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First thought was Hawaii on the way back, but the flights from Cuzco via Lima and Texas are gonna add another $4k for us both. Decided the Caribbean was beachy enough for us, probably do Hawaii on a separate sojourn.Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
If you're going to the Caribbean (lucky bugger) and want a beach near an airport for ease of transfers, hit up maho beach in St Martin.
Thanks for the advice, we are definitely open to suggestions on that front. Nowhere near deciding which island amongst them all we would visit. Have heard good things about every one of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
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Originally Posted by WolfMan
Tried getting back that way through Panama Mexico Columbia??
Lots of people done that for the WC as it was dirt cheap to get to the USA via alternate stops on the way such as Panama/Mexico/Colombia etc
Have not, and chances are we could find a sale price at some point. I think I've got the other half on board by telling her we'll island hop Hawaii as another trip hopefully 2016Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
I edited the price down to $4k in the original post, too many numbers going on in the old bonce lately
Check out maho beach on YouTube before you do anything!Quote:
Originally Posted by WolfMan
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zD-3pU6nWGQ
OK, well I'm not going there then... lol
Yep GAP are now called G Adventures. Did a Central America tour with them in July. Bloody excellent. A few Aussies but also people from England, Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Canada etcQuote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
In need of a little advice/help.
I'm in the early stages of planning a 2016 European trip.
Basically me and the wife want to do Berlin to Munich campervan style, visiting Leipzig, Prague and Salzburg on the way and giving myself 10-12 days for that stretch of the trip.
So that said I just wanted to know if anyone has done something similar, if 10-12days would be long enough and if anyone has any idea on what to expect driving that distance and camping in the van?
After that we'll probably head to Barcelona, Ireland and Edinburgh.
Has anyone traveled directly from Munich to Barcelona? Was thinking train for that stretch.
Any suggestions for Ireland, will only have about 6-8 day's before finishing up in Edinburgh.
Lastly what is likelihood of getting a flight home from Edinburgh? Will I have to fly out of Manchester or Heathrow?
I'll have a chat with you in person, mate..Quote:
Originally Posted by Premy
I'll be back in EU later on this year too..
Been to Edinburgh and we stayed at a reasonably nice hotel which had a B&B type feel to it and was located next to the train station. It was easy to walk around and if you need to fly out of Manchester you can train it there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Premy
We caught the train from Liverpool to Edinburgh and had to change trains around Leeds (It was a public holiday so there was lots of track work). If not, you could get one straight back to Heathrow and you might find the time for travel is pretty similar. Trains in Europe/UK are really good.
Also stayed in Dublin for 3 days and it was ok. Again, we only had public transport to use. Guinness factory was the highlight.
Sounds good mate, pretty stoked actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
We head off in just over 3 months and the Mrs is already talking about the next one.
i have no real advice on the travel i.e. train, bus, etc. side of things
but just make sure if you go to Barcelona, you go to opium nightclub.
still recovering from my night there last year
Yeah it will be my 4th trip to the UK so I'm pretty solid on the trains over there was just wondering if I could fly from Edinburgh to Dubai or something like that to fly home with 2 connecting flights or if I had to get 3 connecting flights via somewhere in UK/EUQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
According to Expedia Etihad is the only mob that will get you there in 2 legs, everyone else requires a third leg. As someone else alluded to, flying out of Manchester or London may work better given they are bigger airports
If you are doing that trip make sure you call into Weimar and Erfurt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Premy
Weimar is where I spent the year living in Germany and it's a ****ing nice town. So much history, culture and an intact medieval core with a lot of Nazi and Communist architecture thrown into the mix. And soo many ****ing galleries and musuems it's ****ing nuts.
Erfurt has one of Germanies largest fortresses and the largest medieval alt-stadt in Germany.
Both places are close enough to Leipzig to make the detour ****ing worth it man.
Sounds awesome will definitely try to fit it in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skirt Boy
I was looking at a Wicked camper type thing, how would I go just pulling up somewhere to sleep the night with the authorities over there?
Is it laid back or will I need to find a camp site each night?
Been to Ireland a few times. Dublin is prob the least Irish to do there. Just spend the night the first day when you get there that's all you really need. I've never enjoyed the place.
