Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Short European city break? I have done London, Dublin, Barcelona, Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Malaga that I can remember and had a great time in all. Tell me where I should go next and why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Aye right then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I went to belfast last year for my birthday. Cheap flights and got a reasonable deal on a city centre hotel. Great range of pubs, restaurants and shopping. The city bus tour is probably the best one I have been on, well worth the ticket price. Apparently the titanic experience is pricy but worth the money, but i opted to go to crumlin road prison and courthouse instead and that was very interesting and eerie, knowing the people who have passed through there, including the shankhill butchers. Lovely city, really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I went to belfast last year for my birthday. Cheap flights and got a reasonable deal on a city centre hotel. Great range of pubs, restaurants and shopping. The city bus tour is probably the best one I have been on, well worth the ticket price. Apparently the titanic experience is pricy but worth the money, but i opted to go to crumlin road prison and courthouse instead and that was very interesting and eerie, knowing the people who have passed through there, including the shankhill butchers. Lovely city, really enjoyed it. Good shout, hadn't even considered it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Aye right then. Thanks for your insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Flying to Amsterdam on Tuesday, tried that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I've done Dublin Galway Belfast Prague Kaunas Krakow Wroclaw Poznan Berlin Munich and Budapest off the top off my head. Berlin was the best by some distance. The Polish cities are great. Cheap drink and the women are fantastic. I'm off to Hamburg next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Flying to Amsterdam on Tuesday, tried that? No I haven't. Kind of unsure on the dam, not sure why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I've done Dublin Galway Belfast Prague Kaunas Krakow Wroclaw Poznan Berlin Munich and Budapest off the top off my head. Berlin was the best by some distance. The Polish cities are great. Cheap drink and the women are fantastic. I'm off to Hamburg next week. Agreed Berlin is my favourite so far, followed by Barcelona and Budapest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Agreed Berlin is my favourite so far, followed by Barcelona and BudapestlApparently any city beginning with B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollyWolly Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Short European city break? I have done London, Dublin, Barcelona, Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Malaga that I can remember and had a great time in all. Tell me where I should go next and why Krak?w has to be done at some stage. Great for foodies. Cheap for drinking. Plenty history and architecture. Flat walking. Big town square. Auswitch birkenau nearby ( book in advance and go with a guide), which everyone should visit. Salt caves. Probably the best city break I have ever been on, especially if you can go midweek and avoid the stag stuff. Although the polis there are right on top of anything that looks like getting out of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Krak?w has to be done at some stage. Great for foodies. Cheap for drinking. Plenty history and architecture. Flat walking. Big town square. Auswitch birkenau nearby ( book in advance and go with a guide), which everyone should visit. Salt caves. Probably the best city break I have ever been on, especially if you can go midweek and avoid the stag stuff. Although the polis there are right on top of anything that looks like getting out of hand. You've made a good case, that's top of the list now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 You've made a good case, that's top of the list now Krakow is fantastic but I thought the salt mines were rubbish. Just not my thing. I still get slagged about my moaning on that visit. Great city but quite a lot of stag parties visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Krakow is fantastic but I thought the salt mines were rubbish. Just not my thing. I still get slagged about my moaning on that visit. Great city but quite a lot of stag parties visit. Ach, its obvious you are just a moaning git Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Ach, its obvious you are just a moaning git Spot on. Wroclaw and Poznan were better imo. Krakow still great though. As is all Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Spot on. Wroclaw and Poznan were better imo. Krakow still great though. As is all Poland. Why were they better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JALBO Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Stockholm. Belter of a city, direct flights from Edinburgh, More expensive than others, so save up a bit before you go. Check out https://www.visitstockholm.