silly luggage question
May 12th, 2002, 04:51 PM
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Alice-When I took the train from Amsterdam to Brugges, I made the unfortunate mistake of bringing a large hard-sided Samsonite suitcase. There was no room for the suitcase overhead or in any luggage compartment. It basically sat near the steps with me watching it the entire time. BTW-this wasn't a Thalys train, either. Hope that gives you a little help.
May 13th, 2002, 01:49 AM
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Hi,<BR>By now you probably got the message that two big suitcases is a baaaaddd idea for traveling, especially in Italy. I'll add another point, seeing the you have Venice in your itinery.. My wife and I just got back from Venice last weeks. We have two mid-size, rolling suitcase (one is airline "carry-on" size and the other slightly larger). Unless your hotel is right next to the train station, you'll likely need to haul your suitcases for a distance before reaching your hotel. Not only is the cobblestoned street hard on the suitcase wheels, when you cross a bridge, large or small - and you will likely need to come across a few, it will be a nightmare for heavy suitcases, even ones with wheels. That is because the bridge is made of stairs, not flat surface as you'd expect. Imagine trying to climb up and down many stairs plus cobblestoned streets... you got the picture. 
<BR>good luck
<BR>good luck
May 13th, 2002, 01:49 AM
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Hi,<BR>By now you probably got the message that two big suitcases is a baaaaddd idea for traveling, especially in Italy. I'll add another point, seeing the you have Venice in your itinery.. My wife and I just got back from Venice last weeks. We have two mid-size, rolling suitcase (one is airline "carry-on" size and the other slightly larger). Unless your hotel is right next to the train station, you'll likely need to haul your suitcases for a distance before reaching your hotel. Not only is the cobblestoned street hard on the suitcase wheels, when you cross a bridge, large or small - and you will likely need to come across a few, it will be a nightmare for heavy suitcases, even ones with wheels. That is because the bridge is made of stairs, not flat surface as you'd expect. Imagine trying to climb up and down many stairs plus cobblestoned streets... you got the picture. <BR>good luck
<BR>good luck
