Cheap Train Travel

Demetrius asked:




European holidays are interesting for people around the world. Going from country to country is a great way to experience the culture of different places. With a cheap car hire in Brussels, Belgium, you can enjoy the freedom to explore a lot of the countries in Western Europe. That is the best part about traveling with a Brussels car hire, the neighboring countries are so close. You could spend some of your holiday in Belgium before going to another nation with the ease of car hire Brussels. The Netherlands, Germany and France are well within the reach of a Brussels car hire.

Obviously, the best place to start a Brussels car hire holiday is in the city center. There a a lot of nice places to drive with a car hire in Brussels. The old town is a really great part of the city. You can walk around the cobblestone streets and visit the square around the Grand Palace and town hall. This is also the area that hosts the world famous flower carpet. After you have enjoyed the unique old town atmosphere, take the Brussels car hire to the new sections of the city. One of the best attractions is the Atomium. Although it was built in 1958, the Atomium looks like a futuristic structure. Take a Brussels car hire to the Atomium and explore the 102 meter tall structure of interconnected spheres.

Brussels car hire is also a great way to travel around and see the new as well as old architecture of the city. For a taste of the new places, go with a Brussels car hire and visit the North Quarter Business District of the European Parliament building. If you want to see some historical buildings, take a Brussels car hire and drive to The Royal Palace or the Cinquantenaire Triumphal Arch. Everywhere you turn with a Brussels car hire, there is something new to see. Although there are incredible places all over the city, the best way to take advantage of the Brussels car hire is by driving outside of the urban area and even outside of the country.

With a Brussels car hire, you can quickly move from place to place with speed and comfort. The Netherlands to the north, France and Luxembourg to the south and Germany to the west means you can drive a Brussels car hire to a new country in as little as one hour. Car hire Brussels is the perfect way to explore a lot of countries in western Europe because they are so close together. It is best to do some planning before you embark on a journey, but with the freedom of Brussels car hire, you can easily go to Paris or Amsterdam in less than three hours. All of this holiday fun is only possible with a cheap Brussels car hire.

Sebastian asked:




Europe is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. No other place on Earth offers so much to do in so little time. Besides being steeped in rich history and culture, Europe is also beautiful and relaxing all over the continent. Of course, there is a decision to be made about how to get from land to land in this gorgeous area. The best suggestion would be to travel Europe by rail. There is no other way to see so much and relax in amazing comfort at the same time.

To travel Europe by rail you will need to obtain some rail passes. This is not difficult in the least and is far more cost effective than air travel. The best way to get rail passes is to go through a travel agent. You will need to tell them how many destinations that you intend to visit while you travel Europe by rail. The travel agent will be able to work out a great package deal for you that will get all you want to see into the amount of days that you have available. There are also several preset travel Europe by rail deals that give you only the best of what the land has to offer. Check with your travel agent to determine what the best package is for you and the pricing that is available.

When you travel Europe by rail there are many destinations that you will surely want to visit to make the vacation unforgettable to say the least. Prague is one such destination. To travel Europe by rail and not stop in Prague is a big mistake. Besides being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it has a rich nightlife and wonderful attractions for everyone. Stop in for some of the best cuisine that the world has to offer.

Venice is another must see destination when you travel Europe by rail. Venice has been touted as the number one spot for tourists all over the world. This is no surprise considering the overall appeal of the city and its historical richness. Be sure to visit one of the wonderful cafés that line most of the streets.

Finally you will want to stop in at Munich when you travel Europe by rail. As a city, Munich provides something for everyone. The night is always alive in Munich with nightclubs and jazz centers as well as great theater and film houses. Do not leave until you have visited some of the fine restaurants in the area as well. You will not regret it for sure.

Next time you take a vacation be sure to check into a package that will allow you to travel Europe by rail. Not only will you travel to some of the finest locations across the continent, you will do so in high style and comfort, not having to worry about long lines to get through an airport terminal. Travel Europe by rail and enjoy.

Eric Castro asked:




Metropolitan’s “CHIVA EXPRESS” vehicles are the highlight of the rail tours along the Ecuadorian Andes and down to the Coast.. The chivas are colorful, fun, one-car vehicles on tracks that allow guests to “ride the roof”, where comfortable and safe seats have been adapted for a 360° view of the magnificent Andean landscapes—an exhilarating experience!.

Follow the same route of the historic Trans-Andean train ride, down the famous “Devil´s Nose” in three brand new 34-passenger vehicles with comfortable seating and large windows, toilet facilities and bar.

The one-day Chiva Express program departs from Quito, the capital of Ecuador, to the Cotopaxi Volcano National Park on a one-day adventure excursion along the Avenue of the Volcanoes with spectacular views of the Andes Mountains. Guests can leave the comfort of the inside to climb the outside ladder and sit on the roof for the exhilarating ride and panoramic views, protected by a guardrail, as the “Chiva Express” lollops and lurches along narrow-gauge tracks at a leisurely pace.

