Trip Reports That Inspired You in 2011 - Europe Edition
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Trip Reports That Inspired You in 2011 - Europe Edition
I hope everyone had a nice holiday! Long time, no see! I haven’t been active in the forums for some time (my toddler has kept me busy!), but I peek in when I can to see where everyone has been heading.
I’m writing a blog post for the site that reflects on some of the interesting trips Fodor’s members have taken in 2011. While several come to mind, I wanted to take the opportunity to ask for your favorites. Which trip reports stand out to you? Which one did you find so engrossing that you couldn’t wait for the next “installment”? Has one inspired you as you look to your travel plans for 2012?
And while I’m at it, thanks to everyone who wrote a trip report this year. They are an extremely valuable resource for those of us planning our next adventure.
I’m writing a blog post for the site that reflects on some of the interesting trips Fodor’s members have taken in 2011. While several come to mind, I wanted to take the opportunity to ask for your favorites. Which trip reports stand out to you? Which one did you find so engrossing that you couldn’t wait for the next “installment”? Has one inspired you as you look to your travel plans for 2012?
And while I’m at it, thanks to everyone who wrote a trip report this year. They are an extremely valuable resource for those of us planning our next adventure.
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Hi Katie---nice to see you back.
As for trip reports, I am partial to any by Mr_Go and Ms_Go.
Their recent Tuscany adventure is typical of their format and style, which is the gold standard IMHO.
As for trip reports, I am partial to any by Mr_Go and Ms_Go.
Their recent Tuscany adventure is typical of their format and style, which is the gold standard IMHO.
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He is a report resulting from a trip that everyone pitched in to turn a potential disappointment into can't-wait-to-go-back trip:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rip-report.cfm
Here is the initial thread that started the planning process:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...and-france.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rip-report.cfm
Here is the initial thread that started the planning process:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...and-france.cfm
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I've been greatly impressed with Peter-S-Aus experiences in Venice:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rip-report.cfm
He has a great way of describing things - and I love his Australian take on things.
He's back next year, I believe - and I'm looking forward to another report.
We'll be there in October 2012 so we're checking out his recommendations.
Go, Pete!
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rip-report.cfm
He has a great way of describing things - and I love his Australian take on things.
He's back next year, I believe - and I'm looking forward to another report.
We'll be there in October 2012 so we're checking out his recommendations.
Go, Pete!
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I really enjoyed reading julia_t's report on her trip to Sarajevo this spring
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...eturn-trip.cfm
My husband and I visited Bosnia & Herzegovina in the fall of 2010 and it was good to re-visit the city through this report. I have also gotten some good movie and reading tips from julia_t so have continued to learn more about this fascinating part of the world.
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...eturn-trip.cfm
My husband and I visited Bosnia & Herzegovina in the fall of 2010 and it was good to re-visit the city through this report. I have also gotten some good movie and reading tips from julia_t so have continued to learn more about this fascinating part of the world.
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Most importantly - Welcome Back! You are missed.
There are truly so many reports that are helpful, each in different ways, that I cannot choose one over the other. Some are foodie reports which I love, others more on transportation help and hotels. So each one has something to offer even if only for pure entertainment value.
MaiTaiTom and mr_go/ms_go's are always enjoyable to read when I have time.
Right now I'm following jamikins & bikerscott's live trip report in Rome.
There are truly so many reports that are helpful, each in different ways, that I cannot choose one over the other. Some are foodie reports which I love, others more on transportation help and hotels. So each one has something to offer even if only for pure entertainment value.
MaiTaiTom and mr_go/ms_go's are always enjoyable to read when I have time.
Right now I'm following jamikins & bikerscott's live trip report in Rome.
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Since Paris is my favorite city to visit, I always look forward to gracejoan's "foodie" reports and kerouac's photo journeys. They both inspire me to return to the city of light.
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...s-part-iii.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...paris-2011.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...s-part-iii.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...paris-2011.cfm
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Since Paris is my favorite city to visit, I always look forward to gracejoan's "foodie" reports and kerouac's photo journeys. They both inspire me to return to the city of light.
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...s-part-iii.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...paris-2011.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...s-part-iii.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...paris-2011.cfm
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Katie, you are back, fantastic.
There is a poor Canadian teacher who takes school kids to Europe/north Africa each yeat and normally gives great stories and looks for good guidance. This year it looks like it all turned sour as school administration stepped in and put "MoreThanMyJobsWorth" in the way of common sense. Either way the articles started in the first half of the year but stopped until recently. These were some of the best real life articles.
There is a poor Canadian teacher who takes school kids to Europe/north Africa each yeat and normally gives great stories and looks for good guidance. This year it looks like it all turned sour as school administration stepped in and put "MoreThanMyJobsWorth" in the way of common sense. Either way the articles started in the first half of the year but stopped until recently. These were some of the best real life articles.
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Katie, I'm so happy to see you here!
This year I've enjoyed thursdaysd's reports to the Baltics - not an area that's covered much here. And also the Belgium off-the-beaten-path report by VTtraveler.
This year I've enjoyed thursdaysd's reports to the Baltics - not an area that's covered much here. And also the Belgium off-the-beaten-path report by VTtraveler.