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sarahe.kan...

Paris or London + -

sarahe.kan... Sep 24, 2007 at 2:20 PM

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sarahe.kan... said "Hi, I'm planning a trip for the next month and it's either to Paris or London - depending on other people, it mi"

Hi,

I'm planning a trip for the next month and it's either to Paris or London - depending on other people, it might be by myself. Does anyone have any suggestions for doing a solo trip to either of those places?

Thanks=)
1. Keith
  
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  Keith Sep 24, 2007 at 7:04 PM
  
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  Keith said "I'm sure you'll get alot of different answers. For the most part they'll be based on personal preferences. I for on"
  
  I'm sure you'll get alot of different answers. For the most part they'll be based on personal preferences.
  I for one love London! It's incredibly lively but crowded. There's always something going on, no matter what you're into. But I'm going to throw you a curveball...go to Paris!
  
  Brief Reasons:
  1) The British Pound is kicking the dollar's ass and has been steadily for the past 3-4 years. Right now $1 = 2 pounds and change. Long and short, it's very expensive.
  
  2) Culturally speaking, it's not much different than the states and the tourist traps leave much to be desired.
  
  3) The Brits are friendly enough but it's a very crowded and fast paced city. The clubs are AWESOME (My personal fave is Cargo) and the bars are laid back but a relaxing destination it is not.
  
  4) The tube's layout is common sense, it's easy to get around but you're looking at alot of travel time between certain destinations -- riding the tube during evening rush (i.e. with commuters) is HELL.
  
  5) My favorite areas are Camden (really cool pubs & people) and Carnaby street/Soho (cool shops & pubs)
  
  Paris:
  1) Although the Euro is doing better than the dollar, it's not off the charts like the British Pound.
  
  2) There's alot to see and do and it's small enough to walk around and see the sights. The Louve, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower are all within walking distance of each other.
  
  3) The food ROCKS! And it won't destroy your wallet.
  
  4) There's lots of little places to lose yourself in. It's a pretty compact city compared London so you can just look around and explore leisurely. If you're going solo this is most definitely a plus.
  
  5) At first you'll probably be taken aback by the submachine gun toting soldiers patrolling the streets but rest assurred they're there for your safety and Paris is overall a safe city (even after dark). There's been a bit a civil unrest lately and there's an unemployment problem but don't let it bother you, chances are you'll never be touched by it.
  
  6) Everyone is relatively courteous and speaks English, try to return the favor (speak a little French), they'll appreciate it.
  
  7) Did I mention there's so much to see?
  
  Like I said before, I love London and I go there at least once a year (friends) but if I had to make a suggestion it would be Paris.
  1. sarahe.kan...
    
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    sarahe.kan... Sep 27, 2007 at 3:08 PM
    
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    sarahe.kan... said "I am completely sold on Paris thanks to your recommendations and break down of my two options. To be honest, I'm n"
    
    I am completely sold on Paris thanks to your recommendations and break down of my two options. To be honest, I'm not really interested in spending my time in another NYC for my vacation. I'd just come back broke and with a headache you know?
    
    Anyway, thanks a lot Keith
    
    Sarah
    1. Paul
      
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      Paul Jan 21, 2008 at 6:45 PM
      
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      Paul said "I just got back from a solo trip to London (okay the trip was for work, but the nights and weekend was mine). I "
      
      I just got back from a solo trip to London (okay the trip was for work, but the nights and weekend was mine).
      
      I definately wouldn't describe London as another NYC (although, if you hang outside the Picadilly Circus tube stop at night it might seem that way).
      
      I love the old architecture. While some hotels here and there are rather tall, but not nearly what would be called a skyscraper, most buildings are not more than a few stories tall.
      
      I did the just walk around the city thing and it was great. I saw the British Library, the British Museum, London Tower Bridge, Tower of London, etc. I'm not much of an organized tour person, but I hear the Tower of London tour is well worth it. Soho in the evening or just finding a pub is always good.
      
      Yeah, the exchange rate, at more than 2-to-1 is painful, but no snooty french people... lol
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    Sep 27, 2007 at 3:16 PM
    
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    said "Keith? Can you we go to Paris together!?:) Rima"
    
    Keith?
    
