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Welcome to the planning and info page for Europe 2020.
This years' trip starts in Prague, Czech Republic and ends in Lyon, France.
Stops include Vienna, Budapest, Split, Naples, Palermo, Milan and Annecy.
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Can you do Prague in 2 days? and other important questions
Can you see Prague in 2 days? Do they use euro in Prague? How do you get from the airport? Where should I stay? How do i get around?
Vienna - can you do it in half a day?
What can you see and do in Vienna in half a day? Is Vienna train station close to town? Can I store my luggage for a couple of hours? Do I n
CESKY KRUMLOV - straight out of a fairy tale
If you can only visit one other place in the Czech Republic after Prague, then CESKY KRUMLOV is that place. Beautiful and totally walkable.
First time in PRAGUE - Day 2 - East side of the River
Highlights today include MUNICIPAL HOUSE, the JUBILEE SYNAGOGUE, NA PRIKOPE STREET, KINSKY PALACE and POWDER TOWER. First, start the day in
First time in PRAGUE - Day 1 - West side of the river
Instead of walking up to Prague Castle from Charles Bridge, why not start at the top and work your way down to the bridge - your feet will t
So the Guards don't change everyday - London
Last May the Changing of the Guards with all it's pomp and ceremony took place every day, but this year the frequency has changed. The...
First night out - London
Argyll Street Liberty department Store Carnaby Street Kingly Court From the apartment: Take the Bakerloo line from Charing Cross North to...
Segovia - a daytrip from Madrid
Segovia is worth visiting for it's Aquaduct which is thought to have been build around 98 AD and once transported water from the Rio Frio...
Toledo - a day trip from Madrid
Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986 by UNESCO because of its extensive cultural and monumental heritage and the historical...
Helsinki Card - is it worth it?
So, Helsinki has a card for tourists, called the Helsinki Card - tricky hey It costs a whopping €56 for a 48 hour card, so the tight arse...
Tours - Marrakesh
Maybe the best way to ensure you get the most out of visiting a new place is to take a tour. On a good one you can be entertained and...
Sightseeing - Marrakesh
Wondering what there is to do in Marrakesh, apart from shopping? Below are some sights in the city that may interest you: Jemaa el-Fna...
Which is the best London Ho-Ho bus?
So we have decided that on Thursday May 25th we will use a 1 day pass to explore London on a hop on/hop off bus, because it is the only...
Transport to the Chelsea Flower Show
Wondering how to get to the Chelsea Flower Show? On the RHS website there is info on how to travel to the show by Bus, Tube, ferry or...
a very special cup of tea - London
Feeling a bit posh? Why not stop for some tea and cake at the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason. If it is good enough for HM...
Cruise to Russia, or Riga?
St Petersburg For a while now I have been waiting for the new summer schedule to be released by St Peters Line, for their cruises from...
Tallinn, Estonia for a day?
On Monday the 22nd, hopefully we can take a day trip to Tallinn. There are three main ferry lines that do the trip, below is info on the...
See and do - Helsinki
Some popular and interesting sights, and easy ways to pass the time during both our stops in Helsinki Below are some of the sights that...
Helsinki Sightseeing - by Tram
Getting around on the Trams NUMBER 2 AND 3 TRAMS Tram lines 2 and 3 can be used for an easy and inexpensive sightseeing tour in Helsinki....
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