I'm trying to figure out where to go for this summer. Are you travelling anywhere, what is your destination? 
Are you travelling this summer - which destination?
France and Norway will be the destinations for this summer
no and im afraid 
| deanhills wrote: |
| I'm trying to figure out where to go for this summer. Are you travelling anywhere, what is your destination? |
I'm doing some business traveling to Washington, D.C. and Dallas/Irving, TX and the family is going camping in the mountains. I'm looking forward to all of these trips, but I think my favorite is going to be the camping.
Yes. I am going on two short trips this summer. My first trip will be a 8 day-75 mile backpacking/trekking trip in Yellowstone in the central U.S. My second trip will be another week long-60 mile trekking/back packing trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California.
| Afaceinthematrix wrote: |
| Yes. I am going on two short trips this summer. My first trip will be a 8 day-75 mile backpacking/trekking trip in Yellowstone in the central U.S. My second trip will be another week long-60 mile trekking/back packing trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California. |
There are a lot of countries that I would like to visit this summer. Great Britain, Germany, Norway, France... But I think that my budget will not be great enough to cover all my plans...
| Georgeboy wrote: |
| There are a lot of countries that I would like to visit this summer. Great Britain, Germany, Norway, France... But I think that my budget will not be great enough to cover all my plans... |
ALL your plans?
I'd be glad if I could go to one destination. Well not germany, because I'm already there
I won't get out of the country this year. Only a bit biking and hiking in the alps. Fair enough. Great activities in a great area for almost no money
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Well I have been backpacking (some people call it "trekking") all over since I was 11. I've gone on these types of trips every summer (as a kid with my dad and I still, as an adult, go on some trips with him) and it isn't so much the trip that changes you perspective on life (after the first couple of trips, you get used to being miles and miles into the wilderness away from all civilization and technology relying on just your feet to and head to get you back); it's the place that changes your perspective on life. Every place you go has different animals, geographical features, etc. And if you're in another country then you of course bring back the experience of being in a another country.
| Afaceinthematrix wrote: | ||||
Well I have been backpacking (some people call it "trekking") all over since I was 11. I've gone on these types of trips every summer (as a kid with my dad and I still, as an adult, go on some trips with him) and it isn't so much the trip that changes you perspective on life (after the first couple of trips, you get used to being miles and miles into the wilderness away from all civilization and technology relying on just your feet to and head to get you back); it's the place that changes your perspective on life. Every place you go has different animals, geographical features, etc. And if you're in another country then you of course bring back the experience of being in a another country. |
^^Mildly. I have done mild mountaineering but nothing too extreme like Mt. Everest (although I would love to do it someday). I've also done canoeing/camping trips (one trip into the forests of Canada being my favorite), climbing, etc. I love outdoor trips. Hell, I like being out in forests more than being in the comfort of a city sometimes (although I do love civilization mostly because of the increased life expectancy that it's brought us along with many other scientific discoveries).
| Afaceinthematrix wrote: |
| ^^Mildly. I have done mild mountaineering but nothing too extreme like Mt. Everest (although I would love to do it someday). I've also done canoeing/camping trips (one trip into the forests of Canada being my favorite), climbing, etc. I love outdoor trips. Hell, I like being out in forests more than being in the comfort of a city sometimes (although I do love civilization mostly because of the increased life expectancy that it's brought us along with many other scientific discoveries). |
Just one week for me, in the picturesque fishing port of Padstow, in Cornwall England....our family is booking a cottage for the week, so it should be good!
| wellerchap wrote: |
| Just one week for me, in the picturesque fishing port of Padstow, in Cornwall England....our family is booking a cottage for the week, so it should be good!
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I hope will go to Hamburg, Germany.
And the seaside of my country...
May I give you a link of other destinations?
http://www.patrimoniuromanesc.ro/
And the seaside of my country...
May I give you a link of other destinations?
http://www.patrimoniuromanesc.ro/
I'm traveling to France and Italy this summer to sing as a part of an A Cappella Choir. We will do concerts in Chartres, Paris, Florence, Tuscanny, Rome, and Assisi. Then i will be traveling to Malawi, Africa to volunteer in a medical clinic there. I will be tending to some sick children and then teaching english in a local school there.
| bapmedclinic wrote: |
| I'm traveling to France and Italy this summer to sing as a part of an A Cappella Choir. We will do concerts in Chartres, Paris, Florence, Tuscanny, Rome, and Assisi. Then i will be traveling to Malawi, Africa to volunteer in a medical clinic there. I will be tending to some sick children and then teaching english in a local school there. |
I just returned from a 3 day citytrip to Paris. We got there by car so I got a good look outside of the city aswell.
I can say France is a wonderful cuontry, amazing sights across the road (we didn't take the freeway on purpose, stayed on the smaller roads), friendly people. Paris is a very big, bussy city. It has a lot of monuments. I recommend the Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower ofcourse, Montmartre (very cool place to have lunch), walk down the Champs-Elysées onto the Arch De Triomphe.