    Can you we go to Paris together!?:)
    
    Rima
    1. Keith
      
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      Keith Sep 28, 2007 at 12:56 AM
      
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        Kim Nov 27, 2007 at 7:02 PM
        
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        Kim said "Damn, Keith, you had me until "put out". (Alright, it was really at "get me a Hooker", but I didn't want to seem c"
        
        Damn, Keith, you had me until "put out". (Alright, it was really at "get me a Hooker", but I didn't want to seem cheap.)
        
        Keith
        
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        Keith Nov 28, 2007 at 12:58 PM
        
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        Keith said "I keed, I keed. Can't I be crass every once and a while. Come on, a place as romantic as Paris...I had to inject a "
        
        I keed, I keed. Can't I be crass every once and a while. Come on, a place as romantic as Paris...I had to inject a little smut and/or sexual intent.
        
        Kim
        
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        Kim Nov 28, 2007 at 1:23 PM
        
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        Kim said "I know, I know. Of course you had to inject a little smut, just make sure you wear a condom!"
        
        I know, I know. Of course you had to inject a little smut, just make sure you wear a condom!
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    molk... Dec 3, 2007 at 8:40 PM
    
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    molk... said "Actually its 1 Pound = $2 and change, London as rest of Euro will be cold at this time of year, but plenty to do, s"
    
    Actually its 1 Pound = $2 and change, London as rest of Euro will be cold at this time of year, but plenty to do, stick around westend, Trafalgar square, and you'll love the night life. If the city tires you take train to oxford the green will melt you inside out.
2. Constancia
  
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  Constancia Nov 20, 2007 at 8:20 PM
  
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  Constancia said "Paris definitely!! I have been in both and I prefer Paris!! Specially now that they have a bike system, so u can "
  
  Paris definitely!!
  
  I have been in both and I prefer Paris!! Specially now that they have a bike system, so u can visit all Paris by bike, is a nice way to do it.
  Don't miss the Montmartre neighbourhood and the latin quarter!!
  Buon Voyage!!
3. Toyin
  
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  Toyin Nov 29, 2007 at 2:46 AM
  
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  Toyin said "I've been to London and Paris and I agree with Keith in that London is more lively. You could do both, just fly in"
  
  I've been to London and Paris and I agree with Keith in that London is more lively. You could do both, just fly into London, stay and sight see then hop on a train to Paris. It's beautiful. You should go to Paris with someone, I don't recommend going by yourself, although my sister did and she enjoyed it. Also do you speak french? If not whenever you ask a question you have to at least attempt to speak it or they will snob you.
  Hope that helps, have fun whatever you decide.
  1. Oren
    
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    Oren Nov 30, 2007 at 6:20 PM
    
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    Oren said "I really recommend just saving your money and staying in nyc. The Euro and the Pound are worth soo much more than "
    
    I really recommend just saving your money and staying in nyc. The Euro and the Pound are worth soo much more than the Dollar. Just chill in an exotic neighborhood here in the city and pretend you are on vacation. I heard Staten Island is awesome!
    1. Keith
      
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      Keith Dec 1, 2007 at 5:27 PM
      
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      Keith said "We as Americans are too isolated as it is. This is the reason our economy is falling behind the rest of the (much m"
      
      We as Americans are too isolated as it is. This is the reason our economy is falling behind the rest of the (much more) civilized world.
      It's important that ALL Americans travel to other counties and observe them first hand. Exchange rate be damned -- the Euro is chump change compared to the British Pound.
      International knowledge and experience will only serve to improve, empower and inspire us.
      If you're really concerned about exchange rates, try a carribean destination or Latin America...Far more relaxing than a European, Asian or American Metro destination.
      1. Aston
        
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        Aston Jul 20, 2009 at 4:37 AM
        
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        Aston said "These both destinations are wonderful for traveling. I recommend you to travel Paris first and then London."
        
        These both destinations are wonderful for traveling. I recommend you to travel Paris first and then London.
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scott

New England ski trips + -

scott Jan 26, 2008 at 10:50 PM

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scott said "Just got into snowboarding and would like to find people interested in taking day trips to local areas. I have wheels!"

