traveling europe

undersco_red · 02:48 PM

i feel this is something i've always needed to do. i haven't been across the pond since i was four. and now i'm loaded with cash and the smashing pumpkins are playing in austria.

but......i know nothing about planning an extended trip to a part of the world i've never even been to. i know there people here who have done it who might be able to point me to some resources that might help me plan and budget the trip.

Aeroplane · 02-08-2007, 02:48 PM

you're screwed i'm afraid

undersco_red · 02-08-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeroplane

you're screwed i'm afraid

are you telling me im the only american who's ever thought about going to europe having never been there before

sppunk · 02-08-2007, 02:54 PM

For train timetables, http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en. It's the German rail site, but it's the best European timetable site on the Internet.

To find out what kind of rail pass (if any) is good for your visit, http://www.railsaver.com/railsaver.asp will tell you. You'll need a somewhat set itinerary for it but you can make up what you think you'll do and it will guide you in the right direction.

For lodging (especially in the summer), many universities open their dormitory/ies to travelers. They are cheap, comfortable and sometimes provide free breakfasts.

LonelyPlanet's Thorn Tree forums are a good place to browse information on particular locales. http://www.railsaver.com/railsaver.asp

sppunk · 02-08-2007, 02:56 PM

I have some good sites bookmarked at home, I'll send those your way when session recesses tonight.

BumbleBeeMouth · 02-08-2007, 03:02 PM

Visit your doctor to make sure you are up to date on innoculations, i dont know whereabouts in Europe you wanna go, but its best to make sure, you dont wanna get sick in a foreign country.

undersco_red · 02-08-2007, 03:08 PM

sppunk was just the reply i was looking for.

im thinking of going over there by freighter.

Aeroplane · 02-08-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by undersco_red

are you telling me im the only american who's ever thought about going to europe having never been there before

nah. just sarcasm.

undersco_red · 02-08-2007, 03:15 PM

man im getting old.

this is why i need to go to europe. to reinvigorate my youthful spirit.

INFECTED · 02-08-2007, 03:16 PM

make sure if you stay in some nice hostels

nothing like sleeping in a room with 7 strangers from all over the world

besides, foreign chicks!!!!!

smashingjj · 02-08-2007, 03:19 PM

i wouldn't go there. atheists are doing a good job DESTROYING the country Europe!

Mo · 02-08-2007, 03:25 PM

Please don't come here.
Also, Novarock Festival really really sucks [IMO].

sppunk · 02-08-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by undersco_red

sppunk was just the reply i was looking for.

im thinking of going over there by freighter.

GoNomad has some really great tips on freighter travel.

http://www.gonomad.com/transports/00...er_voyage.html is a start. That's one thing I've love to do yet have not.

02-08-2007, 02:39 PM	#1
undersco_red Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,283	traveling europe i feel this is something i've always needed to do. i haven't been across the pond since i was four. and now i'm loaded with cash and the smashing pumpkins are playing in austria. but......i know nothing about planning an extended trip to a part of the world i've never even been to. i know there people here who have done it who might be able to point me to some resources that might help me plan and budget the trip. Last edited by undersco_red : 02-08-2007 at 02:48 PM.

02-08-2007, 02:48 PM	#2
Aeroplane Minion of Satan Location: fine. i must finally admit it: LA, CA Posts: 8,587	you're screwed i'm afraid

02-08-2007, 02:54 PM	#4
sppunk Netphoria's George Will Location: Fenway Park Posts: 37,125	For train timetables, http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en. It's the German rail site, but it's the best European timetable site on the Internet. To find out what kind of rail pass (if any) is good for your visit, http://www.railsaver.com/railsaver.asp will tell you. You'll need a somewhat set itinerary for it but you can make up what you think you'll do and it will guide you in the right direction. For lodging (especially in the summer), many universities open their dormitory/ies to travelers. They are cheap, comfortable and sometimes provide free breakfasts. LonelyPlanet's Thorn Tree forums are a good place to browse information on particular locales. http://www.railsaver.com/railsaver.asp

02-08-2007, 02:56 PM	#5
sppunk Netphoria's George Will Location: Fenway Park Posts: 37,125	I have some good sites bookmarked at home, I'll send those your way when session recesses tonight.

02-08-2007, 03:02 PM	#6
BumbleBeeMouth Apocalyptic Poster Location: assertive, tattooed and tough, dangerous, etc, Posts: 4,381	Visit your doctor to make sure you are up to date on innoculations, i dont know whereabouts in Europe you wanna go, but its best to make sure, you dont wanna get sick in a foreign country.

02-08-2007, 03:08 PM	#7
undersco_red Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,283	sppunk was just the reply i was looking for. im thinking of going over there by freighter.

02-08-2007, 03:15 PM	#9
undersco_red Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,283	man im getting old. this is why i need to go to europe. to reinvigorate my youthful spirit.

02-08-2007, 03:16 PM	#10
INFECTED Apocalyptic Poster Location: sp Posts: 1,514	make sure if you stay in some nice hostels nothing like sleeping in a room with 7 strangers from all over the world besides, foreign chicks!!!!!

02-08-2007, 03:19 PM	#11
smashingjj that person Location: LOL Party Centre Posts: 35,608	i wouldn't go there. atheists are doing a good job DESTROYING the country Europe!

02-08-2007, 03:25 PM	#12
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,988	Please don't come here. Also, Novarock Festival really really sucks [IMO].