Author Topic: How would you spend 6 weeks in Europe? (Read 4512 times)

tom joad · « **on:** January 20, 2011, 12:41:26 PM »

Where would you go if you had say 6 weeks in Europe with your wife or girlfriend?

I've done Europe before, but solo. Next time, it'll be with my wife. She's latina, and she loves art so gotta hit the best museums.

So I'm thinking 2 weeks in Spain, and 2 weeks in Italy, plus a couple of weeks visiting Paris, Amsterdam, Prague and maybe a place like Bruges (she liked the movie haha.) Would go sometime between May and September.

Any suggestions from you jet setters or Europeans?

(This is bodybuilding related because I met my wife in a gym.)

Evo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:43:36 PM »

To be honest your plan sounds pretty good to me.....

dr.chimps · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:44:52 PM »

Quote from: tom joad on January 20, 2011, 12:41:26 PM

Where would you go if you had say 6 weeks in Europe with your wife or girlfriend?

I've done Europe before, but solo. Next time, it'll be with my wife. She's latina, and she loves art so gotta hit the best museums.

So I'm thinking 2 weeks in Spain, and 2 weeks in Italy, plus a couple of weeks visiting Paris, Amsterdam, Prague and maybe a place like Bruges (she liked the movie haha.) Would go sometime between May and September.

Any suggestions from you jet setters or Europeans?

(This is bodybuilding related because I met my wife in a gym.)

Well, you got the art world covered nicely: Prado, Uffizi/Vatican, Louvre, Van Gogh. Have a great time.

Boost · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:46:40 PM »

Avoid London,

You'll be disappointed. It's essentially a much smaller, dirtier and more expensive version of New York

Nilrem · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:46:52 PM »

Quote from: tom joad on January 20, 2011, 12:41:26 PM

Where would you go if you had say 6 weeks in Europe with your wife or girlfriend?

I've done Europe before, but solo. Next time, it'll be with my wife. She's latina, and she loves art so gotta hit the best museums.

So I'm thinking 2 weeks in Spain, and 2 weeks in Italy, plus a couple of weeks visiting Paris, Amsterdam, Prague and maybe a place like Bruges (she liked the movie haha.) Would go sometime between May and September.

Any suggestions from you jet setters or Europeans?

(This is bodybuilding related because I met my wife in a gym.)

My recommendations are;
Spain - Seville and Granada in the south. Bilbao and Barcelona in the north. (2 weeks)
Italy - Venice, Florence and Rome. (2 weeks)
Paris - (1 week)
Bruges/Amsterdam - (1 week)

Skip Prague, it's a lovely town but too far out of the way and doesn't really fit the art brief (neither does Bruges but it is a stunner of a town).

SF1900 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:47:50 PM »

Party with these gals

Boost · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:49:33 PM »

Take a ton of money.

If you're travelling from the States and staying in the Capital cities (Paris, Rome etc....)

You might be surprised how expensive things are.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:53:05 PM »

Quote from: Xerxes on January 20, 2011, 12:44:28 PM

Dont forget Greece

How much is a cab from Italy to Greece for some average type hoes just a bottom line ballpark quote? See I have to budget for this.

CalvinH · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2011, 12:55:02 PM »

Make sure you stop by the house of ill-repute right next to the American embassy in Rome

che · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:04:25 PM »

I would go to Scotland .Ireland, Germany ,Sweden ,Romania, Norway .. to visit some getbiggers your wife would have a blast.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:06:17 PM »

Quote from: che on January 20, 2011, 01:04:25 PM

I would go to Scotland .Ireland, Germany ,Sweden ,Romania, Norway .. to visit some getbiggers your wife would have a blast.

Yes! First stop: Glasgow call center.

tom joad · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:12:49 PM »

Quote from: Boost on January 20, 2011, 12:49:33 PM

Take a ton of money.

If you're travelling from the States and staying in the Capital cities (Paris, Rome etc....)

You might be surprised how expensive things are.

Yeah I hear ya, Europe is damn expensive. Especially since we're used to travelling in South America haha. We'll be departing from Canada. I'll definitely have to keep within a budget but I'm not gonna stress about the inflated prices (and it'll be peak season too.) Basically, it's our last chance for an extended "romantic" holiday for the two of us because i'll probably end up knocking her up on the trip.

che · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:19:55 PM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on January 20, 2011, 01:06:17 PM

Yes! First stop: Glasgow call center.

benchmstr · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:21:07 PM »

restart the reich...

bench

jaejonna · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:21:53 PM »

Amsterdam
Paris
Ibiza
Rome

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:23:00 PM »

Quote from: jaejonna on January 20, 2011, 01:21:53 PM

Amsterdam
Paris
Ibiza
Rome

Who are you kiddin', you wouldn't make it out of the first one listed.....

I hated Paris.....Rome was ok, but other parts of Italy are much nicer.

jaejonna · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:24:10 PM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on January 20, 2011, 01:23:00 PM

Who are you kiddin', you wouldn't make it out of the first one listed.....

I hated Paris.....Rome was ok, but other parts of Italy are much nicer.

ok ...truth be told..

Ibiza
Amsterdam
Ibiza
rehab

CalvinH · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:24:27 PM »

Quote from: CalvinH on January 20, 2011, 12:55:02 PM

Make sure you stop by the house of ill-repute right next to the American embassy in Rome

I've also heard that they have elevators in the back of the club that go right up to the hotel above this fine establishment

dr.chimps · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:24:49 PM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on January 20, 2011, 01:23:00 PM

Who are you kiddin', you wouldn't make it out of the first one listed.....

I hated Paris.....Rome was ok, but other parts of Italy are much nicer.

Paris is great! Parisians are an altogether other story. No wonder they keep losing their city.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:29:11 PM »

Quote from: Xerxes on January 20, 2011, 01:26:29 PM

I liked Nice and Cannes much more but it was a school trip tho

Hells yes! South France is awesome.....the rural areas are nice too.....people are actually very nice. Parisians can kiss my ass....stinky assholes.

benchmstr · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:35:05 PM »

i hated france...solely because how little the portions were when i ordered food...

bench

e.coli · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:36:57 PM »

Come to Switzerland Nice play, peace, and people are great.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:38:08 PM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on January 20, 2011, 01:29:11 PM

Hells yes! South France is awesome.....the rural areas are nice too.....people are actually very nice. Parisians can kiss my ass....stinky assholes.

Good call. There are some nice places in the Ardennes, and love Carcassonne. Oh, and all the vineyards with all their tastings. Close to heaven on a sunny day.

benchmstr · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:38:53 PM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on January 20, 2011, 01:38:08 PM

Good call. There are some nice places in the Ardennes, and love Carcassonne. Oh, and all the vineyards with all their tastings. Close to heaven on a sunny day.

not a fan of wine....

bench

dr.chimps · « **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:41:44 PM »

Quote from: benchmstr on January 20, 2011, 01:38:53 PM

not a fan of wine....

bench

Sit around a table with a good group of friends at village inn with a few gallons of rose on the table, and the local meats and cheeses and I guarantee you will change your mind.