It depends on your exact itenerary, how how long you're staying, what you plan to do, etc. Just remember that things get more expensive the farther north you go--budget more for a trip around scandinavia than a similar trip around Italy and Greece. Here are some useful resources for planning a trip that you can also use to work out about how much your trip will cost:
Getting to Europe:
www.statravel.com - if you're a student or under 26 this site can get you excellent deals on airfare
yahoo travel (or experida, priceline, etc) also may have good deals
also check out the websites of the individual airlines, as some of them have good deals as well that don't wind up on discount sites.
Just jumping on Yahoo travel it looks like you could get from Washington DC to London and back for $370.
Getting around IN Europe:
check out Interrail/Eurrail (just google it) in order to get your classic rail passes. Note that rail passes aren't always the most cost effective way of getting around--especially if you're covering a small area or only seeing a couple of places. A ticket good for 10 travel days travel in 3 weeks cost 359 Euro when I did it a year ago (so now 400-500 US)
Also check out ryanair and easyjet-- just remember that you will have to spend plenty of money to take luggage, and getting to and from out of the way airports can be expensive and time consuming.
Accomidation:
www.hostelworld.com
www.hostelbookers.com
especially if you're going by yourself, stay in youth hostels, save money, meet interesting people. These websites allow you to book a youth hostel bed just about anywhere. Their user generated ratings are also pretty accurate.
Stuff to do:
Get a lonely planet guide (they're ridiculousy useful) and also will let you know how much it costs to get into the Acropolis, the Colosseum, the Louvre, a train to the Grindelwald, etc.
And of course budget a bit extra for food, souveniers, something going wrong, etc.
I spent about $3,000 US over the course of three weeks backpacking through France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, and the Low countries, though this was when the dollar was weaker than it is now.
You can probably figure abou $100 US/day plus or minus, depending on so many factors....plus your airfare and ground travel.
Extremely subjective!
Monday, March 30, 2009
How I translate into greek the nationality
(Ollandoegglezos)
or
(Ollandobretanos)
you can also say it the way ur trying to say it...
OULANDANGLESOS or OULANDENGLESOS...ANGEL BEING THE OLD FORM OF ENGLISH.....the E get,s replaced by the ..A.....
Anglo-Ollandos sounds better.
or
(Ollandobretanos)
you can also say it the way ur trying to say it...
OULANDANGLESOS or OULANDENGLESOS...ANGEL BEING THE OLD FORM OF ENGLISH.....the E get,s replaced by the ..A.....
Anglo-Ollandos sounds better.
Going to Kos Island, help?
I'll be spending 4-5 hours alone in Kos. Anyone can tell me what the place is like, any particular place to see, what to do there alone? And is there a shop where I can buy a bottle of Metaxa 12 stars? Thank you!
There is no way you will feel bored...go and visit the castle, have a look at the tree of Hip., the bookshop on the square near the mosque is really good, have a pita gyros down the road from there, troll on the beach, put your feet in water, talk to the locals, play backgammon in a cafe over a frappe, venture out to the archeological sites, take a taxi to the hot springs Therme in the sea, go shopping....time will just fly...enjoy it.
You can wander around, look at the shops, take lots of photos, stop and have a drink or lunch or both, sit on the beach, the time will fly by. Probably any food store has the Metaxa.
There is no way you will feel bored...go and visit the castle, have a look at the tree of Hip., the bookshop on the square near the mosque is really good, have a pita gyros down the road from there, troll on the beach, put your feet in water, talk to the locals, play backgammon in a cafe over a frappe, venture out to the archeological sites, take a taxi to the hot springs Therme in the sea, go shopping....time will just fly...enjoy it.
You can wander around, look at the shops, take lots of photos, stop and have a drink or lunch or both, sit on the beach, the time will fly by. Probably any food store has the Metaxa.
Is Siberia a safe place to live?
My parents told me that Romania isn't a safe place to live because some people don't like Americans there. My parents said it, not me, so don't criticize me. I know Siberia is part of Romania, but is it a safe place to live? I want to live in a safe near the Carpathian Mountains
Look on your map....Siberia s a long way from Romania.
First, Siberia is a region of Russia, and is not in Romania, at all. Siberia is bordered on the West by the Ural mountains. Siberia is a region so vast that it is really impossible to answer the question, "Is it safe?" There are some very large towns that could be safe because a foreigner could live almost anonymously (if you don't call attention to yourself or get involved with questionable contacts). How old are you, anyway? If finding a safe place to live is your biggest concern, maybe you should stay closer to home?
