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Tom Pitt

Tom Pitt

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Alright so, I am about to set off on a road trip in Europe. My friend and I are flying into Amsterdam and plan to rent a car there, then drive immediately to London, Using the Chunnel to get across the English Channel. We plan on spending a day there, and then plan to drive straight to Paris. We don't really care to be in Paris honestly. Our goal is to just see the Eiffel Tower and that big huge art museum. Then after spending the night and Paris, we will drive to Bern Switzerland stay the night there (Keep in mind, each day will be about 5-6 hours of driving.). Then we are gonna drive the Frieberg Germany stay the night there, and finally end our trip in Amsterdam where we will stay 2 days. Anyway, I'm curious if anyone has any suggestions for us as far as fun things to do in any of the cities I named, or even ideas of things not too far off our path. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
 
My suggestion is to cut the number of destinations in half and spend more time enjoying the place you're at.
 
avoid using the car in London once you are in London. Trust me on this one. We tried driving to Stonehenge with my family and the commute was just brutal.

We rented a car through Peugeot which is nice because it lets you drive into more risky areas. It's a lot pricier than a standard rental though.

Paris is also kinda placed in the backdrop of the Loire Valley, which is a region filled with castles in central to northern France. I'd say try to check out at least 1. Our family made the trip to Chateau de Brissac (a little far out) when we went to Europe, and it was honestly one of the highlights of my life. You can even pay extra and sleep in the castles for the night sometimes! Definitely look into it.

As per Freiburg, I've never been there. Straßburg might be on your way to Freiburg, and I personally have always wanted to visit that city (really interesting intersection of French and German history). I only know Stuttgart and Ulm well. Stuttgart has the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums, and if you're into cars both are must-visits.

Enjoy!
 
Gameface said:
My suggestion is to cut the number of destinations in half and spend more time enjoying the place you're at.
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This. I've never been to Europe and almost went to Spain last year but given that your opportunities to travel to such places will likely be limited, do each place right.
 
Jamezz said:
This. Stay in Spain for the whole week (my homer coming out).
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I actually stayed in Barcelona Spain for 3 days about 2 months ago. That was the first time I'd ever been to another country and as of now still the only other country I've ever been in. But I must, I thought Barcelona was an incredible place to visit. The gothic quarter of town is incredible.
 
Cunning Linguist said:
This. I've never been to Europe and almost went to Spain last year but given that your opportunities to travel to such places will likely be limited, do each place right.
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I started working for an airline a few months ago so I get free flights anywhere on United, Delta, American, and Alaska. I also get crazy cheap prices on probably like 70-80% of all other airlines throughout the world; They are called ZED fares.

Before I started working for he airline industry, I had plans to start a graduate program, I have kind of put everything on hold because I feel like this will be my last chance to travel literally anywhere I want to. But the advice of doing each place "right" is wise.
 
dalamon said:
avoid using the car in London once you are in London. Trust me on this one. We tried driving to Stonehenge with my family and the commute was just brutal.

We rented a car through Peugeot which is nice because it lets you drive into more risky areas. It's a lot pricier than a standard rental though.

Paris is also kinda placed in the backdrop of the Loire Valley, which is a region filled with castles in central to northern France. I'd say try to check out at least 1. Our family made the trip to Chateau de Brissac (a little far out) when we went to Europe, and it was honestly one of the highlights of my life. You can even pay extra and sleep in the castles for the night sometimes! Definitely look into it.

As per Freiburg, I've never been there. Straßburg might be on your way to Freiburg, and I personally have always wanted to visit that city (really interesting intersection of French and German history). I only know Stuttgart and Ulm well. Stuttgart has the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums, and if you're into cars both are must-visits.

Enjoy!
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Appreciate the ideas. The Chateau de Brissac might be a little to far west off our original route, but maybe we'll try it. It does look very interesting. As far as driving in England goes, my buddy and I are both a bit nervous about the whole driving on the left side of the road, plus he does not know how to drive a stick shift yet and our rental car is Manuel so half the first day will be driving in England which will be interesting I don't doubt. Luckily, we got a pretty good deal on the car. We rented it through Costco and it's only 160 total for 7 days.
 
You are going to have an amazing trip. I can understand why you would say that there's not much you want to see in Paris. That's a common thing for a man who has never been there to say. You will not be saying that once you visit. London is also awesome. Get a pass for the Tube and just randomly travel around in it. Each time you stop and come up for air you will find yourself in a different world. Don't miss Picadilly Circus. You will wish you had way more time there than you have. The countryside you'll be traveling through is remarkable. Make sure you stop in local bakeries, etc. Avoid McDonald's. Be flexible in your plans. You will easily find things to fill up each day.
 
What a waste of time and petrol.
London alone demands 5 days at least if you will be running around giving a quck look only at the very best of the best Lobdon can offer.
Same with Switzerland.

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zbone said:
What a waste of time and petrol.
London alone demands 5 days at least if you will be running around giving a quck look only at the very best of the best Lobdon can offer.
Same with Switzerland.

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He's excited about getting a taste of Europe and wants to cover as much ground as possible. There's nothing wrong with that. It will not be a waste of either time or petrol He will remember this trip for his entire life.
 
Tom Pitt said:
Appreciate the ideas. The Chateau de Brissac might be a little to far west off our original route, but maybe we'll try it. It does look very interesting. As far as driving in England goes, my buddy and I are both a bit nervous about the whole driving on the left side of the road, plus he does not know how to drive a stick shift yet and our rental car is Manuel so half the first day will be driving in England which will be interesting I don't doubt. Luckily, we got a pretty good deal on the car. We rented it through Costco and it's only 160 total for 7 days.
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If you go to Brissac you gotta spend the night there (it's worth the tall expense). Trust me on that account.


Don't worry about driving in England-- if you're in the city nearly every intersection is marked with arrows that kinda point and remind you of which lanes to turn into. It's kinda hard to describe but it's easier than it seems. You'll be okay.
 
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