Just got into snowboarding and would like to find people interested in taking day trips to local areas. I have wheels!
1. KC
  
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  KC Jan 27, 2008 at 5:42 PM
  
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  KC said "Sounds like a great idea! Whereabouts are you thinking of doing day trips? MA? NH? ME? Are you thinking of going w"
  
  Sounds like a great idea! Whereabouts are you thinking of doing day trips? MA? NH? ME? Are you thinking of going weekends or weekdays or both?
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    scott Jan 27, 2008 at 7:20 PM
    
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    scott said "Yeah I go most every weekend for day trips. Since they are day trips I usually go to southern NH or right here in MA"
    
    Yeah I go most every weekend for day trips. Since they are day trips I usually go to southern NH or right here in MA
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      KC Jan 31, 2008 at 4:10 PM
      
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      KC said "Cool. I always try to avoid weekends because I think of them as being super crowded....is it that way? How's the t"
      
      Cool. I always try to avoid weekends because I think of them as being super crowded....is it that way? How's the travel and the slopes in terms of traffic on the weekends?
      
      Here's a thing to check out too for apres ski and chance for free lift tickets:
      http://www.fnxradio.com/snoriders/
      1. Aston
        
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        Aston Jul 20, 2009 at 4:31 AM
        
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        Aston said "May I know the best skiing spot in UK??"
        
        May I know the best skiing spot in UK??
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Will

Ukraine: Inexpensive,Castles,Great food & music,beautiful women + -

Will Jul 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM

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Robin

Has Anyone Climbed Kilimanjaro? + -

Robin Jul 11, 2007 at 8:06 AM

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Robin said "I'm climbing Kilimanjaro in October, still looking for other fun loving folks to join, but if anyone has been, how "

I'm climbing Kilimanjaro in October, still looking for other fun loving folks to join, but if anyone has been, how do you train for it?
If you're interested in joining or learning more, follow this link: http://www.steppinoutadventures.com/pdfs/... or just go to www.steppinoutadventures.com
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  Kim Jul 11, 2007 at 9:45 AM
  
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  Kim said "Wow, good for you! I just glanced at that site, amazing. I have no tips, just wanted to wish you luck and fun on thi"
  
  Wow, good for you! I just glanced at that site, amazing. I have no tips, just wanted to wish you luck and fun on this grand adventure.
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    Aston Jun 27, 2009 at 1:32 AM
    
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    Aston said "Africa is soo wonderful place to travel. In coming days am planning a trip to Tanzania and Mt. Kilimanjaro in Afri"
    
    Africa is soo wonderful place to travel. In coming days am planning a trip to Tanzania and Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. There I would like to explore different species of plants and animals like Chimpanzee and Safari. We can also enjoy here the advenrturous activities such as river rafting, cycling, etc. Can anyone recommnet me any of the appropriate tour?? One of the interesting tour i got to know is: http://www.ekoventure.com/trips/africa-ta...
    Is it ok??
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    Aston Jun 27, 2009 at 1:31 AM
    
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    Aston said "Africa is soo wonderful place to travel. In coming days am planning a trip to Tanzania and Mt. Kilimanjaro in Afri"
    
    Africa is soo wonderful place to travel. In coming days am planning a trip to Tanzania and Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. There I would like to explore different species of plants and animals like Chimpanzee and Safari. We can also enjoy here the advenrturous activities such as river rafting, cycling, etc. Can anyone recommnet me any of the appropriate tour?? One of the interesting tour i got to know is: http://www.ekoventure.com/trips/africa-ta...
    Is it ok??
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  Aston Jun 9, 2009 at 8:19 AM
  
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  Aston said "Nops!!! But I am planning to hike it soon...."
  
  Nops!!! But I am planning to hike it soon....
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lizzette

Hip*Cool*Personalized BagTags for your bags! + -

lizzette Jun 15, 2009 at 7:59 AM

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1. Aston
  
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  Aston Jun 23, 2009 at 6:48 AM
  
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  Aston said "Hey right now I don't require any...Will get it from you in a month or so..."
  
  Hey right now I don't require any...Will get it from you in a month or so...
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    lizzette said "Hello Aston! Just curious, do u travel alot? If you have a business, I can design, custom make, personalized you"
    
    Hello Aston!
    
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    If you have a business, I can design, custom make, personalized your bagtags with your logo or photo of your choice.
    
    drop me a note via email at contact@bagtagsusa.com when u r ready to order. Spread the word about my products and services!
    