Siberia is quite safe. Welcome to Romania!
Is this question joke or have you been drugged? Are you British or American haha?
ohhhhh... mine..... get the map, mate. it is an attitude like that towards the rest of the world that can easily make anyone dislike particular people.
Look on your map....Siberia s a long way from Romania.
First, Siberia is a region of Russia, and is not in Romania, at all. Siberia is bordered on the West by the Ural mountains. Siberia is a region so vast that it is really impossible to answer the question, "Is it safe?" There are some very large towns that could be safe because a foreigner could live almost anonymously (if you don't call attention to yourself or get involved with questionable contacts). How old are you, anyway? If finding a safe place to live is your biggest concern, maybe you should stay closer to home?
Siberia is quite safe. Welcome to Romania!
Is this question joke or have you been drugged? Are you British or American haha?
ohhhhh... mine..... get the map, mate. it is an attitude like that towards the rest of the world that can easily make anyone dislike particular people.
What food is Amsterdam known for?
You know how Paris is popular for crepes. What food is a must have whenever going to Amsterdam. I am thinking about going there this summer so I need to know not only about food, but how is the atmosphere there. Any info you provide would be great!
Indonesian food is very popular in the Netherlands, as is Surinamese food - Indonesa and Suriname are former colonies.
Amsterdam is full of tourists in the summer, I wouldn't really recommend it. I would suggest going to one of the other cities, Groningen is not so busy during the summer, for example.
Special Brownies ;-)
Indonesian food is very popular in the Netherlands, as is Surinamese food - Indonesa and Suriname are former colonies.
Amsterdam is full of tourists in the summer, I wouldn't really recommend it. I would suggest going to one of the other cities, Groningen is not so busy during the summer, for example.
Special Brownies ;-)
Can a United States traveler leave Amsterdam Schiphol airport and come back?
I will be passing through Schiphol airport from the great United States and I was wondering if it is possible to leave the airport for a brief visit then come back when my plane is ready to depart.
Yes, you can. You jus need to make sure that you get back to the airport in time to get through security for your next flight. There's a train station below the airport and ticket machines on the gound level above the platforms. It takes about 15 minutes to get into Amsterdam.
"The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greeces open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greeces long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greeces borders. Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and Sect of Revolutionaries have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments. Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees. Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn."
Yes, you can. You jus need to make sure that you get back to the airport in time to get through security for your next flight. There's a train station below the airport and ticket machines on the gound level above the platforms. It takes about 15 minutes to get into Amsterdam.
"The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greeces open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greeces long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greeces borders. Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and Sect of Revolutionaries have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments. Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees. Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn."
Is Kalkan fish found only in Black Sea?
I tasted it in Istanbul and it was really tasteful.
The Turkish version of Wikipedia says that it lives in the Black sea, the Aegean Sea, Marmara, Mediterranean, and also in south parts of the Atlantic Ocean . ( I had thought it was found in Black Sea only )
Here is the Latin names of the fish family, if you want to search further.
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Pleuronectiformes
Scophthalmidae
Psetta
P. maxima
Psetta maxima
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Another fishing/ hunting link I found gave its names as:
Psetta Maxima,Steinbut,Turbot
And it explained that it was found mainly in Blacksea and rarely in Bosphorus, Dardanelles, Marmara , Aegean and Meditteranean Sea and that some alike but other kinds of the species were found in Atlantic Ocean.
( I didn't copy, paste because it was in Turkish)
the best is in black sea.but it is available in europe and in the states under the name "tournado". it is my favorite ^fish
The Turkish version of Wikipedia says that it lives in the Black sea, the Aegean Sea, Marmara, Mediterranean, and also in south parts of the Atlantic Ocean . ( I had thought it was found in Black Sea only )
Here is the Latin names of the fish family, if you want to search further.
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Pleuronectiformes
Scophthalmidae
Psetta
P. maxima
Psetta maxima
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Another fishing/ hunting link I found gave its names as:
Psetta Maxima,Steinbut,Turbot
And it explained that it was found mainly in Blacksea and rarely in Bosphorus, Dardanelles, Marmara , Aegean and Meditteranean Sea and that some alike but other kinds of the species were found in Atlantic Ocean.
( I didn't copy, paste because it was in Turkish)
the best is in black sea.but it is available in europe and in the states under the name "tournado". it is my favorite ^fish
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