Hey,
So as I noticed another topic about traveling I am going to ask a few questions as well.
In Autumn, not sure when precisely yet, some friends and me (3 guys, 3 girls) are looking to do a trip in Europe. So far our main idea is to go to Amsterdam (to visit Anne Frank´s house and see the museums of course), but what about Berlin or Warsaw? Depending when we go we probably only have 2 or 3 days to visit, where would you recommend? (only Netherlands, Northern Germany and Poland)
Also, on a side note, next Summer we want to do Eurorail (or roadtrip, tbd) around the Balkan countries and all that area of Europe: Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia, etc. Worth visiting in your opinions? Take into account my friends are Romanian, Bulgarian and Slovakian so language wise it won´t be too much of a problem.
Do you have 2-3 days per City or in total? Amsterdam is an awesome City, and definitely worth going. You can do a lot of exploring and the nightlife is also pretty cool! I've been there this spring and I'd say that 2-3 days is a good amount of time to get to know Amsterdam and see the most important parts. As for other cities to visit, I'd suggest Hamburg or Berlin (partly because I'm German ;). Hamburg is a really beautiful City, but Berlin probably has more sights to go to. Especially, since so many important historical Events took place in Berlin. So if you like seeing historically important venues and Museums, I'd suggest to go to Berlin. If you prefer a more beautiful City, I'd go with Hamburg. Unfortunately, I can help with the eastern european countries
Week-end trip so it would be one city per week-end, maybe we will do 2 week-ends so 2 cities, we have yet to decide. Thanks for your input, Amsterdam is looking like the most likely choice for the first trip. If we were to do Germany it would probably be mid-December, I´ve heard that there are very nice Christmas markets in Germany (I remember it was good in Prague so perhaps all the ones in Central Europe are good?). Taking that into account which city in Germany (or even Vienna, Prague, Budapest, etc.) would you recommend to visit in December for a week-end or maybe even longer, say 4-5 days? Still Hamburg and Berlin? I´ve went to Munich last summer so it´s not on my priority list. Everywhere else, why not? :)
Well if you Focus on going to a City with a nice Christmas market you want to go to Nurnberg, where the very first Christmas market took place, or Vienna (actually I've never been to Vienna - shame on me; but I heard its a nice City, it also has a beautiful xmas market). Maybe you could also combine both cities? If you have 5 days, you could go to Nurnberg first and later on to Vienna for 3 days. Also for Nurnberg you probably wont Need more than 2 days. You should also be able to cover most of Vienna in those 3 days. To be honest, I dont know about the Christmas markets in Hamburg and Berlin, there definitely are some, but those in Bavaria/Austria are probably more traditional and nicer.
Ok thanks for the info, I´ll check them out, one of my friends is in Vienna so could stay at her place which is a plus!
Europe Summer 2012 -- Efficient Travel Plans (Originally Posted: 03/12/2012)
WSO,
I am currently a college student and have been debating my plans for this summer. I have been offered a PWM gig, but am reluctant to give up my last free summer to photocopy and staple papers. I am applying to study-abroad summer programs, but was wondering if any of you have backpacked Europe during college or before starting your FT gig.
I have been to Greece, Italy(extensively), and France for a month during high school, and am mainly looking into hitting London, Spain (Barcelona and Ibiza), Italy, Amsterdam, Switzerland and France this time around. I know inter-European travel is relatively cost effective, and would look into possible overnight trains once there.
Basically, have any of you guys ventured to Europe for 2-4 weeks with your friends? (feel free to include stories with debauchery). Based off this experience, what is your advice for a budget of about 5k (the lower the better). Any recommendations on the planning process?
Thanks, MrDiCaprio
will chip in here if nothing else comes along, as a brit who's lived in all countries you've listed to visit, apart from spain, i can list off anything and everything. What kind of things do you like to do? List activities/holidays you really enjoyed.
All I know is that every time I'm in Gare de Lyon at night, every fucking backpacker I see looks like they're having the time of their life. Fuck PWM.
And if you get a chance to run with the bulls in Pamplona in mid-July, move heaven and earth to do so. It'll change your life.
easyjet and ryanair. often cheaper than trains.
Is there any way you could intern in PWM for just part of your summer, and travel for the rest? Even having a brief internship experience under your belt would make recruiting in sophomore year a lot easier.
That said, maybe I'm just jealous that I didn't take my freshman summer to go travel the world/enjoy my freedom.
did 6 weeks after college, half in italy, other half was Nice/Monaco, Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Paris. would recommend them all, especially Barcelona
travel, hands down.
go to amsterdam.... trust me
What year in school are you?
Happypantsmcgee -- Freshman at a semi-target. Had a 3.6 first semester, expect the same for second.
I am looking to hit historical sites (history buff), hangout at the beach, and then for nightlife go to clubs and hit on girls with accents.
@asiamoney --- That is a possibility. If I do a 3 week summer program at LSE, I will most likely be doing a local ML pwm.
@Edmundo -- My family is actually from Spain (my last name is a major city there), so it is on the bucket list (be it this time around or another year)
Advice: Flying- can be much cheaper/easier than trains if you plan it out. Try fly during the middle of the week rather than early/late in the week as the fares are cheaper. Ryanair, BMI, Easyjet, and a host of other airlines are good for your budget. If you don't have it planned out then a Europass rail ticket might be a good idea but I still think flying may be cheaper. Hostels - obviously scour hostel websites to check what is cheapest
Places you should visit: Rome - definitely visit Rome if you are a history buff, it is super cool. Amsterdam, Barcelona - obvious must do's I've never been, but I hear Berlin is awesome. I would consider that.
Europe Trip (Originally Posted: 02/27/2011)
Hey guys,
I am graduating this year and am planning a trip to Europe with a few friends before my BB IBD start in July. Any suggestions? We were thinking about flying into London and out of Barcelona, hitting Paris, Amsterdam, Germany, Switzerland, Italy along the way.
Is this too aggressive for a 2.5 week trip? I appreciate any responses from analysts who have done this in the past.
Thanks.
Check out www.Eurotrip.com-> forums. You will find lots of information
I have gone twice: First time was London>Paris>Munich>Prague
Second time was London>Budapest>Munich
I will be going again for 3 weeks this upcoming may (London>Amsterdam>Milan>Florence>Rome>Barcelona).
Send me a PM with any questions you may have and I will do my best to help you out.
I did Paris, Cannes, St. Tropez, Monaco, Rome Sardinia last year in 18 days and this year Barca, Mallorca, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Prague and Greece in a little longer (~23 days) so you can def. do it. Feel free to PM if you have any questions about what spots to hit.
I'm interested in doing the same kind of trip. I would think the Mediterranean is the place to be in June.
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Personally I think that is a serious time crunch. You should provide leeway to stay at a place if you want to experience more of the culture. Also taking into account the actual travel by rail to these places. For rail look at www.railsaver.com I believe.
definitely doable it just depends what your priorities are/how many people you're traveling with/how much cash you wanna drop. i'm gonna try to spend at least a week in italy on my trip this summer so fewer destinations. i'll buy you a drink if i see you in amsterdam, paris, or munich and wso somehow comes up.
I will be traveling with only 2 other guys and we are willing to move pretty quick and drop some cash...
SVNR--Switzerland must stay on the list-->Interlaken, skydiving over the Alps and canyoning are a must.
I think we also may do Nice and make day trips to Canne and Monte Carlo...
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