Europe Travel Suggestions

[dawnyp]

Next fall we are going to Europe for 2 weeks. Where we go is pretty flexible at the moment. The only definite is we are hitting London the weekend of September 29th. I want to visit Scotland as that is one place I've haven't been yet. Other than that we are debating where to go. I am thinking of 3 days or so per city. I have visited quite a few western European cities and would like to add some new cities to my list of places.

Places I've been include Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Dublin, Belfast, Madrid & Barcelona. Paris & Dublin are being consdiered for this trip.

Any suggestions?

[knitty]

Why not hire a car and tour the UK?

[dawnyp]

Nov 26, 2012 17:25:42 GMT -5 knitty said:

Why not hire a car and tour the UK?

Ah I should have mentioned that I previously lived in England and have toured a great deal of the country. I never managed to make it to Scotland while I was there which is why it is top on the list for next years trip.

[sunshinedaydreams]

Vienna, Prague, Budapest (I have been to none of these, but they are places I'd love to go.)

Rome. I adore Rome and would spend at least 3-4 days there. Maybe add on some of Tuscany. I'm in the minority that didn't really like Florence, so I'd skip it and spend time in one of the smaller towns in Chianti. By the end of September, the crowds should be much smaller and the weather will still be nice.

[sunshinedaydreams]

Oh, also Belgium (specifically Brussels and Brugge). We were just there this summer and really enjoyed it. There's not a whole lot to do other than eat and drink, but that entertained us for a few days. If you're beer drinkers, it's a great place to hit for 3-4 days. Any longer and your liver may revolt. :-)

[Deleted]

Scotland is a great idea. I really love Edinburgh. I can easily spend a week exploring this amazing city on foot.

[alleinesein]

I was just in Dresden and Erfurt, Germany last week. Both cities are amazing--Dresden is just stunning and Erfurt is a charming little Medieval town. I couldve easily spent a week in Dresden and 3 days in Erfurt.

Dresden


Erfurt (view from the Dom--the Weinachtsmarkt was being set up while I was there)

[Dorothy Zbornak]

Nov 29, 2012 4:21:09 GMT -5 alleinesein said:

I was just in Dresden and Erfurt, Germany last week. Both cities are amazing--Dresden is just stunning and Erfurt is a charming little Medieval town. I couldve easily spent a week in Dresden and 3 days in Erfurt.

Dresden


Erfurt (view from the Dom--the Weinachtsmarkt was being set up while I was there)

Hey ... do you live in Germany?

[hz80408]

I would fly do Edinburg to London to Paris or vise-versa. You have been in London before? For London and Paris, I think 4 days is more ideal.

[Deleted]

Lisbon. It's one of my all time favorite vacation spots.

[hz80408]

Nov 29, 2012 11:42:51 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Lisbon. It's one of my all time favorite vacation spots.

This is on my list to get too! How much time would one want there on average?

[Deleted]

Nov 29, 2012 12:02:26 GMT -5 hz80408 said:

Nov 29, 2012 11:42:51 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Lisbon. It's one of my all time favorite vacation spots.

This is on my list to get too! How much time would one want there on average?

We spent 5 days there and had more than enough time to do everything. You could probably see everything (including a day trip) in 3-3.5 days.

[dawnyp]

Nov 29, 2012 10:54:08 GMT -5 hz80408 said:

I would fly do Edinburg to London to Paris or vise-versa. You have been in London before? For London and Paris, I think 4 days is more ideal.

Yes I lived in London for 2.5 years. We will probably spend 3 or 4 days there so I can show H all my old hangouts and visit with friends there.

[alleinesein]

Nov 29, 2012 4:33:27 GMT -5 Dorothy Zbornak said:

Nov 29, 2012 4:21:09 GMT -5 alleinesein said:

I was just in Dresden and Erfurt, Germany last week. Both cities are amazing--Dresden is just stunning and Erfurt is a charming little Medieval town. I couldve easily spent a week in Dresden and 3 days in Erfurt.

Hey ... do you live in Germany?

Nope....just here for 17 days on vacation Currently living in Southern California

[dawnyp]

Nov 29, 2012 11:42:51 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Lisbon. It's one of my all time favorite vacation spots.

I haven't been to Portugal yet. That's a definite possibility.

[ILikeSloths]

A few of my favorite cities:
Prague and Cesky Krumlov
Budapest
I adore most cities in Italy but especially Florence, Rome, and Assisi