I am an AT&T Customer with an iPhone 5. I am traveling to London, Paris, and Dusseldorf this summer and don't want to get killed with international data and cell charges. Plus I want good apps for translation, maps, etc. What's the best way to do this, and would I be better or worse off with an Android phone (Galaxy S4 or HTC One)? Any first-hand experience would be awesome.
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posted by bodgy
on May 12, 2013 -
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I finally saved up enough flyer miles for a flight to Europe and I am super excited since I've never been. I'm planning on a week in London and then a week in Paris, advice for things to do while I'm there would be much appreciated.
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posted by xtine
on May 6, 2013 -
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I will be in Berlin, Prague, Venice, Florence, Rome, Marseilles and Paris this summer. I've never been to any of these places before.
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posted by BitterYouth
on Apr 22, 2013 -
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I'm going abroad this summer. What advice would you give to someone who hasn't been abroad in a decade? What resources exist for traveling? Specific areas: Sardinia, Italy (mainland), France, possibly London.
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posted by DoubleLune
on Mar 14, 2013 -
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Where to go and what to do in Paris this weekend? Good ways to meet people when in town for just a couple of nights?
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posted by thesnowyslaps
on Dec 20, 2012 -
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I’m currently based in Andalucía, Spain, teaching English for the school year, and am planning to visit neighboring France during Christmas vacation. France fascinates me and will be the first country I visit outside of Spain during my time in Europe, but to be honest: I know nothing. I have approximately 13 days to spend in the country, I would like to see Paris and a few other sites in the northwest, and I will probably enter the country on the Mediterranean coast (from Spain) and leave via the Basque Country (to return to Spain). What should I see?
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posted by huxham
on Nov 11, 2012 -
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I need help with a book suggestion! All my particulars found within, within, within..
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posted by kbanas
on Sep 3, 2012 -
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I have to be in Paris for an academic conference on May 31 to June 1st. On June 2nd, there's a marathon
in Sauternes, which appears to be about 6-7 hours south-west of Paris by car. My question is (1) having never been to France, and never traveled around Europe except by train and since college, can I get from Paris to Sauternes in time to run the race at 8:30am the next morning realistically? And (2) can you help me logistically plan this ahead of time so that it minimizes risk of getting lost, missing the race, and spending a lot of money? I will be flying out of Paris, fyi, and haven't booked any flights yet.
posted by scunning
on Apr 2, 2012 -
10 answers
Planning a potential first trip to Europe this summer and I'm a little overwhelmed with logistics. We'd be hitting Ireland (because we want to go there) and France (for a friend's wedding).
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posted by sararah
on Dec 27, 2011 -
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I'm traveling to France on my honeymoon (huzzah!) soon, and I'm looking for advice on how to travel well and be comfortable abroad. We'll be visiting Ajaccio (Corsica), various towns in Provence as part of a bike tour, and Paris.
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posted by scottso17
on Sep 7, 2011 -
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I want to travel to Europe (France, Germany, Austria, and maybe Poland) this fall. I have never left the United States. I have absolutely no idea how to plan this. Many details inside.
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posted by Hey Dean Yeager!
on Jul 28, 2011 -
28 answers
just another European travel filter: I just spontaneously bought a round-trip flight to Madrid and have 3 weeks to burn. Any ideas for itinerary?
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posted by TheOtherSide
on Mar 3, 2011 -
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What should we realistically budget for a honeymoon in Paris? How low can we go and still have a good time?
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posted by kindall
on Nov 29, 2010 -
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I didn't get my Eurail pass before I left. Now I have a surprise week off and I'd really like one. Will I run into any problems if I buy one, have it sent to my hometown in Canada, and have my parents send it back to me in France? I have 17 days before it needs to be in my hands.
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posted by superiorchicken
on Oct 5, 2010 -
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I'm planning a trip to Europe and could use some suggestions about plane/rail logistics.
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posted by Cogito
on Aug 16, 2010 -
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What's the best value prepaid SIM card for a week long visit to France, averaging...say...15-30 minutes of talk + 100 MB of data per day?
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posted by randomstriker
on Aug 11, 2010 -
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I'm having a hard time finding information about the agriculture and trash systems & practices in Europe. Basically I'd like to know where my food comes from and how waste is disposed of when living there. When I pick up a piece of produce from Portugal, I want to understand what that means.
