Travel Forum / Destinations / Europe / April 2007

I'm not really sure how many people in the Uk watch Channel 4 show
"Chaos at the chateau" at the moment, but I most certainly am. I
thought it was television gold. They are just great characters - I bet
the producers were rubbing their hands together. Who would meet a

http://blogs.madrede.us/cruiseships/everything.php
As cruises become ever more mainstream vacation options, voyages with
themes, ranging from hobbies to lifestyles, are a way to personalize
the experience.

I am shocked at the disgusting behaviour of some members of this
portal, they have been abusive and truly shown the puerile side of
their natures.

Has anyone ever rented a boat in the Lot and the Baise area?  How about the
Mayenne/Sarth/Oudon areas near Angers ?  Which area is better for small
towns, sights, restaurants, etc.
thanks in advance.

Is the right place to get info on travelling to Norway. In July 2008 my wife
and I would like like to spend 2 to 3 weeks on a self guided tour of Norway.
Any suggestions or advice on how to start planning this trip would be much
appreciated.

Have you heard of Club Freedom?
When you join you have unlimited access to heavily discounted resort
accommodation around the world. $150 USD buys you a 7 night
accommodation package at one of several thousand luxury resorts around

hi! i'm planning to visit europe(1st visit) with my wife. time with me
is from mid-sep07 to mid-feb08. what is the best time to plan my trip,
keeping in view the weather and costs? i intend visiting at least 3-4
countries tentatively- france, swz, germany, uk on a 10-12 day trip.

I've read recent news stories about the new TGV line that will go,
apparently, to Strasbourg.
Does anyone know what route it will take and what stops it will make along
the way?

http://www.brusselsjournal.com/node/2027
Swedish Welfare: Some Find It More Rewarding Not to Work

An article by Nima Sanandaji, the president of the Swedish think tank

Am going to UK this summer for about 2 months and will be taking Cell
phone, Laptop, CD player and have lighter plugs for the above. Got to
thinking they may not work in Uk cars since all the other electrical
stuff is different.

Anybody planning a trip to West of Ireland?
Irish city crippled by water emergency
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6530721.stm
A major water crisis has left scores of people ill and tens of thousands at

So a friend and I [ 20 years old college students] have two weeks in
Europe, starting and ending London.  We want to see a lot, not really
looking to truly experience the cities, but get a feel for them.  We
were hoping to start in London and see Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague,