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Originally posted by Rowan
I will be in Europe for a month starting Sept 10th. I will be staying in some hotels/hostels and using Eurorail.
This being my first time traveling over there I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for hostels, clubs, pubs, sites to see, sites not worth the time.
I am planning on going to Paris, Amersterdam, Prague, Coppenhagen, Ireland, England, Germany, Scotland, and where ever my heart wanders.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Spend some time in the countryside, away from larger cities.
If in France, take a train out to Bayeux for the day and see the tapestry and the Normandy beaches. If you have the time, head out to Mont St. Micheal and see the monestary.
I would skip Amsterdam, unless you are into pot and cheap hookers.
Budget a few days for Prague, you will be stunned at how much there is to see. If you have the time I recommend Bratislava and Budapest as well.
Of course when in Copenhagen you must see Tivoli.
If I were you, I would spend some time on the Med. The Cinque Terra is a Mecca for backpackers, be sure to reserve your room ahead of time (try Eva's Rooms in Vernazza - 0187 821134 or
masseva@tin.it).
Take a ferry to Greece, your Eurorail pass is good there (
www.superfast.com).
Check out Spain as well, Barcelona is fantastic, and you can spend days in Bilbao.
When in England, check out some of the lesser known sites.
Avesbury is the most impressive stone circle I have every seen, skip Stonehenge and see it instead.
If you can, rent a car in Scotland and get out onto the islands, you will never feel more at home...
Have fun!