One week in Europe- where to go?

bimmette · 06-06-2015, 01:10 AM

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You and your Germany obsession. Du musst Deutsch lernen since you go so often!

I vote for Italy since it's a good country for your bro as a newbie to EU. Rent a car in Zurich and play it by ear. There is lots to see but it depends what you guys like. Personally I think all the main cities (like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, etc) are great but I can move on in a day or two. Others can spend a week in each place. Try to make it to Pompeii though!

Haha yah! I've been learning German through audiobook on and off. Started French too but stopped after a few days (been busy).

For me I would do Venice and Rome. Florence I can skip and I keep hearing that there is nothing in Milan. I'm watching Rick Steves Europe right now to get some ideas. I do like the thoughts of just driving and stopping at places that catch our eyes.

Don't try to learn French and German at the same time. I have learned both but now mix up the vocab.

BMW F22 · 06-06-2015, 01:12 AM

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Don't try to learn French and German at the same time. I have learned both but now mix up the vocab.

I'm good at starting things but never finishing them...you should help me plan itinerary for the week. If i was all up to me I would iust rent a car and drive the entire week through the Alps. Lol

Or if anyone here can hook it up with a Ferrari factory tour I would be in for that!

bimmette · 06-06-2015, 01:18 AM

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Don't try to learn French and German at the same time. I have learned both but now mix up the vocab.

I'm good at starting things but never finishing them...you should help me plan itinerary for the week. If i was all up to me I would iust rent a car and drive the entire week through the Alps. Lol

Or if anyone here can hook it up with a Ferrari factory tour I would be in for that!

Oh god, what am I, your personal travel agent???
Lemme open my laptop and map it out. I haven't been to Italy in awhile.

BMW F22 · 06-06-2015, 01:20 AM

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Oh god, what am I, your personal travel agent???
Lemme open my laptop and map it out. I haven't been to Italy in awhile.

Maybe you should open up a travel agency since you've been to so many places. I have been thinking about doing something like that.

But yeah, I'll bring you back a bottle of wine, deal?

bimmette · 06-06-2015, 01:32 AM

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Maybe you should open up a travel agency since you've been to so many places. I have been thinking about doing something like that.

But yeah, I'll bring you back a bottle of wine, deal?

Not a big fan of wine but thanks. Yeah, I think if travel agents got paid well, that would be my ideal job.

Ok, I whipped this up quickly. But I suggest playing it by ear. There are plenty of hotels so no real need to reserve since you'll have a car.
Sidenote: I found George Clooney's house in Lake Como and rang the doorbell. Sadly, he did not answer, hahahaha.

Day 1: Zurich, Lake Como, Milan, Verona, Venice
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Venice, San Marino, Rome
Day 4: Rome
Day 5: Pompeii, Florence
Day 6: Florence, Genoa
Day 7: Back to Zurich

BMW F22 · 06-06-2015, 01:35 AM

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Maybe you should open up a travel agency since you've been to so many places. I have been thinking about doing something like that.

But yeah, I'll bring you back a bottle of wine, deal?

Not a big fan of wine but thanks. Yeah, I think if travel agents got paid well, that would be my ideal job.

Ok, I whipped this up quickly. But I suggest playing it by ear. There are plenty of hotels so no real need to reserve since you'll have a car.
Sidenote: I found George Clooney's house in Lake Como and rang the doorbell. Sadly, he did not answer, hahahaha.

Day 1: Zurich, Lake Como, Milan, Verona, Venice
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Venice, San Marino, Rome
Day 4: Rome
Day 5: Pompeii, Florence
Day 6: Florence, Genoa
Day 7: Back to Zurich

You don't like wine???? Who doesn't like wine?? Oh dear...

That's quite a bit of driving, no? Would it be better to use one central town as a base and do day trips? A week is too short to be moving around so much.

bimmette · 06-06-2015, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW F22

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Originally Posted by bimmette

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Originally Posted by BMW F22

Maybe you should open up a travel agency since you've been to so many places. I have been thinking about doing something like that.

But yeah, I'll bring you back a bottle of wine, deal?

