Rooter
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Forgot you said October, if she likes beer, it HAS to be Munich!
European City break in Oct
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Tongo
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Another place we enjoyed was Gibraltar. Very bizarre place but very memorable.
Marshy77
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Dates don't match up with when we want to go or else I'd have booked for Oktoberfest.
Milan could be an option.
Fyldewhite
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Another vote for Prague.....excellent bars/restaurants and plenty to see and do. Another we enjoyed a lot was Palma. Don't be put off by the "Majorca" tag, it's a really nice place.
jdpjamesp
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Except Oktoberfest will be over by October
Kellfire
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Genuine question from someone who has never done a European holiday other than a lad's holiday in my early 20s...
How difficult is it to get used to the language barriers? I'm not the most outgoing person but I want to take the girlfriend away for her birthday this year and have read this thread with great interest but the language barrier and my lack of knowledge of European cities are both worries.
How difficult is it to get used to the language barriers? I'm not the most outgoing person but I want to take the girlfriend away for her birthday this year and have read this thread with great interest but the language barrier and my lack of knowledge of European cities are both worries.
Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
A "typical Brit" answer but you will find that in major cities the hotel staff will speak good English and can advise on things such as transport, buying tickets etc. Out and about it makes sense to learn a few basics (Hello, goodbye, please, thank-you, sorry, one, two, how much? large beer
etc). Major attractions will be the same as staff are geared for tourism. Small back street bars and restaurants (usually the better choice and value) you may have to point at the menu and smile a lot but it's very rare to not get the message across. It's actually fun.....go for it!
Tashyboy
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Never had a problem with the language barrier wherever we have gone. Fortunately for us last Brits, English does seem to be a second language to a lot of Europeans.
larmen
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In October the 'Oktoberfest' will be in Bremen and is called 'Freimarkt'. It is a roaming attraction in Germany.Except Oktoberfest will be over by October
Aztecs27
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BERLIN! Yes!! How could I forget?! Absolutely AMAZING city. If you like WW2 history, go here immediately.
3offTheTee
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This is a no brainer for me. San Sebastián in Notthern Spain. European city of culture 2016. Great shopping, sandy beaches, 2/3 flights per week from Manchester in October at good times with Easyjet.Great old town with pinchos and many bars.
There are more Michelin starred restaurants per head of population than anywhere else in Europe. 1 hour 10minutes from Bilbao Airport by direct bus on motorway. We go 2/3times per annum
There are more Michelin starred restaurants per head of population than anywhere else in Europe. 1 hour 10minutes from Bilbao Airport by direct bus on motorway. We go 2/3times per annum
Tongo
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As Churchill dog says: "Ohhh yessss!"
Went there about 10 years ago and loved it. Absolutely beautiful and, as you say, great beaches and a lovely old town.
Aztecs27
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Another I forgot!! Absolutely stunning city. Old town is awesome - weather can be a bit brisk though!
jdpjamesp
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As a first port of call take her to Copenhagen. EVERYONE speaks perfect English. It's almost spooky.
jdpjamesp
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There's plenty of post WW2 history as well. Checkpoint Charlie for starters. And Glienicke Bruecke (subject of the film Bridge of Spies) is another. But then I am biased having lived in Berlin '88-'94
Aztecs27
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There's plenty of post WW2 history as well. Checkpoint Charlie for starters. And Glienicke Bruecke (subject of the film Bridge of Spies) is another. But then I am biased having lived in Berlin '88-'94
Well yes...But I'm a sucker for WW2 history.
We did a really awesome (and free) walking tour when we went. The guides earned their keep from tips given by the punters...And must have earned loads as they were REALLY good at their job.
So much cool stuff in Berlin though. I saw most of it on my best mate's stag do when we spent about 2 and a half hours wandering back from some dodgy strip club back to our hostel. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Three
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Anywhere you can get direct flights to with the likes of Ryanair and SleazyJet, they will be speaking English there don't worry.
Go somewhere in central/Eastern Europe, you'll be amazed how great it is and how little you spend (even though you'll be paying 25% more thank the locals without realising it)
Personally I'd advise that as a first trip as opposed to somewhere more expensive like Scandinavia, that might put you off. By the sounds of it, just follow this thread for loads of great ideas.
Three
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Berlin is on my radar to visit this year, as is Prague.
Budapest too.
Anyone been to Lviv?
Budapest too.
Anyone been to Lviv?
Junior
Tour Winner
I think it's only been mentioned once in the thread but Lisbon is superb as is Rome. Another that stood out for me was Florence.
That said, I'll throw another curveball and say Belfast. Fantastic city, loads to do and if you fancied a day outside the city the Antrim coast upto the Bushmills distillery is a lovely drive out for the day.
That said, I'll throw another curveball and say Belfast. Fantastic city, loads to do and if you fancied a day outside the city the Antrim coast upto the Bushmills distillery is a lovely drive out for the day.
richart
Major Champion
You did ? We hated it and couldn't wait to get away. Great for duty free, but can be very busy, slow to get to and back from, and rubbish shops (So HID said) I admit we didn't do the tours as we are not good with heights.
I may be spoilt having lived in Jersey, but everyone I have spoken to said they would not go back.