Backpacking Europe

[maxama10]

Really, you work for a City? Wow, I didn't know that cities actually employed people. Well sure, government employees but this is way cooler. To actually be hired by a city. So what do you do?


Any who...... So anything worth while to add or just coming in to stink up the place?

Check out my previous comment. Ill let you know when I get back...

[Mescalito]

Dont forget to check out some of those gorgeous euro terminal walls.

[Glickman]

Dont forget to check out some of those gorgeous euro terminal walls.

what do you mean by terminal?

does that mean its so high that you reach terminal free fall speed, or that when they finally pick the pieces of you off the rocks, your terminal

that looks insane

[Mescalito]

what do you mean by terminal?

does that mean its so high that you reach terminal free fall speed, or that when they finally pick the pieces of you off the rocks, your terminal

that looks insane

terminal as in terminal velocity.

This is life. No one gets out alive.

[skife]

Really, you work for a City? Wow, I didn't know that cities actually employed people. Well sure, government employees but this is way cooler. To actually be hired by a city. So what do you do?


Any who...... So anything worth while to add or just coming in to stink up the place?

Lived in Europe for 3 years. By no means makes me an expert but pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. As far as the others, 2 others to be exact, what did they say that was so wrong? Please educate all of us, we are not worthy

i think....


/Amsterdam
//Royal with cheese

[AirAssault]

Check out my previous comment. Ill let you know when I get back...

Well?

[maxama10]

Well?

Well? First off, I havent left yet . Second, it was a joke... I guess you didn't understand that...?

I was really just poking fun at ricker no harm meant

/party pooper

[AirAssault]

Well? First off, I havent left yet . Second, it was a joke... I guess you didn't understand that...?

I was really just poking fun at ricker no harm meant

/party pooper

Im a bit slow, but I can lift heavy objects!!

[maxama10]

Im a bit slow, but I can lift heavy objects!!

But yeah, could always pick up a frommers...like the guy in eurotrip has.

[Fred]

Don't use any of the Rick Steve travel guides during season, as every place mentioned in them will be packed with people who also have the guide...

Often small pension/hotels are way better bang for your buck than the Hostels are... they're cleaner, quieter, and you often get a meal included for a comparable price. If you don't know where to stay, stand at the train station entrance with a map, and look lost, chances are somebody will just walk up to you and ask if you need a room. The tourist offices (in pretty much every trainstation) can also help you find good places to stay, within your budget.

The unlimited use Eurail pass is well worth the extra money if you don't know your schedule... I had 2 months unlimited and it was fantastic... I went from Amsterdam, through Germany, up to Finland, then down to Italy. The Eurail pass also includes ferries in some places! don't overlook this!

Also keep in mind the Eurail pass doesn't include the Czech republic or England... at least it didn't when I used it... make sure your Shengen nation (sp?) visa is also properly documented in your passport.

Don't carry cash. Your ATM/Debit/Credit card will work there, and if your bank is good, you'll always get the best exchange rate, and you get the financial protection of the bank/credit card company...

Don't give money to gypsies... Don't let them walk or stand near you either.

Keep your passport and other important documents in a pouch ON YOUR SKIN. Around the neck pouches are good. Pockets are BAD places to keep anything important.

PACK LIGHT! this gives you opportunity to pick up goodies and more clothes if you need them... during the summer a windbreaker and sweatshirt are probably the only long sleeves you'll need... Convertable cargo pants are advantageous since they're a quick swap, and if you're visiting churches, chances are they won't allow you to wear shorts inside.

Edit Added: Oh yes, and DON'T under any circumstances try to go drink for drink with an Aussie... you WILL lose, badly.

My last piece of advice: BE A TRAVELER, NOT A TOURIST!

[ahellers]

Edit Added: Oh yes, and DON'T under any circumstances try to go drink for drink with an Aussie... you WILL lose, badly.

well now im obligated to give it a try

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[Lenny]

Don't give money to gypsies... Don't let them walk or stand near you either.

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I'm clueless about the reasoning? Will they attack you? Like the "Don't feed the animals" type of thing at zoo's?

Edit Added: Oh yes, and DON'T under any circumstances try to go drink for drink with an Aussie... you WILL lose, badly.

Ha ha. While an Aussie may beat an American, we all know the Czechs dominate all.

[Fred]

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I'm clueless about the reasoning? Will they attack you? Like the "Don't feed the animals" type of thing at zoo's?


Ha ha. While an Aussie may beat an American, we all know the Czechs dominate all.

Gypsies will steal anything in your pockets, I caught 2 of them trying to unbutton cargo-pant-pockets in Rome and Berlin... their kids are hazardous this way too.

Stereotypical? Possibly. But you can't be too careful when you've got limited resources... gotta plan for the worst.

Your Eurail pass won't get you into the Czech republic, you gotta pay extra.

[Thordic]

I'm in negotiations with my girlfriends parents to use their house in spain as a "base" for my trip. Then I could pack all the crap I wanted, bring it to their house in Spain, and just do trips from there to wherever I wanted to go. England for a few days, Germany for a few days, Italy for a few days, etc. Then have a house in between to go back to, relax, and whatnot.

[SCpoloRicker]

Fred, stay away from tourist traps. That's where the gypises are a problem.

Also, don't dress like an American tourist.

/lol @ cargo shorts