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Is It Still Easy to Just "Travel" Around Europe?
Posted on 1/8/24 at 4:21 am
Posted on 1/8/24 at 4:21 am
I haven't been to Europe in about 20 years. Back then, things were a lot more relaxed and I really had no plan and just flew by the seat of my pants.
My niece is going to be there for 2 months this summer and I have friends in Portugal, Wales and Germany I would love to see. So, it seemed like a good excuse to take a few weeks and drift around the continent.
I was just wondering how Visas and Borders are these days. I'd prefer to just visit friends a few days and then hop a train and go somewhere else with no real itinerary . Is that still workable?
My niece is going to be there for 2 months this summer and I have friends in Portugal, Wales and Germany I would love to see. So, it seemed like a good excuse to take a few weeks and drift around the continent.
I was just wondering how Visas and Borders are these days. I'd prefer to just visit friends a few days and then hop a train and go somewhere else with no real itinerary . Is that still workable?
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Posted on 1/8/24 at 4:34 am to PurpleandGold Motown
Yes
Posted on 1/8/24 at 6:21 am to PurpleandGold Motown
Easier than ever! So many modern day conveniences like phone apps for example. Booking research like Hopper or Kayak. Trip Advisor. While you're there like Moovit.
Between cheap airlines like Ryan, and extensive train networks, add in modern day options like Uber. Or hiring a private driver to take you between cities.
Between cheap airlines like Ryan, and extensive train networks, add in modern day options like Uber. Or hiring a private driver to take you between cities.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 8:32 am to PurpleandGold Motown
Wales could be an issue because of Brexit. I now live in Spain, and travel throughout the EU is cheap and easy.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 12:16 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
You and your niece should download the EURail app and get the pass for 10 days of travel in 2 months. That should be enough for you, allows you to visit 9 to 11 places (depending on how you're flying in and out) and I never had an issue with the trains besides getting delayed once.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 5:16 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
I'm about to find out in March. Going to 5-6 countries over 32 days. Most flights and long train trips booked and will book the short train trips on the day of.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 8:19 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
Depends on where you want to go. Just returned from Paris and all major attractions “require” advanced reservation. Timed entry! Not just a ticket for Sunday. You need a ticket for 9:30am on Sunday. And they will sell out via online sales.
It’s like going to Disney World. I had read online prior to leaving that you could buy tickets on the day you want to visit for places like the Louvre and Versailles, just expect to wait in line. Nope. We tried going to the Louvre on Dec 30th and they were sold out through Jan 5th. Fortunately I was able to purchase tickets through a 3rd party. Does not lend to a leisurely vacation.
It’s like going to Disney World. I had read online prior to leaving that you could buy tickets on the day you want to visit for places like the Louvre and Versailles, just expect to wait in line. Nope. We tried going to the Louvre on Dec 30th and they were sold out through Jan 5th. Fortunately I was able to purchase tickets through a 3rd party. Does not lend to a leisurely vacation.
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