For questions relating to the topic of Europe as a whole, or at least a large part of it.
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Are there any ATM fees within the Euro zone?
I am about to travel in Europe within some euro zone countries. Also, I am from a euro zone country (still) and all my bank accounts are in euro. I have debit and credit Visa and Maestro cards.
My ...
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Intuitive Trip planning websites where you can “pin” interesting activities, hostels etc based on location?
Just had this idea came in mind, where you can find great pictures, activities and stories etc online, collect them together, and group them based on location(eg. neighbourhood, city or country? I'm ...
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Inexperienced traveler: move every day or two, or use a home base? [closed]
I am planning a short trip to Bavaria, Austria, and the Czech Republic. This will be my first trip to Europe. I will arrive to Munich by plane on 15 of September and I am going to leave from Prague on ...
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How to order reservations for European trains online (with pass)?
I have a European rail pass, bought in the US, but to go really long distances I still have to order reservations (without ticket). The lines I'm particularly interested in are TGV in France, ICE, and ...
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Travel from South East Asia to Europe by land
Does anyone have experience or know about travelling from South East Asia to Europe, all by land? I'd be happy to catch a quick flight here and there but would prefer to do the entire trip by land.
I ...
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Can I go from Paris to London by train on a one-day trip?
Next vacations(febuary 2013) I will stay 3 days on Paris with other 3 people. One day on Louvre, next day on city and another one... is still a doubt... We are wondering about going to London from ...
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On a stop in Amsterdam with KLM, if I want to visit the city, must I pay another boarding fee when coming back to airport?
I'm planning a journey during my next vacation in Febuary 2013 from São Paulo to Paris. In one of my researches, I found a good flight option with KLM. The plane stops for 6 hours in Amsterdam ...
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Schengen visa for UK citizen?
Since I am a UK citizen I require a Schengen VISA to pass through Europe when I go travelling this year.
However where do I get one, I have checked the EU Parliament site and cannot find anything ...
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Is it too far to go to Eastern Europe on a 5-6 week holiday if I land in Paris?
So we're landing in Europe in September and planning to stay for about 5-6 weeks.
We plan to land in Paris as it seems to have the cheapest flights from Australia but also we have to go to France ...
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Need some advice from the pros about interrailing around Europe!
I am going interrailing with two of my friends (all of us are 21 years old and male- if that helps?) from the end of July to mid August. We are getting the 22 day global pass and are actually starting ...
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Cheapest way to get from Europe to South Africa
Later this year, I intend to spend 2-3 months in Europe, then want to go to Capetown, South Africa to visit a friend there. Keeping costs down is important. Travel time is not--in fact, a longer ...
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Is there any accurate map for the Silk Route and is it still practicable?
I've found some maps that shows the overland route that was used to trade between Europe and Asia, but I haven't found a map accurate enough to plan a trip following the ancient route.
Also, I ...
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Cities in Europe to visit during the end of October? [closed]
In the last week of October, I'm planning a short city trip (3-4 days) in Europe. Can you recommend a destination that is worth a visit at this time of the year? I don't care if it is not 30 degrees, ...
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Accidentally travelling with a large amount of cash - epic fail!
With just under a week to go until I head for Europe I made an epic faux pas.
Instead of ordering a Visa debit card with 1500 Euro added to it, I have ended up with 1500 Euro in cash.
I cannot take ...
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Are there European equivalents of “Route 66”
Is there an equivalent to Route 66 available in Europe? Here I am not talking about the actual road with the number 66, but about a "trajectory" with a mythical connotation to its name. I did not ...
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Is my U.S. driver's license valid in Europe?
Can I drive using my U.S. (New York State) license in the European Union (if the answer depends on the country, please answer for Czech Republic)?
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How do Hostels work in Europe?
I was wondering what are the Youth Hostel associations that I should join so I can use their beds when I travel round Europe?
Here are the main countries I will be visiting:
France
Italy
Croatia
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How can I get a list of which companies accept Mastercard for cash advances?
From statson.org:
Again, in France, almost any bank or cash machine (if you have a
4-digit PIN) can give you a cash advance on Visa (Carte Bleue), but
only a few banks (Credit Agricole, Credit ...
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Hostels in US vs. Europe
How do hostels in the US compare with hostels in Europe? Are they similar in terms of convenience, availability, cost, amenities, etc? Or is the "hostel culture" completely different in the two ...
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Where lies the closest tropical rain forest to Mainland Europe?
I know that "Europe" has its own tropical rain forest in French Guyana. But if you focus on continental Europe, where lies the closest tropical rain forest in terms of traveling hours?
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Is there any museum in Europe about Olympics?
I'm looking for a museum in Europe that shows the history of modern Olympics. I would prefer a museum in Central Europe, but other parts in Europe are also okay.
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Web resources or other resources for villa rentals in Europe? (Spain, France, Italy etc.)
Im looking for resources ala hotels.com but only for villa rentals. Does anyone know of any good sites like this?
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Can anyone recommend a good hiking trail in Scotland?
I'm looking for some info on a scenic walking tour in Scotland, preferably a walking tour that could be done in 5-7 days.
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How can I estimate the duration of a long bicycle trip?
Next summer, I'm planning to do a very long bicycle trip. I'm not yet sure where it will take place, but I have 2-3 favorites. 1) from Stockholm to the North Cape 2) from Switzerland to Istanbul 3) ...
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Sell a pair of blue jeans and live like a king for a week: Still possible in Europe?
