Europe Trip Master Thread

[Cbs]

i did a search for Europe trip help and tips and theres stuff scattered all over (incl. some trip reports that may be useful for planning). Please post all General Europe Trip Info here. Thanx

Europe May 2010 Trip Planning Thread - by Dan
Europe trip report pessach 5772 - by jj1000
Trip with Train Through Southern Europe - by SuperFlyer
Summer Europe Tour Advice
Help Planning Trip to Europe
10 Days in Europe
June Europe trip
Which cities in Europe to go to for Shabbos?
Opinions on traveling through Europe
One week trip to Paris, Rome and Venice

[Cbs]

ok so can i get some advice here:

My Europe Plans are becoming close to final now and i will be in Prague for most of the summer IY"H  and towards the end of august i want to make a trip - 10-14 day trip around europe.
What would be the best route to do to see/spend time in the nice places? and i see how some rent cars and some do train, and ill look into both of them, but what about bus? is that any good?

my dates as of now are kinda flexible but i have to decide withen next few days what to do.
i was thinking maybe to make my last point London and fly from there to JFK which isnt more expensive really if i do a multi city from JFK-PRG and way back from LHR

[DrDanny]

Thanks a lot I also have Europe plans this summer (August) and I've been looking around at some of these threads but thanks for making a list

[Cbs]

can anybody give experience on flying with wizzair?  paging SuperFlyer
i'm mainly wondering how strict they are on carry on's - like would i be able to take a backpack and a small roll handbag?

on their website they have pretty messed up rules

Passengers are allowed to carry only one piece of hand baggage with the maximum dimensions 55x40x20 and not exceeding 10 kilograms. In addition, passengers can carry the items listed below:
-a coat or blanket
-cellular phone { }
-reading material for the flight
-for children under the age of two: food, foldable baby carriage or a small crib
-a pair of crutches for the physically disabled

and would you recommend this as a way of traveling between countries in europe? some flights seem extremely cheap here!

[ChAiM'l]

-cellular phone {  }
-reading material for the flight

So does an iPad count as reading material?

[Smartypantz]

Not sure if this the right place to post.......but does anyone have any info on Rebbetzin Shternbuch's tour of Europe in the summer(for ladies)?? would appreciate any info anyone may have!!

[Cbs]

im about to start writing a trip report (still in middle of trip)...does it make more sense to post each country to its specified master thread, or a general report (like JJ1000)?

[WhyAich]

What about a small crib for a baby anyone ever pull that off?

[jj1000]

im about to start writing a trip report (still in middle of trip)...does it make more sense to post each country to its specified master thread, or a general report (like JJ1000)?

I asked the same question in my OP, no one ever answered me. Personally i'd say one long report and copy paste to each city. I never did that, but always felt I should because whenever some one asks about a city I was in I have to link to my tr and that's annoying...

What about a small crib for a baby anyone ever pull that off?

be nice.

[Cbs]

alright, a new idea just came up (its still in the air) and i wanna hear some opinions if possible;
if i have 8 days to do a trip -

1.  first 5 days starting out of PRG, to go down through italy by car, up around through switzerland and drive back to prague from germany. for last 3 days to go to krakow, Auschwitz..area

2. skip krakow and spend more time in italy and switzerland

3. skip all above and go straight to sweden - finland - norway - denmark

4. do 4 days italy, and 4 days #3   

[jj1000]

alright, a new idea just came up (its still in the air) and i wanna hear some opinions if possible;
if i have 8 days to do a trip -

1.  first 5 days starting out of PRG, to go down through italy by car, up around through switzerland and drive back to prague from germany. for last 3 days to go to krakow, Auschwitz..area

2. skip krakow and spend more time in italy and switzerland

3. skip all above and go straight to sweden - finland - norway - denmark

4. do 4 days italy, and 4 days #3   

Only you can choose. Do you want 1. To visit auschwitz? I.e. if it something you feel you have to do? Then go there. 2. Do you enjoy museums pretty cities and history more than your desire to visit krakow? 3. and 4. Are a far drive no? If you want hiking and amazing views then go there. Idk much about that area so can't help much. Bottom line what do YOU like most.

[Cbs]

Only you can choose. Do you want 1. To visit auschwitz? I.e. if it something you feel you have to do? Then go there. 2. Do you enjoy museums pretty cities and history more than your desire to visit krakow? 3. and 4. Are a far drive no? If you want hiking and amazing views then go there. Idk much about that area so can't help much. Bottom line what do YOU like most.

obviously i have to choose. but im trying to hear opinions from people that did both or some and see what they say. and i would fly with cheap flights up north.
it just doesnt seem like really anyone (very very few) have any experience with the north part

[jj1000]

obviously i have to choose. but im trying to hear opinions from people that did both or some and see what they say. and i would fly with cheap flights up north.
it just doesnt seem like really anyone (very very few) have any experience with the north part

true. Personally visiting auschwitz was always something I felt I had to and wanted to do. The fact that I did it with march of the living made it an amazing experience. If you don't feel that way then enjoy yourself in italy or up north. But if you'll feel bad missing it then go to Krakow. Im saying there is no definite answer possible between those 2 they are literally polar opposites... As far as up north Google it I guess. I looked into it and chose what I did over that.because this way I totally covered central europe and I won't have to go back. You can do time and florence in 2 days if you rush. And then get in krakow. That's what I would do. Btw do you have a good gps? 

[Ergel]

I would only do 2 or 3. The others sound like too much in too little time.
Probably I would do3 and save 2 for when you're married

[Cbs]

Probably I would do3 and save 2 for when you're married

that was my initial thought as well.

Btw do you have a good gps? 

i dont. i only have my phone (maxx) . can i download maps before? or where to get a good gps?

[jj1000]

i dont. i only have my phone (maxx) . can i download maps before? or where to get a good gps?

IIRC in my trip report I said to PM me if you have an android and want a gps in europe. I'll email it to you

[Cbs]

IIRC in my trip report I said to PM me if you have an android and want a gps in europe. I'll email it to you

thanx - ive had so much going on in the past few weeks i dont remember what you said then

[jj1000]

thanx - ive had so much going on in the past few weeks i dont remember what you said then

Sent. That goes for anyone going to europe and had an android. PM me and I'll send you a great gps app.

[Cbs]

Sent. That goes for anyone going to europe and had an android. PM me and I'll send you a great gps app.

awesome. got it . thanx

[Cbs]

im planning an italy trip now and i plan on leaving on wednesday iy"h from prague. i only have a few days so here is my itinarary as of now and if someone has a diff idea for me or advice on staying longer or shorter in one place please advice.

Wednesday afternoon fly Prg to Milan (have realtives there)
Thursday morning go to Lake Como - (how long to spend there??)
Friday or thursday night - train to Venice
Shabbos venice
Sunday Florence and at night train to rome (how long needed in florence?)
Monday Rome - and fly out at night back to PRG

if theres a diff order i should do these in that makes more sense please let me know.

since i see this thread doesnt have too much activity and i need the info asap so i may repost this somewhere else ...dont scream at me
thanx!