European Road Trip

I always think of Eastern Europe as the place to go if you've done all of the crowded tourist bits of Europe. Once you've seen the Louvre and the Sistine Chapel, then go and enjoy the beauty that is Eastern Europe. I'm thinking of going next summer now that I'm all western Europed out.

"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco

just land in frankfurt rent acar get euro map from any information office . it has all info. u need then it`s up to u to choose ur way,ether west to belgiem or holand or south to austeria . u will realy enjoy the road what ever ur choice is...have ahappy safe journy.

If you can bear to take some advice from an older, urbane, well travelled, Robbie Williams lookalike kinda guy (wish I could see the world through Scarlett's eyes) you will go to Croatia. Italy is amazing but it is very crowded and expensive at this time of year but you will have a great time in Croatia.

It really is a stunningly beautiful place. The Adriatic is crystal clear and if you like beautiful islands, stunning beaches and fabulous fresh seafood, you're gonna love it. Go to Dubrovnik, Split and the islands of Korcula and Hvar.

The only downside is that there are a lot of nudist beaches. Well that's not the downside, the downside is that they are full of Germans. Now the young female German is a glorious sight but unfortunately she is often accompanied by her not so glorious mother and grandmother in all their natural splendor.

That aside, Croatia is fabulous. Go!

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. Mahatma Gandhi

California is a bit weird...I prefer any place to visit than there..and Corne...you are gorgeous anywhere you go! Besides, you are YOUNG..they want to stay that way and just because they've had enough plastic surgery to blink through their belly button doesn't mean they aren't real...:)

I don't want to go to California cause I'll feel fat and ugly! But...atleast I'll feel smarter :D LIKE TOTALLY ! *flips her hair*

I have to say California scared me...my time spent there was so surreal...it must be a tough life for them, competing with all the other artificial people :p

no way scorpio! We can't afford to have more stupid Americans!

Sorry Scarlett, couldn't help it...I LOVE U! *just smile and wave...smile and wave*

A shame they didn't just drift away, never to be heard of again..LOL..

up in california...kinda like a migration of lemmings or something

I know there are in California...but they just sound a whole lot more stoned with the Aussie accent...much more fun! lol

A FEW!!!...You mean hundreds.....those useless individuals are at almost all beach destinations in Oz.....and we have plenty of beaches..

U know what...that's it! I'm quitting school and going to travel to Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Australia and all of Asia and then go to the Maldives and sell fish for the rest of my life! Screw Medicine! LOL

You are right about it but i think that makes the tour operator for you.Here in Swiss it is like this,if you book a package,the will prepaire everything,you just have to pay.LOL.But i can send you tomorrow some details about it,cos today is sunday and all closed.

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By the way,we have many Indians visiting Lucerne and i think also they need a visa,so it must not be a big deal.

This is Lucerne in winter time.Smile.Now is more beautyful.

guess a few snuck off and ended up in Australia...

Let me know when your going so I can tell you the locations where to meet the dumb blonde surfers.

Everyone has mentioned Western Europe, but Eastern Europe is just as beautiful and cheaper. Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Czech, Romania, etc are amazing.

Actually Swissgirl, I was just about to PM u about Switerzland!

I would really like to but...I think I need a visa, don't I ? Though I do have the european visa.

Ohhhhhhhhhhh,How many country will u visit? Move your legs from Europe to Asia again.Did you visit Nepal ? I prefer to visit nepal once time.

"Drink Beer Save Water"

Germany and Austria were lovely. Especially Austria. I'm in Canada now spending quality time with the grandparents so it's nice.

"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco

Sounds like blast Scarlett, dont worry the moment I decide to go to Oz I'll tell u to pack ur bags...and then we can go to the beach and watch stoned, dumb blonde surfer dudes saying "surfs up mate" all day long while we sip on our cocktails :D

Hey Gyspy, how's ur vacation going? I have a huge map infront of me and I'm trying to figure out which routes to take, etc..funny sight...especially with that "I don't what the hell I'm doing" look

How about Switzerland?Just come and see our beautyful country.

Smile.

then 3 years ago..just up and went by myself for almost 4 weeks...Flew into Sydney, spent a week there, flew to Alice Springs, rented a small motor home like thing..camped by myself for week and half in the outback...flew to Melbourne and spent a week with my best friend's family. Then last year hubby joined me on a 2 week trip to Darwin for barramundi fishing, and traveling around cause he got tired of hearing me yap about how much fun it was! If you want to go...I'll go with ya!!!

You can go France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain. Italy is by far my favorite, but Austria is a close second.

"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco

I'd love to go to Australia, it's on my to-go list, but it would take more than a 2 weeks to see everything. Someday I'll go...someday...someday (maybe if i keep saying that to myself it'll get better...naah who am i kidding)

so not hot...the Outback around Alice Springs is incredible!

Well my only vacation is in summer, so I don't have much of a choice though I know Europe would be alot better sometime during spring.

As for the route, I've been sitting here trying to decide. I also think France, Italy and Spain would be the best. I was thinking maybe land in Rome, go to Milan, Marseille, Nice, Barcelona and then Madrid, catch a plane back from there...what do u think ?

Would u recommend a train over a car? The advantage of having a car is that ur on own schedule, u can make stops wherever u want, and u get to explore more.

Summer is not really the right time to visit Europe. Over priced, fully-packed with tourist & most-importantly it’s deserted during August. France, Italy & Spain are the best for road trips. You can either rent a car or use their superb train system. Last June I went to Spain, I started my trip in Madrid, then headed south by train to Seville, and from there I explored most of Andalucía cities like Malaga, Cadiz, & Cordoba.

Prague is beautiful, charming, full of history and character and best of all it's cheap when you get there. Stay in the Old Town, Mala Strana, the hotels are cheaper and it's quieter than the centre. A visit to the Jewish Quater is a must and try and do a river boat trip. Rome is unfortunately V EXPENSIVE, but worth every penny - cheap hotels in Monterotondo, about 20 mins by train out of the city and public transport is very good and cheap too. Have fun :)

It is the place I liked the most around Europe...I know it's a matter of taste, but still it's something u must not miss...tough it's a ltl bit warm during the summer...but the Greeks really know how to make u feel good...