Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / November 2003

Is it possible to buy 1-day Mobilis passes from a machine, or do you
have to go to the counter?

As I understand it, a zone 1-5 weekly card gets you to CDG via the
RER. I have recently seen something which indicates that the same card
can be used on the Roissybus leaving from L'Opera. Does anyone have
any experience with this method of airport transportation - is there

A few snaps taken in the Czech Rep....
www.backfire.co.uk/czech
H.

We are looking at renting an apartment in the 12th arr. of Pairs on the rue
Emilio Castelar .  Any thoughts about this area, is it nice or should we
look elsewhere?
Thank you.

Getting ready for my trip in a few months to Italy.  Noticed at the
RailEurope site that there is a separate charge for reserving seats.
Is it necessary to reserve a seat for a regional or intercity train?
(The only European train I've taken is a British one and seat

I am looking for a centrally located 4 star hotel (or a great three
star) for an end of January  stay.  The hotel needs to be safe, near
transportation and withinin walking distance of some sites.
Has anyone heard of , or can recommend  Hotel Mondial??    Its near Via

My wife and I would like to make our first trip to London or
possibility another city in Europe at the end of this year.  We?re
looking to fly out of Washington DC and stay 4 or 5 nights.  We are
both in our mid-twenties and don?t need a 5-star hotel.  Where can I

Does anyone know if it's possible to make a day trip to Ronda from Seville,
either by train or bus ? Can't seem to find much from the RENFE website, but
I heard Ronda is a place that's too beautiful to miss !
Thanks

Ryan, thanks for your information.  Which hotels do you recommend.?
R.Kinory

I am planning to be in Paris early november. I want to have a romantic
weekend getaway with my bf around PAris. We would rent a car or go by
train or whatever and I need some advice on where to go to have a good
time, see a nice place, nice hotel etc...I guess you get the point!

I'm going to visit Rome for a few days at the end of November with my
girlfriend. I've found lots of info about things to do and see during
the day but I want to know what good bars and clubs there are and what
area of rome these are in.

Seeking advice:
The road from Copenhagen to Oslo, via Goteborg, seems to be a slow
one. Does anyone have experience driving this route in the winter? Our
map says although it's only about 625 km, we should allow 8 hours.

We will be in France in Dec 03(Yes in about 25 days time. This is our
first visit to France although we been to germany( www.kvictor.us )
Will be in Provence for a week( 1st week of December). Looking for a
village to be based to explore the region at a relax space without

   A group of six adults are looking to keep expenses down by possibly
renting an apartment for three nights in mid-July 2004.  Would prefer
something in the city center. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Neil

Hi Folks, looking at going to Berlin in May 04. Would like to know if anyone
has any ideas on a nice apartment for a one week stay.
Found one site where one was 55 Euros per night but no reply from email.
Any ideas? If I have to spend more than 70 E then will go to hotel I found.