Some years ago, particularly before the 1990s, there way a saying in Europe that (paraphrased) you can sell your blue jeans in every part of Eastern Europe and literally live like a king for a week.
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Is there any highway, road or something else that covers the Grand Tour?
Recently I read about the Grand Tour. It seems to be a journey or route that was very popular in late renaissance (17. and 18. century). Since it leads trough countries I wanted to visit again, and ...
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Do I need to re-set my wrist watch according to each country's timezone where i go during my travel? [closed]
Do I need to re-set my wrist watch according to each country's timezone where i go during my travel? I'm mainly worrying about taking all the flights right time and reaching right time to airport. ...
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Can I buy local prepaid mobile number in any Schengen country without having permanent residence proof there? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the best ways to avoid data roaming fees when travelling abroad?
I will be going to Amsterdam only for 3 days from India. I use iPhone 4 and a prepaid mobile ...
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What is best - Hiring a Travel Plan or Doing all at your own? [closed]
I wanted to know whether it is best to buy a holiday plan by Thomas Cook, or Harry Cruise or Amanda adventure trip to x , y , z place which include lodging, travel and food or
whether it is good to ...
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From whom can I buy travel insurance if I don't “live” anywhere?
I am an Australian citizen, currently living in Singapore and I want to travel through Europe and the USA over the next six months. I will be leaving Singapore permanently and my intent is to ...
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Is the voltage 220-240 V at 50 Hz *everywhere* in Europe?
I have seen references saying that the voltage in Europe is 220-240V at 50Hz. Are there any exceptions to this?
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Phone calls within countries in Europe [closed]
My brother and I are considering going on a tour of Europe, that visits 13 countries in 24 days. Most advice I've seen recommends buying a separate SIM card for each country, but that is expensive ...
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Most remote exclave?
I'm a big fan of traveling to some extreme points, like for example the most northern point of Europe or the highest point of each country in Europe, etc. To find new ideas I would like to know the ...
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Cheap air travel within Europe [duplicate]
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What are some tricks you use to buy cheap airline tickets in Europe?
I am looking for general tips on finding cheap air tickets (particularly within Europe, but global ...
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Is there any video game museum anywhere in Europe?
I'm looking for a museum that collects video games. Preferably, the museum should be located in Europe.
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Shark diving: Where can I do it in Europe or South America?
I'm looking for some popular places for shark diving in Europe (is this possible at all, never heard of it) and South America. Do I need any special swimming skills or can I do this as a tourist?
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Choices for prepaid GSM data with laptop tethering in Europe?
Planning a trip to Europe later this year that will definitely include Italy, and will most likely include the UK, Germany, and a smattering of connecting and/or distractingly shiny countries. Here in ...
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How to go to Manchester from London?
I will travel to Europe this year. I am planning to visit Manchester Old Trafford on the first day. How can I get to Manchester from London? How long does it take, and how much does it cost ...
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Long walking trails in Europe with accommodation enroute
What waymarked walking trails in Europe allow you to stay in hotels/guest houses/b&bs every night along the trails?
I'm looking specifically for way-marked trails that you can walk along for 5 ...
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Is there any 3g data package that works across Europe? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Choices for prepaid GSM data with laptop tethering in Europe?
I will travel to Europe this year. Is there any 3G with data package
that will be work on most of this ...
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Choosing a tour of Europe [closed]
My brother and I are looking at touring around Europe for about 3-4 weeks. We haven't done much travelling before, so we think that it could work out much better than if we tried to organise ...
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Unplanned backpacking across several European countries
I'm an undergraduate student, and upon graduating from my university a year from now, I want to travel solo across Europe.
I want to be on this vacation for a month and a half. The catch is that I ...
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Roadtrip in Southeastern Europe
I´m already planning my next vacation in next May or late August/early September. I´m planning to visit the Southeastern part of Europe. Im especially interested in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, ...
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Wearing a unique piece of clothing around Europe, good or bad? - Kilt
I have the idea of wearing my kilt whilst travelling around Europe. It will be a lighter fabric than the traditional woolen one as it would be too warm for summer in Europe.
What is a kilt?
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Non-EU countries covered under travel insurance plans for Europe
I am going to Morocco this December, and as one of the requirements for applying for a tourist visa I am supposed to provide evidence of travel insurance. I searched up plans online and was surprised ...
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Traveler's Century Club: Something similar just for Europe?
Yesterday I've heard the first time about the Traveler's Century Club. To become a member of this club you have to visit 100 or more countries. Although I'm not really interested in joining such a ...
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Which European resort has the best pistes for beginner to intermediate snowboarders?
I'm trying to choose a ski resort for a couple of snowboarders.
Here's what we are looking plenty of beginner and intermediate runs which:
Long and wide not just 100m nursery runs not narrow ...
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Cell phones must now be completely turned off on flights in Europe?
On a BMI flight from London Heathrow to Berlin Tegal at the start of Feb 2012 passengers were told cellphones were no longer allowed on at all during the flight(regardless of flight mode) due to new ...
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How common are petrol stations in SE Europe/Balkans?
I'm planning a motorcycle trip around the Balkans/southeastern Europe (incl. Romania and Bulgaria), this year. How common are petrol stations in this part of the world? And would they always be ...
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Considerations to take as a UK citizen travelling in Europe? [closed]
The world and especially Europe is in a lot of trouble politically, socially and economically. You have a lot of people with financial hardship, poverty which will cause an increase in crime. There is ...
