer?
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Old 02-24-2004, 10:15 PM   #2
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If your looking for an easy first trip to Europe, the UK and Rep. of Ireland is always a good go, english speaking, LOTs of public transport, friendly people, wicked long history, good bars and clubs, great amount of hostels.

When you go to the mainland, things can be a bit more difficult, i mean with the language barrier. BUt if you up for it, then for sure go for it!!
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Old 02-25-2004, 01:03 AM   #3
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I agree with Canadian Dude - Im about to embark on my first trip and going to get used to/get the feel for travelling in the UK where you know the language. Once Ive settled a bit then and worked out what its all about Ill head over to mainland Europe.
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Old 02-25-2004, 03:34 AM   #4
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Godimcute...



nice name, do you have a nice pic for the TP family album?

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So, how do we shorten "Godimcute?" Can't quite call you God, can we?

Anyway, I agree with UK or Ireland to start off. Germany is real user friendly, too -- lots of English speakers and well organized. Some would say TOO organized...

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Old 02-25-2004, 08:35 AM   #6
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Originally posted by ozpacka@Feb 25 2004, 11:34 AM
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nice name, do you have a nice pic for the TP family album?

Lol, my thoughts exactly.

Now back to the topic. How about a motel near me? And what exactly do you mean by "first-timer?"
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Old 02-25-2004, 09:31 AM   #7
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hahah voyd you sly dog you
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you guys are too much! haha! ;-)

yeah, english speaking countries is a safe bet, but if you're ok w/ stepping a little further out of your language comfort zone, I have to admit that I'm partial to Italy in W. Europe. It's such a beautiful country and the people and the food, and the art! Just very romantic for me!
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Old 02-26-2004, 07:44 PM   #9
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Thanks for the helpful information and the thinly veiled come-ons!
I have another question, if you kind people wouldn't mind.
I'm worried about money in the UK. I don't know what's what. What if something costs a pound and I give them a 6 pence? Or something like that!
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Old 02-26-2004, 11:21 PM   #10
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Get some money exchanged in your home country before u go, ask for them to give it in a few different denominations, and have a good look at them before you go so at least u know which notes are which.
Also try to get some small change as soon as you can.
*personal expereince: the toilets in paddington station cost 10p to use, there is no way of changing money at the toilets, so u need to have the right change if u want to use them, and the last thing u want (after not sleeping for 40 hours) is being forced to carry your stuff upstairs and buying something from the sainburys before u can go potty, *
check out
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/cu...ions/money.html

for pretty pics of the money.
But dont worry it doesn't take long to get used to using.


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hehee you guys dont waste any time...2 posts and youre already makin' da moves!
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Old 02-27-2004, 01:54 AM   #12
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As far as money issues are concerned...

Just think of pounds as dollars and pence as cents...

Easy...

Well, thats how i figured it all out...

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I'm saying that uk is the best bet. My first trip was to France/Germany/Spain and it was pretty hard to communicate. I barely got by on my two years of high school Spanish and my trusty spanish/english, german/english and french/english dictionaries. Sometimes I think the I should have started out smaller and with a country where I could talk to people instead of resort to body language and emotions. Plus the UK and the Ireland should like a lot of fun...plus if you feel confident catch a ferry to mainland for a few days and see how you do.
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