Has anyone ever been to Europe?

waffleface · 06-01-2004, 02:19 PM

I know it's a long-shot, but I'm hoping to go to Europe sometime and I was hoping that maybe someone here has gone and could give me some insight.

Was it expensive?

Where did you go?

What did you do there?

What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make?

Was were some of the most enjoyable things?

Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States?

Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what?

Did you visit people while there?

Do they offer discounts to journalists?

What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"?

I know it's just a stab in the dark, but hopefully someone can help. Thanks!

-waffleface OUT!!!

Ihaman · 06-01-2004, 02:20 PM

At first I thought this thread was making fun of Sppunk.

sppunk · 06-01-2004, 02:23 PM

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Originally posted by Ihaman
At first I thought this thread was making fun of Sppunk.

Me too. I'm so dissappointed.

Mariner · 06-01-2004, 02:40 PM

I'm still waffling back and forth as to whether or not it is.

lawson · 06-01-2004, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by Mariner
I'm still waffling back and forth as to whether or not it is.

must be, surely

Pinnacle · 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by waffleface
I know it's a long-shot, but I'm hoping to go to Europe sometime and I was hoping that maybe someone here has gone and could give me some insight.

Was it expensive? Depending on where you go it can be extremely expensive or extremely cheap. When I was in Norway, it was the most expensive part of my trip. They still use the Krone as their national currency. Gas was $6.50 per gallon (much higher than the UK) and a can of 330ml (12 ounce) Coke was $3. Prague, on the other hand, was very inexpensive. A 3 course meal at an authentic Czech restaurant with drinks was only $3.50. They also sell Absinthe there which was cool to finally try. Most of the larger countries in Europe use the Euro as their currency. At the moment, one US dollar = about 82 Euro cents. Things are a little more, but not outrageous.

Where did you go? Russia, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Ireland, Netherlands.

What did you do there? I was doing a 2 month semester abroad program with my school.

What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make? Constantly changing hotels and understanding foreign languages.

Was were some of the most enjoyable things? The people were extremely friendly everywhere I went. Also, there is very little coverage of U.S. news and sports, which was a great getaway.

Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States? I'm from Florida so I didn't have any problems.

Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what? Myself, 7 other students, and 2 teachers. However, we had a lot of free time where I traveled to Amsterdam, Prague, and Estonia by myself.

Did you visit people while there? We attended a few colleges and met some of the students.

Do they offer discounts to journalists? No idea.

What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"? Prague: Street Market and the City Center; Amsterdam: Anne Frank House, Canal Tour, Red Light District

I know it's just a stab in the dark, but hopefully someone can help. Thanks!

-waffleface OUT!!!

I'm 23 and this was my first time overseas. As cliche as it sounds, you really do come back with a much broader way of looking at life and the things around you. This was by far the best experience of my life and I can't wait to explore other parts of the world. As a matter of fact, I'm trying to work on getting to Tokyo next year. If you have any other questions, just PM me and I'll be glad to tell you anything I can.[color=orangered][color=orangered][color=orangered][color=orangered][color=orangered][color=orangered][color=orangered][color=orangered][color=orangered][color=orangered]

Slacker · 06-01-2004, 03:15 PM

If you are American before you go in the bathroom and American when you come out...what are you while you are in the bathroom?

european (you're-a-peein)

thats what goes through my head everytime I see or hear the word european...thought I'd try to spread the illness.

Mayfuck · 06-01-2004, 03:19 PM

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Originally posted by Pinnacle

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lol

Pinnacle · 06-01-2004, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by Mayfuck

lol

First time ever trying to change colors. I fucked up.

Enzed · 06-01-2004, 05:20 PM

Was it expensive?
Yeah, especially now. I think it's now more expensive than the UK

Where did you go?
I've been to -
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Spain
France
Italy
Holland
Germany
Austria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Greece
Switzerland

What did you do there?
Travel, mostly.

What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make?
Getting used to the Language thing at first was a bit hard, but you can mostly get by on English.

Was were some of the most enjoyable things?
I love travelling and looking at stuff, so I'll say the experience was the cool thing.

Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States?
I come from New Zealand, which has the harshest sun in the world. I never got burnt in europe.

Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what?
Always with my fiance.

Did you visit people while there?
Yeah, I got friends mainly in the UK.

Do they offer discounts to journalists?
fuck knows. Assume 'no'

What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"?
Prague
Paris
London/Berlin

I know it's just a stab in the dark, but hopefully someone can help. Thanks!

Helped.

mewl · 06-01-2004, 05:32 PM

Was it expensive? if you want cheap, head east.

Where did you go? everywhere

What did you do there? everything

What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make? well, there's always the language barrier, but a lot of people know english and german. so if you've got at least a little of those under your belt you'll be fine.

Was were some of the most enjoyable things? just the fact that you're in a place you've never been before. fucking watch people. drink your coffee. buy clothes.

Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States? oh i get it. no.

Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what? all of the above.

