For questions relating to the topic of Europe as a whole, or at least a large part of it.
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Factors to consider when travelling by car with a 1.5 year old baby in Europe?
With my husband we used to travel around the Europe with a car during our holidays (4 weeks of continuous tour). The route was outlined in such a way that we could sightsee a lot. Now a third ...
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About inter-city and inter-country bus services in Europe
I am planning a month-long trip in mid-June to Europe; mainly Italy, Switzerland, France and Spain in that order. I'll like to know about a bus service that I can use while in a country, and to travel ...
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Website/app with list of best low-cost flights deals within EU by city/airport?
I am looking for a website/application that will allow me to monitor some airport or airports in some area and send me the deals when something is interesting (much cheaper than average) to my mail.
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Which carriers offer cheap one-ways from Europe to the United States
Airlines seem to charge almost as much for a one-way from Europe to the US as for a round-trip, at least in the next couple months when I'm planning to fly.
I discovered Condor Air was a big ...
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What's the most cost-effective destination for a four night trip from Berlin to a non-Schengen destination?
To avoid overstaying my visa, I need to leave the Schengen area for three full days (four nights). What's the most cost-effective way to do this from Berlin, Germany.
Here are the requirements:
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2 Months in Europe: Budget of $6000
I'm going to Europe in April for two months with my girlfriend. We don't have an exact plan, just sort of knowing where we basically want to go. Trying not to decide much and go with our wills during ...
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Data plans in Germany that can also can be used elsewhere in Europe
I am planning to spend around 100 days in Leipzig, Germany this summer , I wanted to make a prepaid data plan 1 GB be very enough.
My Questions are:
Which are the service providers who have ...
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Things to see in prague,berlin,osnabrück, amsterdam (Road trip) [closed]
were planning an Euro trip.
4 days in prague, then we take a train to Berlin. were planning to stay there for 2 days and rent a car and from Berlin to osnabruck by vehicle to say hello to some friends ...
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What is cheapest phone option for a short trip to Europe?
I'm leaving for Europe in a couple days. I'm spending a few days in England and then a few days in Hungary before returning to the US. Unfortunately, I have not given much thought to my phone/internet ...
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What are the consequences of a US citizen overstaying a Schengen visa?
According to law, what are the consequences of a US citizen overstaying a Schengen visa?
In practice, how likely is one to be penalized for overstaying by a day, 10 days, and a month?
Are there ...
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Best deals for students booking international flight tickets from India
I will be travelling to and fro from Hyderabad (HYD), India to Berlin (TXL), Germany.
Duration: 20th May to 20th August of 2013 (3 months)
Class: Economy Class (as low as possible)
Where can I find ...
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What are the restrictions on importing honey to uk from Czech Republic for distribution, and is there a limited amount [closed]
Can you advise me on restrictions when importing honey from Czech Republic to uk for purpose of distribution?
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Where in Europe can I find monuments and museums about Napoléon Bonaparte?
I'm interested in history and I want to visit some Napoléon historic places. The most known are the Arc de Triomphe and The battlefield of Waterloo, where he was defeated. But are there some other ...
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Tour to (or via) Afsluitdijk
I am planing to go on a trip around Europe, and wondering if there are any buses (tour bus) or just any regular buses that go along the A7 motorway in the Netherlands (noord-holland).
I really love ...
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Can I use an American Samsung S4 in Europe or the middle east? [closed]
I am thinking about buying the new Samsung S4, and I just need to know whether I can use it back home in the middle east or in Europe?
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Finland Visa application rejected - long term impact? [closed]
My Visa to Finland got rejected. Will this be a problem in the future in case I want to apply again to get a visa for Finland?
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Travelling by train in mainland Europe, will I save money by booking my tickets early?
My wife and I are planning to travel by train from Nice to Budapest over the course of 2 weeks, stopping at a number of towns and cities on the way.
We'd prefer the flexibility of booking our tickets ...
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What is preferable, Eurail Pass or Buying Pass on the spot?
I plan to visit 3 countries in Europe during May: Paris, Italy and England ( in that order). I will be staying in each country for 1 week; at the end of the week I will be moving on from a country to ...
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Buying tickets for travelling by train in Italy [closed]
I am planning a trip to Italy this June and my itinerary is as follows.
19 June Reaching Rome
21 June Leaving for Florence.
24 June Leaving for Venice.
26 June Leaving for Milan.
I want ...
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Is there any way to spend a night in a European castle?
I spent a night in a jail converted to a hotel in Switzerland, and it made me wonder if there is a real castle converted to an hotel in Europe.
And with "real" I mean the castle should have a ...
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Where is wild camping possible in Europe?
In which countries is wild camping with a tent allowed or at least tolerated? How high is the probability that someone will get angry at you or even call the police?
Please consider only cases where ...
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I had a J1 trainee for a 12 months, how to return to the USA? [closed]
I am from Europe and was 3 times in USA: first as J1 W&T, then again J1 Work and travel, and final 3 months ago J1 Trainee for 12 months.
Now I'm back in my country and I would like to know what ...
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Schooling in London [closed]
My husband has to work in London for 3 months and we want to know if it is possible for our children to go to school there while he is working?
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When travelling from London to northern Sweden by train, is it possible to have a day of free sightseeing at anywhere other than Copenhagen?
Whilst taking the train from London to Östersund (northern Sweden), which I do quite frequently, I usually plan it so that I get a free day in Copenhagen. It looks like this:
London -> Brussels -> ...
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Can I make reservations for trains in Italy, France and Belgium from the Bahn ticket desks in Germany?
Assuming that the trains I'm booking don't pass through Germany. So e.g. Rome-Paris.
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How to get from the North Sea to the Black Sea (or Aegean/Adriatic Sea) via inland waterways?
I would like to travel from the North Sea to the warmer waters of the south Mediterranean. Either the Black Sea, Adriatic, or Aegean. From wikipeadia I see that there is a link from the Netherlands on ...
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Travelling European countries from Nov 27 to 5 oct from Paris, France [closed]
Currently, I live in Paris, France. I would like to travel in Europe (any country) from Oct 27 to Nov 5 by train/plane. I believe that between this time North Europe is not a good option due to cold. ...
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Getting passport stamps inside Schengen Area
It is known that passport stamps are a kind of collection for many people. But, inside European Union, we -EU citizens- are allowed to travel without passport, just with our national ID card (if we ...
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Am I entitled to air passengers compensation if my flight was cancelled and I did not get a re-route?
Recently a flight was cancelled and I think I was mistreated. On the day, about 5 of the flights from the airport got cancelled, they claimed it was because of bad weather. I had to wait for two more ...
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Is there a good website to plan a trip via trains in Europe?
My wife and I have decided to move across Europe by train.
Do you know of any good sites for planning a trip via train (schedule and maybe prices)?
We're going to go across Europe from east (Russia ...
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What visa should I apply for as an Au Pair?
On June 20 I am backpacking around Europe for almost 3 months with friends and then I will be living in Italy for 3 months as an Au Pair. I am unsure what visa I will need to apply for.
Will I need ...
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Inter-country one-way car rental in Europe?
I'd like to rent a car in Germany, drive to Hungary, and return the car there. Do any car rental agencies allow such a thing (without an enormous fee)?
I'd consider a fee less than 1-2 days ...
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Is it cheaper to book Dutch train tickets online in advance compared to paying on the day?
I am going to the Netherlands and might need to get a train. (Between Eindhoven and Amsterdam). On www.ns.nl (the large train operator that does that route), they list the price as €17.90ish. That's ...
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Do I need a visa to transit through Germany?
I'm not a citizen and I'm having a flight from Victoria to Vancouver, Vancouver Frankfurt, Frankfurt Casablanca with Orbitz,
but yesterday I received an e-mail from them that said "the destination of ...
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Inexpensive eating-out food in western Europe
In Asian cities (including modern/first-world cities such as Singapore), there are a lot of food centers which sell decent, but very inexpensive food. For example, in Singapore they are called Hawker ...
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Budget Amount? 2 Months Travelling Across Europe [closed]
I just need a bit of help and advice! I'm one of these people who like to plan a lot before a trip. I'm currently living in Honduras, Central America, and I've done a bit of travelling to the Bay ...
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Former Nazi camps and prisons in Europe
Some months ago I visited the NS Documentation Center of the City of Cologne. The museum was very interesting for me because the building wasn't destroyed during World War II and I could see the ...
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Travelling Roman Roads
There is a question on mythical roads in Europe. I think that there are a couple of mythical and historical roads in Europe: the ancient Roman roads. It should be possible to follow their tracks ...
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How can I find which European countries require headlights on during daytime?
I know that the driving law in several countries in Europe require headlights on during daytime, some of them only in winter.
But where can I find which countries have such a requirement?
Just to ...
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French rules for long stay visa: OFII
I was looking for somebody to guide me about the OFII rules catering to the French long stay visa.
I'm going as an exchange student to Nimes, France from Delhi, India. As my stay is over 90 days, I ...
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Best way to travel from France to Switzerland, Austria and Germany
I am planning a trip to Europe and plan to go from Paris, France to Interlaken, Switzerland to Vienna, Austria to Munich, Germany. What would be the best way to travel between all these cities?
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Can I rent a small plane (Cessna) in Europe?
A friend of mine has a commercial pilot license, he was able to rent small planes in the US and fly it from one state to another. He told me a lot of fun stories and I am kinda excited to do the same ...
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Are there any websites or resources for planning bicycle routes across western Europe?
A friend and I are potentially interested in doing a bicycle tour across parts of western Europe, which parts specifically we're not sure of yet. We would be starting in London and from there we would ...
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How do I minimize total cost of separate flights to the same destination plus optionally accommodation?
My girlfriend and I are currently living in different countries, and meet occasionally for a few days every month or so. We don't really care all that much where we are going, as long as we don't need ...
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Overtaking regulations when driving in Europe
I've got a question about how to drive the car in Europe on Highways. In the US, I can overtake another car on either side, and I am fine.
In Europe I was told that I have to drive on the right side ...
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Am I expected to tip wait staff in Europe?
I will be travelling in western Europe, and I would like to dine at the restaurants there. Am I expected to tip the waiter/ waitress? How can I tip them when I am paying the bills by credit card? Do I ...
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Are there any organizations that grant badges for tourism achievements in Western Europe?
Polish Tourism and Sightseeing Society is promoting tourism and sightseeing, and one of the means of that is granting badges for various achievements, such as walking above 250 km on tourist routes, ...
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Looking for 5-7 day long distance walk
I'm looking for a long distance hiking walk in Europe (but not Germany) of about 5-7 walking days (approx. 15-25 km/day, 100-150 km total length). If round trip or not doesn't matters.
I like small ...
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Interesting computer history museum in Central Europe?
I'm looking for a good museum that is dedicated to computer history in Central Europe. Are there any recommendations?
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Looking for a site that shows major european train routes and their speed/duration [duplicate]
I'm trying to plan a bit of a European tour by train visiting a few locations on the way. It's hard to see a good overview of the major routes (and their speeds which can make a massive difference!).
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