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re: Been thinking about a family trip out of the country.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 3:25 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
Posted on 8/23/26 at 3:25 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
Just got to Epcot and save yourself the jet lag
Posted on 8/23/26 at 3:37 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
If this is your first trip overseas and want to go to England, I would suggest flying to London, stay there for a few days and take the Eurostar train to Paris. You could spend a week in both cities and take day trips.
Or, do the big three in Italy - Rome, Florence and Venice.
Or, do the big three in Italy - Rome, Florence and Venice.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 4:19 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
quote:Another couple, my wife and I got back last week from a 3 week trip to England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Paris. We flew to London for two nights, then took the train to Paris for 3, then back to London for a a bus tour.
I would suggest flying to London, stay there for a few days and take the Eurostar train to Paris.
It was our first time to those countries. There are castles all over. Is there a particular one you want to see? I’m not familiar with King & Conqueror.
On the bus tour we went to Warwick Castle; saw a jousting batch and predator bird show there. Saw a military tattoo (military bands performing) in Edinburgh Castle. Cardiff had a castle but we didn’t go in that one because there was a concert. And we toured the Tower of London on our own.
We saw many signs for other castles as we rode through the country.
Before going I thought I could easily adapt to driving on the left; I don’t think that now. If there is a specific castle you want to see figuring out how to get to it may take some planning.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 4:34 pm to nctiger71
There is no need to be concerned about the language barrier because English will be spoken in just about every place you will want to go in France or Italy
If you just want to stay in England, that is fine. They speak some semblance of English there, although not as well as we speak it in south Louisiana.
If you just want to stay in England, that is fine. They speak some semblance of English there, although not as well as we speak it in south Louisiana.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 4:34 pm to Tyga Woods
This is all you need besides USB cables. Every respectable place of lodging will have a hair dryer, and it's cheaper to buy a straightener or other high wattage device at a local convenience store than it is to try to haul a voltage converter around.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 6:48 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
If you have western EU, UK ancestry read up on the histories and head for your "country of origin". Knowing where you came from is good. Don't worry too much about language. In last 20 years English has penetrated deeply many places. In England, Scotland and Ireland you'll have the best opportunity to have personal chats with locals. Scots are most welcoming. Brits are least and seldom warm up unless there have been some prior contacts.
Australia, New Zealand, Iceland etc. have destination landscape and less of a history draw. You can get similar landscape in Wa state, BC and lower Alaksa. Rural BC is very similar to NZ... even has lots of jade.
Turkey is a good beginners destination in Middle East if you stay far from Syrian border.
Have fun.
Australia, New Zealand, Iceland etc. have destination landscape and less of a history draw. You can get similar landscape in Wa state, BC and lower Alaksa. Rural BC is very similar to NZ... even has lots of jade.
Turkey is a good beginners destination in Middle East if you stay far from Syrian border.
Have fun.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 12:44 pm to Tree_Fall
Forget the UK, Australia and Italy and these lame, boring responses. No need to leave the States for those.
Do it big. India, China, Saudi Arabia, Congo.
Do it big. India, China, Saudi Arabia, Congo.
This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 8/24/26 at 2:39 pm to liquid rabbit
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Iceland is the perfect destination. They speak English and the population of the whole country is 370K. Glaciers, waterfalls, beaches, caves, the Blue Lagoon, etc.
Was there last year. Agree it’s truly amazing. And also truly very expensive.
Posted on 8/24/26 at 8:09 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
LINK london and Edinburgh would make a great trip. Edinburgh castle is great. The link is for seat61, providing info for trains from London kings cross to Edinburgh. There are some good fares for a family of 4. If you go to Edinburgh be sure and go up to st andrews.
Posted on 8/25/26 at 9:35 am to SDVTiger
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Dont waste your time/money with the Tower of London
What the??? How did you arrive at this?
Posted on 8/25/26 at 6:42 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
Friend,
I spent a few months in England and have made the return trip to the British Isles several times since. My few months there were perfectly agreeable, and I retain for them the sort of misty affection one reserves for a dead aunt who left one a silver spoon, but I cannot in good conscience join the provincial chorus that would have every American youth shipped across the Atlantic to wander damp cloisters, contemplate Norman masonry, and acquire a taste for rancid tea before he is permitted to pronounce himself educated. England is a charming ornament upon a life, but like an inherited title, it is wholly superfluous to the actual business of being happy.
If I were to go back, I would make a trip also to the Faroe Islands, which are calling me now.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
I spent a few months in England and have made the return trip to the British Isles several times since. My few months there were perfectly agreeable, and I retain for them the sort of misty affection one reserves for a dead aunt who left one a silver spoon, but I cannot in good conscience join the provincial chorus that would have every American youth shipped across the Atlantic to wander damp cloisters, contemplate Norman masonry, and acquire a taste for rancid tea before he is permitted to pronounce himself educated. England is a charming ornament upon a life, but like an inherited title, it is wholly superfluous to the actual business of being happy.
If I were to go back, I would make a trip also to the Faroe Islands, which are calling me now.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
This post was edited on 8/25/26 at 6:43 pm
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