The two-day Quito/Riobamba/Guayaquil “Chiva Express” program goes from the Andes to the Coast, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Upon reaching Cotopaxi Volcano, the voyage continues by motorcar on a southward journey along the Andes for a visit of an Indian market. lunch and ride to Riobamba, to spend the night. The constantly changing scenery is awesome: snow-capped peaks, high treeless plateau, rushing streams, lush valleys, and steep slopes with patchworks of terraced fields and small Indian villages.

On the second day, guests board the “Chiva Express” from Riobamba to Alausí and on to the famous 1,000-foot Devil’s Nose switchbacks, an almost sheer cliff on which the railway track zigzags down a ledge cut into the mountainside overhanging a river gorge south of Alausí. The adventure continues down the slopes of the Andes while guests experience the transition from Andean ecosystems to the lush tropical coastal vegetation: bananas, oranges, pineapples, ginger and wooden farm houses on stilts. The last leg of the “Chiva Express” ends in Bucay, and on by motorcar to Guayaquil. Guests returning to Quito can take the flight Guayaquil/Quito that same evening.

The “Chiva Express” programs also connect with an overland trip from Alausí to the beautiful city of Cuenca in the south of Ecuador on three- or four-day excursions including tours, hotels, all meals, tour guide, ground transportation and transfers. Please visit www.chivaexpress.com for detailed itineraries and additional information .

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Brad Alexzander asked:




Grand Paris! Think of a romantic trip to Europe, and the City of Lights springs immediately to mind! And why not? It\’s a beautiful city. Easy to navigate. And the sights! Well, there is no shortage of sights. And because of the combination of tourist attractions, food, and romance, it is one of the most popular destinations in the world.

So what do you want to do in this grand city? The museums? The Monuments? The markets? The bookstalls along the Seine? Is it the food that attracts you at world class restaurants, or do you just want to sit in a sidewalk cafe and watch the world go by?

There are so many \”must sees\” that you really will have to choose what is most important to you. Monuments? How about the Eiffel Tower. The Place de la Concorde with it\’s Egyptian obelisk. Think of the line up of the Arc du Triomphe du Carrousel through the Tuileries to the Arc de Triomphe, and the grand Grande Arche in La Defense district. Or how about Invalides where Napoleon is buried.

Landmark churches? Start with Notre Dame de Paris. The Basilique du Sacre-Coeur… dramatic and white on the hill in Montmartre. The churches of La Madeleine, Sainte-Chapelle, and the Pantheon. Or just landmark buildings like the Palais Garnier.

There are so many world class museums that it would take your entire vacation to see them. The Louvre, the Musee d\’Orsay, the Musee Rodin and the Musee Picasso to name some of the most obvious. Museums can make your head spin after a few hours. To avoid being overwhelmed by them, get a museum card. They are available for 1, 3 and 5 days.

The card will allow you can go in and out of the museums over the period of your stay and not get \”museum head\”. The museums are fantastic, but you want to get a feel for all of Paris don\’t you?

Take time to stroll in a garden or two. The Tuileries stretches in front of the Louvre. The Luxembourg Garden is a great place to watch children of all ages sail small boats on the ponds. Sit in one of the cafes and have a glass of wine.

Wander in some of the neighborhoods. See Montparnasse with it\’s artists and cafes. See the delectable food displays in stores around La Madeleine. Explore the Latin Quarter… see the Sorbonne and visit a bistro or two. Or just wander along the Seine and see what the booksellers have in those green metal boxes.

The food is… well so French and wonderful. You can certainly eat expensive meals at restaurants with who knows how many Michelin stars, but the food will be good almost everywhere. Pop into any bistro or neighborhood restaurant and order a \”prix fixe\” menu and you are sure to have a great meal. You have to try the favorite street food of Parisians…. crepes… try one with Nutella, or sugar and butter.

Food, wine, lots of action….. If we haven\’t got you packing your bags for Paris, we hope we at least have you dreaming of the City of Lights.

Isn\’t it hard navigating Paris on your own? You\’ve heard that they won\’t speak anything but French, that the waiters are rude, and the shopkeepers are impolite. It\’s really not true. Paris is a big city, and its citizens sometimes have that \”big city attitude\”…. people are hurried and may seem a bit brusque, but if you remember some of the simple rules of travel, you\’ll do fine.

First thing you need to remember is to bring your sense of adventure and appreciate the differences. The French are more reserved than most Americans. They may not be as quick to smile at strangers, but with a little effort on your part you\’ll find friendly, helpful Parisians.

Second, whenever you open your mouth, attempt to say a few words in French. Saying hello, please and thank you in French will go a long way. They will appreciate it. Try to say it with a French accent… you probably won\’t succeed, but this will win you friends too. And they\’ll probably ask if you would prefer to speak English.

OK, now that we\’ve gotten you past your fear of people problems when navigating Paris, let\’s talk about physically getting around.

