Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Any suggestions?

So the BFF and I are trying to figure out where to go and what to do

and it got me thinking?

If you could go anywhere in Europe for a week - where would you go?  what would you do?

Our ideal scenario would be to have a central spot and do day trips from there and avoid the "ifitstuesdaythismustbebelgium" thing that Americans tend to do

so

what do you guys suggest?

(I'm bilingual in Spanish - and can only order a Ham Sandwich in German and can only say that I don't speak Italian well - in Italian....come to think of it, my french is limited to "where is"  - and can insert the name of a place -- but I am unable to understand the directions)

help us plan our adventure?
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19 comments:

  1. JApril 18, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Ooh, european here! Sooo much to choose from. It really depends on your priorities. Were you thinking of a city break, or somewhere more rural and peaceful. Or is having the sea nearby a preference? Are you after arts and culture or historic ruins?

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:19 PM

      @J -- well -- for me it's about just experiencing different things -- eating new food -- taking great photographs -- and spending quality time with my BFF. Seriously? doesn't make a huge difference.

      If she doesn't go with me I may go on an adventure walk in Andalcia

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  2. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    You speak Spanish? I say Happy Paella!!! Second choice if it was me? Italy, despite speaking no italian. Every friend of mine but one, (who is a dyed in the baguette Francophile) who has toured Europe has raved about Italy. The people, the food, the sightseeing? Viva Italia!!!

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:20 PM

      I speak Spanish
      My Italian is bad

      I think the BFF really wants Paris
      which I can live with

      If we were in the US? I would rent a car and find a place to stay wherever we wanted -- but somehow I think that's harder without knowing the language
      no?

      sfp

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  3. julieApril 18, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    I am with monkey, I did a cruise which took in different parts of Italy (Rome, Florence, Pisa, Naples), but then again Spain is great. Or if you went to the South of France, you could see France and Italy. Lovely problem to have. xx

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:21 PM

      @Joolz - Yes - this all started with me looking at a cruise since I thought I was traveling alone (and I may still do that)

      and yes - it is a lovely problem to have

      sfp

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  4. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    long way to come for just a week!Its got to be Germany, its central. It offers great citys, history, fantastic food and beer, 2 sea, mountins and most folk speak english. There your problen solved.
    Hugs Ashly xx

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:22 PM

      @Ashly -- hmm - do you have an ulterior motive?

      it is a long way
      but if I wait until I have more time?
      I'll never do it

      If my friend doesn't come?
      I may just consider Germany

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    2. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 4:15 AM

      you will not reget it!
      Ashly xx

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  5. nbsApril 18, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    I have no idea what you'd feel most comfortable doing.. but I feel sure no matter where you go or what you do, you'll be happy and glad to be away and seeing new sights.
    Enjoy every second, wherever you go!

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:23 PM

      @nbs

      so - strangely? - I'm a chicken at a party? -- but am not afraid to go and do things when I travel.

      The BFF and I are well aligned in our desires -- which often include solitude together - having a coffee (or tea) and a good read -- with an amazing view.

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  6. AtiyaLuvApril 18, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I have been to the Netherlands and Belgium, next stop is Italy!! all the way, I have already done my research on Google maps of the places I want to visit.
    Enjoy yourselves!!

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:24 PM

      @AtiyaLuv - the Netherlands would be quite an adventure - I have a good friend in Sweden as well and it's tempting to go see her family.

      but

      sigh

      Italy

      How can I die without going to Italy?

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  7. CygnetApril 18, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    You might consider Edinburgh for the Fringe Fest. It is a lot of fun and Edinburgh it beautiful.

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:25 PM

      @Cygnet - Edinburgh would be fun

      have I mentioned that I don't drink?

      lol

      sfp

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  8. mouseApril 18, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    hmmm....Spain is lovely. Italy (well mouse has never been). Germany was great, Austria was gorgeous. Hungary was also beautiful.

    Amsterdam was fun.

    France (the parts mouse has seen) was beautiful.

    Get a Eurail pass and just go where the trains take you...

    That's the best mouse can say.

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:26 PM

      @mouse.

      oh

      Spain is lovely

      and I would love to get a pass and do what we will
      but I think it might make the BFF's head explode.

      sfp

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  9. sinApril 18, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Hmmm, are you settling on Spain? Can I go too?

    -sin

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    1. strivingforpeaceApril 18, 2013 at 10:26 PM

      @Sin

      I don't think the BFF wants Spain

      and

      I can do Spain next time!

      sfp

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