Traveling in Europe - What to see?

[InsaneApache]

Don't go anywhere near Salford.

[Kralizec]

I recommend Berlin and Budapest.

About the latter: lots of historical stuff to be seen, as is to be expected of the (twin) capital of the Austro-Hungarian empire. There's even a huge pre-modern fort on a hill overlooking the city, which is nice enough in itself, but it actually still has bullet holes and other visible damage from the time the Germans used it to resist the Red Army. There's also a smallish museum about the regional KGB/Stasi-like agency and their practices that I meant to visit in the two times I was there but never got around to it. It's also a den of iniquity as MRD notes.

Berlin speaks for itself. But actually I think that visiting large cities as these is generally not worth it unless you plan to spend at least 2-3 days there.

[Major Robert Dump]

Iniquity. I like that term. I pick my vacation spots based on very important criteria. I might visit Belgrade for much the same reasons, although I hear it has calmed down a bit since Bill Clinton bombed them to death.

Actually, never been to Budapest, almost went there on my january vacation but ended up hitting New Zealand and the Philippines.

CR, you are going as a group, yes? Will you split up at any point, or is this something where you will all be together all the time? Will the group have any flexibility if you opt for a different COA? Also, are they all men?

[Fragony]

We all have a different definition of cool. For me the "coolest city" award is Cebu.

My point is that access to Berlin comes and goes. I prefer less touristy places, and trips to Berlin are a dime a dozen, just like Paris, London, Tokyo etc. I will hit Berlin eventually, I am just in no rush.

@Centurion -- yes, tell me about it. I know a lot who ETS'd and never came back

Skip the touristy parts. The roaring twenties relive in the area's where you least expect it.

[Kralizec]

Iniquity. I like that term. I pick my vacation spots based on very important criteria.

Are you interested in twins? One of them isn't actually in the trade anymore, but I read that she still helps out her sister when a client asks for it.

[Kadagar_AV]

Re: Traveling in Europe - What to see?

Me.

At least that seem to be the main attraction for the oversea girls I meet.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Iniquity. I like that term. I pick my vacation spots based on very important criteria. I might visit Belgrade for much the same reasons, although I hear it has calmed down a bit since Bill Clinton bombed them to death.

Actually, never been to Budapest, almost went there on my january vacation but ended up hitting New Zealand and the Philippines.

CR, you are going as a group, yes? Will you split up at any point, or is this something where you will all be together all the time? Will the group have any flexibility if you opt for a different COA? Also, are they all men?

I'm going with my brother; we plan on traveling together the whole time, and we're not part of any tour schedule.

CR

[Crazed Rabbit]

So it looks like we'll be hitting Ireland (Dublin and County Mayo), then Budapest, then Prague, then Lithuania, then Germany.

Thanks again for all the help you guys!

CR

[Martok]

Be safe, and have fun. Take pictures!

[gaelic cowboy]

So it looks like we'll be hitting Ireland (Dublin and County Mayo), then Budapest, then Prague, then Lithuania, then Germany.

Thanks again for all the help you guys!

CR

You cannot leave Mayo without visiting Matt Molloys Pub let me know when and where and I can advise a good night for trad music.

[truth1337]

Krakow is a good place to have a beer, actually do a pub-tour through entire Kazimierz district to see all the weird pubs they have there!

Also Prague, for cheap bear and amazing architecture.

Budapest, for the thermal baths and the castle mountain. After traveling to over 200 cities in my life, Budapest is still my favorite. Beware of the scam where they give you food you didn't order and charge ridiculous prices for it!

Pamplona, if you go during 6th to 14th July, to see the running of the bulls, or to take part.

Rome or Florence, for Baroque and Renaissance culture.

Anywhere in Spain for good parties and easy casual meeting other people.

[Crazed Rabbit]

You cannot leave Mayo without visiting Matt Molloys Pub let me know when and where and I can advise a good night for trad music.

I'm arriving in Dublin this Saturday the 4th and leaving Ireland on the 8th to go to budapest.

What's the best way to travel across ireland?

Thanks again!
CR

[gaelic cowboy]

I'm arriving in Dublin this Saturday the 4th and leaving Ireland on the 8th to go to budapest.

What's the best way to travel across ireland?

Thanks again!

CR

What day are you going to Mayo the train goes from Dublin to Westport direct if you dont fancy driving.

This monday is a bank holiday so be prepared for a busy weekend in Dublin

[Crazed Rabbit]

We don't know what day we're going to Mayo, we're winging a lot of the details.

A train ride would be great.

CR

[gaelic cowboy]

We don't know what day we're going to Mayo, we're winging a lot of the details.

A train ride would be great.

CR

I assume you have accom sorted? yes/no Westport can be tricky on busy weekends as this one will be.

but I'm guessing you prob wont go til the start of the week anyway

[Crazed Rabbit]

I assume you have accom sorted? yes/no Westport can be tricky on busy weekends as this one will be.

but I'm guessing you prob wont go til the start of the week anyway

We have a place in Dublin sorted for the first couple nights and we would likely travel out to Westport on Monday at the earliest.

CR

[Fisherking]

Really? By train?

I was cautioned against trains in Ireland, but it has been a few years.

We flew into Sligo Airport, and I must say it was a good experience. A lot of fun.

My wife always books accommodations months in advance. If there is a trip in the offing computer access is limited until everything is booked. Lol

I would recommend renting a car for most people. My wife is pathologically risk-adverse ,however.

Our last trip to Ireland we stayed in a cottage in the middle of nowhere in West Cork and a car was the only option. It was something like 12 mi. back on the boreens. She had a melt down. Five years later and she will almost never let me drive with her in the car at home. Of course she insists I drive when we are in another country.