First thing, be sure to bring good walking shoes. You will be doing lots of walking… with the sights and the atmosphere of Paris, you\’ll be looking around thinking, \”This is Paris… I\’m here!\”

But you don\’t want to walk aimlessly, so let\’s look at the geography of Paris. Many Paris locations are described as being either left-bank or right bank. What does that mean? To get real basic… the River Seine cuts Paris pretty much in half. So the Left Bank is more or less to the south of the River Seine. (Look at a map of Paris… it\’s mostly the bottom half.) The Right Bank is to the north of the river. (So, the top half of the map.. right?)

Old Paris hands will tell you, \”Oh, I stayed in the 6th Arrondissement.\” Or the 16th (a wealthy neighborhood on the Right Bank near the Bois de Boulogne) or the 1st (the center of Paris where the Louvre and Palais Royal are) or whatever.

The arrondissements are the districts that the city is divided into. There are 20 of them. You really don\’t need to know them for navigating Paris. You\’ll see them on addresses, and they are marked on maps, but you don\’t need to know them to get around…. though you might want to find out which arrondissement you decide to stay in, so you can say to your friends, \”Oh WE stayed in the 7th!\” (You would then have stayed near the Eiffel Tower and the Musee d\’Orsay.)

You\’ll want to walk and walk, but to see more of the sights, you can\’t walk everywhere. Take the Metro to the next neighborhood and start walking again. You\’ll soon know where your landmarks are, and they will help you get your bearings.

You can also use the Paris bus system and taxis to get around or take a leisurely bateau on the Seine to see the sights. However you get around, you\’ll soon find that navigating Paris isn\’t hard.

 

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Grant Eckert asked:




Australia is a huge country, almost as large as the contiguous United States, and one of the most important tips for any traveler would be to give themselves enough time to really see the country. Most international visitors fly into Sydney, the country’s largest city, but the rest of this vast country, which also happens to be a continent, is well worth visiting too.

One of the biggest challenges is negotiating the huge distances; the distance from Perth on the west coast to Brisbane on the east coast is almost 2500 miles. The easiest way to travel is to fly. QANTAS serves the major cities as well as smaller places with intriguing names, Wollongong, Lord Howe Island and Doomadgee.

If you plan to see as much of the country as possible, consider buying one of the many air passes available which allow you to save money by taking a certain number of flights within a specific time period. The cost depends on the itinerary. A ticket from Perth to Cairns to Alice Springs and Melbourne might cost around $1200. You generally need to purchase these tickets outside Australia, and often in conjunction with your plane ticket to and from Australia.

If you have the time, driving is an excellent way to see the country, and to appreciate the sheer size. Car rental is easy and convenient, you will need a valid driver’s license to rent a car and you need to have it with you while driving. Many travelers even find it more economical to purchase a car and then sell it before returning home. Australian drivers are polite, and won’t tolerate drunk-driving, driving without a seat belt or talking on a cell phone while driving.

Roads are generally good in Australia, although some roads in the Outback are unpaved (or unsealed, as they are known) and can only be driven safely in a four wheel drive vehicle. If you are driving in the more remote parts of Australia, be alert for animals and “road trains”, huge tractor-trailers up to fifty yards long. Never venture into the Outback without extra water and fuel, spare tires, a rope and perhaps a satellite phone. And don’t forget, they drive on the left.

There is also a surprisingly good rail and bus network in Australia, there are several long distance bus companies, although Greyhound Pioneer Australia covers the entire country. Also, if you have the time, the train journey from Perth to Sydney is considered one of the world’s most spectacular; it also boasts one of the world’s longest straight stretches of railroad track.

If you don’t want to fly or drive, consider an escorted tour. These can vary greatly in the quality of accommodation, the length of the trip and exactly what you will see. Most tours take in the popular destinations, Sydney and the surrounding Blue Mountains, the Gold Coast, Uluru, (Ayers Rock) and the Great Barrier Reef. Darwin makes a good base for exploring the tropical north of the country and Alice Springs is convenient for exploring the Outback.

Many people visit Australia to experience native Aborigine culture. If you plan to travel on Aboriginal land, other than on a designated road, you will first need to obtain a permit from the Land Council in that state. There are plenty of places throughout the country to see Aborigines and purchase their art and crafts, but you are also expected to show respect for their sacred sights.

The unit of currency in Australia is the dollar; divided into 100 cents. At the time of this writing, Australia is affordable to American and European visitors, due to the rather favorable exchange rate. ATMs can be found in all the larger towns and the major tourist areas, although they are often hard to find in the Outback.

Credit cards, particularly Visa and MasterCard, are widely accepted. Tipping is not as common as in the US, although it’s appreciated. An inexpensive hotel room might cost somewhere between $50 and $80; a more luxurious hotel room may cost in the range of $260 to $300. Hostels and campgrounds are also widely available, reasonably priced and popular with families and backpackers.

The internet has meant that trip planning and keeping in touch has become easier. Australia is no exception. Internet access is widely available, even in the remotest Outback settlements. Australians use 240 volts AC, so you will need to take an adaptor for electrical appliances.

One of the easiest aspects about traveling through Australia is that the language is familiar. Although, you may come across such strange things as thongies, billabongs, sheilas and, as Australians are well known for their hospitality, possibly an invitation to a shrimp on the barbie.

Jason Born asked:




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