Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / November 2003

Hello, I am Canadian but have been living in London for 4 months.  I
am looking at getting a europass/interrail pass.  Since I want to
include central and eastern europe (czech, slovakia, hungry, etc) the
interail pass from raileurope.co.uk looks perfect.  It says on the

Has anyone been on the Orient Express in the UK for more than one day while
actually sleeping on the train ?  A quick look suggests that you have to
stay in a hotel but it's not quite the same as sleeping in a compartment ?
What are the best deals ?

Will any of the Michelin three star (or similar) restaurants in Paris prepare a
meal suitable for a vegetarian (no meat, fish, poultry)?  

This is bad news. How will this affect costs of holidaying in Poland?
Should I expect dramatic changes in cost? Or a slow transition?
I was wanting to travel December next year... but now, August seems a
cheaper option.

Hmmmm this is interesting........perhaps one could ask them to wipe the card
at the time of check out or have a magnet of your own?
" Southern California law enforcement professionals assigned to detect new

I have been compiling a map of free wireless hotspots in Amsterdam.
If you bring your laptop (or rent a wireless one here), you can access
the internet at hi-speeds in many places outside and cafe's.
All free (but, don't abuse).

Good afternoon,
i'm planning a trip to Copenhagen next week and i'd like to know wether
anyone has any experiences with the two Youth Hostels in Copenhagen?
e.g. are there any trams or buses going there, did you enjoy your stay

Washington Post: Support for KADEK against Turkey  - KADEK - the
Kurdish freedom fighters.
http://www.kadek-kurdistan.org
KADEK - Kurdistan Freedom and Democracy Congress

If of any use to anyone, here's an account of our recent rather quick dash
around Minoan remains (prepared for a history ng, but with some travel
coverage!).
As some will know in this ng, we're not expert travellers amongst classical

Am planning a trip to the wine groqwing areas in Languedic-Rousillon
in April. can I have some suggestions as to places to see and where to
stay for a week.

Please recommend a hotel in Paris in the $250-$300/night range.  Preferences are
quiet and not tiny rooms in a central location.  Charm nice but not essential.

I need a nice short or folding one but sturdy !
The one I bought in the USA at Sharper Image has lasted me a longg time
Thanks

I'd like to go to Barcelona in January and wondered if anyone had
suggestions regarding bed and breakfasts, places to see etc.  Also would
like to know a little about the climate.
Thanks

I am looking for pictures of the rooms at Banwell Castle. If anyone
has any ideas of how to find these pictures, or has any pics of their
own. Please let me know. My email is Greg_gast@hotmail.com. Or respond
to this thread. Thank you very much!

Passport to the Pub
The Tourist's Guide to Pub Etiquette by Kate Fox
From
http://www.sirc.org/publik/pub.html , a scientific description of