For questions relating to the topic of Europe as a whole, or at least a large part of it.
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Winter apparel for Europe (November-December)
I'm planning to go to Europe from 24 Nov - 5 Dec 2011
Since I come from tropical country, I really don't have any idea what should I wear during a winter.
I have checked the temperature for the same ...
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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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Where can I get information on freighter travel?
I want to go from New York City to any destination in Europe on a freighter. The only place I've found information for doing this requires a round trip. I don't want to go round trip. I want to ...
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Shipping my car from Europe to Canada or the U.S
The plan is to drive my car (a small 4x4) from Prudhoe Bay1 (Deadhorse), Alaska to Cape Horn, Tierra del Fuego in Chile. I will be travelling for an undetermined duration, with a minimum of two years. ...
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Maximum validity of a Schengen visa for multiple visits
My dodgy Colombian friend has a Schengen visa which is valid for 5 years. It is a multiple entry visa but it also says you are permitted 90 days in the Schengen zone.
Is this 90 days total in 5 ...
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How can I travel to Germany with my dog?
I will be traveling to Germany (from the USA) in a few months and hope to bring my dog, a 10 lb Chihuahua-mix. I would like to do this with a minimum of difficulty, so I am hoping to hear the ...
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I am looking for a hotel search engine for rural areas
I am trying to find a bucolic holiday destination, which means finding a nice hotel in a small beautiful village for spending some quiet time.
Most search engines are only finding major cities, and ...
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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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What are some tricks you use to buy cheap airline tickets in Europe?
I have been flying with Wizzair, Ryanair and Easyjet for some time already and have found that there is really a lot to be learned about how to achieve the lowest prices. It was not uncommon for me to ...
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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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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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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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Does tourist visa (90 days) apply after a working holiday visa ends in Schengen countries?
I am an Australian currently on a Netherlands working holiday visa that ends in May next year. I would like to know if when my visa ends I then get another 90 days just as a regular tourist visa as I ...
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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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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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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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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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Does the rotation of the earth affect the travel time from Europe to Australia?
Assuming that a place in Europe is exactly on the opposite side of the earth than Sydney. Now I want to take a plane to travel there. Does it matter if the plan flies with the rotation of the earth or ...
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What to do if I lost my passport before flight in another country?
I'm just asking this question for my info. I will be traveling from India to Amsterdam on a short trip.
What should you do if you lose your passport or the passport gets stolen (especially in a ...
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What are the main differences in traffic regulations between the US/Europe?
There are the obvious ones. The US has the keep-your-lane system, where as in Europe you are expected to keep to the right (left for UK) as long as possible.
On my latest travel to the US, I was ...
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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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Comparing travel costs in Europe: rail vs bus
I wanted to compare costs for travelling around in Europe by bus and rail. While I don't have a firm itinerary yet, for the purposes of this comparison let's assume that it will be close to the ...
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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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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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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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Visa for European countries when traveling from the U.S
What documents do I need when I fly from the U.S. to Germany? Assume I'm going for a few weeks of vacation. Obviously I need my passport. What about a "visa"? Anything else?
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How can I cross the Atlantic by ship from Europe to New York? (I am not talking about luxury passenger cruise-ships.)
Suppose that:
I have both valid US & Schengen visas
I am a savvy backpacker with a preference for economical travel
I have no fixed schedule to meet. A longer travel time is even better.
Any ...
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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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Travel guides that covers the International E-road network?
During the last days I read a lot about the International E-road network in Europe. Since I'm a big road trip fan, I really would like to follow more or less one road in the near future. Does anybody ...
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Shipping a computer from Europe to the U.S
I plan to be travelling to the United States from Europe (the Netherlands specifically) and want to bring my computer. I measured it and it exceeds the dimensions for hand luggage. I'm worried that if ...
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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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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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Do American cellphones work in Europe?
I have a Virgin Mobile Pay as you go phone, is there any chance that will work in Hungary, Italy and Germany?
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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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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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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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Can I drive in Spain using my U.S. (New York State) license?
I know I can get an IDP, but I read in some places that they recognize US Driver's Licenses specifically New York. Can anyone confirm?
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Europe vacation - best places to see based on certain preferences?
I am planning for a Mainland European vacation from starting from London (excluding UK) in October. I have one full week + two weekends from start to finish. My main types of places of interests are ...
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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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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 ...
