Beyond Provence and Tuscany . . . ideas for another location?
Jun 1st, 2003 | 06:01 AM
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Beyond Provence and Tuscany . . . ideas for another location?
Ok, ok, silly question.
I absolutely adore France, and we've been to Italy a number of times, and we're looking for someplace new to visit.
Due to Chinese tax regulations for expats, we actually have to take a one-month trip out of China before Feb of next year.
While I love the idea of renting a place in Provence or Tuscany, with my new goal of joining the Travelers Century Club, I'm thinking we should go someplace else. (Ok, the club is not the real reason - I just know there is much more of Europe that we haven't seen).
Other ideas for great bases from which to explore surrounding areas?
If you had a month and wanted to go someplace OTHER than France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, or Great Britain (places we've been), where would you go?
I know the standard comment will be "it depends on what you're interested in" . . . we're interested in everything. We love to travel and I'm sure we would enjoy anywhere. I'd love to hear other Fodorites' favorite places since I'm sort of stuck in a France/Italy frame of mind!
I absolutely adore France, and we've been to Italy a number of times, and we're looking for someplace new to visit.
Due to Chinese tax regulations for expats, we actually have to take a one-month trip out of China before Feb of next year.
While I love the idea of renting a place in Provence or Tuscany, with my new goal of joining the Travelers Century Club, I'm thinking we should go someplace else. (Ok, the club is not the real reason - I just know there is much more of Europe that we haven't seen).
Other ideas for great bases from which to explore surrounding areas?
If you had a month and wanted to go someplace OTHER than France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, or Great Britain (places we've been), where would you go?
I know the standard comment will be "it depends on what you're interested in" . . . we're interested in everything. We love to travel and I'm sure we would enjoy anywhere. I'd love to hear other Fodorites' favorite places since I'm sort of stuck in a France/Italy frame of mind!
Jun 1st, 2003 | 06:13 AM
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Hello Andrea, I wish I had your problem.
A month to explore sounds like fun. If I lived there I would do New Zealand. I have not been there, but the long flight and my bad back is the reason.
However, if you mean Europe then my choice would be Portugal and Andalusia. I would choose Oct. I would drive for 2 weeks thru Portugal and over to Seville and Granada, and then find a rental on the coast near Estepona and day trip from there. Good prices, good weather, and a different Euro experience.
A month to explore sounds like fun. If I lived there I would do New Zealand. I have not been there, but the long flight and my bad back is the reason.
However, if you mean Europe then my choice would be Portugal and Andalusia. I would choose Oct. I would drive for 2 weeks thru Portugal and over to Seville and Granada, and then find a rental on the coast near Estepona and day trip from there. Good prices, good weather, and a different Euro experience.
Jun 1st, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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Go to the island of Karpathos in Greece and then tell me what it's like, how you got around, and whether you were in big trouble if you couldn't speak Greece. I understand that certain parts of the island have particularly rich traditional folkways and celebrations. It also looks quite rugged and scenic.