Did you visit people while there? yes

Do they offer discounts to journalists? i don't know.

What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"? poland, hungary, and the czech republic. be hip, nigga.

smashingjj · 06-01-2004, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by Enzed
Was it expensive?
Yeah, especially now. I think it's now more expensive than the UK

Where did you go?
I've been to -
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Spain
France
Italy
Holland
Germany
Austria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Greece
Switzerland

You've seen more than I have

jczeroman · 06-01-2004, 05:37 PM

I am sure that someone at sometime has been to Europe.

Mariner · 06-01-2004, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by jczeroman
I am sure that someone at sometime has been to Europe.

You think? I'm still waffling.

TIMb · 06-01-2004, 05:52 PM

Was it expensive?

depends on the strength of your currency, really. i found paris was quite pricey.

Where did you go?

uk
france
portugal
switzerland
italy
germany
austria
etc
etc

What did you do there?

my family (parents) live in the uk. i've worked there too. otherwise mostly travel.

What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make?

none, really. you kinda expect some cultural diffs when you travel.

Was were some of the most enjoyable things?

meeting new ppl in hostels etc. i love london. i enjoyed working there.

Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States?

my bronzed african tan dissapeared fairly quickly.

Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what?

all of the above. numerous times

Did you visit people while there?

yes.

Do they offer discounts to journalists?

some places. a friend of mine had a fake journalist id, she got into the architectural bienale in venice for free.

What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"?

only three?

Enzed · 06-01-2004, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by smashingjj
You've seen more than I have

yeah, and that's just Eurpoe.

I'm like Uncle Travelling Matt from Fraggle Rock.

http://www.mts.net/~arphaxad/matt.jpg

jczeroman · 06-01-2004, 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by Mariner

You think? I'm still waffling.

Personally, I would have made a way better thread to make fun of sppunk. So I would waffle towards, its not.

Subsequent Zero · 06-01-2004, 07:19 PM

Was it expensive?
It depends, if you stay at REALLY cheap youth hostels and eat REALLY cheap food, not too much. I wanted a culinary experience, so I spent two weeks and spend about $1400 bucks.

Where did you go?
Just France: Paris, the Brittany area in the Northwest, and the island of Corsica.

What did you do there?
Walked around and saw as many sights as I could possibly squeeze in one day. If you go, be sure to bring walking shoes.

What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make?
Learning to make my way around without knowing the language. And learning the little mannerisms that are accepted here, but not over there. You can't just walk around like you're in the U.S., there's less paranoia, you don't need to throw your weight around, it's not necessary.

Was were some of the most enjoyable things?
The food. Going to old ruins that seemed to be lifted off a videogame: old castles next to clearest blue beaches.

Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States?
Rock, dood.

Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what?
With my ex-girlfriend, who was living there at the time.

Did you visit people while there?
Other than ex-gf, no. Except maybe the little old lady that let us stay at her place for really cheap in the Corsican city of Bastia.

Do they offer discounts to journalists?
I'm not a journalist, so I wouldn't be able to tell you. Most museums / tourist attractions will give you a discount if you have a college ID (even an expired one, as in my case)

What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"?
All of Paris, especially the Rue Mouffetard, which is awesome for food and drinks, and makes for a really cool night out.

That and the entire island of Corsica is beautiful. As in, "take a picture anywhere and you'll get a postcard" kind of beautiful.

mxzombie · 06-01-2004, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slacker
If you are American before you go in the bathroom and American when you come out...what are you while you are in the bathroom?

european (you're-a-peein)

thats what goes through my head everytime I see or hear the word european...thought I'd try to spread the illness.

but what are you on the way to the bathroom?

you're a russian.

jczeroman · 06-01-2004, 07:23 PM

Europe was the birthplace of western civilization. But now all that's left are a few mourners at the funeral.

Mariner · 06-01-2004, 07:25 PM

jczeroman: 1
Europe: 0

sppunk · 06-01-2004, 07:55 PM

I'm debating whether to answer these questions or not. Should I?

06-01-2004, 02:19 PM	#1
waffleface Oblivious Virgin Location: pancake neck Posts: 37	Has anyone ever been to Europe? I know it's a long-shot, but I'm hoping to go to Europe sometime and I was hoping that maybe someone here has gone and could give me some insight. Was it expensive? Where did you go? What did you do there? What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make? Was were some of the most enjoyable things? Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States? Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what? Did you visit people while there? Do they offer discounts to journalists? What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"? I know it's just a stab in the dark, but hopefully someone can help. Thanks! -waffleface OUT!!!

