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Post by amandabea2813 on Apr 29, 2009 19:22:20 GMT -5
I am planning a trip to europe in next years summer months. I have decided to get a rail pass to travel between cities and countries. However I am not sure of the best way to travel within the cities. I don't mind walking a lot but does that mean I will have to take lots of road maps with me?
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Post by WillTravel on Apr 29, 2009 20:34:29 GMT -5
Usually the place you are staying will give you a map that is good enough for tourist purposes. If not, the tourist office will. When I'm in a city, I usually do a mixture of walking, buses, and metro (if that's an option). Getting a day pass or a weekly transit pass can often save money. Many cities have a transit planner online so that you can get an idea of transit routes before you leave.
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Post by Eagle on Apr 29, 2009 23:38:26 GMT -5
amandabea2813, welcome to the Boards! I have a few thoughts on your question. Before deciding whether a Rail Pass is the best option, you'll need to have a fairly definite idea on which cities you'll be visiting and the order you'll be seeing these. When you have an Itinerary more-or-less "roughed out", type the details into www.railsaver.com and the site will suggest the best combination of rail pass and P-P tickets. Regarding your question about travelling within cities in Europe, be assured you won't have any trouble with that as European public transit is very well organized! If you're planning to visit any of the larger cities, you'll find a sophisticated network of Metro, Buses and Trams. Which cities were you planning on visiting? I'm assuming this will be your first visit to Europe, so (as usual) I'd highly recommend that you read the book Europe Through The Back Door before you get too far in your planning. It will provide you with LOTS of information, including Itinerary planning. It should be available in your local Library or larger book stores (Note: it's updated every year, so try and find the 2009 edition). One important point to keep in mind when you're working out your Itinerary is not to try and fit too many cities into a limited time frame. Try to plan for a relaxed but efficient Itinerary, staying for at least two nights in each place (although "the big three" cities, London, Paris & Rome, really deserve at least five days each). Also, using "open jaw" flights is preferable, as they avoid the time and cost of returning to your starting point. Good luck with your planning!
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