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Originally Posted by hambone
Jazz,
Great, that sounds kinda like what we want. The trip I linked to isn't a tour thing at all, just a package of flight + hotel, and it changes from London to Paris to Rome after every 3 days, with a train ride between them (also part of the package).
All sightseeing, tours, meals is up to us, which I think will be half the fun anyway. I am a little concerned about not being able to communicate well in Rome and Paris, but I hope they will have mercy on a dumb american.  |
Learn a few stock phrases in French, like how to order your food and so on, and you'll be surprised at how much better you will be treated. Furthermore, don't dress like an ugly American
The Europeans dress a lot better than we do, and if you're not backpacking it, there's no reason for you to wear jeans every day--you will stick out like a sore thumb.
I loved Paris. The people were surprisingly nice (because I TRIED to speak French) and the food is simply amazing. Even the simplest sandwich tastes better in Paris. I really love the chicken sandwiches you can find a million different places in Paris. You can eat very cheaply in Paris if you need to--just grab some fresh baguette, some cheese, maybe some fruit, and a bottle of wine. Since it will be summer when you go there, it's the perfect picnic season.
Be prepared to take a hit to your wallet with the current exchange rate. The package deal is probably your best bet right now given the cost.