Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / September 2003

I need some opinions on the most practical travel clothes. I'd like to
buy some pants that look casual,are comfortable,and easy to clean. I
dont want to spend a fortune on cleaning them in Europe.I have looked
at the micro fiber clothes but they all look like polyester of the

Alright, I am thoroughly confused. I'll be renting an "intermediate"
sized
vehicle this month for 8 days in Ireland. I am getting a wild range of
price quotes from U.S. and Irish vendors alike. Low end is

Hello,
I'm researching a trip to Scotland for June 2004 and would like to
stay in a castle in Scotland at least one night. I've searched the
archives here and based on old posts I'm leaning toward Borthwick. The

I am trying to retrieve information/timetable for ROMANIAN bus routes
that commute from Budapest to Oradea.
Can you assist me?
Thanks,

Husband flying BA into Marseille Thursday. arrival time 1445- hand luggage
only
Just looking at sncf site to book onward train journey.
There's a train from Marseille St Charles Station at 1606.  Will this be

I'm considering making the treck from the U.S. to Munich on the
weekend of October 4th to attend the final weekend of Octoberfest.
Any suggestions on an budget hotel for that weekend or are the rates
all crazy because of the festivities?

Does anyone have any suggestions for finding a long term rental (think
student's budget) in Paris.  I've tried many web sites and classified
sites - but still with no luck.
Is it very difficult to find a place quickly once in Paris?  I have

Has anyone been to Miniaturk in Istanbul? Is it good?
Many thanks.

we want to see somthing from the higlands.
we arrive in Edingburgh on thursday.
How do we get in teh highlands ?
Where do we go to ? Inverness ?

Does anyone have any experience of the effect the euro has had on prices in
Tenerife? I'm going there in February and haven't been before, so I don't
know what the prices were like before the introduction of the euro.
However, I have a friend that has just come back from Majorca who ...

I remember seeing a crowd of young backpackers underneath the Eifel
Tower about eight years ago.  It was early morning, and they were
emerging from their sleeping bags like butterflies from a cocoon,
streaching themselves as they awaited the adventures of a new Paris

..just an information about the situation on this island.?

Can anyone point me to a Web site where concert dates in Germany are
listed?
I listen to the music of several European bands that do most of their
touring in Europe and rarely appear in North America.

I am planning a trip for next spring with a friend.  We are planning to
backpack and hostel it across the continent.  We have been told that we
aren't planning for enough time in each city.  Any input would be greatly
appreciated.

Any recommendations on a great hotel to stat at in Positano, Italy?