1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

traveling to/in Europe

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by SWTsig, Dec 14, 2006.

Tags:
  1. twhy77

    twhy77 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2002
    Messages:
    4,041
    Likes Received:
    73
    Flying is not a bad idea but do get a eurorail pass...it was awesome just to look at a map, pick a random place go visit for 3 hours, hop back on a train and go overnigth across country without spending any money for a hotel room. Plus you see so much more of the countryside. I saw my first snow on a train from Munich to Rome. The train had to stop because the mountain pass was blocked. We all got out and made snow balls and stuff while the path was cleared. I'm pretty sure I'd die if I did that in a plane. :) . You can get eurorails for like 800 bucks or so (well back in 2000).
     
  2. SWTsig

    SWTsig Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2002
    Messages:
    14,055
    Likes Received:
    3,755
    this is why i'm leaning much more on taking the rail for most of our traveling. seems like it would stop us from having to find a hotel/place to stay many a-night. plus i love the idea of jumping on the train for a quick ride on a whim.

    as i figure, any place we'll go and stay for several nights we can fly in... no biggie there... if we plan on moving around several days in a row or a few times a week then we'll stick to the rail.

    anyone have any clue when would be the best time to purchase tickets? how far in advanced should they be purchased? my friend was talking about buying our flight there in the next couple of weeks (found a direct one way to london for $500 taxes included).

    thanks a lot fellas... i really appreciate all this help. as deck said, there's almost an overload of info out there; it can get overwhelming.
     
  3. rhino17

    rhino17 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2006
    Messages:
    18,031
    Likes Received:
    4,442
    I like the trains as well. I went on a trip to Rome, Venice, Switzerland, Paris, and Brussells a few years back. I think that is the best way to go. I took planes in Spain this year and I didnt like it as much. The train rides are not that long and more relaxing.
     
  4. Cohen

    Cohen Member

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 1999
    Messages:
    10,751
    Likes Received:
    6
    The trains are cool, just prepare for differences between nations...i.e. (if things haven't changed since we were there)... don't plan on catching a German train if you're 1 second late, and don't plan a schedule around expected arrival times for Italian trains. In fact, when we were there, the transportation unions had a partial day strike for no particular reason. No trains or buses just crazy cabs (and fwiw we pulled up behind a car in Rome with a UT bumper sticker... ).
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now