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Europe
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169 replies
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Live from Madrid....it's Sunday morning live!! (sorry about that!!)
I'm a very short time into my stay and am already SO happy! Yes, American Airlines has misplaced my suitcase, so was withering with cold in a long-sleeved t-shirt but all is great now that I am seated in the nearly empty Car One of the splashy new Scarlet IRYO train, bound for C... Read More
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Europe
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13 replies
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A few years back, we planned a 10-night trip to Northern Portugal. We did our research and amassed a ton of notes about sites, visiting hours, hikes and walks, driving routes, wine and port, food and restaurants, you name it. We were well-prepared for our departure on March 28, 2020. Well, you don’t have to guess how that turned out!
Not wanting... Read More
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Europe
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5 replies
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This is my first post on this forum and I have done a quick look through but apologize in advance if this has been asked and answered
My wife and I will be making our first trip to Europe next year (2025) in September for our 20 year anniversary. We are still in the early planning stages so we don't have the exact length of time nailed down yet... Read More
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Europe
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6 replies
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We will be in Madrid for a sunday in may before moving on elsewhere to a surprise party for her 60th bday. I have been to Madrid on a sunday before and know that finding a special restaurant for a celebration dinner is challanging. We will be staying in the Atocha area, does anyone have a recommendation, not too fussed about price point as it is a... Read More
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United States
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12 replies
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We've seen snow for the first time in our lives this weekend near Pinecrest CA (Leland snow play + Dodge Ridge). We're 2 adults and 2 elementary school kids. I have two questions:
1. The snow felt like ice. Is this how snow feels? Is it because we came a week after the last snow storm? Are there places where we can feel soft snow even a few days... Read More
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Europe
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54 replies
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Hello,
I'm coming to you all for some advice on our family's first trip to Europe. Background: parents have traveled to multiple countries as part of a group back in college and to Ireland on our own before kids but both trips were many years ago. We are now a family of 4 with kids who will be 13 and 10 when we take our trip in October of this yea... Read More
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# 7 |
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Europe
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26 replies
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Finally getting this out in the open. I am sure that many cities the world over are misspelled by many people, including myself. (does Abbabba have two double B's?? Or is is just the one?)
But since I often look at online forums devoted to Spain (and I am NOT pointing this at the smart Fodorites; I see it more often on those "you know who they a... Read More
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Europe
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27 replies
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My wife and I will be travelling from India to the UK for a month (awaiting the visa). I have a detailed itinerary, but I want to discuss the London plan here with you great folks. So this is my plan, as of now:
04-May-24 - Saturday - Arrival in London - Rest & Chill, Ilford
05-May-24 - Sunday - Cooking at home &... Read More
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Europe
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3 replies
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With all the tech changes in city transportation (tap cards, IPhone apps, etc), I have gotten totally confused by all the different instructions in books and on websites on local transportation passes. Could really use help for an upcoming trip to Belgium.
In Brussels, Ghent, and Bruges, I'd love to get the latest information on getting one day... Read More
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Asia
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14 replies
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Hi All
Thanks to feedback in my recent post, I've settled on Hokkaido and Tohoku for autumn 2025. Now I need to start pulling together an itinerary.
I'm looking at September / October and travelling North to South, so we'd fly in to Tokyo, take a domestic flight to one of the airports in Northern Hokkaido (not sure best starting point yet) an... Read More
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Europe
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6 replies
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352 views
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Dear Fodorites, You have always steered me in the right direction so keeping my fingers crossed that you can assist us again. We are planning a cruise in May around the British Isles May 14- 24.
My husband is mobility challenged. He can walk a few steps - say a city block, and a few stairs. Can get in and out of a plane/bus/car with no problem. Is... Read More
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Europe
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17 replies
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Hello there, I am planning a 9 day trip to the Basque region the first week of June, and looking for some advice with organizing my itinerary.
My husband and I will be flying in and out of Bilbao, planning to rent a car there. I am thinking to drive to France immediately upon landing, and spend 3-4 days in Bordeaux exploring the region and some... Read More
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Europe
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11 replies
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This will be a first time travel to Greece for my husband and I in early September. We have an 8-Day Trafalgar Tour of Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora in mind for mainland Greece. In addition we'd also like to see both Mykonos and Santorini however my husband has gotten seasick in the past so ferries are out.