There is much to do in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is very cool at night, when all the lights are on. Every hour there come up some extra lights that makes it even more beautiful. Every time the lights go on, the crowd cheers & all the cameras start flashing. Paris also has a metro, so you can go anywhere. I recommend buying a 3 day travel card, wich gives you unlimited access. It will save you some soar feet =)
Some negative points about the city is that it is extremely expensive (with the 4 of us, a limonade and 3 beers costed about 27 EURO at some places at the centre). We also saw a stoned guy and some drunk agressive people in the metro at night, so I recommend not to get into trouble, stay out of dark alleys, blabla, as in every city.
For everyone that is looking for a city trip from Germany, Belgium, UK, even France, or something more far away (lots of Americans there), I certainly recommend it.
I can say France is a wonderful cuontry, amazing sights across the road (we didn't take the freeway on purpose, stayed on the smaller roads), friendly people. Paris is a very big, bussy city. It has a lot of monuments. I recommend the Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower ofcourse, Montmartre (very cool place to have lunch), walk down the Champs-Elysées onto the Arch De Triomphe.
There is much to do in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is very cool at night, when all the lights are on. Every hour there come up some extra lights that makes it even more beautiful. Every time the lights go on, the crowd cheers & all the cameras start flashing. Paris also has a metro, so you can go anywhere. I recommend buying a 3 day travel card, wich gives you unlimited access. It will save you some soar feet =)
Some negative points about the city is that it is extremely expensive (with the 4 of us, a limonade and 3 beers costed about 27 EURO at some places at the centre). We also saw a stoned guy and some drunk agressive people in the metro at night, so I recommend not to get into trouble, stay out of dark alleys, blabla, as in every city.
For everyone that is looking for a city trip from Germany, Belgium, UK, even France, or something more far away (lots of Americans there), I certainly recommend it.
| joostvane wrote: |
| I just returned from a 3 day citytrip to Paris. We got there by car so I got a good look outside of the city aswell. |
i'm also going on holiday in viva la France
im going over a few weeks and i will stay 2 or 3 weeks ( depends on the weather )
| traxion wrote: |
| im going over a few weeks and i will stay 2 or 3 weeks ( depends on the weather ) |
Where exactly? Are you going on hotel or touring around Paris? Remember to bring some champagne from Rheims
If you want, I can give you a good address where it is about 11 EUR a bottle for champagne!Going from central Illinois to central Texas, on an almost exactly 1000 mile train trip. Not as exciting as foreign travel, but it's still pretty cool since you get to see a lot of the country.
Here's a budger travel tips :-
The travel industry is really good at creating the illusion that travel is expensive. Hotels, airfare, luxury cruises, fancy dinners — it all adds up, especially if you are traveling with your family. Or so they want you to think! If you think this way, you’ll spend this way — more money for them, less money for you. But travel can be inexpensive if you just look hard enough. I’ve been traveling around for three years and if I did it the way they make travel out to be, I’d have gone bankrupt a long time ago. Check out the following ideas to save money on the road:
Budget Travel Tips For The Frugal Traveler
1. Avoid hotels.
Accommodation can be very expensive, especially hotels. Two good alternatives are hostels and apartment rentals. People think hostels are only for young backpackers and think of these as places where you’d have to share bathrooms. Well that’s not really true. Hostels offer private rooms with their own bathroom, wireless, and towels — all the amenities you’ll find in any hotel but at half the price. They have a wide range of rooms to suit all types of travelers so don’t overlook them!
On the other hand, apartment rentals are another option. Why not stay in fully furnished apartments while you are on vacation? Apartments are especially great for traveling families. They come with all the normal apartment amenities — kitchen, laundry room, and TV. If you plan to spend five or more days in a city, these are great cost effective alternatives to hotels.
2. Negotiate.
Times are tough for the tourist industry. It’s a buyer’s market. Use this to your advantage by asking for free upgrades or negotiating lower rates. Nothing was ever lost by simply asking and you may be surprised by how amenable any travel and tourist based outfit can be to helping you. Just by inquiring, I received two free dinners at a hotel in Florida!
3. Use travel credit cards (maybe).
Should you use travel credit cards? I’m going to say, it depends. If you are a frequent traveler and are comfortable with carrying credit cards, specialty cards that help you earn free miles or allow you to secure free or very cheap lodging at otherwise higher priced hotels may be worth owning. You’d have to determine if such cards are going to be a better deal for you than those that offer regular credit card rewards programs or those that give you cash back rewards.
4. Book flights 6 to 8 weeks in advance.
Airlines are always the most expensive part of a trip. Booking 6 to 8 weeks before you leave will ensure the best price. The airline pricing system penalizes last minute tickets as well as more advanced bookings (airlines need to hedge against any rise in costs). Moreover, always book round trip: you’ll get a better deal that way too. You may want to consider using Priceline’s Name Your Price feature to score your tickets at great prices.
5. Always visit the tourist office.
These offices have their finger on the pulse of a city and can help you discover all the latest deals and discounts as well as free events happening in their city.
6. Get a City Pass.
City passes give you full access to city attractions for mere dollars. If you are the type of traveler who likes to see museums or visit historic sites, then entrance fees can add up pretty quickly. It is much cheaper to get a city pass which will usually give you free entry into the majority of a city’s attractions.
