Going to France... Le Mans...

[Mr I]

Unbelievable, Hey Bouncer, if you go to Italy in the end feel free to swing by the Amalfi Coast. My lady just won an award at work and just text me to say the prise is 5 day holiday on Amalfi coast Italy, so we're going there in June no shit!!

Your from New Jersey right so you could probably speak the lingo there?

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[FitnessBrat]

:rofl:

I have actually but like twice on a school trip, and once when my dad had a place out there.

The thing is since flights got cheaper, many Europeans prefer to fly far away for reasons like guaranteed weather. I consider myself generally well travelled but I've been to more far flung countries than European ones.

I have been to France, Poland, Spain, Venice, Bruges but thats about it.

I'd like to go to Italy but I heard its very expensive so fo the money I'd prefer to go somewhere less European if you know what I mean.

Americans tend to stick closer to home except New Yorkers, I see them everywhere abroad lol

How many time you been to Canada though?

Makes perfect sense. That's like saying - why don't you go to Oregon, it's not that far away!

[FitnessBrat]

Okay, now that Germany is in the picture...fly to Germany and drive down to Italy.

I have done that 3 times now. It has been incredibly fun each time. I was fortunate enough to have a decent car to do it in each time though. There are so many amazing roads and for someone who is into cars it would be very enjoyable. The scenery is beautiful.

I don't doubt that's fun, and you're right about the scenery - but if you have a limited number of days, I don't think I'd recommend driving.

[NewbieChris]

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Another good reason to go to Italy, they have balls. If it were a French cruise ship they would have immediately surrendered like the South Park episode.

[Mr I]

you live like 3 hours from france and you never been there?

:rofl:

I have actually but like twice on a school trip, and once when my dad had a place out there.

The thing is since flights got cheaper, many Europeans prefer to fly far away for reasons like guaranteed weather. I consider myself generally well travelled but I've been to more far flung countries than European ones.

I have been to France, Poland, Spain, Venice, Bruges but thats about it.

I'd like to go to Italy but I heard its very expensive so fo the money I'd prefer to go somewhere less European if you know what I mean.

Americans tend to stick closer to home except New Yorkers, I see them everywhere abroad lol

How many time you been to Canada though?

[Bouncer]

France has a good holiday reputation but they generally hate Americans, Italy has lots of pretty places.

If you go france just make sure you try the crepe's and steak sandwiches, I think they drice on the right also so you should be ok

you live like 3 hours from france and you never been there?

[Mr I]

France has a good holiday reputation but they generally hate Americans, Italy has lots of pretty places.

If you go france just make sure you try the crepe's and steak sandwiches, I think they drice on the right also so you should be ok

[NewbieChris]

Okay, now that Germany is in the picture...fly to Germany and drive down to Italy.

I have done that 3 times now. It has been incredibly fun each time. I was fortunate enough to have a decent car to do it in each time though. There are so many amazing roads and for someone who is into cars it would be very enjoyable. The scenery is beautiful.

[Turbo3000]

To each his own, I guess. I could hang out in France and Italy indefinitely.

I could live in Italy, I love that place.

[Scrumhalf]

The food in germany is way better. Plus you can go see tons of castles, coliseums, or concentration camps if that's your thing. I like going on the volksmarches and then having some beer and sausage afterwards. Good times.

To each his own, I guess. I could hang out in France and Italy indefinitely.

[Shibby]

good advice and i agree.

Just FYI, One of Magdalena's best friends lives in Germany (born) and once you decide on where to go and what you want do I'm sure at the very least she knows someone that knows someone to get you plenty of info.

[FitnessBrat]

The food in germany is way better. Plus you can go see tons of castles, coliseums, or concentration camps if that's your thing. I like going on the volksmarches and then having some beer and sausage afterwards. Good times.

I agree. I haven't done enough in France to say "Germany is better", but I spent a lot of time in Germany and there are tons of cool things there. I also did the castles, concentration camp, etc.

[Bouncer]

Bouncer, I agree, there are A LOT of things to see in each country.
I don't think you would be satisfied with only a few days in a country; a better way to approach sight seeing would be to spend one full vacation on one country, then you would get the best feel for the country you are visiting.
If you have 2 weeks to do something, just decide on one country and make sure you see the most important/interesting landmarks or places that interest you the most. With that time in there you will be able to experience the culture, foods, different mentality....I just don't think you can judge a country by being there for 2 days only.
So, my little advice, don't try to pack too much into your trip because you won't get much out of it. Research a country you want to go to and learn as much about it as you can.

good advice and i agree.

[magdalena]

Bouncer, I agree, there are A LOT of things to see in each country.
I don't think you would be satisfied with only a few days in a country; a better way to approach sight seeing would be to spend one full vacation on one country, then you would get the best feel for the country you are visiting.
If you have 2 weeks to do something, just decide on one country and make sure you see the most important/interesting landmarks or places that interest you the most. With that time in there you will be able to experience the culture, foods, different mentality....I just don't think you can judge a country by being there for 2 days only.
So, my little advice, don't try to pack too much into your trip because you won't get much out of it. Research a country you want to go to and learn as much about it as you can.

[Bouncer]

Bouncer, I would go to Italy. Nice, very friendly people, awesome food, the best ice cream, a lot of cool places to see including Venice. The girls are not the best looking...but you can't get everything, right? Plus, with the girls out of the picture you will get a chance to concentrate more on sightseeing :)
Haven't been to Paris, but my close friend has. She loved it, but then, she finished her masters in art history, so I see why she did. But then, if you would like to try French specialties...frog legs, snails then go for it !

thanks mag.

we have even thought about flying into Frankfurt Germany, and then driving down through Switzerland and into Italy.

so many places i want to see, i cant make up my mind.