Our european tour involved France, Spain, Germany & Belgium, plus a month in the UK & Ireland.

That said, there is some similarity in cultural behavior from country to country.

My only suggestion would be to learn as many basic words in each language as possible to communicate necessary things (in lieu of having an interpreter along). Quite a few Europeans speak English, but not all and some words and phrases don't translate clearly. Be sure to pack as lightly as possible. There's no baggage checking on trains, it's all carry-on and space is very limited. Expect lots of walking. If you're not in shape, you will be after the trip; comfortable tennis shoes are a must as most Europeans walk or ride bikes/scooters just about everywhere.

He should sample lots of local cuisine, imbibe the great beverages (ales, beers & wines), enjoy the music, arts and museums, and just have a great time. :O)

AuPh

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Topic - First trip to Europe booked! - padreken 12:22:05 10/21/12 (23)

Add a day trip to Pompeii to your Rome visit - rlindsa 05:51:16 10/22/12 (0)

no matter what country you're in..... - Hi-Fi Nut 05:04:03 10/22/12 (0)

Bring Lots Of Money.... - Draz 19:18:35 10/21/12 (0)

Italy... - mkuller 19:10:16 10/21/12 (0)

If you are traveling by train from Florence to Vienna, you will pass Hallstatt, Austria - Norm 18:40:17 10/21/12 (1)

Just googled Halstatt, and the images look spectacular - padreken 19:31:05 10/21/12 (0)

Advice: Enjoy it! - Mike K 17:37:48 10/21/12 (0)

Great choices... - Ivan303 15:17:32 10/21/12 (0)

We'll be there next week. - Mr. Dick Hertz 14:31:44 10/21/12 (2)

Have a great trip! - padreken 14:39:37 10/21/12 (1)

Scotland and Ireland will be our next trip. - Mr. Dick Hertz 14:50:34 10/21/12 (0)

Place Canadian flag on your luggage - gme109 14:31:19 10/21/12 (0)

Critical advice for one of the must-sees: - tinear 13:58:24 10/21/12 (2)

All good and practical advice, thanks! - padreken 14:12:54 10/21/12 (1)

In Venice: have good walking shoes. It's famously a place for getting lost. - tinear 14:48:09 10/21/12 (0)

As I mentioned to tinear below... - Audiophilander 13:30:54 10/21/12 (2)

Thanks, AuPh - padreken 13:56:58 10/21/12 (1)

RE: Thanks, AuPh/ the man's been around - waiting for his travel book [no text] - Hi-Fi Nut 06:00:31 10/22/12 (0)

RE: Food - Zheeeem 12:50:35 10/21/12 (0)

buon viaggio!!! - Jazz Inmate 12:36:44 10/21/12 (1)

Grazie, JI! - padreken 12:43:02 10/21/12 (0)

You're going to be amazed. Dumb politics aside, you should communicate with audio philander: - tinear 12:24:39 10/21/12 (1)

Our european tour involved France, Spain, Germany & Belgium, plus a month in the UK & Ireland. - Audiophilander 10/21/1213:12:36 10/21/12 (0)

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Our european tour involved France, Spain, Germany & Belgium, plus a month in the UK & Ireland.

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