Just found out with FFIL/FMIL's wedding gift is...

Original post by beachbum05

Oct 18, 2007 12:31 PM

I'm so excited I had to share.

After we get back from our honeymoon they are paying for us to go to europe for 2 weeks!!!!

Since we are both starting our careers in August/September, we have some time after the honeymoon, and his parents said that we'll never have this kind of free time again...so they wanted us to make the best of it!!!! They are the best!!!

So any suggestions for where to go would be awesome!! We plan on backpacking....

beachbum05 Posted: Oct 18, 2007 01:45 PM

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One good thing is that we can stay for free with my unlce who lives in brussels!

Espo22 Posted: Oct 18, 2007 01:47 PM

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Posted by beachbum05

Posted by Espo22

WOW what an awesome gift, congrats.

how about Amsterdam, and also depends on what type of vacation you're both looking. Italy, london, prague is supposed to be nice too

I don't think I'd make it out of Amsterdam alive.

I think it might be best to concentrate on 2 or 3 places....but then again I want to see so much!!!

I've never been to Paris or London...and as touristy as it is going to be, I feel like I have to go there... hmm....I dunno

well they're both very popular for a reason so i say go for it...its like you said, its places that you kinda just have to go to if given the opportunity. Both places are supposed to be amazing

anneandchris Posted: Oct 18, 2007 01:51 PM

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Posted by beachbum05

Posted by Espo22

WOW what an awesome gift, congrats.

how about Amsterdam, and also depends on what type of vacation you're both looking. Italy, london, prague is supposed to be nice too

I don't think I'd make it out of Amsterdam alive.

I think it might be best to concentrate on 2 or 3 places....but then again I want to see so much!!!

I've never been to Paris or London...and as touristy as it is going to be, I feel like I have to go there... hmm....I dunno

Go to Amsterdam. NO need for more then a day or two there but so much fun!!!!!!! IMO -- paris was beautiful but again the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Norte Dam and your done. Two days is all you need. Unless you can afford the shopping -- then stay for a week!

Rome is my favorite city in the world so I always tell people to go there. But that is me.

I am so jealous!

Mizzdimple Posted: Oct 18, 2007 01:52 PM

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Paris is one of those places that they say are romantic - and REALLY TRULY Is., you will fall in love all over again..

Amsterdam - well its an 'experience'

mandag Posted: Oct 18, 2007 01:54 PM

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Def go to Paris and London then, and maybe finish up in Brussels. it's an easy train ride from London!

snwb08 Posted: Oct 18, 2007 01:57 PM

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wow that is so amazing. where is your HM again - is that a relaxing island trip? if so, then i'd say GO crazy and see whatever you can in Europe. I can only reccommend places in italy and i've been to london 2-3 times. I would narrow it down and definitely plan out some of the hotels - you'll be going in July or August right? Which is PEAK season and $$$ and high tourist season so it might be hard if you don't plan ahead in the major cities.

I hear you on Greece. For our HM, we're doing a 7 day mediterranean cruise that is mostly the greek islands b/c i've been dying to go but am too lazy to jump from island to island and book hotels and boats so i figured a cruise was the way to go. the 2nd week we'll be in italy, not sure exactly where yet. So when you decide let me know if you decide on italy! I will probably be back - I think we fly home 6/15 - with enough time to give you info where to go

sorry so long and rambling, i'm just excited for you!!! I love to travel and europe is amazing!!