We are planning a L O N G trip to Europe and the UK in March 98 and we are having problems getting information on surface travel and accommodation. Can I help anyone planning a trip to Australia in exchange for their doing some homework for me? I work in the tourism industry and I live in Melbourne, Victoria. We are going to Europe on a very lean budget and we want to make the most of every minute - your help would be appreciated. Please email as above.

<BR>Hi Libby....I have not been to Europe yet, but I had planned to go this summer. We discovered that the prices on airfare/hotel go up dramatically,and it is <BR>tougher to get accomodation as most Euorpeans flock to Greece and Spain during summer months. we have decided to postpone our trip there for these reasons. A good book to pick up is the Lonely Planet <BR>guide. There are tons of maps and recommendations for places to stay. This is what we go by. You have a beautiful country, we were there in December and loved it. Please write back!

Shelly & Nik: Read your e-mail to the above person. Thought maybe you could help me. Leaving for Melbourne 7/14 and considering a package deal that has me staying at the Swanson Hotel in Melbourne. This hotel doesn't show up in Fodors altho they say it is 4-star!Do you know this hotel. I am aware of the Windsor but the package deal is so good I'm tempted to take it. PLEASE RESPOND SOONEST. I certainly appreciate it. <BR>Donna

Hallo ! <BR>Iīm a swede and I have been travelling a lot in Europe. I donīt know if you like to come to Sweden ! <BR>One suggestion if you like to travel in Europe to many different cities is to go by coach-bus "European bustickets" by Eurobus wich exist in every city in Europe. There is also interrail tickets but I donīt know if itīs avalabel to buy every were in Europe and there is also a lot of flying companies like SAS and Lufthansa wich offers diffrent tickets prices, if you go to tree or four diffrent cities in Europe. <BR>Itīs also possible to go with bout to some countries in Europe. <BR>Well contact me if you like some more info. I can tell you some about lowbudget hostels too. <BR>My e-mail:[email protected] <BR> <BR>See you, I have a plan to come to Australia next year actually Melbourne.

Hi Libby!! I can only give you one advice about how to go through Europe and is to get a Euro pass, which allows you to go by train free, I understand that this is the easiest and best way to go aroun there. <BR>I am from Israel though and if you would like to come and visit Israel I'll be happy to assist you with that. It is the most beautiful place I Know!!! <BR>I hope you can help me with a tip of how or where to get a job in Melbourne since I'm coming there in 3 weeks. <BR>Thank you and good luck. Eyal.