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Wolf in Europe
Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 10:59 pm
by wolf_2099
So Krista and I just booked our Honeymoon.
We are doing 3 weeks in Europe, Sept 28 to Oct 19.
We intend on hitting, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Italy (in that order, exact days where yet to be decided).
I would very much like to see you Europe boys while we are there, so can we make that happen?
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 12:24 am
by MGM
Absolutely!
Also, Amsterdam? Rotterdam's where it's at.
But barring any unforeseen calamities that should work perfectly for me (I know Natascha is likely out of the country one of the October weekends, but no clue which one).
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 11:37 pm
by XIII
I should be working on those but when you know for sure when you are in Paris I'll see if I can travel to Paris.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 12:28 pm
by MGM
Make it to Amsterdam and we'll have a real party.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 11:40 pm
by wolf_2099
Damn right! We plan on being in France, and Amsterdamn for 5 or 6 days each, so they're should be some wiggle room.
Alternatively, Is Lyon a decent city to visit, by the way, Arn?
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 2:27 pm
by XIII
It is! Not as much to see as in Paris of course but enough to spend 1 or 2 days.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:45 pm
by wolf_2099
Sweet! I'll see what Krista thinks of checking it out
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:23 am
by Stocky Boy
I'll probably be working, but it should be easy to pick a time and place.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:36 am
by wolf_2099
We're getting into the planning of the trip.
Do any of you guys have any recommendations for your respective countries?
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 3:00 pm
by MGM
- Amsterdam, obviously.
- Rotterdam is popular withe the Lonely Planet lately (and to be fair, it does have nice things to see).
- Kinderdijk (near Rotterdam) is probably THE tourist spot of Holland (Except for Lisse, but that's only interesting in the summer). But to be fair, it's basically nothing but nature and windmills.
- The Zaanse Schans. More windmills, but also a nice old village (basically an open air museum). I'd probably pick this one over Kinderdijk (with pain in my heart).
- Gouda, Alkmaar, Leiden, Utrecht, Delft, Den Bosch. All old cities which used to be rich and are therefor lovely for a day to walk around. I'd probably pick one (they're not exactly the same, but alike enough to visit just one).
- I'm no real fan of The Hague, but some people do love it.
- There's also Maastricht, but that's a bit out of the way
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:02 am
by XIII
Well Paris, obviously. It will easily keep you busy for 3-4 days ( Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Champs Elysees, Le Louvre, etc...).
If you décide to go to Lyon, you can visit the old town, climb to Fourvière for the view and see the Roman theater, make a small boat trip up the Saone river, visit the city centre, the Garden with the zoo, go to the comics shop with your favorite Frenchman, meet a 5 year old who knows way too much about Star Wars.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 4:52 am
by MGM
XIII wrote:who knows way too much about Star Wars.
Impossible.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:10 am
by wolf_2099
XIII wrote:Well Paris, obviously. It will easily keep you busy for 3-4 days ( Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Champs Elysees, Le Louvre, etc...).
If you décide to go to Lyon, you can visit the old town, climb to Fourvière for the view and see the Roman theater, make a small boat trip up the Saone river, visit the city centre, the Garden with the zoo, go to the comics shop with your favorite Frenchman, meet a 5 year old who knows way too much about Star Wars.
Wow, 5 now. I knew that, because my nephew is the same age, but jeez, it's been a while.
Those are all awesome suggestions!
Louvre is the top of my list to take Krista to, I want to go up the eiffel tower because I didn't the last time I was there.
The windmills sounds great, I never even thought of those. the netherlands I could not think of much, but I think will be pleasantly surprised.
The one thing I wanted to ask, any suggestions on travelling from country to country? I was looking at a eurorail pass for several countires, but wasn't sure it was the best (or cheapest) way to do it.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:17 pm
by XIII
The fastest way from London to Paris is the Eurostar (train). Not sure how you get from Paris to Amsterdam, I know there is a fast train from Paris to Brussels but can't say if it goes to Amsterdam afterwards. If I find some time, I'll look it up.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:19 pm
by XIII
MGM wrote:XIII wrote:who knows way too much about Star Wars.
Impossible.
I swear, it has reached the point where I am fed up with Star Wars cause that's all he talks about all day long.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 3:48 pm
by wolf_2099
Turn on Star trek, see what happens.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:27 am
by MGM
The fast train is the Thalys. It goes from Paris to Brussels to Amsterdam.
XIII wrote:I swear, it has reached the point where I am fed up with Star Wars cause that's all he talks about all day long.
Impossible.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:26 am
by XIII
Oh yeah the Thalys, with the occasional terrorist armed with Kalashnikov in there.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:53 pm
by wolf_2099
Thats cool, just some local flavor.
Re: Wolf in Europe
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:50 am
by MGM
Just make sure to sit next to an American marine. Or use your muay thai skills.
wolf_2099 wrote:The windmills sounds great, I never even thought of those. the netherlands I could not think of much, but I think will be pleasantly surprised.
Hah! It's pretty much the only thing we're famous for. Well, there's the tulips (in June) and the cheese markets (May 'till September). Oh yeah. Never been there, but you can't miss the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam, of course. And a canal trip. That's just too awesome.
Also, make sure to have an empty stomach when we meet up. There's quite a few things you'll have to taste.