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HEHE, YNWA.Travel Europe, Anything about any countries in Europe
Travel Europe, Anything about any countries in Europe
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Jun 22 2016, 04:14 PM
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Jun 22 2016, 04:43 PM
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Jun 22 2016, 05:44 PM
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Sorry don't feel so comfortable sharing picture of ourself over the net but my detailed itinerary as follows;
We landed into Paris around 830PM; arranged airport shuttle straight to the hotel. Day 1: Eiffel Tower Lunch [Pedra Alta] - This set cost 40 Euros for 2 pax. Can easily feed 3-4 pax. Arc de Triomphe + walk along Champs Elysees Tea @ Laduree Window shopping @ Lafayette (price comparison purpose as we will be going to La Vallee the next day) Montparnasse Tower - Night view of Paris Day 2: La Vallee Outlet shopping We did nothing much else this day and get back to hotel for rest as we need to wake early for Day 3 Day 3: Mt St Michel day tour [350km travel each way!!] I hesitated with this initially but because we visited Paris on 1/5 which is one of the major off day for them and most of the attraction are close so I was thinking why not take this opportunity to do this. Some omelette that seems famous on the island, every restaurant serve this. Dinner @ Chartier Day 4: Shopping Day - went to some boutique shop at Saint Germain area for more shopping! Lunch @ L'escargot [tips - the escargot are very good and there is a lunch menu that is very affordable compared to the ala carte menu] Stroll around Seine River (Outside The Lourve) then back to Champs Elysees Night Seine River cruise Stay - Best Western Hotel Faubourg Saint-Martin Small room just as you would expect in Paris, 2 stations away from Paris Nord. Basic room come with Nespresso machine (And now my house has one ) Do note that usually the bfast is not inclusive and they will just tell you where to have bfast but will not inform you of the charge. Do ask if your room rate is inclusive or not. Chartier is quite easy on the wallet but is very crowded & their table setting makes you feel very uncomfortable, L'escargot serve very good escargot but the price is really expensive so go on the lunch hour for their set lunch. Best croissant - Liberte Patisserie (I regretted that i did not buy more as i did not know how it taste like when i bought it, it is a neighbour-hood bakery so no table or chairs. Just buy and go) This post has been edited by bearbear: Jun 22 2016, 05:51 PM |
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Jun 22 2016, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE(bearbear @ Jun 22 2016, 05:44 PM) La Vallee Outlet shopping Do you remember the train details to La Vallee? How's the offer/discounts? Night Seine River cruise Also, which cruise company? I have narrowed down to http://vedettesdupontneuf.com/cruises/ Any similar stuffs to share for Amsterdam? |
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Jun 22 2016, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jun 22 2016, 06:05 PM) Do you remember the train details to La Vallee? How's the offer/discounts? You know the RER A route right? Take to disneyland direction and it is one stop before disneyland (last station)Also, which cruise company? I have narrowed down to http://vedettesdupontneuf.com/cruises/ Any similar stuffs to share for Amsterdam? I think return trips cost 13 euro or so but we bought the Mobilis pass (zone 1-5) which means you can take unlimited train/subway for 16.6 euros. Well you can look into the brands they have. We spent quite some fair bit on Burberry, managed to get my old man a RL polo tee for 25 Euros (only certain colours) but i believe the offer are very season dependent. Remember to go to the Information Counter for tourist discount once you arrive. During our visit it was additional 10% off but most shops has this minimum spending before you can use the 10% and you also get this for free. Each person would get tea or cofee with either the flower ice cream or ice cream macaron. For the Siene river cruise, I also bought in advanced from the same site because they are the cheapest Compiling my Amsterdam details but i did not spend much time in the city. This post has been edited by bearbear: Jun 22 2016, 06:29 PM |
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Jun 22 2016, 06:42 PM
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Amsterdam
