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 on Aug 8, 2008 - 12 answers
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 on Aug 5, 2008 - 18 answers
I'm a French major (a sophomore) at an American university weighing my options for study abroad and I'd like some input, especially about Nantes, France. [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 9 answers 
What is the best way for me to find an apartment in Lyon, with a kitchen, for 10 months to a year? I'm a Canadian in Toronto with a French Visa good for a year. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 9 answers
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. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 5 answers
I'm spending 4 days in Paris. I've never been to France, and I speak no French. This was a spur of the moment plane ticket purchase. But I don't want to be an unnecessarily annoying tourist. [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 34 answers
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? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 10 answers
What odd things are there to do in Paris? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 18 answers
can anyone recommend a legitimate agency in France that places people into au pair or similar jobs? 23 year old Canadian female with extensive experience working with children and currently teaching in Korea would like to spend a year in France, probably working as an au pair or similar child care position. Any ideas about how to go about finding a decent position? There are tons of places mentioned on the net--but how does one know which are legit? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 5 answers
Paris stopover question(s): I have most of a day in Paris on the way back from my vacation. How much time should I allow to get through CDG? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 7 answers
Planning a trip to these locations ; Caen , Rouen , Amiens, Reims , Metz and Troyes (long trip to relatives) . What to do, what to see ?
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 14 answers
For a visit to Geneva, would it be advisable and convenient to stay in a nearby town in France? Which town? Which hotel? Convenience is key! [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2007 - 10 answers
TravelinginFranceFilter: I know there have been loads of questions about France. We're looking for beautiful places in the countryside, great cheap food and reasonable accommodations. I'd love to have the perfect trip that matches my favorite things: [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2007 - 14 answers
Where are the best places to hear jazz in Paris? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 8 answers
What in Alsace and/or Bavaria and the Romantic Road should two bier-vergnügen people experience? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 8 answers
What requirements are there for passport validity when entering the UK and France? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2007 - 10 answers
My fiancee and I are planning a honeymoon abroad, we're thinking of visiting Spain and/or France. Neither one of us are well spoken in the native languages... do we need to worry? What are people's experiences in this situation (just traveling abroad in general, to a place where you don't speak the language)? Is it a huge burden to bear on yourselves or on the country's native peoples? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 36 answers
Where are the most awe-inspiring, hauntingly beautiful natural landscapes in France, especially in winter (or that amaze regardless of season)?
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 12 answers
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. [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 27 answers
Any personal experiences with or advice regarding gites/vacation villages in France? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2006 - 3 answers
How do people dress in the summertime in the South of France? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2006 - 8 answers
Bordeaux for a week, with my mother (~65 years old). What to do, where to go? [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 7 answers
Why can't I purchase a cheap air ticket on Italian MyAir.com from the US? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 11 answers
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) [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2006 - 9 answers
Can I make a 10:08 AM train from Paris' Gare d'Austerlitz if my flight's arrival time to CDG is 7:45 AM? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2006 - 14 answers
Northern Italy recommendations? When travelling across the top of Italy--south of the Alps but north of Venice--from Slovenia to France what are some of your favorite places to visit? Any must-sees? I'll be making this trip near the end of May with three other people in a car. We expect the Italy part of the trip to last a mere couple of days.
posted on May 1, 2006 - 15 answers
We're spending a weekend in the Perigord Noir, and could use some guidance. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2006 - 3 answers
Travelfilter: things to do in Lyon (France)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2006 - 9 answers
I'm going to france for my honeymoon and would like some advice from people who have been or live there on places to visit during my stay. [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2006 - 12 answers
Recommendations for vegetarian food in Paris or Chantilly? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2006 - 7 answers
As a college sophomore, I plan on studying abroad in France for a full scholastic year in the fall. To anyone else who has been in Europe for an extended period of time: I am trying to pack light, but what sort of things would you consider bringing that are either necessities or very helpful? Also, any other tips on getting along with the French, or helpful hints about Europe in general? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2006 - 27 answers
My friend Tina is currently in Paris to help settle in her daughter, who will be living and working there for some time. How about some tips for both ? [+] [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2005 - 10 answers
What sites should I make certain to visit in Normandy during a one-day bus tour from Paris? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2005 - 7 answers
What's the best way I can find discount travel (air, rail, rental car) destinations for a weekend trip from Paris? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2005 - 4 answers
How much will it cost my wife and I to spend four days in Paris? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2005 - 16 answers
TravelFilter: We're going to spend about two weeks around New Years in Northern France (no specific itinerary yet). We're renting a car to get around, which is new for me and leads to my question: all the internet resources, guidebooks, etc say that the problem of theft from cars is significant in France. We will have a couple backpacks sitting in a hatchback, so they should be pretty easy to see if we leave them in the car.
Is theft as big a problem as "they" say, given our destination and time of year? If so, any ideas on what to do with the bags? Are there still luggage lockers at the train stations, or do those no longer exist? Any other tips and things to do in Northern France at that time appreciated as well...
posted on Dec 19, 2004 - 11 answers
We're going to the south of France in November, and have been investigating options between Paris and Provence. TGV train, Air France between Charles DeGaulle and Marseille etc. Then my wife discovers EasyJet. Orly to Marseille, Eight euros plus tax each way. How the hell does this work? Eight Euros? It costs more to take the train into town from the airport than that.
Someone want to give me the heads up on the EasyJet business model and why other forms of transport aren't obsolete. Why would anyone do anything other than this?
Merci
posted on Aug 26, 2004 - 17 answers
I'm studying abroad in Paris for the year, leaving in a little more than a week. What's the best way to set up and bank account and a mobile phone service from the states?
posted on Aug 24, 2004 - 16 answers
Brittanny, Lower and Upper Normandy. I'm planning a trip in these fine France regions, can you recommend me things to see, stuff to do in region ?
posted on May 5, 2004 - 20 answers
I'm headed to Paris and would like to do some bicycling (in and out of the city). Any suggested destinations, Internet resources and cheap bike rentals? I'm not interested in joining one of those expensive group tours.
posted on Mar 17, 2004 - 9 answers
