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CobsTheWarlord · Post by **CobsTheWarlord** » June 9, 2004, 1:42 am

tommorow at 10am i leave for europe for 20 days yay. going all over like 8 diff countries. anyone been there or from there have any good places i should look into trying to see while im there?

Drolgin Steingrinder · Post by **Drolgin Steingrinder** » June 9, 2004, 1:53 am

a little late for travel plans, isn't it?

Which countries will you be visiting, which cities and for how long?

CobsTheWarlord · Post by **CobsTheWarlord** » June 9, 2004, 1:57 am

not totally sure exactly which cities staying in each place i visit for 2-5 day s i believe going to some places like switzerland, berlin, rome, amsterdam like several more on the way not totally sure though.

Ransure · Post by **Ransure** » June 9, 2004, 2:04 am

Cobs thinks hes seeing like 8 of the 10 places in Europe... hence his request for directions...

CobsTheWarlord · Post by **CobsTheWarlord** » June 9, 2004, 2:10 am

yea i dont know directions...no just looking for some interesting things to go see or do. going around in denmark some too i believe.

Mplor · Post by **Mplor** » June 9, 2004, 2:27 am

If you like natural scenery, the Italian Riviera is sweet. Try Cinque Terre.

Also, Napoli is a shithole, but you gotta at least drop by on the way to Pompeii and have an authentic pizza made by the town that invented it. MMmmmmMMmmMMMmmm!

CobsTheWarlord · Post by **CobsTheWarlord** » June 9, 2004, 2:29 am

thats some good info i will keep that in mind thx

Hesten · Post by **Hesten** » June 9, 2004, 3:33 am

Yaya, go to denmark, see our main tourist attraction, our big rock with a statue of a naked lady on it. Shes half fish

Sparty · Post by **Sparty** » June 9, 2004, 8:20 am

Some would say she's half human. Think about that for a second. That'll really fuck you up in the morning eh? Like eggs.

My name is Sparty

Minfetter · Post by **Minfetter** » June 9, 2004, 8:46 am

Hehe Hesten...

Isn't it sad that I knew that would come as an example?... Denmark is such a sad little country, and we have NOTHING to offer. LOL

Well maybe we'll win the european soccer champoinship this summer, although I highly doubt it. :)

Yours Truly, Minfetter

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » June 9, 2004, 9:01 am

I suggest whatever you do, don't drink and drive.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » June 9, 2004, 11:29 am

Are you there yet?

Gnomies · Post by **Gnomies** » June 9, 2004, 12:21 pm

I've been to amsterdam.. and people in amsterdam are very unusual. Some ethnic groups try and start fights with you. They try and frustrate you enough so that you'll hit them. They don't say normal stuff that you may hear to boil the blood. Like "yo pussy." Their best and most used phrases include something like "your mother has cancer." But, other then that it's a grand time. I'd advise spend some time in one of their many clubs if you're looking for some enjoyment and partake in their local customs.

Drolgin Steingrinder · Post by **Drolgin Steingrinder** » June 9, 2004, 12:22 pm

Isn't it sad that I knew that would come as an example?... Denmark is such a sad little country, and we have NOTHING to offer. LOL

Hrm, what makes you say that? Compared to who, Sweden? lolerskates

archeiron · Post by **archeiron** » June 9, 2004, 12:31 pm

I would suggest going to Amsterdam

Yeah, Het Rijksmuseum is leuk, but fuck that the Red Light District, the "Coffee Houses" et all beats that shit out.

Paris is nice, but god knows you can't see anything meaningful on a whirlwind tour, you wouldn't even have time to visit the Arc de Triomphe, Invalides, Musee de l'Armee, Eiffel Tower, Sacre Couer, Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame, Concorde, Pompidou Center, Picasso Museum, etc in any reasonable time.

Rome, Florence, Sienna, and all of Tuscany are worth a visit, but you probably can't do any of that in such a short time.

Venice is great, but it is getting to the "smelly" season there, so you should probably avoid it.

I love Seville, Barcelona, and Toledo (Salamanca). Again, you would need to focus on that and stick to probably Seville, Barcelona, Gibraltor, and La Costa del Sol to see anything there.

Lisbon in Portugal is fan'fucking'tastically gorgeous, but far removed from.... everywhere else!

Brussels would be a good place to pop down to from the northern countries, if you already plan hitting Denmark.

The Ardennes are cool if you want to do a bit of hiking.

London is "uber alles", but you need someone who knows it and you need some serious time. The City Tour buses are ok if you are being a cheesy tourist but it would still take several days to do.

Edinburgh is lovely, the castle and the parks below it are nice, while the pubs in the area are a great place to chill in the summer. They also have some nice city bus tours in the summer months, but it is a couple of days at least to cover the major sites.

Dublin is a nice place to go out in the evening, and if you can get in to the Trinity to see the Book of Kells, that is a fantastic museum spot. There are enough castles, pubs, and museums for at least a full trip.

I like Koln(Cologne), but I can't remember much about the area, or Munich for that matter (which I also like).

Switzerland was a bit boring for me, but damned beautiful and sweet for outdoors activities (not like New Zealand sweet, but certainly scenic).

In any case, have fun and try not to see too much. You will miss out on seeing anything but a car/train/plane if you do!

Post by **Sylvus** » June 9, 2004, 12:53 pm

Dregor Thule wrote:I suggest whatever you do, don't drink and drive.

I got pulled over for drunk driving in Germany, though I didn't get arrested. That was scary.

Wonko Wenusberg · Post by **Wonko Wenusberg** » June 9, 2004, 12:54 pm

LEGOLAND Denmark's top attraction !

Pahreyia · Post by **Pahreyia** » June 9, 2004, 1:36 pm

Wonko Wenusberg wrote:LEGOLAND Denmark's top attraction !

