Europe Trip

[Marib]

I don’t know for how long you will be travelling and your stle of travel, but I can recommend for you to flight to England and buy a car from there- you can get really good deal for second hands cars, like Honda Civic’s for $300 pounds only etc. Then just buy a map and drive around Europe. It is the cheapest and most exciting way to explore Europe. From England you will need around two weeks to go through France, Spain, Sen Trope, Monaco, Greece, Italy (not in the same order). When you finish make your route plan you can book tickets in advance from you ending point back to Singapore.


Some not so known places like Bulgaria worth visiting, as the country offers amazing countryside and it is very cheap.

Europe is relatively safe, well you can’t be too safe almost anywhere in the world. Switzerland is one of the best places in Europe. The standart there is very high and I don’t think you will have any problems. Not sure about Ljubljana.
You should follow the simple tips and you should be ok: always carry your passport with you. Travel light. Don’t trust strangers and don’t take anyting from them. Some people may offer you something for free, but at the end they will rob you. Don’t buy anything from the street, you may end up with a box with rocks inside.
There are so many beautiful places around Europe and I hope you will enjoy your holiday.

[Idono]

Foreigners can buy a car there? how much the insurance and road tax etc?

[Marib]

Yes, foreigners can buy cars there. For the road taxes I can’t tell you, because whenever we bought cars like this, they still had taxes left. So I can suggest if you really want to go for this option, to buy a car with let’s say few months paid road taxes. For the insurance, it depends on many things- drivers age, type of the car etc, etc. But I think there is special insurance that is made when you will exit the country. You can check uk forums on this and also I am sure when you buy the car the previous owner will help you with information.

[Idono]

Marib:

Yes, foreigners can buy cars there. For the road taxes I can't tell you, because whenever we bought cars like this, they still had taxes left. So I can suggest if you really want to go for this option, to buy a car with let's say few months paid road taxes. For the insurance, it depends on many things- drivers age, type of the car etc, etc. But I think there is special insurance that is made when you will exit the country. You can check uk forums on this and also I am sure when you buy the car the previous owner will help you with information.

I'm actually thinking more of a bike. Never know non-residents can get a vehicle. Its definitely much cheaper than shipping my own bike over.

[pinkybear]

kiasu_student:

Yes, I will be travelling by rail using eurostar and eurail from berlin to berne in Switzerland via budapest and croatia.

I just got back from Europe. I planned to visit Slovenia but the car rental company said there would be no insurance covered so have to skip this country. Since you are taking Eurostar, you dont have the problem.

Just be careful of pickpockets. Be cautious.

Enjoy your trip!

[Geraldinelim]

thanks for sharing. Planning to go Paris. these inform are definitely helpful

[ptb7476]

i am thinking of heading to europe for the long august holiday but no idea where to go simply too many want to go lolz


… did a self drive romantic road trip last year but hubby would liek to do rail this year … check with Trafalgar and Conti …no children below 5 allowed …so guess have to DIY lolz…

any recommendation which part of europe is best to go in August

more into scenaric tours…

[Dnls_mum]

ptb7476:

i am thinking of heading to europe for the long august holiday but no idea where to go simply too many want to go lolz


... did a self drive romantic road trip last year but hubby would liek to do rail this year ... check with Trafalgar and Conti ..no children below 5 allowed ..so guess have to DIY lolz..

any recommendation which part of europe is best to go in August

more into scenaric tours..

Aug is peak of summer, and European tourists will be out in full strength! So be prepared for higher hotel prices. Days are long and everywhere shd be bright and sunny, perhaps maybe a little hot in the south. You can't go wrong with any of the places if your objective is to experience a European summer.

[ptb7476]

Dnls_mum:

ptb7476:

i am thinking of heading to europe for the long august holiday but no idea where to go simply too many want to go lolz


... did a self drive romantic road trip last year but hubby would liek to do rail this year ... check with Trafalgar and Conti ..no children below 5 allowed ..so guess have to DIY lolz..

any recommendation which part of europe is best to go in August

more into scenaric tours..

Aug is peak of summer, and European tourists will be out in full strength! So be prepared for higher hotel prices. Days are long and everywhere shd be bright and sunny, perhaps maybe a little hot in the south. You can't go wrong with any of the places if your objective is to experience a European summer.

that is what i read on the net...but last year i went frankfurt also in august look fine to me ... bright and sunny ..excellent background for photo taking and weather is cooling and cold at times ( 14 degrees ) though it is summer ..so i kind of enjoy it lolz ...

anyway we have shortlisted ...we going to try cover France , Switzerland and Italy :rahrah: now need to quickly google for deals :rahrah:

[bebebub]

ptb7476:

Dnls_mum:

[quote=\"ptb7476\"]i am thinking of heading to europe for the long august holiday but no idea where to go simply too many want to go lolz


... did a self drive romantic road trip last year but hubby would liek to do rail this year ... check with Trafalgar and Conti ..no children below 5 allowed ..so guess have to DIY lolz..

any recommendation which part of europe is best to go in August

more into scenaric tours..

Aug is peak of summer, and European tourists will be out in full strength! So be prepared for higher hotel prices. Days are long and everywhere shd be bright and sunny, perhaps maybe a little hot in the south. You can't go wrong with any of the places if your objective is to experience a European summer.

that is what i read on the net...but last year i went frankfurt also in august look fine to me ... bright and sunny ..excellent background for photo taking and weather is cooling and cold at times ( 14 degrees ) though it is summer ..so i kind of enjoy it lolz ...

anyway we have shortlisted ...we going to try cover France , Switzerland and Italy :rahrah: now need to quickly google for deals :rahrah:[/quote]How exciting! Will u be going to Zermatt?

Summer in France will be slightly hotter than Frankfurt. Avoid the seaside towns if u are not a big fan of beaches, although the Mediterranean Sea is beautiful. Nice in South France will be super crowded. Agree with the higher hotel prices.

If possible, pls share your itinerary, rail experiences and accommodation review here after your trip. Thanks!