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Kevins89notch

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Actually it does, as you say in a minute. A guy going from IA to FL is traveling stupid far.. And he doesn't need a passport despite that. A guy going from Copenhagen to Amsterdam needs a passport despite being able to drive it in an afternoon.

A European NEEDS a passport to to do a day's travel, an American does not.

Actually no. Their driver's license or ID is enough, and even ignoring that, there are no border check points if you drive from Germany into Austria, as if you're driving from US into Mexico. They got this whole thing over there called the EU ;)


Kinda like going from Paris to London....

Again, no. One speaks English, one speaks French. One drives on one side, one on the other. British food is different than Frnech food. One uses the pound, one uses the euro. Need I continue?


So you don't like commercialization? Western Europe is commercial as **** man. McDonald's everywhere. Fanta up the ass...

Depends on what and where. Their McDonalds sell different items than ours do.

Italy JUST got their first Starbucks, so you can keep claiming Europe is just like the US but you're wrong.

A couple American chains is large city centers doesn't count.

Have you ever been to Europe?

I've slept in....

London, Paris, Bruges, Cologne, Berlin, Dortmund, Amerstdam, Prague, Budapest, Rome, Florence, Maranello, Bologna, Lauterbrunnen, Zurich, Mardid, Barcelona, Malaga, plus I hold an EU passport as well.


You mean English? Because basically all of Western Europe is English based. Can't say the same for many parts of America....


BS! Does a ice cream vendor under the Eiflle Tower know English, as he needs to in order to make a living? Yes. 30 minutes away can you find shops that refuse to acknowledge their slight English skills and just pretend to now understand you? YES!

Rent a car.


Again, Americans don't want things that are different. It scares them. A wierd car, odd road signs, kilometers, not miles, a manual transmission, etc.


Are you confusing Western Europe with South East Asia?

No. A doner kabob is on almost every major street corner in Europe (and AMAZING) yet to get something similar in the US, you would have to be in a large city and even then, likely have to hunt down a Greek restaurant.



Are you confusing Europe with Sub-Sahara Africa. Even in the deep interior of Russia I had cell signal and Visa/Mastercard acceptance.


The average US plan will get hit with crazy fees if you make calls while in Europe. A large grocery store in Berlin, yes they will take credit cards. Smaller shops, no they won't. Cash only.
 

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No. A doner kabob is on almost every major street corner in Europe (and AMAZING) yet to get something similar in the US, you would have to be in a large city and even then, likely have to hunt down a Greek restaurant.

I think you spelled 'boner' wrong.
 

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I spelled kebob wrong, but that's it.

Ha ha. Lots of ways to spell it, apparently.

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Doner kebab (also döner kebab) (UK: /ˈdɒnər kɪˈbæb/, US: /ˈdoʊnər kɪˈbɑːb/; Turkish: döner or döner kebap [dœˈnæɾ ˈcebap]) is a type of kebab, made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.[1] Seasoned meat stacked in the shape of an inverted cone is turned slowly on the rotisserie, next to a vertical cooking element. The outer layer is sliced into thin shavings as it cooks.

Dammit, now I'm dying for a kebab. Oh, well, off to Europe....
 

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Dammit, now I'm dying for a kebab. Oh, well, off to Europe....

****ing budapest man, they were 500 forint which right now is $1.73. I ordered a second one not knowing if I could finish it, but also not caring! Then I walked in a grocery store and bought some ice cream bar covered in chocolate and nuts for like 120, aka $0.40. Man I ate like a king there!


I just did a groupon deal of a local greek restaurant, $15 of food for $8, so I'll be making a pig of myself there, shortly. :)
 
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Heading to Italy for 10 nights in mid-May. Very excited to experience the food and culture.

We are starting in Rome (3 nights), Orvieto (1 night), Florence (3 nights) and Venice (2 nights).
extend venice to 4 nights =)
 

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Sounds like a great trip! Lots to see in a pretty short time. You might want to google 'What to see and do' in each of the cities you're visiting so you don't miss anything meaningful to you. Could be pretty long days to fit everything in. Hope you are good with early starts....

Watch your wallet over there. Money belt for passports and loot is a good thing.

Wishing you a really safe and fantastic holiday. Enjoy.
 

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Funny you mention that... we extended it to 3 nights! Hope thats enough
awesome man ! when you have some time wander away from all the tourist spots. Just walk towards the center, away from the water. You find some AWESOME restaurants and shopping. If you find the locals, you know you are in the right spot.
 

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Sounds like a great trip! Lots to see in a pretty short time. You might want to google 'What to see and do' in each of the cities you're visiting so you don't miss anything meaningful to you. Could be pretty long days to fit everything in. Hope you are good with early starts....

Ahhh, one of the great debates on travel blogs/sites.

Half say plan, plan, and plan some more. Half say go with the flow, figure things out when you get there, etc.

I go with the planning route. I did a 2+ month trip to Europe once. I had all the nights planned out before I left. I knew in what city I would be sleeping in, every day. I also had large lists of things for each city. The Pope gives speeches on this day. That famous bakery is only open 4 days a week, some 200 year old restaurant is only open for lunch, etc, ETC. I never had to ask myself, "What now?" I just looked at my cheat sheet or sorts.

