Europe in 2008
In and around Europe
So I'm headed off for a much needed trip over to Europe. My passport ready to go and my travel journal all set. I'm excited to see the wonders of the world.
I hope to have plenty wonderful stories during travels. Enjoy reading up on them
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler malysa
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First day in Oslo
We arrived at Oslo central station by express train flytoget. 170 kr (AUD $36) The trip took 20min & Oslo central station was the second sto... Continue reading »
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Stop-over in KL Airport
Arrive at KL airport and head over to transfer count to get our boarding pass for the next flight to Amsterdam. I looked forward to 12 hours of exc... Continue reading »
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Stop-over in Amsterdam
Welcome to hell... that is how it felt turning up to Amsterdam. It took us about 30mins for our luggages to come through.
T... Continue reading »
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Goodbye Sydney - See you in 5 weeks
So my morning didn't start off too good. My luggage that I had already packed decided to give way just 1 hr before we had to leave for the airport.... Continue reading »
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Second Day in Oslo
This morning started at 7am. Wake up and pack our bags for changing of room. Same hotel but different room.
We head out to the main... Continue reading »
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First day in Brussels
The way for our flight to Brussels took forever. We decided to arrive here earlier then usual since our last sting at Schiphol Amsterdam airport.... Continue reading »
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Third Day in Oslo
We wake up very early in the morning and head to the Royal Palace.
From our hotel it takes about 20 minutes to walk. We stop over at t... Continue reading »
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Brussel - Day 2
Today we set off with our map and all the sights circled.
The first stop is 'Grand Palace'. This place is beautiful. You are surround... Continue reading »
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Brussels - Day 3
Our morning start with breakfast at the hotel. It's continental so we have to get used to that since that will be all we will be eating when we mee... Continue reading »
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Arriving in Paris
We wake up & have breakfast then head out yet again onto the the streets and browse through the streets. Hardly anything is open yet but th... Continue reading »
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1 day in Paris
Morning is started with breakfast at the hotel. We set off for a walk about town. Our first stop was Place St Pier. People are flowing as the st... Continue reading »
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2nd Day in Paris
Pack our bags and head down for breakfast. After breakfast we take a stroll onto – Rue de Steinkerque Continue reading »
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A day in the city of Paris
IM OFFICIALLY TIRED. Morning started with a walk to town. We were to stop at Franprix to get some breakfast only to find they are not yet open.... Continue reading »
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Meeting with Cosmos Tour @ Quality Paris
MOVING ON TO NEW HOTEL. Today we wake up and head to the supermarkets to grab snacks. It's packed with early morning shoppers grabbing their gro... Continue reading »
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Sightseeing in Paris
SIGHTS OF PARIS WITH THE TOUR GROUP – The wake up call was at 6.45am. We head down to breakfast not long after that and we are delighted to know... Continue reading »
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Bourdeaux, France
We arrive at the Mercure Hotel in Bourdeaux at 6.30pm giving us 1 hr before dinner is served, so Lyn and I go for a stroll into town. We go... Continue reading »
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Stop in Tours , France
Our next stop is a town called Tours. Strange name for a town but we stopped here for lunch. It was very busy with people buzzing around. There... Continue reading »
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Small town of Blois
EARLY MORNING START , the wake up call is at 6.45am. Cosmos tour has a luggage order where you leave your luggages at the front of your room and... Continue reading »
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Barcelona
We all board the bus and head forwards to Barcelona. The trip was long indeed so when we arrive at the borders we were happy to know we were not to... Continue reading »
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A day in Carcassone
ALARM RINGS AT 6AM. I have to get up extra early as I had to re-pack since I went on a frenzy the night before which resulted in my clothes being a... Continue reading »
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Misty Monserrat
The city tour of Barcelona ended and those not continuing on to the next trip were dropped off in the city. The next part of the tour was to visit... Continue reading »
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Spending the day in Barcelona
SO IT DOESN'T RAIN IN SPAIN? ARE WE SURE? . This morning we woke up for breakfast and much to our delight we were served a full hot buffet breakfas... Continue reading »
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Monte Carlo
We head onwards and come towards th Monte Carlo casino and once embarking the coach everyone is in complete awe of this place. It is where the rich... Continue reading »
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French Riviera
After spending some time at Avignon and buying gifts for ourselves we head back onto the coach for a drive towards Nice. We arrived to our hotel, w... Continue reading »
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A day in Avignon
Early wake up today. The normal routine of breakfast then the luggage are left outside our rooms for the porter to pick up then load up and we boar... Continue reading »
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
We head onwards to our next stop. That is the to see this infamous leaning tower of Pisa.
