aga. posted:

Gdansk (I'm hoping there's some sunlight left in early September)

Saros posted:

Check out Polski bus, they are extremely cheap for getting around Poland and generally hardly slower than the trains.

Brinner posted:

I'm planning a winter trip of europe, starting around september. Usual backpacking things. Cheapskate. How likely will I be able to wing hostels and transport on the fly/what are the chances of me ending up freezing to death in a hungarian park witha bunch of refugees?

armorer posted:

Will I have trouble watching netflix, listening to spotify, or playing games on steam in Warsaw, PL (since normally I'm in the US)? I can set steam to offline mode easily enough, and I can download some playlists on Spotify. I know all of these companies have a global presence but I don't know if they'll take issue with my drastically different location and think I've been hacked or something.

greazeball posted:

Saladman posted:

Malta's nice, I spent 5 days there in early December a few years ago. You could probably spend a week there without getting bored. 10 days would probably be pushing it.

Bollock Monkey posted:

Malta is sounding really interesting. How was driving around? Proximity to Italy makes me anxious about road etiquette!

Saladman posted:

"have to go to the embassy and give a DNA sample and leave your passport with some dude for four weeks" like going to China or Congo or whatever.

Saladman posted:

So I guess there are some people who like really slow travel.

Bollock Monkey posted:

I've also been searching through the thread and it seems like the consensus is that the public transport sucks a lot. Is that still the case? Google Maps makes it seem like there are enough buses to get from e.g. Valetta to Ħaġar Qim in about 45mins - 1h or to Mdina in 30mins depending on the time of day but is this a lie? I know Maps and public transport outside major cities is not always the best for accuracy.

Hadlock posted:

The UK is instituting some "visa but not a visa" with minimum 48 hour turn around time, AND a $8 fee? Even for US and EU citizens?

Well gently caress you then, there's nothing left I need to see there that's worth going through that hassle. I'll take my tourist dollars elsewhere. I'm not sure who in immigration is working overtime to gently caress up your economy so bad over there, but I have zero interest in visiting countries that can't handle basic tasks like visa on arrival.

MEIN RAVEN posted:

I'm certain that this is covered somewhere in the thread, but I'm going to Florence for a week in August (gently caress me it'll be hot, this wasn't my idea) and I'm looking for any suggestions for places to eat or things I absolutely *must* do. So far I've made a map and I'm including most of the really popular stuff - Uffizi, Duomo, Boboli Gardens - and I will make a reservation time in the morning for the most popular places. Any thoughts on what other sights I should see, or what things I absolutely must eat? I have a few restaurant suggestions as well, and I took note of some bars and the only brewery I saw in downtown Florence. I also might have time for a day trip, if anyone has strong feelings about that. I was booked for a daytrip to Cinque Terra, but that's the only place I have covered so far...

....gently caress it's going to be hot.

Chikimiki posted:

Hi guys! With my partner we're looking into spending about a week at the baltic coast of Poland, around Gdasnk. Have any goons already been there, anything specific to recommend? I saw that there is the Malbork castle and the Słowiński national park nearby, are they worth it?
We're from France, and we do like a bit of everything, be it historic sites, nature, sports, bars, bar & club scene... But not if it is too crowded or too expensive. Kinda generic I know, but I hope that helps a bit

Thank you!

Qubee posted:

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                      TRIP ITINERARY
                Rome, Naples & Amalfi Adventure
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**Day 1: Arrival in Rome**
- Arrival at FCO airport at 11:50pm.
- Head straight to your accommodation and rest for the night.

**Day 2: Exploring Rome**
- Morning: Breakfast at your Rome accommodation.
- Visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Afternoon: Explore the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
- Evening: Visit the Trevi Fountain and have dinner at a nearby restaurant.

**Day 3: Vatican and Trastevere**
- Morning: Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
- Afternoon: Visit St. Peter's Basilica and Dome.
- Evening: Dinner in the charming Trastevere neighborhood.

**Day 4: Departure to Quissiana**
- Morning: Check out of your Rome accommodation.
- Early afternoon: Depart for Quissiana.
- Evening: Arrive at your accommodation in Quissiana and relax.