1st question is is it feasible or cra... Read More
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Europe
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6 replies
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Please be aware-This is a long read. I tend to write descriptively. I embellish, exaggerate, and love the art of words. All of my soliloquy adds to the length of the composition-as well as the depth and breadth of my accounts. My goal is that you- the reader-will fully get to share my experience. I try to make it multisensory in hopes that w... Read More
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Europe
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25 replies
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Hi fellow travelers, I'm looking to visit Paris next month, I have visited a few times before and seen most of the big tourist attractions so now I'm more interested in hidden gems; what are some of your favorite hidden gems in Paris? I'm talking quirky museums, not-so-known cultural spots, charming cafes and eateries locals prefer, off-the-beat pa... Read More
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Europe
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38 replies
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We are looking for Cheap convent stays in Rome near train station.
As a family (2 adults +1 child) we will be visiting Rome for one week from May 22 - May 29 . We want to see the Colosseum, catacombs and Sistine Chapel.
I found this old thread from 20 years ago but many of the email addresses and websites are invalid... Read More
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Europe
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7 replies
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I'm trying to nail down an itinerary for a trip to the UK this fall. Part of it would be in and around the Cotswolds for five days. We would be coming from York and continuing on to London. So, two questions:
1) While in the area of the Cotswolds we would like to do a day trip to Oxford, a day in Bath, two days walking the villages themselves, a... Read More
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Europe
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5 replies
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My fiancee and I will be traveling to Portugal for 12 days/11 nights at the end of October/start of November for our honeymoon. The only things locked in are that we're flying from the US to Porto at the start of the trip and flying out from Lisbon to the US at the end of the trip. Our initial thinking goes something like this:
- 3 or 4 nights... Read More
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Europe
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10 replies
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The wife and I have made two trips to Europe in the past but the round trips have been to the same airport. This time we are going on a river cruise starting in Amsterdam and then attending a reunion in Germany so we must get a return flight from Frankfurt. How should I book my flight or check prices when I'm making a round trip but at two differ... Read More
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Mexico & Central America
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19 replies
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Thanks to the many great trip reports on this forum, I am inspired to travel to Mexico. I am à woman in my 60s and plan to travel solo this April. I want to visit Mexico City (one week), Puebla (2 days) and Oaxaca (one week), and will travel by local buses between these cities. I know a bit of Spanish, and will attend a school in Oaxaca for two hou... Read More
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Europe
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6 replies
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I'll be in London in May and love the theatre. Wondering how far in advance theatres release new shows/tickets. I've found shows on in May but will there be a lot more available in the next few months?
Also which websites do you use to see what's on?
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United States
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26 replies
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Will be flying into Eugene Oregon in early October for 7 days. Traveling with 3 people in the 65 year old club . Like to visit State/National Parks, love beautiful scenery and enjoy nature. Don't really hike and not into bar scene but do love good food, train rides, ocean and hot springs. We will be staying at one location and taking day trips... Read More
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Europe
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19 replies
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I am planning a first time, 16 day trip in May. This does not include travel time. My plan is to fly into Rome and spend 2 full days, a day and a half in Bologna , a day and half in Venice, 2 full days somewhere in Lake Como area then 6 days in Florence. I would be flying out of Florence. I plan on taking the train to move around to the areas. I a... Read More
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United States
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36 replies
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I'm working through the bucket list, and looking at a (likely) once in lifetime trip to Hawaii. Is 3 weeks enough time to see the highlights of the 4 main islands? Will it all look the same to see one island after another? Wondering how to split up the time between the four islands.
Acting a bit fast to take advantage of a fare sale, but a mul... Read More
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Europe
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59 replies
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I love planning trips and reading trip reports, so here is my first try in writing one myself. First, I’d like to thank all the posters and Fodorites who inspire me: Adelaidean, melnq8, maitaitom, Progol, KarenWoo and others.
My husband and I (both in the middle 60’s) decided not to drive in Europe anymore due to the easy access of public trans... Read More
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