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Old 05-05-2004, 11:53 AM   #1
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Hey everyone! How's it going? So here's the deal, I'm just starting to plan the itenerary for my 6 month backpacking trip in western Europe. I figure I'm gonna try and plan this thing in steps because its a LONG trip...

I know that I want to spend at least a month in the UK and Ireland but not more than 6 weeks. I definitely want to spend 1-2 weeks in London, at least a week split between Edinburgh and Glasgow, and a few days in Dublin.

I've been reading travel books like crazy, and my problem is that I want to go EVERYWHERE, everything sounds so amazing.

It would be great if anyone could give me some advice on places that truely arn't to be missed, also, does anyone know how much Britrail passes cost aproximatly and what is the best (cheapest) way to get from island to island?

I'm sure I will love wherever I go, I just need some help choosing the places!
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Old 05-06-2004, 11:59 AM   #2
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Well Sean, you are going to have one fantstic time!!! If I had to recommend a couple things to do in the UK is...

Giants Causeway on the North coast of Northern Ireland

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Something I wish I had done...



Visit the Scottish Highlands...

Have a sweet trip!!!
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Old 05-24-2004, 07:59 PM   #3
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Try Ryanair.com. Sometimes you can find flights from island to island for VERY cheap!
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Old 05-25-2004, 10:01 PM   #4
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I agree with Delaney, RyanAir does have the most insane prices, but don't forget to check with Virgin when you're there. They handle both flights and trains and they are wicked cheap. Hitching in the U.K. isn't too bad once you're out of London...If you get a chance, you should check out the Welsh countryside, spent 5 months there, just very mellow...goodluck with it.
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Old 05-27-2004, 02:40 AM   #5
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Hey,

I live in scotland right now (in aberdeen, north east scotland). edinburgh's a fantastic city, visiting during the summer festival is fantastic if you dont mind the tourists but otherwise just try walking some of the old back streets alone cos you get a real feel for life in the city.
i was just wondering what attracts you to glasgow?
and btw, i totally agree with the scottish highlands its a must do. the west coast, at fort william and oban is beautiful and you can get some pretty cheap accomodatiopn as well.

If you happen to come to the boring oil rich city that aberdeen is my couch is yours

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The Uk is an amazing place but dont just try and stick around london! Its expensive dirty and over-rated! Like other people have said definately try and do Ireland and Scotland but dont forget Wales they equally have beautiful sights. There are also the major cities of England to visit such as Newcastle (excellent party scence on a wkend! Plus cheap beer!) Manchester (home of canal street (excellent gay scene and people watching atmosphere!) Liverpool (home of the beatles and the mighty Liverpool Footbal Club! oh and dont be deterred with non scousers going calm down calm down, it really is one of the safets cities i have been to and being European Capital Of Culture has had extensive regeneration and is home of the 2nd tate Gallery on the Albert Docks! if you do go to liverpool make sure you go on the ferry across the mersey you will end up i birkenhead, go to birkenhead park, interesting to note that central park in New York was modelled on Birkenhead Park) Then you should try areas like Bristol (home of wallace and Gromit!) plus they do a great beverage called cider! The drier the better!
As for train companies make sure you use the national rail site and try and book about 3 weeks before for great savings they will redirect you to virgin if you use that site!
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I really don't know anything other than the preparations i've made myself for my UK trip, but if you go to a travel agent in the States before you go over, you can get GREAT deals on BritRail passes. I got one called a BritRail Youth (under 26) Flexipass, which allows me 15 days of travel over a 2 month period, starting the day I first use it, for a little over $300 american. Also, if anyone wants to offer a couch to me while i'm in the UK, i'd love to take them up on it. I'm poor.

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