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england in the spring or early summer. the rest of europe is really inconvenient and mostly non-friendly. germany, austria, italy, etc have some nice scenery though.

Scott, I was stationed in West Germany for awhile back in the early 80's. Great people, and beautiful country!

The food, biere, and Gasthauses are with the trip alone! Not to mention, each little town has their own brewery (usually) and it's great to experience the open markets in the Fall! Gluwein vendors on the streets during the Fall make it an enjoyable way to spend the day.

I would suggest staying away from Munchen for the Oktoberfest.....way too commercialized, the smaller communtites will have them as well and they are much friendlier, and cheaper!

Most Germans, will try to help you with directions and such by speaking English, IF you try to speak to them first in their native language.

If I can help you with any information, please contact me and I'd be glad to help!

Most of western europe is extremely convenient, it's easier to get around than in the U.S. I don't find them non-friendly at all. Paris probably has a reputation for being the most unfriendly european city. I'm in Paris on average about twice a month and have yet to meet an unfriendly Parisian, they're far nicer than the average New Yorker. I'm just a bubba from buttcrack Mississippi but even I can say 'Merci'. If you treat them with a bit of common courtesy then they'll do the same. If you show up with an obnoxious attitude which sadly some American tourists exhibit then you'll get treated like you're an a$$hole.

Prague is also a beautiful city that had minimal damage from the war and is fairly easy to navigate in English. Most of the mentioned cities and areas are at their best in late spring or early fall.

Some of your overall experience will be based on the type of transportation you use on the ground. Renting a car or camper van will give you a much different perspective and adventure than if you were to stick with a bus-based tour or whatever. Rail is a decent option.

Much of this also is dependent on if you are planning to visit many different cities or to concentrate your time in one or two.

In Western Europe, you really can't go wrong by choosing a couple of cities that intrigue you and look into a few travel guidebooks for what interests you. If you stay in accommodations on the outskirts of the large cities you can get cheaper prices and generally more flavor of the host city and country.

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John

OK, relay your experiences then. I've only lived in Italy for six months and been flying to/from and intra europe for the last 10 years. I spent most of last week in Paris, got home from there Friday.

Enlighten me.

I have spent time in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

We were there in December. They were all equally impressive in their own way in my mind.

Scotland in late June. Absolutely beautiful.

If you're going to spend any time in London check out the Victory Services Club. Very convenient location and for London inexpensive.

http://www.vsc.co.uk/

You must be French..............grin

Mostly German, Irish, Scottish, & English. Nary a drop of French blood. Paris is a very cool city though. Actually, if you're planning on going to Paris August is the best month. The whole country goes on vacation for the month & most of them go to the south of France, the city is pretty empty so no long lines to get into the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, etc.

Scotland is awesome. Do a country tour. Eat Hagis!

Northern Italy is a great tour, good food and some really great sites to visit.

Germany is a beautiful country.
October fest is a fun visit-- kinda like a state fair, same rides, beer gardens with beer babes, and horse drawn beer wagons.

Cologne Germany Cathedral:





The bones of the three wise men are supposed to be in this gold reliquary box:

Aachen Germany Cathedral:





Charlemagne's throne inside the cathedral, it's been sitting in the same spot since about 800 AD:


Charlemagne's reliquary tomb, he's buried inside:

Hamburg. Been to Wolfsburg and across the Elbe River to what used to be East Germany too. Still want to go to Berlin and Munich, as well as the North Sea.

Aachen old city hall:



Typical german restaurants, sit outside, drink beer & eat schnitzel:

I bet you find unfriendly people wherever you travel........

Cologne Germany Christmas Markets:

Gluwein at the Christmas Market: