Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / April 2006

Hi, I'd like to spend about 5 days at the end of April - beginning of
May somewhere in a Mediterranean city. I'm looking for somewhere
that's warm and nice looking, and is laid back, but still has enough to
do for 5 days for someone traveling alone. Maybe something in the

Just out of interest how many of you take the key with you when you go out
and how many leave it at reception ?
Assuming it is not one of those little plastic credit card sized ones or an
enormous one that wouldn't easilly fit in your pocket.

Due to a change in travel plans, we need to get from Faro in Portugal to
Sevilla in Spain, one way. We will have a Europcar car rental in Faro.
What are the options?
- drive - expect a hefty 1-way charge

Hi there...thinking of flying off to Cork in Ireland in the
Summer...and wish to explore some of the areas surrounding it....what i
was thinking of instead of buses/taxis, maybe i could hire a
Scooter/Moped...even just a 50cc one....i have a full driving

Are the prices listed real?  It seems to be too cheap.
I want to book a number of flights for my family of 5.  It appears to be
cheaper than the train.

I wonder if any Brits or French out there can recommend the best place
to buy the following bits in Calais.  The main factor has to be price,
but having a decent variety is also important:
(1) beers/wines - french & new world wines, continental beers

I am planning to  make a 20 day trip to Spain-Italy-France in August.
Planning to start from Spain, to see the southern part first; Andulusia
(Cordoba and around.) After that, I'll just ask people what to do next.
Any suggestions for cheapest travelling and accomodation options? I

We are visiting Dublin next week and after doing all the tourist stuff we'd
quite like to take a day trip out somewhere. As we'd like to see a little
more of Ireland than just central Dublin.
Do the trains go anywhere interesting? What about the coast, or in the

A weather report edition only for gRunge
Overcast, no sun but not cold.
That is for Paris, itself, but it will
apply to the Parisian banlieue where gRunge

Can someone give me advice on the above.
Am i right in assumming that they are all much the same ?
I will be using my unlocked phone there and would like some advice on
which is best to buy

Hi I have a laptop working on 110 volts (united states), i'm off to
europe soon and I am looking for a voltage converter, I am not sure
about the wattage on my AC/DC adapter.
Most voltage converters I found are 50 watts.. is that safe?

I will be travelling to Sankt Petersbug in August this year. I am searching
for the budget accomodation (anything less than 40 EUR for two persons). Any
particular advice (Kaliningrad and/or Sankt Petersburg)?
Thanks in advance

Has anyone out there sailed with Agoudimos Lines?
For twin outside cabin Patra-Bari, Agoudimos quotes 240 Euros and Blue
Star quotes 390 Euros. Quite a difference!
Ray

Hi Guys...
There is a new and exciting adventure about to begin... Shipwrecked :
Battle of the Islands is back!
Would you like to get away from it all on a desert island in the South

I would greatly appreciate tips on:
Cheapest flights to Dublin
Cheapest flights from Rome to Chicago
Alternatives to Eurail