Now a days it's so easy with youtube to find some expat who has lived in Barcelona the last 16 months and watch a vlog on their top 5 restaurants in their section of town.


In regards to a few who have some set cities they are going to already, #1 thing....FREE WALKING TOURS!!!

Here's the biggest company: SANDEMANs NEW Europe

They are awesome and in about every major city. They meet up around 10am or so and it's a 3 hour tour of the major sites. As the name suggest, yes, you walk, a lot! Also, it's free...sort of. The guides are all amazing and approved by the company, which makes them pay like 3 euros per person they take out. In a large city like Berlin in summer, you could have 100 folks show up daily. They have enough guides and break it down into groups of maybe 20. The guides know so many facts, dates, stories, etc. Plus the guide is a local, so if you need to ask them where to buy a phone charger you forgot, or their favorite local pizza place, they will easily answer you. At the end, tipping is highly suggested. I've heard 10 euros a person is proper, which I always went with. It was always 100% worth it. I fully recommend this in any major city, as the first thing you do on your first full day.
 

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Always wanted to see Italy but the social unrest in Europe due to the huge Muslim influx and financial issues is really concerning imho.

Which is bullshit, and bullshit.

That's like saying you want to visit Chicago but you heard 400 people got shot in 2018. Yeah, 400...out of how many millions, and also the fact those 400 shootings are located in specific shitty areas where tourists don't go. I've been in Chicago a couple times in the last 2 years and have no problem walking 1.5 miles to dinner as I just enjoy the big city feel. I never once felt in danger.

You're 1000 times more likely to get killed by a DUI idiot while driving to work tomorrow that to get caught in a terrorist attack or a violent protest.
 

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I've been to Europe on Several Trips now.

Trip 1) Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy
Trip 2) Lithuania
Trip 3) France and Spain
Trip 4) Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden
Trip 5) Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary
Trip 6) Greece, Italy, Turkey (upcoming in few weeks)

Out of all the countries I've been to, my favorite place was Budapest I think. It was inexpensive and I had some really great food there. Everyone seemed pretty decently friendly also, although not as friendly as Poland. I think Poland or Switzerland were my second favorite places. I'm visiting Greece very soon, so I'll let you know if I like it more.
 

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When I was really young my family was poor so my parents sent my older brother and I to be raised by religious zealot relatives in Europe. I was cool with it but my brother moped and cried and complained so much that they sent us back.

So, if you're going to Europe don't go with a moper. Go with someone who is happy and fun.

I've been in Chicago a couple times in the last 2 years and have no problem walking 1.5 miles to dinner as I just enjoy the big city feel. I never once felt in danger.

This sounds like very questionable Europe advice. Everyone knows that if you go to Chicago you're probably going to get gunned down. Sounds like you just got really lucky. And you did it twice? Buy a lottery ticket.
 

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When I was really young my family was poor so my parents sent my older brother and I to be raised by religious zealot relatives in Europe. I was cool with it but my brother moped and cried and complained so much that they sent us back.

So, if you're going to Europe don't go with a moper. Go with someone who is happy and fun.



This sounds like very questionable Europe advice. Everyone knows that if you go to Chicago you're probably going to get gunned down. Sounds like you just got really lucky. And you did it twice? Buy a lottery ticket.
Europe is pretty safe. Only country that is real scary is Mexico LOL
 

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Ha ha. Lots of ways to spell it, apparently.

Doner kebab
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Doner kebab (also döner kebab) (UK: /ˈdɒnər kɪˈbæb/, US: /ˈdoʊnər kɪˈbɑːb/; Turkish: döner or döner kebap [dœˈnæɾ ˈcebap]) is a type of kebab, made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.[1] Seasoned meat stacked in the shape of an inverted cone is turned slowly on the rotisserie, next to a vertical cooking element. The outer layer is sliced into thin shavings as it cooks.

Dammit, now I'm dying for a kebab. Oh, well, off to Europe....
They consistantly misspell Gyro meat dispenser.... tragic.
 

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I've been to Europe on Several Trips now.

Trip 1) Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy
Trip 2) Lithuania
Trip 3) France and Spain
Trip 4) Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden
Trip 5) Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary
Trip 6) Greece, Italy, Turkey (upcoming in few weeks)

Out of all the countries I've been to, my favorite place was Budapest I think. It was inexpensive and I had some really great food there. Everyone seemed pretty decently friendly also, although not as friendly as Poland. I think Poland or Switzerland were my second favorite places. I'm visiting Greece very soon, so I'll let you know if I like it more.

Curious here, what were your impressions of Sweden?
 

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Next friday (5/17) I leave for my first trip ever to Europe. We head to Italy and spend about 3 days in Rome doing some sight seeing, vinyard, possibly pompeii. Then we get on a cruise which goes around the sea and spends about 1 day in a few other Italian cities I cant remember the name of. Then to France for 1 day, and Monte Carlo for the weekend for the Monaco Grand Prix for my 1 year anniversary.

Does anyone have any must do things while in Rome? I know the obvious things, but maybe something a little less known. I do not have time to go to Ferrari & Pagani as I wanted.


Then at the end of August into September I head back to Europe and go to Belgium for the F1 race at SPA. We will also spend time in Brussels and Bruges. Then head to Luxembourg, Austria and Germany.

It will be a nice traveling year.
 

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