Day 1 We took an afternoon train into Amsterdam (3 Hours 45 Mins) thus we arrive Amsterdam close to 4PM. The hotel is another 30 mins away by tram so by the time we came back out to town it was close to evening. After some googling decided to have seafood as dinner After dinner we just walked around and do some grocery shopping (my wife loves it don't ask why haha) and back to the hotel. Day 2 Took on a trip with Tourist Shuttle to Giethoorn. We stopped by a little town that resemble some 50/60 centuries building with a morning market. Haring fish - actually taste quite good Giethoorn - some call it Venice of the north (Only boat to get around in the village, or walk) I highly recommend that you take trips with Tourist Shuttle as their guide is very detail, which is something I have expected and the reason i arranged it on our first day so that we can understand Amsterdam better before we explore it on our own. When we got back to Amsterdam it was already dinner time. It was also the king's birthday so some streets were closed and it was very crowded. We end up at Moeders for dinner. Very uniquely designed place with photo of MUM all over the world. Day 3 Keukenhof - We went in a little late and should really have gone earlier. You can't really get to see the whole field unless you get out from the Keukenhof area and there is quite some distance. Would be easier if you drive or rent a bike. The boat that goes around the Tulip farms get sold out very quickly so book that first once you arrive. We didn't know and wanted to take the boat at 2PM only to be informed that the next available boat is at 5PM. Nothing much after we get back to the city, dinner (some random pubs for ribs) and walk around before we get back. Day 4 Due to leave Amsterdam for Frankfurt in the afternoon so we got out early. Screaming Beans - coffee Pancakes Amsterdam Stay: Corendon Vitality Hotel - 30 mins by train or tram to the city. The reason is solely price as I can't even get a private hostel room for the same price i paid for this hotel. It is a 4 star hotel and is decent. Only 2 minutes walk to nearest train station. For some reason my wife likes the feel of living in Amsterdam so I've got a feeling we will be back for more This post has been edited by bearbear: Jun 22 2016, 06:51 PM |
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Jun 22 2016, 06:54 PM
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Lovely photos...esp the glorious food
Giethoorn looks awesome but had to cancel the plan as time not permitting. Hard to psycho my trip buddies. And no Keukenhof too as out of tulip season. I actually like to go some grocery shopping too prefer to buy back some food stuffs as souvenirs than those trinkets. Planning to get some stroopwafel too. |
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Jun 22 2016, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jun 22 2016, 06:54 PM) Lovely photos...esp the glorious food lol that's what happen when we travel, we tend to fix our itinerary based on food. Must taste what they serve best right? Giethoorn looks awesome but had to cancel the plan as time not permitting. Hard to psycho my trip buddies. And no Keukenhof too as out of tulip season. I actually like to go some grocery shopping too prefer to buy back some food stuffs as souvenirs than those trinkets. Planning to get some stroopwafel too. Initially i plan to do the usual windmill / fish village thing but my wife was so hooked onto Giethoorn and since I've been to the windmill / fish village on my previous trips so i let her have it her way. There is plenty of AH in the city for groceries, we bought so many bottles of freshly pressed orange juice during our stay (it's a machine that you have to operate yourself). I think it cost 4 euros for 1L. |
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Jun 23 2016, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(bearbear @ Jun 22 2016, 06:42 PM) Giethoorn - some call it Venice of the north (Only boat to get around in the village, or walk) mouth watering foods ya but look like not really suits me as i mostly i don't eat wasted Keukenhof - We went in a little late and should really have gone earlier. You can't really get to see the whole field unless you get out from the Keukenhof area and there is quite some distance. Would be easier if you drive or rent a bike. The boat that goes around the Tulip farms get sold out very quickly so book that first once you arrive. We didn't know and wanted to take the boat at 2PM only to be informed that the next available boat is at 5PM. i like the giethoorn place.. look nice.. it's far from amsterdam city? as for the Tourist Shuttle you mention, how much does it cost? usually people visit keukenhof on may/june right? btw, do you know the famous windmill area location? it's nearby? This post has been edited by yvonnesoo: Jun 23 2016, 11:29 AM |