As we arrive in the town of Pisa, I'm loving the ho... Continue reading »
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A day in Florence , Italy
So today we depart from our hotel in Signa early in the morning. We are departed from our hotel and make our way through the Italy country side. Continue reading »
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Sleep overnight in Signa
We continue along and drive through the motorway looking at the mountains all with homes located on top of them. It was amazing how high these home... Continue reading »
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French Perfume in Eze
After the excitement of last night, everyone woke up in a good mood, as we all joined up at the breakfast room. We are back on board the bus by 7.3... Continue reading »
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Rome, Italy
We arrive in Rome at 4.30pm and our Hotel named 'Hotel Princess Roma' is situated about a 30 mins ride from the city.
As we wait for the lugg... Continue reading »
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A day in Rome
We get a wake up call at 5.45am as we all struggle to get out of bed and head for our day trip in Rome. We get breakfast and then onto the coach fo... Continue reading »
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Sorrento , Italy
Departing Pompeii we head onwards for another 1.5 hr drive towards Sorrento where we are staying overnight. The coast of Sorrento is amazing as it... Continue reading »
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A walk down in history Pompeii
This morning we departed our hotel at 8am. We leave the beautiful city of Rome on route towards Pompeii. The famous city that has existed since 79... Continue reading »
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Day Trip to Capri Island
Two words to explain this place is beautiful and chaotic. We have the day in Capri today and it kicks starts with a bus ride to a bus depot. Again... Continue reading »
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Overnight Ferry trip Bari-Ionian Sea Crossing
We get a nice sleep in. Head on the coach and go on the final drive through Sorrento. We get 2 hrs free time so Pom and visit the supermarket. Its... Continue reading »
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Greek coast - Arriving in Olympia
We depart from the cruise ship at 12noon. The ship docks and we leave and head back on the coach on our way to Olympia.
The drive is a short... Continue reading »
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Olympia to Athens
We arrive in Athens late afternoon and the drive was a very forgettable one as I was fast asleep through it all. We stopped at a resting stop and w... Continue reading »
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Greek Islands
Early start as we drive 15 mins from our hotel to the port to board the Anna Maru for our cruise to 3 Greek Islands.
The cruise was nice and... Continue reading »
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Cruising towards Ancona , Italy
We head towards the Patras port and the 4 hours drive went by quickly as I slept all the way. We stop by at the Corinth Canal. This was the canal I... Continue reading »
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Pomposa
Breakfast is served and after breakfast , we are given free time after check out. Everyone had been instructed to put their hand luggage in o... Continue reading »
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San Marino , Italy
Arriving in San Marino and heading up to the hotel we are put on halt because the road has been blocked for the Tour De Italy race, similar race to... Continue reading »
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A Day in Venice
Today our day starts with the cruise over to Venice by boat. The boat ride is always a pleasant one as you get to see the wonderful sights from the... Continue reading »
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Venice, Italy
We head on board the coach and arrive in Venice or the outskirts of Venice at 4pm giving us time to unwind an do some laundry since we are here for... Continue reading »
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Vienna, Austria
Today we are set for Austria as we board the bus for a painstaking 7 hrs trip. The scenery was beautiful with all the high mountains.
We make... Continue reading »
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