Canadian Asking for Europe 2015 Help!
Jun 11, 2015, 4:02 pm
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Oh, you could also check for cheap flights from Malmö to Central Europe on Wizzair. The airport is easily accessible from Copenhagen, whether direct or via Malmö city.
Jun 11, 2015, 4:12 pm
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While Warsaw is a fascinating city, albeit with an often harrowing history, it's got a pretty brutal appearance, with the exception of the reconstructed old town. I've had some great evenings out there, but it's not the tourist-friendly pace that Krakow is.
With Ryanair, do check the rules and fees, and which Warsaw airport you're landing at. Modlin is quite far from the city. Otherwise, that's a very good fare.
The other route to Poland is via night ferry from Sweden (train from Copenhagen over the bridge). However, that's only really useful if you want to visit the area around Swinoujscie or Gdansk.
With Ryanair, do check the rules and fees, and which Warsaw airport you're landing at. Modlin is quite far from the city. Otherwise, that's a very good fare.
The other route to Poland is via night ferry from Sweden (train from Copenhagen over the bridge). However, that's only really useful if you want to visit the area around Swinoujscie or Gdansk.
I'll have to fiddle around with the times to see where I end up.
Don't really care where to go after Copenhagen.
EDIT: This will be my playground for now. Open to suggestions,
Either I go:
Copenhagen->Malmo
Malmo->Katowice
Katowice->Krakow
STAY
Krakow->Budapest
STAY
Budapest->Prague
Prague->Copenhagen
Copenhagen->Malmo
Malmo->Katowice
Katowice->Krakow
STAY
Krakow->Prague
STAY
Prague->Copenhagen
Copenhagen->Malmo
Malmo->Katowice
Katowice->Krakow
STAY
Krakow->Budapest
STAY
Budapest->Malmo
Malmo->Copenhagen
Or skip Krakow and just head to Budapest and Prague.
Last edited by flipstah; Jun 11, 2015 at 5:11 pm
Jun 12, 2015, 1:25 am
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I would definitely rate both Prague and Budapest higher than Krakow.
And Krakow higher than Warsaw.
Have you checked if there are any cheap(ish) return flights Copenhagen -Prague on SAS or Norwegian for your possible dates?
And Krakow higher than Warsaw.
Have you checked if there are any cheap(ish) return flights Copenhagen -Prague on SAS or Norwegian for your possible dates?
Jun 12, 2015, 5:09 am
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CPH-Prague has been relatively cheap non-stop on Czech airlines/CSA/OK. I bought some early last week for next day trips and was surprised on how cheap it turned out.
Jun 12, 2015, 8:36 am
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Then again, they're Polish so there's bias.
Jun 12, 2015, 9:35 am
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Kraków is nice but for me Prague wins... Like more the Czech food and of course world famous Pilsener. And in general the city itself, can't really say why. I guess I feel in general Prague is more 'alive' then Kraków.
It also depends on what you're up to?
It also depends on what you're up to?
Jun 12, 2015, 9:49 am
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I might favor Polish food over Czech food a little. But Czech beer, especially the fresh, unfiltered, is excellent.
Jun 12, 2015, 11:39 am
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I'm more into cuisine and the arts, so it looks like it's Budapest first from Malmo via WizzAir then Budapest to Prague via Czech Air.
I'll be spending a week per country so if I do get bored somehow, I'll do Krakow as a backup.
I'll be spending a week per country so if I do get bored somehow, I'll do Krakow as a backup.
Jun 12, 2015, 10:53 pm
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Good plan to do both Prague and Budapest as you have the time for it.
Jun 13, 2015, 8:12 am
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You really can't go wrong with Budapest and Prague.
Jul 15, 2015, 4:59 pm
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Update:
Bought my WizzAir flight from Malmo to Budapest!
However, Budapest to Prague is getting high ($200USD) and through WizzAir, I found that it's cheaper if I flew from Budapest to either:
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Naples, Italy
- Larnaca, Cyprus
- Tel Aviv, Israel
Looking to enjoy some beaches and relax on the final leg. I'm leaning towards Istanbul.
Bought my WizzAir flight from Malmo to Budapest!
However, Budapest to Prague is getting high ($200USD) and through WizzAir, I found that it's cheaper if I flew from Budapest to either:
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Naples, Italy
- Larnaca, Cyprus
- Tel Aviv, Israel
Looking to enjoy some beaches and relax on the final leg. I'm leaning towards Istanbul.
Jul 15, 2015, 5:52 pm
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I'm not sure how much time you have but if you are looking to relax for two or three days on the beach I would probably pick Tel Aviv over Istanbul. It is far smaller and way more relaxed.
Jul 15, 2015, 11:33 pm
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I have to read up on traveling to Israel. I forgot which one has to go first, as it will affect visiting Lebanon in the future.
Jul 16, 2015, 2:30 am
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You can ask Israeli immigration to not stamp your passport.
Personally, Israel seems a little too far away for such a short jaunt. For a mixture of beach and 'stuff to do', Naples is great - you've got the insane city itself, Pompeii, then Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast.
Personally, Israel seems a little too far away for such a short jaunt. For a mixture of beach and 'stuff to do', Naples is great - you've got the insane city itself, Pompeii, then Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast.
Jul 16, 2015, 3:46 am
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I read somewhere on FT that Israeli immigration no longer stamps passports as a "general rule". Instead, they now stamp a card/paper of some sort. If they do end up stamping it, then a visit to Lebanon will be out of the question (unless you change your passport) 