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posted by scazza
on Mar 31, 2010 -
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Looking for feedback on my plan for a May trip to Western Europe, probably Paris and one other country.
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posted by kdern
on Mar 28, 2010 -
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I can search Google, read the news and view most websites, but specific sites like Facebook and Gmail won't load on my Mac Powerbook - I just get page load errors. Any idea what the problem is?
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posted by nicoleincanada
on Oct 6, 2009 -
15 answers
What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling?
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posted by zaebiz
on Mar 31, 2009 -
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Rail trips across France and Italy. Any recommendations, experiences, sights, travel wisdom for an over 30 couple who like to see the world from their window without too much hassle and in as much comfort as possible?
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posted by vizsla
on Nov 17, 2008 -
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Where can I get a quality medical education for cheap in Europe when dual French and Canadian nationalities?
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posted by snoogles
on Oct 28, 2008 -
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I plan to drive from Venice, Italy to Valenica, Spain in April or May 2009 using
the following route. I will stay for a few days or weeks in little spots along the way. I should have about six weeks in total. I mostly want to see a little of Spain and Italy, the French Riviera, Montpellier, Marseilles and finish at Valencia. Apart from that anything else I should try to see? Any parts of the chosen route I should avoid? What's driving like along that route? Any rental car companies which will let me pick up in Italy and drop off in Spain?
posted by zaebiz
on Aug 8, 2008 -
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How does a 40ish year old male with enough money find his way around Europe without foreign language skills? Is it possible to hire guides to travel with, or at least to show them around on a city-by-city basis for this sort of thing? I'm thinking specifically France, Spain, Italy. Willing to use University students or some other creative possibility.
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posted by vizsla
on Aug 5, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a secluded place in France, preferably no more than two hours from Paris by train, where I can read philosophy for two days straight.
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posted by Beardman
on Jun 22, 2008 -
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I'm looking for flea markets in Europe. Specifically we will be going through Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia (Sarajevo), Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland (Krakow) before settling in France, but any other suggestions in Europe are welcome.
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posted by dripdripdrop
on May 23, 2008 -
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I'm thinking of taking a day/weekend trip from Lyon (Rhône-Alpes) to... somewhere. I'd like the destination city to be pretty close. Any suggestions?
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posted by flibbertigibbet
on Apr 17, 2008 -
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What are some good job search websites/engines for Europe? I'm interested in jobs in international affairs, public relations, business and finance, advertising and marketing. I'm mostly looking for resources for Germany, Belgium, France and the UK, but pan-European websites are good too.
posted by barrakuda
on Jan 31, 2008 -
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Where is a good place in a European city for a non-European to buy a small but nice two bedroom apartment for holidays? Looking for a city environment. How much would I need to spend? Are there any regulatory hurdles? Where do I find them?
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posted by DirtyCreature
on Jan 3, 2008 -
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I want to do Paris/daytrips (1-2 days), Switzerland (4-5 days), and London/daytrips (1-2 days), all late this January. I'll be traveling alone. I'd love some advice.
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posted by Malad
on Jan 10, 2007 -
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Why can't I purchase a cheap air ticket on Italian MyAir.com from the US?
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posted by Scram
on Sep 5, 2006 -
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If I want to get a ferry to Dover, I'm starting from Holland, and I want to travel by bike or train, what route should I take?
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posted by handee
on Aug 15, 2006 -
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TravelFilter: This summer I and 3 friends are planning on travelling around part of Europe by train and are looking for advice on the main areas we plan to stay in. Information on hostels or other cheap accommodation (first hand if possible) would be great (more inside)
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posted by knapah
on May 19, 2006 -
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Interested in possibly moving abroad in a few years, either to the UK or to France...
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posted by kaseijin
on Aug 3, 2005 -
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I'm planning on moving to Europe at the end of this year. Most likely start out in the French countryside of Brittany, where it is semi-affordable to live. Moving from the states. Any advice on working within France and renting a flat while there. I plan to go over on my passport and extend my stay every 3 months or so. Basically looking for first hand experience from those of you who have moved from the states to France (or neighboring countries) and if you have any advice, pointers or tips to go about planning my move it would be highly appreciated. I plan to do much music while over there, but it will not generate enough to sustain a living and France is not a definite locale to start from. I have also been contemplating Vienna and Berlin. Thanks in advance and I would be very interested to hear from others who have moved or have friends who have.
posted by otisfodder
on Mar 27, 2004 -
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