Quadman2
Lunatic Member
Considering a trip to Europe and tired of going over the pamphlets/brochures and talking to the many experts who have never been there...so wondering from this crowd the following:
WHEN would be the best time to go. I think avoiding the kiddie days might be best as the numbers might be reduced, and staying away from the wet days or blazing sun as can be found around the Med countries.
WHERE of the group of European countries might offer te best in hospitality, cost factor, things to see, food and all that goes with a certain region? My French is rusty, my German fractured and my Spanish reduced to the very basics. However, I hear that English is still understood for the most part.
HOW should you see the place? In select smaller groups, larger ones, or rent a vehicle and doing it solo? Then there's the river cruises as apposed to the bus tours and of course the train, but I hear it ain't that cheap anymore. Then there's the plan of renting cheaply, and using the place as a hub to come back to. All inclusive or a partial plan?
I know due to the overall cost of going there, it isn't the getting there that is expensive, and that the food/accommodations are a lot more than on this side of the ocean, but will have to bite the bullet, esp in the Scandinavian countries.
Enlightement on this subject would be helpful and there's prob others who would benefit from others' travel experiences to this part of the globe.
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WHEN would be the best time to go. I think avoiding the kiddie days might be best as the numbers might be reduced, and staying away from the wet days or blazing sun as can be found around the Med countries.
WHERE of the group of European countries might offer te best in hospitality, cost factor, things to see, food and all that goes with a certain region? My French is rusty, my German fractured and my Spanish reduced to the very basics. However, I hear that English is still understood for the most part.
HOW should you see the place? In select smaller groups, larger ones, or rent a vehicle and doing it solo? Then there's the river cruises as apposed to the bus tours and of course the train, but I hear it ain't that cheap anymore. Then there's the plan of renting cheaply, and using the place as a hub to come back to. All inclusive or a partial plan?
I know due to the overall cost of going there, it isn't the getting there that is expensive, and that the food/accommodations are a lot more than on this side of the ocean, but will have to bite the bullet, esp in the Scandinavian countries.
Enlightement on this subject would be helpful and there's prob others who would benefit from others' travel experiences to this part of the globe.
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