Pbbbt. We've got one of those in So. Cal. It's about 1/1000 as popular as Disneyland.

archeiron · Post by **archeiron** » June 9, 2004, 1:40 pm

Wonko Wenusberg wrote:LEGOLAND Denmark's top attraction !

There is an attraction like that in the Netherlands... I think it is in Den Haag... It was only fun when fucking boxed(stoned) off your face.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » June 9, 2004, 2:21 pm

Your one stop shop in Europe: Hofbräuhaus

Munich, Germany. Go there and stay there till you leave.

Xorian · Post by **Xorian** » June 9, 2004, 7:34 pm

Switzerland is beautifull

Tons of nice landscapes !

Around the Geneva Lake (Leman lake is right name thought !) there are beautifull sights. If you have time, try to make a trip in the mountain but if 3 or 5 days....maybe you want to visit some city.

If you go to Basel (which is near german and french border so you might stop there) there is actually an egyptian art exposition at the museum (sp?). First time this collection "toutankhamon's gold" leaves egypt so might worth a look.

Appart from that...well almost every city has an old center who is nice to see

Dont forget if you go to switzerland that we are not using euro as money. Euro are probably accepted in the shop of cities near border but you may want to change some money before coming.

Cant really think to more place, i guess there are too much of them

Outside switzerland:

- Dublin is a really nice city...tons of pubs, historical spot, guiness brewery...and the conemara's aera has really nice landscapes.

- Brussel: Really nice city too, but if you go to belgium try to go to a city which french s name is "bruge". It is a really nice city.

- Of course there is Paris...lots of beautifull things to see but i dont really like going there (no good reasons for non liking it though, just a feeling)

- London is very interesting city, as are barcelona, roma, berlin, amsterdam. Too much to say bur each of them has something special !

Edit: Added the outside switzerland

Animalor · Post by **Animalor** » June 9, 2004, 8:00 pm

Rent Eurotrip and avoid the international house of sausage...

CobsTheWarlord · Post by **CobsTheWarlord** » June 11, 2004, 3:34 pm

im here in paris atm. using comp at the hostel im staying out. really fun place went to the red light district last nite got drunk and went to something basically same as moulin rouge. moulin rouge was full so they directed me to another place thats similiar.

peace

archeiron · Post by **archeiron** » June 11, 2004, 4:57 pm

CobsTheWarlord wrote:im here in paris atm. using comp at the hostel im staying out. really fun place went to the red light district last nite got drunk and went to something basically same as moulin rouge. moulin rouge was full so they directed me to another place thats similiar.

peace

Sacre Coeur, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Picasso Museum, Napoleon's Tomb, a walk from Arc de Triomphe to Concorde along the Champs Elysee, and a tour of the Louvre are the basic things to do.

I also like the walk from the Louvre to Hotel de Ville (City Hall).

There is a nice little park (Parc Monceau) that is nice to have a picnic lunch in that is only a short walk from Arc de Triomphe. I used to rollerblade over to it and eat lunch in the summers.

Hope you enjoy the city!

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » June 11, 2004, 5:15 pm

Animalor wrote:Rent Eurotrip and avoid the international house of sausage...

Because that movie was SO realistic!

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » June 12, 2004, 7:47 am

Go to Cologne and see the cathedral there....you can't miss it.

archeiron · Post by **archeiron** » June 12, 2004, 10:09 am

Boogahz wrote:Go to Cologne and see the cathedral there....you can't miss it.

I hated walking up the stairs in that thing

Damn nice view though!

Kalifen · Post by **Kalifen** » June 12, 2004, 6:35 pm

Drolgin Steingrinder wrote:
Isn't it sad that I knew that would come as an example?... Denmark is such a sad little country, and we have NOTHING to offer. LOL
Hrm, what makes you say that? Compared to who, Sweden? lolerskates

We got Barsebäck.........

Seriusly tho if you in Paris now a one day rather cheep trip might be the Normandy beaches. If you have any interest in ww2 and D-Day its the place to se it sure was a strong experience for me at lest.
Else as mentioned many things to se in Paris and if you whant action just tell them you from US and think Mc Donalds is the way to go .

Tegellan · Post by **Tegellan** » June 13, 2004, 7:21 am

Actually Denmark has plenty to offer in Copenhagen if you are into culture. There is Glyptoteket, lots of castles and architecture, the national museum, Louisiana etc. etc.

Ransure · Post by **Ransure** » June 13, 2004, 12:29 pm

Last I checked Louisiana was in the south... near Georgia.... has it moved?

Spang · Post by **Spang** » June 13, 2004, 1:47 pm

yea, it's near mississippi now.

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » June 13, 2004, 7:18 pm

If you want to party, Ibeza and Amsterdam.

Tell me what type of vacation your looking for and il let you know some good places.

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » June 13, 2004, 7:22 pm

Drolgin Steingrinder wrote:
Isn't it sad that I knew that would come as an example?... Denmark is such a sad little country, and we have NOTHING to offer. LOL
Hrm, what makes you say that? Compared to who, Sweden? lolerskates

heh, i love denmark and sweden, except for the fucking weather

Denmark especially is the cleanest fucking place on earth. Copenhagen is like some city out of a fucking fairy tale book, taxi drivers drive brand new mercedes and you wont see a peice of trash on the street. Its freaky going up there though and seeing that 85% if everyone is blond and blue eyed with light skin. The garbage men have a masters degree and speak 8 different languages. To top it off Danish chicks are hot as hell and pretty wild,

In general though i would stay away from tours. When i went on family vacations we would go on lots of tours which i would always find meaningless, i prefer to experiance the culture first hand then to look a bigass rock and hear a story about it.

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