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I've started to plan for next fall, and we've talked about taking a short cruise through the Mediterranean (sp?) and then renting a car and driving through various countries.
Bad idea? Better ideas? Never been and I want to do it right. It's going to cost a lot of money, we're not the backpacker types.
I absolutely must go to Italy (long time dream). I'm game for suggestions of any other place I should see.
Ooooh, time sure flies!
I've only been in Eastern part of Europe you probably won't be interested in going there (a bit far to drive from Italy, plus border situation is not the best). I know a few people who enjoyed the England to France to Italy to Croatia drive throughs so that might be something to think about. One plus for Europe is that so many countries are close by.
Turkey. Greek Islands. The Alps & Lake Geneva. Those would be my top suggestions.
England is okay in summer in the north. London sucks, IMO. I'm not a city person, tho, I find them all the same. French ppl are annoying, if you do France, just go for a weekend.
Depends tho, what you enjoy. Nature, culture (old/new), history?
My recommendation: the Loire Valley in France.
Medieval architecture, wineries, great landscape sceneries, wonderfull boat rides, superb food, nice little cosey hotels, friendly and hospitable people,...
Skip Paris, it's hugely overrated.
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I haven't been, but I've been told about some really great B&Bs in Tuscany.
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Mish - I WAS thinking about Croatia, I've been told it's absolutely beautiful. Don't understand a speck of eastern european languages tho. Oh well, I made it by in Vietnam on 'hello' and 'thank you'.
Indi - Greek Islands are also in the plan. I want to go places where I can just revel in culture, history, architecture. Big cities aren't terribly important, although I'd like to see Rome. A villa in Tuscany would be dreamy!
Ygg - Yeah, I heard Paris is a hole. It's been suggested I go to Nice.
I would definitely suggest Southern Spain and Switzerland. You can skip Paris, it's kind of overrated, and I've never been in the country side. Spaniards know how to party and if you can go to the beaches on the Mediterranean the water is blue beyond blue. But there are a lot of nice places around the sea that you could see especially if you are going to Italy. Have fun! take lots of pictures and don't get robbed by Gypsies!
one word - Dubai:
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second choice Barcelona:
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Wasn't it a woman architect for the tallest bldg in Dubai?
i have no idea :(
Ah ok... Nobody didn`t suggest Poland so I do.Who wouldn`t like to see Auschwitz etc ;) Krakow is also great - but I just heard that, never been there , YET. Hmmm, France of course, Lille in France is really nice,Paris of course, but Paris is just for one time- few days.But plan it very good to see everything. London is also very nice to see, quite lot of museums and galleries ,and buildings as well. Spain - of course que si :) Even just for the people here. It`s great.
PS. Sonrisa - Dubai isn`t in Europe hhaha :P
i know it's not, but it would be my ideal honeymoon place :)
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But on topic, and in sequence.
Turkey -> boat to greece -> boat to italy -> car trip from here on to the alps -> southern germany -> france -> spain -> fly back home.
On the way you can browse markets and get some flavor in Istanbul, visit Italy for its cool cities, drive through the alps for some awesome natural scenery and cool driveways, southern germany for some country life and sample the food, france in the summer where you can choose the french countryside or Cote D'Azur riviera along the southern shore, finish by driving to Spain and spending the last of the time just having a good time.
At least that's what I'd do.
Eastern europe sucks, scandinavia is nice but more suited for the relaxed lifestyle than for travelling through, england is pretty dull, and I find most parts of germany to be pretty dull as well unless your guy wants to check out the autobahn.
Sorry, but screw those destinations listed.... do people want the patches or craps spoons to say they went to shit holes or what? You can buy the patches off of ebay and sew them into your whatever.
Europe is one big shithole, as is most of the world.
Better to take that money you probably shouldn't be sparing and either save it, or make a wedding reception which will never be forgotten in your home town/city.
Sorry, but Italy? Ask the Italians.... they're after visas for anywhere. The place is a tourist trap/economic shit hole.
I wish I knew more about Europe ...
But honestly, Blue, you'll be happy wherever you go! I would suggest Asia because you'll get so much bang for your buck!
You know, Germany is beautiful and all... a lot of history, 700 year old buildings still standing, but I wouldn't come here for a honeymoon. In fact, for a honeymoon, I would avoid Western Europe altogether.