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Hey Travelers- Join the Hostelling International Group! + -

Hostelling Mar 17, 2008 at 5:02 PM

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Hostelling said "For up-to-date information on free travel workships, travel grants, and other free programs and events such as readi"

For up-to-date information on free travel workships, travel grants, and other free programs and events such as readings and monthly film screenings in our Community Cinema series.
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  Jeff said "link, please."
  
  link, please.
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  Aston said "Great Link...Thanks"
  
  Great Link...Thanks
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Wonder

Wanna go to NYC March 7-9? + -

Wonder Feb 25, 2008 at 12:59 AM

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Wonder said "I want to go to NY that weekend to go wine tasting but don't want to pay for the high price hotel rooms by myself."

I want to go to NY that weekend to go wine tasting but don't want to pay for the high price hotel rooms by myself. I would like to share a room with no more than 3 other people. I've found some deals for less than $40/per person per night. Let me know if you are interested.
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  Aston said "Yups!!! I will love joining you."
  
  Yups!!! I will love joining you.
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Sharon

N.Y anyone? + -

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Sharon said "I have been trying to get down to N.Y all summer but none of my friends want to go so now im posting here. If anyo"

I have been trying to get down to N.Y all summer but none of my friends want to go so now im posting here. If anyone wants to join me for a week end in N.Y let me know. I want to spend as much time there in my short time as I can which means. I would like to leave right after work around 6pm Friday night. Anytime Friday is good I just want to have all of Sat there. If we take the bus the last bus leaves Boston around 11pm I think so we would still have all of Sat free.
Return. I would want to leave at night on sunday.

This would be ideal but I wont mind if I cant get someone willing to do all that. I just want to get there before it snows.
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  Anna Nov 14, 2007 at 3:42 PM
  
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  Anna said "Have fun in NYC! I just went by myself to NYC for the weekend! Granted I had friends to visit. I checked out "
  
  Have fun in NYC! I just went by myself to NYC for the weekend! Granted I had friends to visit.
  
  I checked out the KIKU the Art of the Chrysanthemum at the NY Botanical garden in the Bronx, hit the MOMA, grabbed dinner in the west Village. Sunday I had afternoon tea at Lady Mendl and then wandered down around SOHO to take my bus back to Boston.
  
  I just say go by yourself if you cannot find someone to with you. I found the first time I went traveling by myself very liberating! The longest I did was six weeks by myself. I find it opens you up to meeting people and more receptive too.
  
  Hope you find the time to go!
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  Ofer Nov 14, 2007 at 8:28 PM
  
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  Ofer said "I go to New York several times a year, usually for a weekend, 'cause I have friends there. I haven't been since Sep"
  
  I go to New York several times a year, usually for a weekend, 'cause I have friends there. I haven't been since September so perhaps it's time for another New York trip soonish.
  
  What kinds of things do you think you'd like to do if you went to New York? What's drawing you to go there?
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    Sharon said "I have been through there on my way to philly but i never visited. I want to do as much as I can the whole time Im"
    
    I have been through there on my way to philly but i never visited. I want to do as much as I can the whole time Im downt there.
    
    I figured instead of spending the night and paying for a hotel, I'll just go the whole day and come back at night. As Anna said going alone can actually be fun because you do whatever you want.
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      Ofer Nov 19, 2007 at 5:44 PM
      
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      Ofer said ""as much as I can" could still be anything, though - and New York has more than enough for a lifetime :) What kinds"
      
      "as much as I can" could still be anything, though - and New York has more than enough for a lifetime :) What kinds of things?
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  Aston said "Hey, I can not join you in this trip but I am planning a tour next month for 15 days. Can you pls tell me what the "
  
  Hey, I can not join you in this trip but I am planning a tour next month for 15 days. Can you pls tell me what the most happening places there are to be visited???
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Aston

Adventurous Tour... + -

Aston Jun 9, 2009 at 8:12 AM

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Aston said "I want to go for a luxury tour full of adventure like wildlife safari, biking, hiking etc. While looking for the var"

I want to go for a luxury tour full of adventure like wildlife safari, biking, hiking etc. While looking for the various options I have come across an interesting tour: http://www.ekoventure.com/trips/africa-ta...
How do you find it??? Any suggestions welcomeâ€¦

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Jim

My web site for traveling + -

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