Comments on: The 7 Secrets Of Independent Travel In Europe http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/ Online travel magazine dedicated to exploring travel in the 21st century. Offering travel news, compelling interviews, online travel tools, and more. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:14:28 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: rich http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/comment-page-1/#comment-94079 rich Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:58:19 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/#comment-94079 why don't you consider taking the train? i'm investigating a tour of central europe from prague to budapest and i was able to link all the cities i wish to visit on the eurail website. then i was able to get quite reasonable prices in a wide range of 4- and 5-star hotels averaging $ 120.72 (as of september, 2009) per room double occupancy per night. this seems to be a quite appealing and inexpensive alternative to the river cruises which we had previously considered. of course, one disadvantage is dragging one's luggage. why don’t you consider taking the train? i’m investigating a tour of central europe from prague to budapest and i was able to link all the cities i wish to visit on the eurail website. then i was able to get quite reasonable prices in a wide range of 4- and 5-star hotels averaging $ 120.72 (as of september, 2009) per room double occupancy per night. this seems to be a quite appealing and inexpensive alternative to the river cruises which we had previously considered. of course, one disadvantage is dragging one’s luggage.

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]]> By: Gemma http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/comment-page-1/#comment-92205 Gemma Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:12:09 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/#comment-92205 Karen, that's good advice regarding car hire. It's an ideal way to see as much of each destination as possible, and most of the time it's stress-free. But it's very important to understand all the terms and conditions if you want to avoid any possible hidden costs or complications. I work for Auto Europe, and we find that the problems customers come across when they hire a car could generally be avoided. We've put together a simple step-by-step guide explaining all the costs, the types of insurance you really need and how to choose the best vehicle for your trip. It's free to download from the website: http://www.auto-europe.co.uk/showspecial.cfm?specid=1015 Karen, that’s good advice regarding car hire. It’s an ideal way to see as much of each destination as possible, and most of the time it’s stress-free. But it’s very important to understand all the terms and conditions if you want to avoid any possible hidden costs or complications.

I work for Auto Europe, and we find that the problems customers come across when they hire a car could generally be avoided. We’ve put together a simple step-by-step guide explaining all the costs, the types of insurance you really need and how to choose the best vehicle for your trip. It’s free to download from the website: http://www.auto-europe.co.uk/showspecial.cfm?specid=1015

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]]> By: Campervan Rental New Zealand http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/comment-page-1/#comment-61260 Campervan Rental New Zealand Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:34:29 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/#comment-61260 I cannot agree more. I have been to Italy once and without my wife's prebook of everything, I am sure I would get into a lot of trouble! I cannot agree more. I have been to Italy once and without my wife’s prebook of everything, I am sure I would get into a lot of trouble!

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]]> By: Travel Articles http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/comment-page-1/#comment-57882 Travel Articles Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:52:25 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/#comment-57882 It's not good to travel to Europe right now since the Euro is so expensive compared to the Dollar. Can you suggest which uncommon destinations you have traveled to? It’s not good to travel to Europe right now since the Euro is so expensive compared to the Dollar.

Can you suggest which uncommon destinations you have traveled to?

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]]> By: CHANDRASHEKHAR RAJE http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/comment-page-1/#comment-23649 CHANDRASHEKHAR RAJE Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:13:46 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/#comment-23649 Dear Karen, I am part of a group of 25, being members of 8 very close families. We wish to travel Europe. We are divided on to cover whole or as you said part of Europe. We are ready to compromise on amenities by taking common rooms/ apartments but are not ready to compromise on sight seeing. Local reliable guide is our requirement. I will be thankful to you if you share your experience as to above points. With Regards, Chandrashekhar Raje Dear Karen,
I am part of a group of 25, being members of 8 very close families.
We wish to travel Europe. We are divided on to cover whole or as you said part of Europe.
We are ready to compromise on amenities by taking common rooms/ apartments but are not ready to compromise on sight seeing.
Local reliable guide is our requirement.
I will be thankful to you if you share your experience as to above points.
With Regards,
Chandrashekhar Raje

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]]> By: Clara http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/comment-page-1/#comment-4265 Clara Tue, 29 May 2007 14:21:50 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/#comment-4265 Some 9 years back when I had to look for last minute accomodation in Prague, the local tourist center was a great help. I stayed in a pension though was far from the city center but with the subway nearby, it was still convenient. I was literally living among the locals! Some 9 years back when I had to look for last minute accomodation in Prague, the local tourist center was a great help. I stayed in a pension though was far from the city center but with the subway nearby, it was still convenient. I was literally living among the locals!

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]]> By: Karen Bryan http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/comment-page-1/#comment-607 Karen Bryan Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:25:47 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/#comment-607 I must admit when I drove an automatic car for the first time when we were on holiday in California I found that the brakes were much more sensitive and every time I touched the brake the car lurched. I agree about spending at least 2 nights in each town, just to give yourself time to see it properly, rather than a quick whizz around the main sights. I must admit when I drove an automatic car for the first time when we were on holiday in California I found that the brakes were much more sensitive and every time I touched the brake the car lurched.

I agree about spending at least 2 nights in each town, just to give yourself time to see it properly, rather than a quick whizz around the main sights.

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]]> By: JennDZ http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/comment-page-1/#comment-503 JennDZ Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:25:19 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/02/12/the-7-secrets-of-independent-travel-in-europe/#comment-503 These are some very hady tips. I agree that planning at least some hotel or other accomodations save a lot of time once you get there. But I usually leave a night or two to just wing it, so I can have the best of both worlds. Also if you have never driven in Europe, just be prepared for it being VERY different. My first experience was in Ireland. I knew I would be driving on the other side of the road, but I was not prepared for the rental car being a standard. I learned to drive on a standard car, however, the gear shift was also on the opposite side, and I had a hard time driving on the other side of the road and shifting with my non-dominant hand....all at the same time...I felt like I was walking and chewing gum at the same time! I also suggest staying in each town you got to for at least 2 nights. That way you enjoy it much more and don't end up exhausted and cranky at the end of your trip! These are some very hady tips. I agree that planning at least some hotel or other accomodations save a lot of time once you get there. But I usually leave a night or two to just wing it, so I can have the best of both worlds.
Also if you have never driven in Europe, just be prepared for it being VERY different. My first experience was in Ireland. I knew I would be driving on the other side of the road, but I was not prepared for the rental car being a standard. I learned to drive on a standard car, however, the gear shift was also on the opposite side, and I had a hard time driving on the other side of the road and shifting with my non-dominant hand….all at the same time…I felt like I was walking and chewing gum at the same time!
I also suggest staying in each town you got to for at least 2 nights. That way you enjoy it much more and don’t end up exhausted and cranky at the end of your trip!

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