7. Eat out for lunch.
Everyone wants to have fancy dinners while they are traveling but dinners can add a lot to your travel tab. It’s much better and relatively cheaper to have a fancy lunch. Lunch specials at restaurants offer better value for your money than a dinner. It might not seem as fancy but it will certainly be more affordable.
8. Stay connected for free.
Hooked on the internet? I am too. I always need to be twittering or checking email. These days, you can get free internet in libraries and free wi-fi in most cafes or at places like Barnes and Nobles. Moreover, many cities have wi-fi zones where you can plug in for free. You can find free wi-fi in parts of Chicago, in Bryant Park, and in the city of Cambridge, MA. As you can see, it’s a growing trend.
There are a variety of ways to save money when you go on vacation. It takes simple frugality and thinking outside of the box. Forget what they tell you in Conde Nast or on the Expedia advertisements. There are plenty of simple and easy ways to save money so that when you take a vacation, it’s not the only one you’ll be able to afford all year.
coutesy :- http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/budget-travel-tips-frugal-traveler/
The travel industry is really good at creating the illusion that travel is expensive. Hotels, airfare, luxury cruises, fancy dinners — it all adds up, especially if you are traveling with your family. Or so they want you to think! If you think this way, you’ll spend this way — more money for them, less money for you. But travel can be inexpensive if you just look hard enough. I’ve been traveling around for three years and if I did it the way they make travel out to be, I’d have gone bankrupt a long time ago. Check out the following ideas to save money on the road:
Budget Travel Tips For The Frugal Traveler
1. Avoid hotels.
Accommodation can be very expensive, especially hotels. Two good alternatives are hostels and apartment rentals. People think hostels are only for young backpackers and think of these as places where you’d have to share bathrooms. Well that’s not really true. Hostels offer private rooms with their own bathroom, wireless, and towels — all the amenities you’ll find in any hotel but at half the price. They have a wide range of rooms to suit all types of travelers so don’t overlook them!
On the other hand, apartment rentals are another option. Why not stay in fully furnished apartments while you are on vacation? Apartments are especially great for traveling families. They come with all the normal apartment amenities — kitchen, laundry room, and TV. If you plan to spend five or more days in a city, these are great cost effective alternatives to hotels.
2. Negotiate.
Times are tough for the tourist industry. It’s a buyer’s market. Use this to your advantage by asking for free upgrades or negotiating lower rates. Nothing was ever lost by simply asking and you may be surprised by how amenable any travel and tourist based outfit can be to helping you. Just by inquiring, I received two free dinners at a hotel in Florida!
3. Use travel credit cards (maybe).
Should you use travel credit cards? I’m going to say, it depends. If you are a frequent traveler and are comfortable with carrying credit cards, specialty cards that help you earn free miles or allow you to secure free or very cheap lodging at otherwise higher priced hotels may be worth owning. You’d have to determine if such cards are going to be a better deal for you than those that offer regular credit card rewards programs or those that give you cash back rewards.
4. Book flights 6 to 8 weeks in advance.
Airlines are always the most expensive part of a trip. Booking 6 to 8 weeks before you leave will ensure the best price. The airline pricing system penalizes last minute tickets as well as more advanced bookings (airlines need to hedge against any rise in costs). Moreover, always book round trip: you’ll get a better deal that way too. You may want to consider using Priceline’s Name Your Price feature to score your tickets at great prices.
5. Always visit the tourist office.
These offices have their finger on the pulse of a city and can help you discover all the latest deals and discounts as well as free events happening in their city.
6. Get a City Pass.
City passes give you full access to city attractions for mere dollars. If you are the type of traveler who likes to see museums or visit historic sites, then entrance fees can add up pretty quickly. It is much cheaper to get a city pass which will usually give you free entry into the majority of a city’s attractions.
7. Eat out for lunch.
Everyone wants to have fancy dinners while they are traveling but dinners can add a lot to your travel tab. It’s much better and relatively cheaper to have a fancy lunch. Lunch specials at restaurants offer better value for your money than a dinner. It might not seem as fancy but it will certainly be more affordable.
8. Stay connected for free.
Hooked on the internet? I am too. I always need to be twittering or checking email. These days, you can get free internet in libraries and free wi-fi in most cafes or at places like Barnes and Nobles. Moreover, many cities have wi-fi zones where you can plug in for free. You can find free wi-fi in parts of Chicago, in Bryant Park, and in the city of Cambridge, MA. As you can see, it’s a growing trend.
There are a variety of ways to save money when you go on vacation. It takes simple frugality and thinking outside of the box. Forget what they tell you in Conde Nast or on the Expedia advertisements. There are plenty of simple and easy ways to save money so that when you take a vacation, it’s not the only one you’ll be able to afford all year.
coutesy :- http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/budget-travel-tips-frugal-traveler/
I've lived this summer in Japan, and it's been amazing, and now I'm travelling to Australia, and I'm really excited about it!!
This january in my holiday my and my girl friend are palning to go to Bratislava and Wien. Because they are the one capital cities which is very very close to border of the countries.. But i dont know so much about them i read alot about them to get info.. )
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