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10th May 2012
Has anyone used the phone card? can you use it from any hotel/pay phone/cell phone while in europe?
what do you think?
I’m going on Euro Explorer July 15th
Amanda-Ontario
10th May 2012
Hey everyone,
I was hoping someone could help me! I’m going on the Winter Wanderer departing December 21st and I just got my documents yesterday.
Browsing through the hotel lists, in lucerne it says we are stayng at a hotel at the bottom of the mountain, not the one at the top! The name of the hotel on the list is: Mothotel Pilatusblic
Does anyone know anything about this? I’m just curious so I don’t have to pack an overnight bag lol!
10th May 2012
I want to book the Ski Tour but I’m not sure if I should do it for 1 or two weeks. Any advice from someone that has done it before?
This is going to be my first time skiing and I’m plannig to take some lessons.
10th May 2012
Some other helpful hints:
When on plane it is important to get up and walk around periodically to avoid developing deep vein thrombosis (or however it’s spelled)
Also, drink plenty of fluids which can lessen effects of jet lag.
Bring disposable camera (s). You never know when your camera could stop working and there’s nothing worse than not being able to take photos.
Put some sort of marking such as a ribbon on your suitcase to make it stand out. It’s always difficult to pick out your luggage off the baggage carousel so may as well make it somewhat easier.
Bring nice clothing for going out at night. the kind you’d wear to going to a club or nice restaurant.
Hope that helps. I’ve got even more and some useful websites too.
Brian
brij75@yahoo.com
10th May 2012
I am thinking about doing the “Best of Europe” trip next year and am trying to budget for it. Has anyone gone to Paris w/ Contiki and gone to the Moulin Rouge? It sounds cool but for almost $200 USD I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth the money…..
Moulin Rouge: Worth it? Or tourist trap?
Thanks!
10th May 2012
I know they say tours start at 7 AM (e.g. mine is the Wild Western). I’m not staying at the hotel the night before because I have family down near LA, so I have to get to the Best Western Stovalls Inn to catch the tour? And when they say start date is 7 AM this means when the bus leaves, so I probably should aim to be at the hotel lobby by about 6:30 AM? Just curious, thanks!
10th May 2012
Hey everyone i’ve just got a general question about time. specifically the travel time between London and Versailles.
ok so heres how it is, ive got a spare day in London and i was wondering how long it would take to get to Versailles for a day trip. I’d so love to go there but it really depends on how long it would take.
I was thinking of taking the underground train to where ever it goes then catching another train to Versailles.
Is there and easier way?
any feed back will be appreciated
10th May 2012
How much did you suitcase weigh BEFORE you started packing, and AFTER you finished packing…
Just wondering because the suitcases we have weigh around 5kg without anything in them, and worried that they weigh too much…I have started a packing list and am shocked at all the stuff I will need, surely this will go way way over the 20kg (and we cant take 20kg as we are doing 3 tours plus wanna buy stuff). Have a squiz and tell me what you think
Hand Sanitizer
Tissues
Insect Repellant
Sunscreen
Blood Circulation Socks/Stockings
Journal
Pen
Europe Adaptor
UK Adaptor
Deodorant
Moisturiser
Make-Up
Hairbrush
Toothbrush
Floss
Toothpaste
Shampoo
Bodywash
Poncho
Mini Umbrella
Pajamas
Bikini
Alarm Clock
1 x Pair of Sneakers
1 x Pair of Thongs
1 x Pair of Going Out Shoes
Razor & Blades
1 x Thin Towel
Digital Camera
Video Camera
Re-Chargeable Batteries
Video Camera Batteries
Memory Cards
Disks
Hat
Sunnies
Mini Clothesline
Bandaids
Panadol
Cold & Flu Tablets
Any Other Medications
Plastic Bags
Toiletry Bag
2 x Jeans
1 x Trackies
1 x Cargo Three Quarter Pants
1 x Three Quarter Jeans
2 x Dresses
3 x T-Shirts
1 x Singlet Top
1 x Boardies
1 x Jacket
2 x Dressy Tops
1 x Black Three Quarter Pants
x Socks
x Underwear
x Bra’s
Is this too much, or should I be taking less clothes than that? It’s just so hard as I am doing 3 tours…Cheers in advance for your help
(Oh and video & digital camera can be in our carry on…and my fiance & I will obviously be able to share a few things, like just take 1 umbrella between us, one toothpaste etc)
10th May 2012
Ok so i’m sure this question has already been asked but how and when do we pay for the optional excursions? the contiki website lists them in US dollars – do we pay for them in US dollars or in egyptian pounds?