Not a big fan of wine but thanks. Yeah, I think if travel agents got paid well, that would be my ideal job.

Ok, I whipped this up quickly. But I suggest playing it by ear. There are plenty of hotels so no real need to reserve since you'll have a car.
Sidenote: I found George Clooney's house in Lake Como and rang the doorbell. Sadly, he did not answer, hahahaha.

Day 1: Zurich, Lake Como, Milan, Verona, Venice
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Venice, San Marino, Rome
Day 4: Rome
Day 5: Pompeii, Florence
Day 6: Florence, Genoa
Day 7: Back to Zurich

You don't like wine???? Who doesn't like wine?? Oh dear...

That's quite a bit of driving, no? Would it be better to use one central town as a base and do day trips? A week is too short to be moving around so much.

See, everyone is different. You have to play it by ear and take the time to see what you want.

BMW F22 · 06-06-2015, 01:50 AM

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See, everyone is different. You have to play it by ear and take the time to see what you want.

JeeZ. Glad we didn't go to Bali together. You would have been buzzing around like a bee while I'm moving at a snail's pace...

bimmette · 06-06-2015, 01:53 AM

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JeeZ. Glad we didn't go to Bali together. You would have been buzzing around like a bee while I'm moving at a snail's pace...

Bali is different. I could lie on a beach for a week easily.
In Italy, some people spend days in one place going to all the museums. I'm not big on that.

P1 · 06-06-2015, 07:14 AM

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Not a big fan of wine but thanks. Yeah, I think if travel agents got paid well, that would be my ideal job.

Ok, I whipped this up quickly. But I suggest playing it by ear. There are plenty of hotels so no real need to reserve since you'll have a car.
Sidenote: I found George Clooney's house in Lake Como and rang the doorbell. Sadly, he did not answer, hahahaha.

Day 1: Zurich, Lake Como, Milan, Verona, Venice
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Venice, San Marino, Rome
Day 4: Rome
Day 5: Pompeii, Florence
Day 6: Florence, Genoa
Day 7: Back to Zurich

Tara, no offense, but keep your day job at Ikea. This is a horrible schedule. Unless you're doing a damn Gumball rallye through Europe, you would see SHIT this way. Did you even map this one out?

F22: do *not* do this!

BMW F22 · 06-06-2015, 07:21 AM

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Tara, no offense, but keep your day job at Ikea. This is a horrible schedule. Unless you're doing a damn Gumball rallye through Europe, you would see SHIT this way. Did you even map this one out?

F22: do *not* do this!

Man, you are up early!!

But yes, I agree with you. There is no way I am doing that schedule and I think I had said that. It seems very hectic and too much moving around.

I'm gonna take a look on Google Map this morning and see what we should do. I will incorporate the towns that you guys had suggested and will pick one to use as home base.

P1 · 06-06-2015, 09:07 AM

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Man, you are up early!!

But yes, I agree with you. There is no way I am doing that schedule and I think I had said that. It seems very hectic and too much moving around.

I'm gonna take a look on Google Map this morning and see what we should do. I will incorporate the towns that you guys had suggested and will pick one to use as home base.

Up with the sun!

Make your way to the bookshop today and pick up some travel guides. I have one for each major city or region that I visit. My personal preference are the Dorling Kindersley guides, but to each their own.

BMW F22 · 06-06-2015, 10:41 AM

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Lake Maggiore was very nice also.

Don't forget to drive through the Gothard tunnel!

Looks pretty awesome for a drive through.

BMW F22 · 06-06-2015, 10:42 AM

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Go to Albania you'll LOVE it, if only i was there to show you guys around

Well, book a ticket and join us!

e92_boost · 06-06-2015, 10:43 AM

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Go to Albania you'll LOVE it, if only i was there to show you guys around

Well, book a ticket and join us!

If only i didnt take my summer classes we would have a place to stay also

BMW F22 · 06-06-2015, 10:45 AM

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If only i didnt take my summer classes we would have a place to stay also

Now you're just toying with us...lol

It's funny you mentioned classes. A buddy of mine said he couldn't join us for Bahamas because he is taking summer school. This past Wednesday the class was cancelled so he booked his ticket Thursday. Lol

It's a good thing I graduated long ago. I don't miss school at all, except for maybe the social aspect.

