Visiting And Shopping Inside And Outside The Former Soviet Union. - Page 22

Nack · 10-16-2007, 03:40 PM

I like the Let's Go series of books, but Lonely Planet is popular too. Bring a book (or copies therefrom

) and you will have no problems.

jefflgarrison · 10-16-2007, 03:45 PM

Dark socks and anything but you basic "white" tennis shoes. Nothing says "Hi, I'm an American" more than a white tee-shirt, cargo shorts (blue jeans), white socks and white tennis shoes.

So go for the opposite. Oh, and get a speedo for the beaches. That way you blend in.

Nack · 10-16-2007, 03:56 PM

Wearing lots of addidas gear and soccer (or futbol) jerseys (shirts) will give an effective air of Euro-ness to you. Pick up a United shirt or two whilst over there. This year's kit is way better than last.

latinmajorac · 10-16-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefflgarrison

So go for the opposite. Oh, and get a speedo for the beaches. That way you blend in.

seriously????? hmmmmm my traveling companion is going to love the beachs apparently

Christophe · 10-16-2007, 04:15 PM

And when you go to Italy, please learn by heart the song "O sole mio"; when in France don't forget to have in your pockets a "french baguette or croissant" and a liter of red wine (can be brought from Italia by the way...

), and don't forget french fries when in Belgium...

You guys are really funny!!!!!

Ch.

pacha b · 10-16-2007, 04:34 PM

Holy Cow I Have Just Realised I Am European, All The Countries You Mention Are Excellent Places To Visit And You Should Have No Problems Because This Is What Europeans Of Your Age Do In The Summer, Clothing Should Not Be A Problem As It Will Be Very Hot In Southern Europe So Shorts And T Shirts Most Of The Way.
As For Your Girlfriend You Will Know For Sure How Good Looking She Is After Visiting Italy And Egypt!
Most Important Of All Take A
Good Camera And Plenty Of Memory You Will Need It
And The Heat In Egypt Between May-sep Will Melt Your Head

Have A Good One
Nick The Englishman

Lapa · 10-16-2007, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latinmajorac

like i said perhaps i am just a bit paranoid due to the fact that we will be camping most everywhere we go (no hostels even) so being in the wilderness leads me to remember scenes from the wilderness (of america) movie Deliverance :-)

Marc,

Camping in the wilderness is not allowed everywhere in Europe; I'd say that where it is allowed, it actually tends to be the exception rather than the rule.
As to Egypt, I would definitely not camp out there; there are some very cheap hotels.

Marc

PS: man, that was a good movie!

Nack · 10-17-2007, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapa

Marc,

Camping in the wilderness is not allowed everywhere in Europe; I'd say that where it is allowed, it actually tends to be the exception rather than the rule.
As to Egypt, I would definitely not camp out there; there are some very cheap hotels.

Marc

PS: man, that was a good movie!

Marc brings up a good point--rules and prices for stuff vary widely, so plan where you are going to go and where you are going to stay well beforehand. Europe is packed in the summers, and you may need to make reservations months in advance, perhaps even for campgrounds. Get a book and now and get to it.

Kirchgoens · 10-17-2007, 10:28 AM

Take the advice of these guys above or else you run some definite risks of having problems with the guys who are there to protect you. Also, you'll have a very, very annoyed consular officer at the nearest US Embassy if you get thrown in the tank over something that could have been avoided, and they can't get you out of it (contrary to popular belief), but can only try to keep you from being beaten depending on the country you visit. :

Trust me on this when I say that I really know what I'm talking about.

makedon · 02-07-2008, 05:23 PM

Greece is probably one of the safest countries in Europe.
You don't need a weapon-just a good mood.
Get in touch with me and maybe I can show you around for some medals' places!
makedon

10-16-2007, 03:45 PM	#212
jefflgarrison Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gdańsk, Poland Age: 59 Posts: 381	Dark socks and anything but you basic "white" tennis shoes. Nothing says "Hi, I'm an American" more than a white tee-shirt, cargo shorts (blue jeans), white socks and white tennis shoes. So go for the opposite. Oh, and get a speedo for the beaches. That way you blend in. __________________ "Who will come to us with a sword - will be killed by a sword. Who will come to us with a feather - will be tickled by a feather!" - citation of Alexander Nevski

10-17-2007, 10:28 AM	#219
Kirchgoens Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Mid Atlantic Age: 57 Posts: 351	Good advice all around given above... Take the advice of these guys above or else you run some definite risks of having problems with the guys who are there to protect you. Also, you'll have a very, very annoyed consular officer at the nearest US Embassy if you get thrown in the tank over something that could have been avoided, and they can't get you out of it (contrary to popular belief), but can only try to keep you from being beaten depending on the country you visit. : Trust me on this when I say that I really know what I'm talking about. Last edited by Kirchgoens; 10-17-2007 at 10:29 AM. Reason: Typo...

02-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#220
makedon New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thessaloniki,Greece Age: 46 Posts: 2	Greece is safe Greece is probably one of the safest countries in Europe. You don't need a weapon-just a good mood. Get in touch with me and maybe I can show you around for some medals' places! makedon

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10-16-2007, 03:40 PM	#211
Nack Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Buckeye State Age: 46 Posts: 513	I like the Let's Go series of books, but Lonely Planet is popular too. Bring a book (or copies therefrom ) and you will have no problems.

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10-16-2007, 04:15 PM	#215
Christophe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paris - Berlin Age: 61 Posts: 1,208	And when you go to Italy, please learn by heart the song "O sole mio"; when in France don't forget to have in your pockets a "french baguette or croissant" and a liter of red wine (can be brought from Italia by the way... ), and don't forget french fries when in Belgium... You guys are really funny!!!!! Ch.

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pacha b Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North west England Age: 62 Posts: 52	Holy Cow I Have Just Realised I Am European, All The Countries You Mention Are Excellent Places To Visit And You Should Have No Problems Because This Is What Europeans Of Your Age Do In The Summer, Clothing Should Not Be A Problem As It Will Be Very Hot In Southern Europe So Shorts And T Shirts Most Of The Way. As For Your Girlfriend You Will Know For Sure How Good Looking She Is After Visiting Italy And Egypt! Most Important Of All Take A Good Camera And Plenty Of Memory You Will Need It And The Heat In Egypt Between May-sep Will Melt Your Head Have A Good One Nick The Englishman

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