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Jun 23 2016, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Jun 23 2016, 11:26 AM) mouth watering foods ya but look like not really suits me as i mostly i don't eat wasted i think distance is 120KM, Tourist Shuttle charge 79 euro per pax. Depart 9AM arrive back to city 5PM. If you do take the trip they will stop at a fruit farm, try the dried fruit chips - is very nice!!i like the giethoorn place.. look nice.. it's far from amsterdam city? as for the Tourist Shuttle you mention, how much does it cost? usually people visit keukenhof on may/june right? btw, do you know the famous windmill area location? it's nearby? Keukenhof usually from end March - mid May but very much dependent on weather. I think towards May is the peak. For wind mill I believe most go for Zaanse Schans This post has been edited by bearbear: Jun 23 2016, 03:12 PM |
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Jun 23 2016, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(bearbear @ Jun 23 2016, 03:08 PM) i think distance is 120KM, Tourist Shuttle charge 79 euro per pax. Depart 9AM arrive back to city 5PM. If you do take the trip they will stop at a fruit farm, try the dried fruit chips - is very nice!! ahh.. thanks.. btw, the price for the tourist shuttle is return trip right? it's possible to travel by ourselves and not using the tourist shuttle? Keukenhof usually from end March - mid May but very much dependent on weather. I think towards May is the peak. For wind mill I believe most go for Zaanse Schans i only have 3 days in amsterdam. do you suggest that i go for the tourist shuttle n the windmill place? or i better focus attractions in the city? |
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Jun 23 2016, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Jun 23 2016, 03:58 PM) ahh.. thanks.. btw, the price for the tourist shuttle is return trip right? it's possible to travel by ourselves and not using the tourist shuttle? yes return, if you have the pax you may rent & drive. I think public transport takes too long. (involve train & bus)i only have 3 days in amsterdam. do you suggest that i go for the tourist shuttle n the windmill place? or i better focus attractions in the city? it's up to you actually. if you have plans of 3 days activities in city then just avoid going out. |
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Jun 23 2016, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(bearbear @ Jun 23 2016, 04:14 PM) yes return, if you have the pax you may rent & drive. I think public transport takes too long. (involve train & bus) thanks for your feedback. i will try to figure out my itinerary it's up to you actually. if you have plans of 3 days activities in city then just avoid going out. |
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Jun 23 2016, 10:44 PM
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QUOTE(bearbear @ Jun 23 2016, 03:08 PM) i think distance is 120KM, Tourist Shuttle charge 79 euro per pax. Depart 9AM arrive back to city 5PM. If you do take the trip they will stop at a fruit farm, try the dried fruit chips - is very nice!! any link for the tourist shuttle? also, do you make reservation before hand or walk in? thanksKeukenhof usually from end March - mid May but very much dependent on weather. I think towards May is the peak. For wind mill I believe most go for Zaanse Schans |
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Jun 23 2016, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jun 23 2016, 10:44 PM) http://www.tourist-shuttle.com/Just send in a request. I did not get a response for a week so i FB them. or you can email them at info@tourist-shuttle.com They only operate certain tour on certain days, payment is by cash when you join the tour. |
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Jun 23 2016, 11:15 PM
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QUOTE(bearbear @ Jun 23 2016, 11:07 PM) http://www.tourist-shuttle.com/ thanks. will show this to my friend. i actually have one free day in amsterdam, dont know what else to do Just send in a request. I did not get a response for a week so i FB them. or you can email them at info@tourist-shuttle.com They only operate certain tour on certain days, payment is by cash when you join the tour. |
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Jun 25 2016, 01:53 PM
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Going to Europe (amsterdam-brussels-bruges-paris) during school holiday 10-18 Sep with family and friends...anyone else heading there?
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Jun 27 2016, 11:19 AM
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Jun 27 2016, 11:48 AM
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Hi,
Would like to know if i ready RM8000 in my ATM card for cash withdrawal purpose, for about 2.5-3 months travel period, would it be enough? For all other transaction i will be using credit card, as i heard u can use credit card on almost everything in Europe |
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Jun 28 2016, 11:41 PM
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