I am studying abroad in what is called the green heart of Germany. It's probably the most beautiful, most historical area of Germany... Goethe lived in this area, as well as Schiller... Bach was born in this area, Luther translated the Bible here, a famous historical battle was fought here between Napoleon and the Prussians. Buchenwald, one of the largest concentration camps, which was the first one to be invaded by Americans, is in this area. Beyond that, it is just plain beautiful. Especially the landscape. Unfortunately, the people in this area don't speak English very well, and if you speak German, it is difficult to understand their accent.
I am there for 4 months... but then I am going on vacation to former Yugoslavia. My girlfriend are going on a vacation to Turkey. It's going to be the best thing ever. We are going to be at the seaside. For your honeymoon I'd recommend the seaside. Mediterranean sounds like a *great* idea. In the end it doesn't really matter where you go, just enjoy the time with your husband, and congratulations.
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Russian "Здравствуйте" - translit. "Zdravstvuytye"
Serbian and Croatian - ”Здраво” or ”Чао” translit. "Zdravo" or "Čao"
(This is informal. To be formal you say Good morning/day/evening)
Добро јутро. "Dobro jutro" (J like English Y) (Good morning)
Добар дан. "Dobar dan" (Good day)
Добро вече. "Dobro veče" (Good evening)
Thank you
Russian ”Спасибо” - "Spasibo"
Serbian (Might be different in Croatian)
"Хвала (Вам) (лепо, много).”
"Hvala (Vam) (lepo, mnogo)."
"Hvala vam" would be thank you (formal)
with lepo or mnogo, it would mean something like "Thank you very much"
However, they do speak English there... better than western Europe ;)
Depending on the time you have (and you're happy driving), a good trip would be flying into Rome, driving up to Tuscany, across to Venice, up to Ljubljana in Slovenia and then drive down along the Adriatic coast down to Dubrovnik in Croatia.
All of these places are beautiful but the best tip - switch the SatNav/GPS to avoid toll roads in Italy and enjoy touring around all the different, hidden away villages :-)
ps I'm off to Italy on Sunday for work and then some vacation - thinking of doing another little tour myself... :-)
Since Italy is a must I would have to say Taormina in Sicily and also Calabria. Taormina is on the coast and Calabria is coastal, and there are ferry services between Sicily and Calabria
I would also try to hit up Sardinia, my dads cousin has a vacation house there and it is beautiful
If you want to feel some East Europe culture, visit Poland. And make sure you flash your money, you will get an adventure when you wake up.
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Been to Vietnam, and yes it was very cheap! One dollar for a Heineken! My fiance isn't interested in going though. Too bad, I loved it there.
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I have enough money to spare on a nice wedding AND a nice honeymoon, so I'm having both. I have been places in the world other people consider 'shit holes' and loved them. There is something great in every place in the world. I intend to see it all, every corner, before I meet my maker.
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I would love to go to Spain. I'm actually taking a spanish class in University right now, and it would be fun to use it.
Fair enough :)
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I'm not especially interested in any part of Europe other than the Greek Islands, but I am sure you will enjoy wherever you go.
Europe's perfect for a honeymoon. I saw a fair chunk of it with that Brazilian and that was pretty romantic even though I only knew her for a month. I'll rank em in order of appropriateness for a honeymoon couple:
1. Paris.
2. Rome.
3. Vienna
4. Barcelona.
5. Innsbruk (Austria).
6. Berlin
I know those aren't exactly off the beaten track, but you really can't miss them on your first trip.
Croatia is beautiful as well, but f-ck the people are a sullen bunch.
And I know its cliched but you have to go to Paris. It really is one of the most romantic places I've been.
Also the best time to go is on the shoulder seasons - spring and autumn. Summer is a bit of a nightmare in terms of crowds.
I don't know what's so romantic about Paris.
But then again, I was there with a guy I was no longer interested in. The trip was a bit of a headache.
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Lol, I believe that. I know a lot of Croatians.
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Exactly - my wedding is in August, but we're not going to go until late September/early October. I'm not interested in fighting crowds. Plus, I think fall temperatures are just right. There's a reason I'm not going anywhere tropical for my honeymoon (besides the fact it's overrated, I've already been, and I could go anytime).
Do yu want TWO great ideas?
No. 1: Do not use GPS and go around the country you lie in a choatics way: sure you find something gorgeous!
No. 2: Friends, ask friends (like in tihs forum ;) listen to friends, go to friends' party (I was invited some time ago to a party here poggioaimerli.com and was quite gorgeous! ;)
Let me know especially of your gps-ko tours ;)
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