Get a car and do a loop around Sth Coast over to Kerry on East Coast then go up through Londonderry to North Coast of Nth Ireland. Coastline is amazing Giants Causeway etc. come back down through Belfast (a quite amazing University city) then back to Dublin to leave. Stay in small towns B&Bs the local pubs are epic. People are amazing beyond words. Up there with the Japanese as best locals.
Gotta do Barca though. Prob most amazing city in Europe. So much to do see eat and drink.
Again, locals are epic.
Planned on going there for 3 days ended up staying a month and only left cause I needed to get a job.
If you're there for a few days take a day trip to Figeures(?) about 2hrs North by train. Dali museum is there pretty interesting place.
100%Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
loved madrid as well.
fav city is probably dubrovnik but
Cheers.
That's what I had in mind in Ireland, getting of the beaten track an staying in small towns. I've got a few friends in Limerick so I'll be there for a few days, Cork and Blarney Castle are a must but other than that I'm keeping my options open.
I've only heard good things about Barcelona, I'm hoping to get to San Sebastian for a day as well whist in Spain.
Oh good lawd San Sebastián is not a day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Premy
Legit you will never want to leave. Place is paradise.
I've heard the rest of the North Coast is amazing too but not been right along there.
croatia buddy
head to split, grab an airbnb, go down the markets and grab some fruit and cheese and sausage, grab some longies of karlovacko and a bag of ice and park your arse on one of the beaches off the mestrovica and wonder why you bothered to live in australia all this time
I'm off to the mentawi Islands in Indonesia in September for twelve day boat trip with nothing but surf , surf and more surf. Best thing is the wife is actually encouraging it.
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Originally Posted by Premy
I'll speak to some German buddies tonight about it. Germans are pretty anal about such things
This will be your life save though
http://www.mobilisten.de
Heading to Italy and Greece in 4 months, Island hoping in Greece so there will be an abundance of Rakia and Ouzo by the beach.Quote:
Originally Posted by q-money
Cheers mate much appreciated I'll chat to you tonight about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skirt Boy
SWITZERLAND :) and Brugglifeld haha come to aarau... haha always a good guide here (namely myself lol)
Have any of you guys used airbnb before - either domestically or abroad?
I'm a complete rookie. What are the pros/cons, do's/dont's?
Is there anything more to airbnb's then just booking it, organising pickup keys time, etc? As in can I just treat it as if I'm booking a normal hotel? Or are there things I should know?
I've used it a few times when travelling for DG. Had absolutely no issues. The only downside is you don't get room fairies coming in and giving you brand new towels every day and making your bed. On the upside, full kitchens, shitloads cheaper (usually), literally all the comforts of home.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
Hey guys, looking for some suggestions for a little getaway with the mrs and young one. Really only want to travel a few hours tops and just want somewhere nice and quiet to chill out. Anyone have any secret spots that are willing to share?
Ebor FallsQuote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUs...uth_Wales.html
What type of accommodation you after
Caravan Tent Hotel Unit ??
Really depends what you and the family are prepared to do.
No place recommending a place that not fit into your acceptable accommodation desires
Probably not tent or caravan... probably more looking at holiday rental houses, AIRBNB, Stayz etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
wow what a beautiful place, i have never heard of it!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
Thanks, will put it on the list!
I was on the gas last time I went there and didn't realise it is 5hrs from Newcastle so Might be a little too far.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
Alternatively, if you can avoid school holidays Port Macquarie is a nice spot.
Excellent accomodation at the Beachcomber Resort.
http://www.beachcomberresort.com.au/
Yeah will be out of school holidays, kids not school age yet so avoiding those holidays for now!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
Cheers for the tips though, much appreciated!
Just got back from a few days in Forster. The little bloke (1 yr old) lasted well in the car, just under 2 hours and the baths were good for him to have a splash and a paddle in. Plenty of accommodation along the front of the beach and the main St was a short walk.
Heading over to the States next year for Wrestlemania 32, which is at the massive 100,000 or so capacity stadium that the Dallas Cowboys play at. And I figure if I'm going all the way over there I may as well cram as much sport in as I can, so as well as Dallas I'm going to check out Los Angeles and San Francisco for a few days each. I have basketball (Lakers v Heat aww yis), ice hockey and baseball lined up. MLS should be on as well then so may even squeeze that in.
Booked my flights this week and most of my accommodation is sorted, just need to play the waiting game now for the tickets to everything to go on sale.
RE: baseball. Go to AT&T Park in San Fran.
Never been personally, but everyone that has says it's gorgeous.