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06-20-2011, 03:50 PM | #1 |
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| Scandinavia? So, I took my first trip to Europe last fall, and I am already looking forward to my next European trip June 2012 when I graduate. We know we are taking one trip to Ireland & Scotland. We are looking at combining a second trip. We are considering a tour to the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, & Denmark) Has anyone been to these countries? I hardly ever hear about anyone traveling to this region and I'm curious for any feedback!
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06-20-2011, 04:03 PM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I loved Copenhagen so much! The Danish are wonderful people: happy, friendly, active, modern, fashionable. Not to mention gorgeous. And also very environmentally concerned/aware. Everyone walks/bikes everywhere. The architecture is cool - sparse/simple but ever so lovely to look at. Maybe if you can, fly into Amsterdam and spend a couple/few days there. It's incredible. I've been there 3x and it's probably in my top 3 places I've ever visited. The Van Gogh museum is a real treat. Amsterdam is very charming, old-world architecture, houses along the canals. All the architecture was built up, up, up - instead of wide, bc taxes were charged by the width of a house, not height. The most lovely people I've encountered, by far, are the Dutch. So gracious, polite, friendly, and helpful. It seems like the majority speak English, and don't hesitate to do so for you (unlike some other countries, where they might sniff a little at this, lol). I haven't been to Norway, Sweden, or Finland. Oh wait, am I forgetting you went on that big trip w/ your Mom? If yes, then I think you already have been to Amsterdam...if so, then nevermind all the Amster stuff .
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06-20-2011, 04:20 PM | #3 | |
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We were just watching an episode of House Hunters and they were moving from Sweden to Denmark, and it gave us the idea! Originally our second tour was returning to spend a week or so in London & Paris and do day trips. Well all the bikes in Copenhagen would remind us of Amsterdam for sure! I've never seen so many in my life! I guess we are just trying to figure out if these countries would have as much to offer. I'm not sure if anything could disappoint, it seems like everywhere in Europe has so much. I think that is the problem. I just need several months and lots of money, and then I could hit everywhere I want to go!
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06-20-2011, 04:38 PM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Oh also? It's still not too late for your Mom to adopt me. I'm still available. {I know I mentioned the adoption thing for your last trip but *cough* just thought it was worth a reminder...}
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06-20-2011, 04:50 PM | #5 |
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| LOL, I will keep that in mind! The more the merrier!
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06-20-2011, 05:49 PM | #6 | |
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One of my childhood best friends moved to the Shetland Isles. When I visit her, she always wants to go to the city, so we take the ferry over to Bergen, Norway. Beautiful, bright coloured city with amazing shopping & nightlife.
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06-21-2011, 02:57 AM | #7 | |
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So how long of a ferry ride is that over to Norway?
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06-21-2011, 08:04 AM | #8 |
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| It's a sleeper ride. We'd depart at dinner time, get served dinner on the ferry. Sleep in the cabin overnight and arrive about 7-8am in the morning...so I'm guessing 11-12 hours. Which is the about the same time it takes to get from Aberdeen to Lerwick, Shetland Isles. Until my first visit, I never realized just how far north the Shetland Isles are of mainland Scotland. My problem is, every time I travel, its to visit people, and while we do some sightseeing/touristy things, I love to go back to all the places I've been and just be a tourist. I'd also love to travel around the States! My family from Europe have seen more of America than I have living here. I've never been to Florida, or Washington DC, or the Grand Canyon. I can count the number of states I've been to one hand
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06-22-2011, 02:49 AM | #9 | |
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I've been to a lot of the U.S., but there are still quite a few places I want to see. We have plenty of wonderful places here to travel to that's for sure! The Grand Canyon is incredible! I want to see some of the other national parks!
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