I'm planning to go to Europe in 2 weeks. Anything I should know?

Question

I am planning to focus mostly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, although, I intend to go a few more places in Southern and Western Europe on the Eurorail. Any advice you can offer will be appreciated.

I have to pass through France, but I don't speak French, so I'm pretty much just passing through on the Eurail.

I'm originally English, but moved to the US when I was nearly 11, so I'm more English than American....Which is why I'm starting in England and working my way South across the channel.

I'm actually not going for the World Cup....I'm going as a reward for myself before senior year.....Thanks for the list though

Answer 1

Well, you don't write anything about your interests actually...

Switzerland itself is worth a 2-weeks' trip because there's so much you can do and see. How about your budget? Switzerland is the most expensive place around...

Perhaps you can make a tour Bern-Luzern-St.Gallen-Zürich by railway and visit the towns along the line? Plus make some extra trips to the mountains, of course!

And, do something against your knee pain and enjoy the unique one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax in Switzerland or Germany! It costs approx. 220 dollars and is really worth the stop - the effects on the self-healing power of your body and mind are simply amazing (own experience)

Answer 2

Yeaaaaaaaa right! That's cool. I'm going to Paris and London myself. You're probably going to the World Cup in Germany right? Or at least you'll be around there for the hype. Anyway, there's tons of things to know for the trip but it all depends on what you want to do. So I'll write the basics....

1.) Book Flight
2.) Look into hotel rates
3.) Passport
4.) Medical insurance
5.) Exchange currency
6.) Get a reliable creditcard usually mastercard or visa
7.) Check out the sites you want to visit
8.) Look into eurorail rates and also passes for daily excursions
9.) Look into renting cars, cellular phones or what not if you think you need one but in this case you're travelling by rail.
10.) Find out the tax rates in countries or the costs will kill you
11.) Wherever you are, make sure you're near a metro station which will be so much easier for you when planning your day.
12.) Try to learn simple key phrases for the countries you'll be in. They'll appreciate the effort when you're trying to get around.
13.) Get a money bag or something, a lot of pick-pocketers, especially in high tourist areas...so don't carry your wallet in your back pocket like most guys do.
14.) Since you'll be travelling on the rail a lot, perhaps bring a book, ipod, or something to pass the time during the ride unless your friends are up to talking the whole way hehehe.
15.) No matter how much you plan, leave room for spontaneity.... after all trips are meant to be fun and I'm sure you'll have tons!!

Take Care and Bon Voyage!!!!!!!

Answer 3

As for London being farther - simply regarded up the Eurostar timetable, that coach gets you from London to Paris in not up to two.five hours and runs whatever like eight...10 occasions an afternoon.

Answer 4

Germany will be pack this week., FIFA world cup on the go until 1st week of july.

Answer 5

When ur in france.. use the phrase " Exusae Mua" for cllin the waiter.. Good Luck Yo

Answer 6

Don't forget your passport! And have fun!

Answer 7

if you are an American you'll never think to go back.

Answer 8

France sucks.

Answer 9

Make sure you visit Amsterdam!

Answer 10

don't joke about a bomb