Originally Posted By RoadTrip I would love to go to Europe and will someday. First on my list would be France and Italy. A tour of Scotland's single malt distilleries would also have a certain appeal... ;-)
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i have been trying to get to europe since 2002 as a graduation present. but then 9/11 happened, and my mom and i didn't feel comfortable flying at the time, then the war was still on the next we so we opted for the next year, but then work and school didn't permit us, and then the next year i did the College program at Disney world, which i don't regret at all. I had the time of my life and met some friends that will probably remain in my life forever I wanted to go the past couple of years but again, with shcool and work i couldn't do it, especailly since my mom is a teacher and the only time she can go is during vacation times which is my busy time at work at disney. We are hoping for this winter!
Originally Posted By bloona <<BTW - bloona, for your next travels, you should consider DLP - best place in Europe!!!>>AHHHHH(lol) Id say my favourite place Ive visited in Europe is Ibiza, sooooooooo beautiful.
Originally Posted By irishfan Lucky enough to have travelled through out Europe, some of my favorites would include Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland.
Originally Posted By friendofdd >>>I feel most at home at Disneyland. What does that make me?<<< A character, probably much like Baloo and maybe a bit plush.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I have visited the UK three times. 1956, 1980 and 1991. Also spent a few days in Holland. Budget restraints have made it difficult for us to do much overseas travel and that hasn't changed a lot in retirement. However, I deliberately chose a vocation which paid more in satisfaction than money and I have no regrets. I loved our visits to the UK and would own a second home in a quaint English village, something like Chippingnorton, if I had the resources.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney I have visited France, Italy and Spain in the winter of 98. It was a wonderful trip and an unforgettable experience! I am looking forward to taking my daughter to experience Europe when she is old enough.
Originally Posted By u k fan friendofdd, I live about 15 minutes from Chipping Norton. I used to have American friends who lived there and they had a fantastic house. Anytime you're in the area give me a call!!!
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin >> I am enjoying these stories! << Me too! Europe gives me happy thoughts too. ..... (like Disneyland)
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I went once when I was 6 and once when I was 8. I loved every minute of it, especially since we went at Christmas. One of the nicest memories I have was going to sleep in Austria on Christmas Eve having been told we were unlikely to see snow while we were there, and waking up on Christmas Day to my first sight of snow ever. It was perfect. The worst memory was waking up on a sleeper train to find we'd been robbed ... I think that's part of why we haven't been back since then - of course it could happen anywhere, but it put a real damper on our trip and we had to head home early.
Originally Posted By alexbook Two summer trips in my early 20's, a few weeks each time. Each time I started off excited, then got lonely and depressed, then got sick and had to come home.
Originally Posted By disney pete not as much travelled as my big bear buddy Dave but here goes amsterdam budapest crete barcelona rome latvia (5 times) prague brugges rotterdam oostende blankenburg and bulgaria in june
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Still well travelled Amigo. You definatley have more Eastern European experiences than I do!
Originally Posted By disney pete was supposed to be goin back to latvia on 16th may but thought liverpool were gonna be in european final in moscow and now their not the flights are too expensive so kristine is goin without me this time forgot turkey off my list aswell
Originally Posted By Big Thunder I have never been to Europe before. however... I am going to Switzerland next week and I am very excited about it!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Very cool BT! How's the new job working out? As for Switzerland, where are you going? If you need any tips let me know. I love the place.
Originally Posted By Big Thunder Hi Dave Thanks for asking about new job. It's OK [they're sending me to Switzerland so that's good] For months I missed my old job terribly, I still do sometimes, but lately I've been happier at new job. I miss the road, I was used to traveling and living out of hotels almost every week, believe it or not I miss that. I miss the independance and freedom I used to have. I miss my old customers, my favorite hotels, etc. There are pluses and minuses, I am trying to focus on the positives. I'm making progress and doing what I was hired to do, they are happy with the results I am producing, that's a good thing. As for what part of Switzerland I'm going to. A day in Zurich, then to Lucerne for a day and a half, then to Liestal and Bubendorf in Basel-Country for 4 days. I don't know much about the area, I will be working with the companies of the Swiss products that I sell during the day and networking and meetings at night. I wish I had more free time to spend in Luzerne. I hear it is gorgeous there this time of year. Saturday they are taking me sight seeing somewhere in the alps, that should be fun. I decided not rent a car for a few reason, #1 there are expense in Europe compared to car rentals here [the weak USD doesn't help either] #2 I am curious and excited to try the train systems that I hear so much about in Europe. I visited the Schwitzer Bahn website [sbb.ch] I am amazed that I can go ANYWHERE on the trains. I'm staying at a business hotel in Zurich, the other hotels were booked for me by my Swiss associates. Do you know them? "Bad Bubendorf" I presume that "bad" means something else in Swiss or German, the place looks cozy and the food looks good... <a href="http://www.badbubendorf.ch" target="_blank">http://www.badbubendorf.ch</a> in Lucerne it's <a href="http://www.balances.ch" target="_blank">http://www.balances.ch</a> I am told this is a nice place right on the river. I wish I were staying longer at Des Balances. Even though I cant eat it [I may cheat once] I want to bring back some Swiss chocolate, my European boss says I'm crazy because I can buy Swiss chocolate at stores here in the states but I am wanting to bring something authentic for friends and family, do you have any recommendations? Any other tips are welcomed. Again thanks for asking about my job change, I'm sorry I missed you on your Calif. visit. I hope your new job is working out