**Day 5: Exploring Pompeii and Amalfi Coast**
- Morning: Visit Pompeii and explore its ancient ruins.
- Afternoon: Explore the picturesque Amalfi Coast, stopping at notable spots.
- Return to your Quissiana accommodation in the evening.

**Day 6: Island of Capri**
- Day Trip: Visit the enchanting island of Capri.
- Explore the island's natural beauty, taking in stunning views.
- Return to your Quissiana accommodation in the evening.

**Day 7: Return to Accommodation near FCO Airport**
- Morning: Check out of your Quissiana accommodation.
- Late afternoon: Return to accommodation near FCO airport.
- Explore the nearby area and relax before your departure.

**Day 8: Departure**
- Morning: Check out of your accommodation near FCO airport.
- Head to the airport for your flight at 11am.

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                  RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS
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**Day 2: Rome**
- Lunch: Trattoria Luzzi near Colosseum.
- Dinner: Da Francesco in Trastevere.

**Day 3: Rome**
- Lunch: Ristorante da Pancrazio for artichokes.
- Dinner: Roscioli for modern Roman cuisine.

**Day 4: Naples**
- Dinner: L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele for Neapolitan pizza.

**Day 5: Naples**
- Lunch: Ristorante Le Nereidi in Positano.
- Dinner: Sorbillo for authentic Neapolitan pizza.

**Day 6: Naples**
- Lunch: Enjoy a meal on Capri Island.
- Dinner: Sample local cuisine in Quissiana.

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          ADDITIONAL MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES
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**Rome:**
- Sunrise at St. Peter's Basilica.
- Evening walks in historic neighborhoods.
- Food tours to discover local eateries.
- Gianicolo Hill for nighttime views.

**Naples:**
- Visit Mount Vesuvius for hiking and views.
- Limoncello tasting and lemon orchard visits.
- Boat tour along the coastline.
- Explore underground Naples.

**Quissiana and Surroundings:**
- Take in the tranquility of Quissiana and its picturesque surroundings.
- Explore Sorrento's charm and the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.

This ChatGPT itinerary thingy is quite good. Give any feedback you think could make for a better trip. I'm not going to go to Naples, though I might stop on my way back to my outbound flight to grab a proper Napoli pizza. I think 2 days in Rome is enough for me, I'll probably feel very drained after just due to how crowded and hectic it is. I'll spend the 4 days in Sorrento just lazing about and enjoying good food, with a detour to check out a guided tour of Pompei and one boat tour around the coast to see Amalfi and Capri island.

webmeister posted:

If you bought a combined ticket, I don’t think you would do passport control in Paris, you’d do the international transfer and go straight to the gate for your Lisbon flight. I think? I haven’t been to CDG in a few years.

mobby_6kl posted:

I check trip advisor just for the major attractions in an area, otherwise google maps for things like restaurants, bars or shops.

Speaking of which, for the next long-ish weekend I'm doing an open-jaw trip to Bologna-Pisa. If you have any local pro-tips for stuff to do that isn't on lists like this one https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g187801-Activities-oa0-Bologna_Province_of_Bologna_Emilia_Romagna.html thatn those could be cool.

Sharparoni posted:

Hey, thanks for the info. I forgot to mention that we are going in early to mid March, so not the nicest time of year, but whatever. The itinerary we have worked out so far (we have only booked the flight, no hotels or other transport yet) has us in Vienna the morning of the 7th and at my sister-in-law's Airbnb the evening of the 9th, so not much time there. The plan was Vienna to Ljubljana on the 7th, Ljubljana to Zagreb on the 8th, then Zagreb down to Split (technically Privlaka) on the 9th. I would personally be ok with skipping Zagreb but I'm not sure how the others feel about that.

runawayturtles posted:

My wife recently brought up Stockholm as a potential next trip, so I started working on a small itinerary that also includes Gothenburg and Copenhagen. Haven't gotten too far yet, but seems like it could be a nice 1.5 week trip or so, taking a train between each city.

I was talking to my parents the other day and they highly recommended taking a Baltic cruise instead. Normally I ignore their boomer cruise recommendations, but it does seem kind of appropriate for the Baltic region. Are there any cruises in this area that don't switch ports every single day, trying to cram in as many as possible? It would be cool to spend 2-3 days each at Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn, for example.