06-01-2004, 05:20 PM	#10
Enzed Apocalyptic Poster Location: Next door Posts: 2,540	Re: Has anyone ever been to Europe? Was it expensive? Yeah, especially now. I think it's now more expensive than the UK Where did you go? I've been to - England Ireland Scotland Wales Spain France Italy Holland Germany Austria Czech Republic Hungary Greece Switzerland What did you do there? Travel, mostly. What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make? Getting used to the Language thing at first was a bit hard, but you can mostly get by on English. Was were some of the most enjoyable things? I love travelling and looking at stuff, so I'll say the experience was the cool thing. Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States? I come from New Zealand, which has the harshest sun in the world. I never got burnt in europe. Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what? Always with my fiance. Did you visit people while there? Yeah, I got friends mainly in the UK. Do they offer discounts to journalists? fuck knows. Assume 'no' What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"? Prague Paris London/Berlin I know it's just a stab in the dark, but hopefully someone can help. Thanks! Helped. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-01-2004, 02:20 PM	#2
Ihaman Sometimes, though. Location: Hazard, California Posts: 21,274	At first I thought this thread was making fun of Sppunk.

06-01-2004, 02:40 PM	#4
Mariner OB-GYN Kenobi Location: the sea Posts: 17,020	I'm still waffling back and forth as to whether or not it is.

06-01-2004, 03:15 PM	#7
Slacker Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,429	If you are American before you go in the bathroom and American when you come out...what are you while you are in the bathroom? european (you're-a-peein) thats what goes through my head everytime I see or hear the word european...thought I'd try to spread the illness.

06-01-2004, 05:32 PM	#11
mewl Socialphobic Posts: 14,498	Was it expensive? if you want cheap, head east. Where did you go? everywhere What did you do there? everything What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make? well, there's always the language barrier, but a lot of people know english and german. so if you've got at least a little of those under your belt you'll be fine. Was were some of the most enjoyable things? just the fact that you're in a place you've never been before. fucking watch people. drink your coffee. buy clothes. Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States? oh i get it. no. Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what? all of the above. Did you visit people while there? yes Do they offer discounts to journalists? i don't know. What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"? poland, hungary, and the czech republic. be hip, nigga.

06-01-2004, 05:37 PM	#13
jczeroman Socialphobic Location: In my house. Posts: 14,465	I am sure that someone at sometime has been to Europe.

06-01-2004, 05:52 PM	#15
TIMb Minion of Satan Location: i am the terror that flaps in the night Posts: 6,595	Was it expensive? depends on the strength of your currency, really. i found paris was quite pricey. Where did you go? uk france portugal switzerland italy germany austria etc etc What did you do there? my family (parents) live in the uk. i've worked there too. otherwise mostly travel. What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make? none, really. you kinda expect some cultural diffs when you travel. Was were some of the most enjoyable things? meeting new ppl in hostels etc. i love london. i enjoyed working there. Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States? my bronzed african tan dissapeared fairly quickly. Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what? all of the above. numerous times Did you visit people while there? yes. Do they offer discounts to journalists? some places. a friend of mine had a fake journalist id, she got into the architectural bienale in venice for free. What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"? only three?

06-01-2004, 07:19 PM	#18
Subsequent Zero Ownz Location: Down in it Posts: 603	Was it expensive? It depends, if you stay at REALLY cheap youth hostels and eat REALLY cheap food, not too much. I wanted a culinary experience, so I spent two weeks and spend about $1400 bucks. Where did you go? Just France: Paris, the Brittany area in the Northwest, and the island of Corsica. What did you do there? Walked around and saw as many sights as I could possibly squeeze in one day. If you go, be sure to bring walking shoes. What were some of the most difficult adjustments you had to make? Learning to make my way around without knowing the language. And learning the little mannerisms that are accepted here, but not over there. You can't just walk around like you're in the U.S., there's less paranoia, you don't need to throw your weight around, it's not necessary. Was were some of the most enjoyable things? The food. Going to old ruins that seemed to be lifted off a videogame: old castles next to clearest blue beaches. Did the European sunlight assault your albino skin as badly as in the States? Rock, dood. Did you travel alone, with friends, with family, or what? With my ex-girlfriend, who was living there at the time. Did you visit people while there? Other than ex-gf, no. Except maybe the little old lady that let us stay at her place for really cheap in the Corsican city of Bastia. Do they offer discounts to journalists? I'm not a journalist, so I wouldn't be able to tell you. Most museums / tourist attractions will give you a discount if you have a college ID (even an expired one, as in my case) What 3 places would you recommend as "must see"? All of Paris, especially the Rue Mouffetard, which is awesome for food and drinks, and makes for a really cool night out. That and the entire island of Corsica is beautiful. As in, "take a picture anywhere and you'll get a postcard" kind of beautiful.

06-01-2004, 07:23 PM	#20
jczeroman Socialphobic Location: In my house. Posts: 14,465	Europe was the birthplace of western civilization. But now all that's left are a few mourners at the funeral.

06-01-2004, 07:25 PM	#21
Mariner OB-GYN Kenobi Location: the sea Posts: 17,020	jczeroman: 1 Europe: 0

06-01-2004, 07:55 PM	#22
sppunk Netphoria's George Will Location: Fenway Park Posts: 37,125	I'm debating whether to answer these questions or not. Should I?