Thanks everyone
Kathryn
10th May 2012
hi! im a 21y/o from aus looking at going to europe on 20th dec doing the european magic tour + paris nye tour. wondering if anyone else is going? or if anyone has any info on what the weather is like? how much money to take? credit card? or any other useful info? im a first timer so it would be a great help
10th May 2012
hey all!
i was wondering,
i read somewhere that, even though it isnt featured on Contikis brochure or anything, theres a half an hour stop at Bosnia and Herzegovina (between Montenegro and Croatia)
how true is this..?
and, if so, will i need to get a visa? S;
SO. anyone?
10th May 2012
Hi, I’m planning on going on the European Highlights tour…I know its mostly camping, I’m just curious about how that works, and what it’s like. Do I have to bring a sleeping bag or anything like that? Is it tents or cabins? Any info would be really appreciated!!
10th May 2012
Hi there!
I’m a Kiwi and lived in Auckland most of my life but recently moved to Christchurch. Have never been to Queenstown or most of the other areas covered by the Scenic Southern and was thinking of checking out my own country before heading to others next year Specifically over New Years, woo hoo!!
But I’m curious to know if many or any Kiwis go on a NZ Contiki tour themselves?
Look forward to hear anything back, Cheers, Sarah
10th May 2012
Hi, my name is santiago, implanin to take European Discovery package (14 days)arround October 26th, im married, my wife and i are both 28 and have a lot of energy.I would like to know if somedoby took this package before and tell me if this is really worth it, some people told me that im not going to see anything, but it think the ayre worng, it’s my first time travel to europe and for me it’s expensive, that why i want to see a little bit arround europe, the main cities and that, and i’m planing to go to Spain in the same trip, any idea to share?
10th May 2012
I will be touring in Europe this summer and I was wondering if anyone can say anything about potential discrimination against people who might be mistaken for “terrorists” and similar.
My cousin who was living in the UK actually left the country because he couldn’t stand the discrimination any longer. Even city busses would not stop for him and he could not enter a pub without it immediately falling silent. Though he really looks like a stereotypical “terrorist.”
So I am kind of worried because I have brown skin and my family has definitely had bad experiences because of that with the US border people. Though I shaved my facial hair so I look a lot less “terrorist-like” now, and I don’t wear a turban.
Is it that bad in Europe? Has anyone seen/experienced problems or discrimination because the person looks like they might be a “terrorist”?
10th May 2012
Hey guys!
Is there anybody doing this tour? If you have done this tour can you please give me some feed back!
10th May 2012
Hey I’m doing Canada & the Rockies in early May. I’ve got three weeks between the end of that and when I start working at Panorama Mountain Resort. I was just wondering what have you done after the tour ended? Or what are you planning to do? I’m thinking about using Greyhound bus services to get around – anyone used them? Or youth hostels?
Thanks,
Zokas
10th May 2012
Hi all,
Doing to the Euro Explorer starting 16th August. Just wanted to know of any stories from people who have travelled alone. Is it daunting? I’m a little bit nervous not knowing anybody (yet don’t mind meeting new people). Does everybody generally get along? Are there any bad eggs on tour?
Also, I’ve heard rumours that all people do is get smashed on these tours. Is this true? I don’t mind having a good time, but I hope to not head out with people who are more interested in drinking themselves stupid rather than see the sites. Any feedback would be great.
Mark
10th May 2012
Hi everyone,
I am looking at doing the 46 days camping next year the dates don’t come out till October so not exactly sure when yet but was looking at around May. Can anyone please give me any info on what the trip was like for them and if they would do it again. I am traveling by myself and am 21 but will be 22 when I leave. I am from Sydney but not really a prissy girl. I have camped before as a kid and enjoyed it. Really any information would be fantastic. I am going camping because I want to make my money stretch as far as possible and the 46 days seemed like a great introduction to Europe and went to many fantastic places.
Cheers Lizzie
