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Post by me on Dec 31, 2003 15:00:26 GMT -5
my plans include this, but backwards: Lagos - Seville. i found a bus that goes that way (surely, the buses must go back to Lagos!) They do; check out www.eva-bus.com and click on international routes. The only thing I want to mention is the Seville - Lagos section. The train tracks don't meet up between the two, which is a pain in the butt. You can do it using rail but it involves the train, ferry and bus. It's best just to do that leg by bus only if you can.
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Post by Kim on Dec 31, 2003 15:28:24 GMT -5
You can, but most people have railpasses that they want to use, as to not incur a larger expense to pay for a leg of a trip.
Be warned, the buses leave at weird, inconsistant times. Try to get a direct route if you can.
Always looks good on the internet, it's a different story when you actually get to Spain/Portugal to do it. ;D
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BARATIER
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Post by BARATIER on Dec 31, 2003 17:59:22 GMT -5
Dustoffmom is the WWII expert. Wait until she gets back and I am asure she will give you some nice suggestions Bara Hey everyone! How about Normandy? Im really interested in World War II so I was wondering if any of you have been there! Can you get back to me on that? Where are these things located in France, I have no idea, although I know its in Dieppe, and that is near Rouen! Is it a daytrip away from Paris or is it definetely worth going there from Paris for a night or two and then travelling from there to my planned Barcelona? Thanks
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Post by UneeklyCommon on Jun 28, 2004 12:51:12 GMT -5
Hey Everyone, I have heard very good things about Normandie, although I've never been fortunate enough to go yet. That all happens here in August 4th, so I can't wait! I am also a huge "war buff" and am defenitely seeing Normandie! I've heard of great museums there that many people have loved. Also, I plan on seeing Mont-St-Michel, too. But, my question for anyone who is out there is that I have 24 days to see Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and Belguim. Now, I am most interested in Holland and Germany, I'm meeting someone in Copenhagen, Denmark. I almost decided not to see Switzerland and Belguim, but then I knew I would get home and kick my own butt for it! So, what is the amount of time I should spend in Switzerland and Belgium, so that I can make the most amount of time as possible for Holland and Germany? I know the next reply is going to say..."What are your interests" and all that! Really, I just want to have a good time and experience life over there, you know!? Alright, thanks guys, sorry so long, too! ;D
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Post by jovial24 on Jul 5, 2004 11:23:48 GMT -5
HI pple, realized this is actually quite an old thread but nonetheless i shall give my 2 cents worth.
You mentioned Toulouse in your itinery and i'm not sure it is worth 2 days. i stayed about the same time and i had so much time to spare that i watched "TROY" there and spent lots of time playing cards. It is really boring. I suggest you spend that time in San Sebastian. It is really fun and beautiful and i wished i had stayed there longer!!!!
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Post by jennifer on Jul 5, 2004 13:24:57 GMT -5
Thanks! I'll take that into consideration on my travels!
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Post by me on Jul 5, 2004 18:41:44 GMT -5
for Southern Spain & Portugal, the bus is actually a much better way to go. if you have a flex-pass , you can save a day by taking the bus. if not you must cross the border on a bus anyway - not practical. btw, i found the bus to be punctual, had none of the problems you seem to have had. did y'all use eva bus, Kim? - d You can, but most people have railpasses that they want to use, as to not incur a larger expense to pay for a leg of a trip. Be warned, the buses leave at weird, inconsistant times. Try to get a direct route if you can. Always looks good on the internet, it's a different story when you actually get to Spain/Portugal to do it. ;D
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Post by Kim on Jul 5, 2004 19:21:01 GMT -5
Sorry, that probably wasn't very clear.
We found them to be very punctual - it was just they left at such odd times and at weird intervals. It wasn't like you could count on there being one every 3 hours or anything like that.
We found them easy to use, as long as you planned out your schedule - not so good for trying to do something on the fly.
If I did that route again, I would do what you did David and just do the whole thing by bus - rather than trying to get use out of my railpass.
Kim
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Post by jennifer on Jul 6, 2004 8:21:19 GMT -5
I see I see! But inside Portugal, once you cross, is it quite easy to travel?
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Post by me on Jul 14, 2004 22:23:02 GMT -5
sorry to be so slow getting back to you, Jen. i found the train to have the kind of schedual problems Kim describes for the bus. getting from Lisbon to Lagos, i *just* missed the ferry crossing the river. so, i took the next boat, and found that the next train to Lagos wasn't for hours! i just cut it too close on transit times in the city. (missed a subway connection ) I see I see! But inside Portugal, once you cross, is it quite easy to travel?
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Post by jovial24 on Jul 29, 2004 22:13:11 GMT -5
Hi! Sounds like a great plan jen! I stayed in Toulouse in May for 3 days, and i've nothing left to explore after the 1st day i ended up watching "Troy" in the cinema. So maybe you shd do some research on that place if you wanna stay for 2 days. Or maybe make a booking to go on the Airbus tour, which i did not. It is like a university town and so not much activities going on. There is a very nice garden though and you can just go there to soak in the relaxing atmosphere. Maybe you could consider going to San sebastian in Spain instead. I think it will be on route? It is a really great place and my 2 days spent there were not enough. And the hostel i stayed in is just fab- its called Alai hostel if i remember correctly. Just my 2 cents worth Have fun!
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Post by jennifer on Jul 30, 2004 15:25:37 GMT -5
Thanks for confirming what I thought, I've decided to leave Toulouse out of my future travel plans!
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Post by LovinEurope on Jul 30, 2004 23:48:42 GMT -5
I know this is an old thread but im new around here so i just wanted to add my 2 cents. I think 2 days in Cordoba is perfect, there is an amazing Mosque there that u MUST see, it is absolulty breathtaking, i'll see if i can get some pics posted soon. No matter what you do, do not cut Sevilla out, its an amazing city with lots to see while there u have to go and see the PALACIO DE LA CONDESA its a neat palace with an amazing courtyard and then very close by if i remember right, there is a cathedral called the CATHEDRAL OF SEVILLE this is amazing, it hold the tomb of christoper colombus and has a huge bell tower u can walk up, i think is something like 4 levels, but the view is amazing. Also while in spain u have to go to a flamanco show! While in madrid u have to see yje PALACIO REAL MADRID, its beautiful with an amazing view of the city. Ur probably going to hear about a dude named DON QUIXOTE in ur travels in spain, however the little town where his history is is called PUERTO LAPICE which is tiny and not worth visiting unless ur taking a bus from Madrid-cordoba-seville. Also portugal is worth ur time if u have it. Lisbon is an amazing city with plenty to do and see and if u were interested in ending ur trip with some R&R there are 2 little towns along the coast that are easy to get to from Lisbon called ESTORIL and CASCAIS, there isnt a lot to see but its a night little place to relax. I hope i have been of some help to you:D
Jaymi Dee
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Post by Kim on Jul 31, 2004 1:24:20 GMT -5
Great info Jaymi, thanks for posting!
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Post by jenn on Aug 6, 2004 15:32:22 GMT -5
I was actually going to take my first backpacking trip next summer and i just wanted to start looking into it now. If anyone can suggest cities to see i would appreciate it. I would like to go for a month and i will probably be traveling by train.
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