I'm Going to Europe any suggestions?

So starting Tuesday I will be gone for the next couple of weeks traveling through Europe. Last year and the year before I went to the UK (specifically London, England and Edinborough, Scotland. This year my parents thought they would spice it up a bit. We are going to

- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Brussels, Belgium
- Some crazy place in Germany
- Paris, France

Any suggestions on clothing stores or specialty electronic stores that I should go to?

I am going to bring -

Canon Digital Rebel XTi
(2) 2GB mem cards
Laptop
iPod

[quoted7a192981a="Jams44"]So starting Tuesday I will be gone for the next couple of weeks traveling through Europe. Last year and the year before I went to the UK (specifically London, England and Edinborough, Scotland. This year my parents thought they would spice it up a bit. We are going to

- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Brussels, Belgium
- Some crazy place in Germany
- Paris, France

Any suggestions on clothing stores or specialty electronic stores that I should go to?

I am going to bring -

Canon Digital Rebel XTi
(2) 2GB mem cards
Laptop
iPod[/quoted7a192981a]

Well im actually in Holland right now and heading to Amsterdam tomorrow! Umm as for Paris, I dont really know what to really tell you. I didnt do too much shopping when I was there, just watch out for pick pockets. There are also these gypsies that do tricks with you and then someone comes and pick pockets you. Someone i was with got that trick tried on him 2 times.


But yeah if you need to know anything about Holland I could defiantely help you out.

places to drink, get weed?

[quotef16b42ed42="Jams44"]places to drink, get weed?[/quotef16b42ed42]

Well in Holland (amsterdam especially) there are Cafe's all over the place. Dont get Cafe's and Coffe Shops confused though. If they have weed, they will havea sign with a marijuana leaf on it and the word "Relax"on it.

The weed here is pretty stong here...so ive heard. Also, any bar you can drink. You have to remember that youre going to get .75 euros to the AMerican dollar right now so like 3 eruos for a beer is like 4 in American.

Anything else. Beer and weed are easy. There are pubs all around.

Alright, thanks a bunch

[quotef999299d7b="Jams44"]places to drink, get weed?[/quotef999299d7b]

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Amsterdam and Paris are both amazing and if you're a history nut like me, there's no end to what you can do and see in both of those cities. Annnnddd, the fact that you're taking your camera and you're into photography you're fucking set.

My brother goes to Amsterdam on a regular basis and is thinking of moving there, so I can ask him some good places to go if you're into drinking and smoking.

go to portugal

u will have fun

My friend's brother spent last summer in Brussels studying, but went a lot of places in Europe.

He always told me to go to Amsterdam just to check it out, and he said Munich is a blast with the beer gardens.

[quote2f94e4171d="theysayjump"]Amsterdam and Paris are both amazing and if you're a history nut like me, there's no end to what you can do and see in both of those cities. Annnnddd, the fact that you're taking your camera and you're into photography you're fucking set.

My brother goes to Amsterdam on a regular basis and is thinking of moving there, so I can ask him some good places to go if you're into drinking and smoking.[/quote2f94e4171d]

ya im a big fan of architecture so hopefully my craving will be fulfilled. ill be sure to post tons of images. ask your brother about some good spots that would be sweet.now i just have to worry about my parents lol, drinking is fine to them considering i come home piss drunk on the weekends and its legal there. as for smoking.... )

[quote2f94e4171d="Kidd"]go to portugal

u will have fun[/quote2f94e4171d]

i'd love to but not in the itinerary.

my wife said paris was amazing.

Paris is ok at best.

I loved Brussels and all of Germany )

my european vacation experience

London - too expensive. been there since I was very young so nothing new to see. Plus that accent gets annoying after a while.

Amsterdam - good city with history but too damn cloudy all the time and tooo drug infested. Too gloomy of a place to stay in for more then 3 days. Well unless you like that emo type of feeling

Milan - very nice place. Good city architecture. pretty women. good food. If you go must see the duomo

Nice - exotic location. good nightlife. Pretty women. good hash

Barcelona - very vibrant city. good history. picasso museum. Pretty women. Great nightlife. Would be better if you spoke spanish but overall a wonderful city.

Paris - didnt spend enough time for a review(overnight)

I am a dark weather/gloomy weather fan. I think it clears the sinuses and I do best in that weather, so I like the general weather of Europe far better than what we have here in the states (or at least in Chicago)

[quote7f958c6c46="Jams44"]I am a dark weather/gloomy weather fan. I think it clears the sinuses and I do best in that weather, so I like the general weather of Europe far better than what we have here in the states (or at least in Chicago)[/quote7f958c6c46]

Agreed. I think I was a Londoner in a past life. Nothing better than a rainy day, IMO. Good for the sinuses, the skin, the trees... D

[quote611fab90a9="Tholek"][quote611fab90a9="Jams44"]I am a dark weather/gloomy weather fan. I think it clears the sinuses and I do best in that weather, so I like the general weather of Europe far better than what we have here in the states (or at least in Chicago)[/quote611fab90a9]

Agreed. I think I was a Londoner in a past life. Nothing better than a rainy day, IMO. Good for the sinuses, the skin, the trees... D[/quote611fab90a9]

Rainy days are cool, but not everyday roll Im from Cali so maybe that explains it?

Not specifically rainy days, but you know those cool days before it rains with dark clouds <--big fan

[quote7a775e2fa3="darklight"]Rainy days are cool, but not everyday roll Im from Cali so maybe that explains it?[/quote7a775e2fa3]

I should think so. I'd burn to a crisp out there. )

[quote7a775e2fa3="Jams44"]Not specifically rainy days, but you know those cool days before it rains with dark clouds <--big fan[/quote7a775e2fa3]

When your hair stands on end and you get static shocks? Nah, give me the downpour already. ;)

downpours result in cold weather and im a bitch for temperature changes. give me a 67 degree day every day

[quotee445b17df6="Jams44"]Not specifically rainy days, but you know those cool days before it rains with dark clouds <--big fan[/quotee445b17df6]

I used to be a big fan of that before I moved here.

[quotef53245b713="Jams44"]So starting Tuesday I will be gone for the next couple of weeks traveling through Europe. Last year and the year before I went to the UK (specifically London, England and Edinborough, Scotland. This year my parents thought they would spice it up a bit. We are going to

- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Brussels, Belgium
- Some crazy place in Germany
- Paris, France

Any suggestions on clothing stores or specialty electronic stores that I should go to?

I am going to bring -

Canon Digital Rebel XTi
(2) 2GB mem cards
Laptop
iPod[/quotef53245b713]

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PUPPETEER! bring me and you shall be SET!

be careful with that digital rebel...keep an eye on it always...thieves will love to get their hands on that.

Electronic shops and clothing stores? If you're a fashion nut, go for it...i think it's retarded to shop for clothes at any place other than Steve and Barry's...but whatever.

Electronic shops? You'd be better off at Best Buy from what I've seen.

I lived in Amsterdam for part of the year a while back. It's really nice, and the main part of the city (ie, the ring canals area) is small, so it's easy to travel. The Zoo, Artis, should be nice this time of year. I would also recommend Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein, which are somewhat touristy, but still nice for shopping, eating, etc. June is the month of the Holland Festival, an arts festival featuring theater, dance, music, etc. Check out iamsterdam.nl[=http//iamsterdam.nl/]iamsterdam.nl, which is the city's main info site. Or get in touch with me if you have a question and I'll give you my opinion.

I was stationed in Germany '88-91. I would go visit Colon and Trier in Germany.

Bryan R

Check out the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam.

P.S. "gloomy" days D

a thanks for some suggestions, any others for the other countries. I can speak German pretty well so finaly I can put it to use~

check out Venice if you can make it to northern italy (it's a 6 hour train, even shorter plane trip from munich)...Germany's awesome...and if you stay in western europe, you pretty much don't need much other than english...it gets you by fine. it IS nice to be able to read some words, though

Today is my last day in Amsterdam and it is pretty damn amazing. Can't explain much with the short internet use but I'll have PLENTY of photos. ttyl!

Don't eat at any of the shwarma places or you [i5667ee6df4]will [/i5667ee6df4]get diarrhea!

I've been to the UK, but not the mainland. Can't possibly take a detour for Ireland? It's worth it.

I;ve been to north ireland and thought it was very nice. today I am in belgium and certainly going to enjoy some beer and chocolate! from the looks of where i am its a great looking place!!