Wills2 · 06-06-2015, 10:53 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with the Alp region whether Germany/Switzerland/Austria or Italy, such a stunning place, my preference is either the Swiss or Italian alps.

MrSparkle80 · 06-06-2015, 11:12 AM

I agree with the suggestion of just picking a place or two and doing as much as you can there, but it really depends on what you and your brother want to get out of the trip. If you choose Italy, I really enjoyed Florence and had no real desire to go to Venice, so my opinion isn't the popular one here! The Cinque Terre was great, but I was there before the most recent mudslides. Rome is great for the history, if that is your thing. The southern coast through Sorrento was more of a relaxing atmosphere.

You may want to consider Brussels, Bruges, and Amsterdam, as they are pretty close and easy to get to by train, all fun for different reasons, and a reasonable trip for a week.

bimmette · 06-06-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

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Not a big fan of wine but thanks. Yeah, I think if travel agents got paid well, that would be my ideal job.

Ok, I whipped this up quickly. But I suggest playing it by ear. There are plenty of hotels so no real need to reserve since you'll have a car.
Sidenote: I found George Clooney's house in Lake Como and rang the doorbell. Sadly, he did not answer, hahahaha.

Day 1: Zurich, Lake Como, Milan, Verona, Venice
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Venice, San Marino, Rome
Day 4: Rome
Day 5: Pompeii, Florence
Day 6: Florence, Genoa
Day 7: Back to Zurich

Tara, no offense, but keep your day job at Ikea. This is a horrible schedule. Unless you're doing a damn Gumball rallye through Europe, you would see SHIT this way. Did you even map this one out?

F22: do *not* do this!

Haha! Hey, everyone travels differently. I guess I move around fast. I lived in Europe and drove around a lot so I do know it's possible. But yeah, too much for beginners I guess. I'll stop advising here

MrSparkle80 · 06-06-2015, 11:43 AM

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Haha! Hey, everyone travels differently. I guess I move around fast. I lived in Europe and drove around a lot so I do know it's possible. But yeah, too much for beginners I guess. I'll stop advising here

I like hitting a lot of places, but even that is insane for me! Where did you live, and how long were you there? I was in Germany for a year.

bimmette · 06-06-2015, 11:44 AM

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Haha! Hey, everyone travels differently. I guess I move around fast. I lived in Europe and drove around a lot so I do know it's possible. But yeah, too much for beginners I guess. I'll stop advising here

I like hitting a lot of places, but even that is insane for me! Where did you live, and how long were you there? I was in Germany for a year.

I lived near Frankfurt for 3 years.

e92_boost · 06-06-2015, 12:59 PM

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If only i didnt take my summer classes we would have a place to stay also

Now you're just toying with us...lol

It's funny you mentioned classes. A buddy of mine said he couldn't join us for Bahamas because he is taking summer school. This past Wednesday the class was cancelled so he booked his ticket Thursday. Lol

It's a good thing I graduated long ago. I don't miss school at all, except for maybe the social aspect.

Haha theirs always next summer

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Wills2 Barge driver 8832 Rep 12,594 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I don't think you can go wrong with the Alp region whether Germany/Switzerland/Austria or Italy, such a stunning place, my preference is either the Swiss or Italian alps. __________________ 730d/Z4C
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MrSparkle80 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi AW 6mt Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I agree with the suggestion of just picking a place or two and doing as much as you can there, but it really depends on what you and your brother want to get out of the trip. If you choose Italy, I really enjoyed Florence and had no real desire to go to Venice, so my opinion isn't the popular one here! The Cinque Terre was great, but I was there before the most recent mudslides. Rome is great for the history, if that is your thing. The southern coast through Sorrento was more of a relaxing atmosphere. You may want to consider Brussels, Bruges, and Amsterdam, as they are pretty close and easy to get to by train, all fun for different reasons, and a reasonable trip for a week.
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