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08-06-2007, 10:29 AM
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A few questions about my trip to Europe
Do you think 2 months will be enough time to visit all of Western Europe (Netherland, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Switz, Hungary, etc) (also Czech Republic, Slovakia, Scandanavia, Greece, and maybe a few days in Tangier)?
Whats the easiest way to Greece from Budapest or Italy?
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08-06-2007, 12:37 PM
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personally i wouldnt think so, i leave on friday and will be visiting spain, germany,france,belgium,italy,netherlands, czech republic and england. they say to budget 3-4 days per city u want to visit
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also if try the low budget airlines to greece, easiest way to find which ones will get u where is www.whichbudget.com
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08-06-2007, 03:36 PM
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I would say to try and see what you can. Once you hit that 4 week mark, things tend to shift, and the trip and travel aspect kick in. Thats where it is nice to be flexible and not determined to plow through it. You may just find yourself wanting to hang somewhere longer than you expected. See what you can, but don't go so fast you can't slow down to enjoy.
As for Italy to Greece, there are many ferry's that connect out of Venice or Bari. Most are overnight, which is best, as you save money on a nights accomodation. Hey you could even hit Croatia on the ferry connection. See what I mean, a trip 2 months long has a lot of flexibility, do try to stay loose
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08-07-2007, 11:17 AM
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Hey you could even hit Croatia on the ferry connection
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That is true, but then you have to go back to Italy because there is no ferry service between Croatia and Greece...
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08-07-2007, 11:21 AM
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If you have a Eurail pass, there are ferries that accept it going from Bari to Patra or Igoumentisa (sorry about the spelling, no time to look it up, I'm at work). Also, they didn't write a date in our pass, so don't write it in until they ask, it will save you a day.
The ferries leave in the late afternoon and you arrive in Greece in the morning.
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Last edited by Delaney; 08-07-2007 at 11:22 AM.
Reason: correcting my terrible grammar
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08-07-2007, 11:32 AM
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Thanks for the info!
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08-07-2007, 04:00 PM
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From Budapest it is about a 6 hour train ride to Belgrade. I definitely recommend this city. I only stayed 2 nights and I wish I stayed longer. There are some interesting things to see, such as the half finished cathedral, and its reputed to have a great nightlife, but I didn't go out. I didn't stay long enough. The hostel, Star Hostel has friendly, helpful staff and is all around a quality hostel. From Belgrade its a overnight train ride to the Greek border and about 24 hours to Athens.
I also recommend thinking about Poland. Krakow is a great city to hang out in and has some good daytrips. Maybe see not so popular with everyone and their mom city. I hear really good things about Zakopane which is about 3 hours from Krakow if I remember correctly.
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08-11-2007, 07:34 PM
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[quote=marc873;164507]Thats where it is nice to be flexible and not determined to plow through it. You may just find yourself wanting to hang somewhere longer than you expected. See what you can, but don't go so fast you can't slow down to enjoy./quote]
Ditto.
Maths work in your favor though : 3 days minimum per country (1 arrival, 1 visit, 1 departure) x 20 countries = 2 months ! But afterwards, you'll need 2 months to recover !
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