Visiting And Shopping Inside And Outside The Former Soviet Union.

[Nack]

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]

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]

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]

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:thumbsup

[Christophe]

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!!!!! :laff:chuckle

Ch.

[pacha b]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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