Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / June 2006

The Complete Guide To Europe By Bicycle
Nothing beats a cycling holiday for freewheeling fun
By Anthony Lambert
The Independent

We're traveling on the DFDS ferry from Newcastle to Ijmuiden in a
week's time. Does anyone know the cheapest way to get from Ijmuiden
ferry terminal to Amsterdam? I don't think there is a rail connection
and I'm sure any DFDS coach link would be rather pricey.

Does anyone know the average IT professional salary in Zurcih and the
area and the tax percent?
Thanks.

I am heading from Prague (staying the in the middle of the city) to
Vienna and the train station the train leaves from is Holesovice, which
looks mighty far north. I could take a train from the main station,
Hlavna, I guess. But the time would not be as convenient.) I the north

I am going to Europe with my family. My brother and I both take medications
daily.  Are there any special procedures, precautions, or arrangements that
need to be made before we travel?
Thank you

We are going to Europe on the Liberty, Carnival Cruise Lines, in July,
and are looking for info from anyone who has done this cruise. Flying
into Rome and cruising from there.  WE have 2 off board excursions
planned and paid for...one is Rome tour and the other is Pompeii,

    1. Have car-free cities
    2. Get around using walking, biking, and public transportation
    3. Don't watch TV
    4. Don't go to the movies

I was trying to pay for my trip using a Visa Electron and a Maestro
card but to no success. It constantly keeps informing me that my credit
card number does not match the type of the card selected. Has anyone
had similar experiences or knows how to solve this problem?

to issue tourist visa to Moldova on the border on the border crossings
at Sculeni, Albita and Oancea. Can anyone confirm if this information
is up to date? Anyone that knows how much time it will take to get a

Though I was tempted to weigh in on the Cathy L thread (+1000 posts
and counting), PTravel made a very nice post about his definitions of
tourist and traveler. I'd like to break out that discussion.
From PTravel, paraphrased:

Heathrow faces 'retirement' call
Monday, May 29, 2006 Posted: 1314 GMT (2114 HKT)
LONDON, England (CNN) -- London's Heathrow airport, one of the world's
busiest international air hubs, should be "retired" and replaced by a new

The highs of 24 predicted a few days ago will not be
fulfilled.  The last few days have been among the
coolest on record in France for the beginning of
June.  Even some snow in the Alps and other places

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Can anyone please tell me the best way to get from Dublin airport to
Connolly train station?  Are they close to each other?  Thanks.