Oooo. Didn't take that into account.DrunkFace wrote:
$9000 US is approx, $10200 AU or 6000 Euro.
He's also planning on going over 3 times as long as your friend.
Talk to Cam.. I believe he is just coming back.Poseidon wrote:
I was thinking about Egypt. I've always wanted to see the pyramids so it's a possibility. Is there any way to get there that's not via plane though?
You can cruise ship/ferry it from Cyprus or Greece I believe. They call into port on the north coast and you jump on a day trip to the pyramids and Cairo. I'll post a response to your OP when I get back from work.Poseidon wrote:
I was thinking about Egypt. I've always wanted to see the pyramids so it's a possibility. Is there any way to get there that's not via plane though?
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Go by train. Renting or buying a car would be more expensive. I know that in summer you can buy a thing called Interrail ticket, which lets young people and students travel by train in whole Europe for a two hundred euros or so. Keep your eyes open for something like that.Poseidon wrote:
4) What's the best mode of transportation?
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Because Denmark is a shithole?Amdi Peter wrote:
Why would you go to Scandinavia, without going to Denmark?
My humble opinion and commentsPoseidon wrote:
I was thinking: Depending on what your interests are, typical tourism or adventure?
UK/Ireland: 4 weeks - Don't forget Scotland
Czech Republic: 2 weeks - 2 weeks is way to long, only interesting city is Prague and that can be done in 3 days, cheap hotel=Hotel Bonaparte, transfeer the rest to Greece
France: 1 week - 1 week in Paris alone is to little, 10 weeks if you can afford it
Germany: 2 week - Mosel Valley(Trier) and Bavaria - 2 weeks is okay me thinks
Netherlands/Amsterdam: 2 weeks - Also too long, transfeer 1,5 weeks to greece
Italy: 3 weeks - I agree with this, train from north to south and don't miss Venice, Milan and Rome in particular
Greece : 1 week - "Boatjumping" between islands in Greece is just pure awsmness, 3 weeks minimum
Sweden: 1 week - Boring
Norway: 1 week - Rafting in Sjoa(adventure) and you can do alpine summer events in Stryn
Finland: 1 week - Ask Donnie
Spain: 1 week - Spain mainland I would limit to Catalonia, best region without doubt
You and your friend clearly have a major coke habit, or stayed only in the best hotels and flew everywhere.DrunkFace wrote:
~9k for what looks like 19 weeks?
Yeah good luck.
In 1999 I went for 3 weeks and it cost 5.5k.
My brother went over in 2007 and spent about 4 months and it cost him well over 30k and he slept on park bench's some nights and the trains many other nights.
My mother went over last year for 3 months and it cost about 20k, and she got free flights and accommodation with relatives for 2 weeks.
You'll need lots more money if you're going for that long, especially if you intend to hire a car or sleep in hotels.
Also I suggest going to Dubai and Egypt while your over there.
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You mean 3k just for the train ticket right. Coz that is about how expensive it would be. Cost me £150 for a 2 week zone 3 pass. He would need a 19 week all zone pass.ghettoperson wrote:
You and your friend clearly have a major coke habit, or stayed only in the best hotels and flew everywhere.DrunkFace wrote:
~9k for what looks like 19 weeks?
Yeah good luck.
In 1999 I went for 3 weeks and it cost 5.5k.
My brother went over in 2007 and spent about 4 months and it cost him well over 30k and he slept on park bench's some nights and the trains many other nights.
My mother went over last year for 3 months and it cost about 20k, and she got free flights and accommodation with relatives for 2 weeks.
You'll need lots more money if you're going for that long, especially if you intend to hire a car or sleep in hotels.
Also I suggest going to Dubai and Egypt while your over there.
Poseidon, a protip for you. Stay in youth hostels, and get an Interrail pass. Means you can take the train anywhere within Europe for as long as you buy it for, and it's cheap. You could easily do it for 3k if you do it like that.
http://www.interrailnet.com/
No.Flecco wrote:
Because Denmark is a shithole?Amdi Peter wrote:
Why would you go to Scandinavia, without going to Denmark?
gtfo m8 it is the pearl of ScandinaviaFlecco wrote:
Because Denmark is a shithole?Amdi Peter wrote:
Why would you go to Scandinavia, without going to Denmark?
Bad thinking to be honest. I am from Holland and even if you would like the country it is just to small to spend two weeks in.Poseidon wrote:
I was thinking:
UK/Ireland: 4 weeks
Czech Republic: 2 weeks
France: 1 week
Germany: 2 week
Netherlands/Amsterdam: 2 weeks
Italy: 3 weeks
Greece : 1 week
Sweden: 1 week
Norway: 1 week
Finland: 1 week
Spain: 1 week
360 quid for a month pass through all countries. So a little over a grand for 3 months, depending how long he actually ends up doing it. Hostels are 15-20 euros per night, depending on where you are.Vilham wrote:
You mean 3k just for the train ticket right. Coz that is about how expensive it would be. Cost me £150 for a 2 week zone 3 pass. He would need a 19 week all zone pass.ghettoperson wrote:
You and your friend clearly have a major coke habit, or stayed only in the best hotels and flew everywhere.DrunkFace wrote:
~9k for what looks like 19 weeks?
Yeah good luck.
In 1999 I went for 3 weeks and it cost 5.5k.
My brother went over in 2007 and spent about 4 months and it cost him well over 30k and he slept on park bench's some nights and the trains many other nights.
My mother went over last year for 3 months and it cost about 20k, and she got free flights and accommodation with relatives for 2 weeks.
You'll need lots more money if you're going for that long, especially if you intend to hire a car or sleep in hotels.
Also I suggest going to Dubai and Egypt while your over there.
Poseidon, a protip for you. Stay in youth hostels, and get an Interrail pass. Means you can take the train anywhere within Europe for as long as you buy it for, and it's cheap. You could easily do it for 3k if you do it like that.
http://www.interrailnet.com/
16 days in eastern europe cost me about £1000 and that was with us planning it out months in advance staying in the cheapest places we could find.
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360 quid pass if ur under 18. I presume he wont be. Its 545 quid for a month otherwise. Quite a difference. He could get a none continuous one. But that limits your traveling options alot.ghettoperson wrote:
360 quid for a month pass through all countries. So a little over a grand for 3 months, depending how long he actually ends up doing it. Hostels are 15-20 euros per night, depending on where you are.Vilham wrote:
You mean 3k just for the train ticket right. Coz that is about how expensive it would be. Cost me £150 for a 2 week zone 3 pass. He would need a 19 week all zone pass.ghettoperson wrote:
You and your friend clearly have a major coke habit, or stayed only in the best hotels and flew everywhere.
Poseidon, a protip for you. Stay in youth hostels, and get an Interrail pass. Means you can take the train anywhere within Europe for as long as you buy it for, and it's cheap. You could easily do it for 3k if you do it like that.
http://www.interrailnet.com/
16 days in eastern europe cost me about £1000 and that was with us planning it out months in advance staying in the cheapest places we could find.
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No one wants to visit Turku...DonFck wrote:
Finland too, you say? Let me know when you're dropping by, you hear!
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russia's too expencive - that is if he actually wants to see russia, not just get drink on cheap vodka in moscow. trust me, moscow =/= russia.Lai wrote:
Russia: 3 weeks
