I have just spent the past 5 hours researching into hostels for mine and Davids Europe trip this summer. I have taken so many notes, and at least 3 possible hostel/hotel options for each city so I shall show it to David when I see him and see what he thinks. Hoping to get most of them booked before we go. Our route is as follows…
Brussels (inc day trip to Bruges) – Morning in Amsterdam – Berlin – Prague – Vienna (inc day trip to Salzburg) – Budapest – Zagreb – Split – Ljubljana (inc day trip to Lake Bled and Bohinj) – Munich – Interlaken (inc day trip to Bern) and finishing off in Paris!
So if any of you have been to some of these places and have any reccomendations on nice things to see and do (or nice places to stay, for that matter!) Then please feel free to share. Actually, any travel trips and experiences that you want to share would be nice. Id love to hear all about them. Also, Im having to pack a weeks worth of ‘backpacking friendly’ clothes to do me for one month. I do want to have a nice mixture of stuff packed but Im gonna have to be very selective and think smart. Not my best point at all when it comes to packing, but hopefully it will be a fun challenge *cries a little bit inside*
(Im a hopeless romantic when it comes to me and David. Dont tell him – even though he will probably read this – but Im oh so excited about finishing our trip off in Paris 🙂 Girly much? ♥)
You will probably agree that my initial hopes of taking a brand new dslr camera around europe for a month is a less than intelligent idea. For various reasons! So im making a sort of compromise, and hoping to buy my friends canon 350D second hand. Much cheaper, as its a few years old. But hopefully will give me the opportunity to take some very pretty pictures on this memorable trip.
I have 2 days night shift at the Citz this week, I had to do it for two weeks last year because the carpenters fit the set into the stage during the day, and our paint calls are scheduled for during the night! And that place is so haunted its not even funny 🙁 So dominoes pizza and loud music shall be on the cards. Please think of me on tuesday night at 10pm when youre cosied up in bed and Im just on my way to work 🙂 Then next weekend Im working on the filming of the Jimmy Carr dvd at the gig in glasgow. And thats me officially on my easter break by then, thank goodness. After a couple of weeks I’ll be starting my placement at The Tron which runs till late may, then my grad show is the start of june, following with my 21st birthday on the 11th and then graduation time 🙂 So even though it seems like a wee while away, when your diary starts slowly filling up I feel like the days roll in faster and it will be europe time before I know it. And the arrival of my new baby bro or sis come mid august ♥ I hope im home on time. I told Julie today when we were out for coffee that she has just to hold the little ‘un in until I come back 😉 Haha easier said that done eh ladies?
So its an exciting year ahead but a tough one at that. This is the one where I feel like I really grow up, and become a ‘woman’ if you dont mind me getting all gushy. I’ll be 21, have graduated, went travelling, moved out, and been with my boyfriend 2 years come september. Its all a bit scary to be honest. Scary in a good way, none the less. This blog has been a real outlet for me to talk about life and its strange goings on. Thanks again for reading and sharing your thoughts. Its a funny world we live in, but we all go through the same stuff at some point in our life and its nice to be reassured that were not alone in the madness ♥
10 Comments
Jessica
i've never been to europe before. that sounds like it is going to be a fun trip!
🙂
March 22, 2010 at 1:22 amClaire xx
Sounds like a fab trip – I would pop to Thomas Cook and get yourself a European Rail Timetable as it will show the best way to get around by train – and all in English!
March 22, 2010 at 8:56 amClaire xx
Lindsay
wow you are going to have a blast. I am a horrible packer, I usually pack way more than I should. Light jackets would prolly be a good idea though for sure. Hope you have a great week!
March 22, 2010 at 12:27 pmxoxo,
Lindsay
Little Red
Enjoyed this post very much 🙂
March 22, 2010 at 3:53 pmand let me tell you fellow bloggers, no one deserves all this happiness coming her way, more than this girl! she puts everyone infront of herself, and is the most selfless, warm hearted and artisticly unique person I know. I love you Best friend till we're causing havoc in the old folks home and death do us part.
Much love Jenn xxxxx
Jenna
i am very jealous of your trip you're going to be taking.
March 22, 2010 at 6:24 pmJen
You have such a fun few months ahead! My last year of uni was similar – I just wanted to get out there and DO stuff!
I've been to Amsterdam and Paris and both were utterly amazing. When in Paris you MUST see the Eiffel Tower (duh) and when in Amsterdam you MUST visit the Red Light District… but don't go IN anywhere! That's the scary part! 🙂 xxx
March 22, 2010 at 9:02 pmLil
Ah this all sounds so fun! X
March 23, 2010 at 9:46 amAnonymous
Id love to go back to belgium and berlin, youre going to have a great time! 🙂 nx
March 24, 2010 at 11:00 pmFrozenwater
The 'East Seven' hostel in Berlin is amazing, and often pops up in magazines/newspapers as being one of the best in the world! a double room is about £15 a night – you don't get your own bathroom but it doesnt matter – i never saw anyone else in the toilet/bathroom as there are many in the hostel and they are v.clean!!
x
May 19, 2010 at 5:41 pmJaz
Hotels building designs have a big impact to the guests who wants to stay and accommodation.
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May 18, 2011 at 5:11 am