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Spot on. Wroclaw and Poznan were better imo. Krakow still great though. As is all Poland. I was in warsaw a few months ago, didnt do much sightseeing mind but the booze and food are nice and cheap, police are a bit dodgy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Copenhagen. Look at Norwegian Air for Edinburgh flights. They also do many Scandanavian destinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Copenhagen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Copenhagen votes are rushing in Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Copenhagen - little mermaid is shite, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I quite fancied Copenhagen but nobody has mentioned it Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Reykjavik - not as pricey as it was and direct flights from Edinburgh. Friday and Saturday nights are quite something (after midnight). Good looking bursds - and geysers too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Two not mentioned - Lisbon and Palma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Riga is recommended too. Not been myself, but fancied Helsinki as you can also take a short ferry over to Tallinn. Regarding Copenhagen, the bridge crossing takes you to Malmo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomb Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Well my favourites are all M's - Madrid, Munich and Malmo (& Copenhagen) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Well my favourites are all M's - Madrid, Munich and Malmo (& Copenhagen) Maribor?... :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Why were they better? Less stag and hen parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm amazed Paisley hasn't had a mention. It's the best Still Game themed town in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Madrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm amazed Paisley hasn't had a mention. It's the best Still Game themed town in the world.Im off there today for the pipe band competition. Ill give a review on my return. If I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 "Done" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Bruges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Stockholm. Belter of a city, direct flights from Edinburgh, More expensive than others, so save up a bit before you go. Check out https://www.visitstockholm.com/ Good shout. Gothenburg is also great for a weekend. I think I prefer Madrid to them both though. The tapas bars are complete winners! I've never been to either but really fancy Reykjavic and Copenhagen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Valencia, good beer, great tapas, a beautiful medieval centre and some cracking modern architecture in a park created from the drained and diverted river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu40 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Valencia, good beer, great tapas, a beautiful medieval centre and some cracking modern architecture in a park created from the drained and diverted river.Went to Valencia on a cruise. It looked brilliant.What is the easiest way to get there from Edinburgh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Agreed Berlin is my favourite so far, followed by Barcelona and Budapest Clearly you are gearing up for a weekend in Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I know it is a bit obvious but Paris really is one of the best cities in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I'll second Valencia actually. Brilliant place, and if I'm not mistaken La Tomatina kicks off down there next month, perhaps the OP could link it in. Will be warm. Very warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Vilnius is a nice wee city for a relaxed weekend. It's cheap, has a well preserved old town for wandering in, nice bars, good food pretty much everywhere, friendly locals (well the younger ones, every older Lithuanian I've met has been a sour faced arse!), a handful of interesting museums and there's a beautiful castle on a lake a short bus ride from the city too. It's not the most exciting city in the world but it's got more than enough for a couple of days - probably worth doing in a combined trip with Riga. They're only a few hours apart by bus. Krakow is great shout from those that mentioned it but another great Polish city that's often overlooked is Gdansk. It's got all the usual stuff - old town, bars, lovely architecture, parks, food, drink etc - but if you're into history it's also a short boat trip away from the Westerplatte peninsula where the first shots of WW2 were fired and is home to the Solidarity union movement and has a great museum on that, Lech Walesa and the fall of communism in Poland. The wee seaside town of Sopot is just up the coast as well which is great for a day at the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Went to Valencia on a cruise. It looked brilliant. What is the easiest way to get there from Edinburgh? I went from Cork when I was living there a few years ago, but there don't seem to be flights from Scotland. Looks like Manchester is the closest airport for a direct flight, which is a feck. I guess you could fly Edinburgh to somewhere in Spain and get a train - I think Spanish trains are alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu40 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I went from Cork when I was living there a few years ago, but there don't seem to be flights from Scotland. Looks like Manchester is the closest airport for a direct flight, which is a feck. I guess you could fly Edinburgh to somewhere in Spain and get a train - I think Spanish trains are alright.Thanks for replying.I have looked at getting there from Edinburgh, but couldn't work out the best way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I went from Cork when I was living there a few years ago, but there don't seem to be flights from Scotland. Looks like Manchester is the closest airport for a direct flight, which is a feck. I guess you could fly Edinburgh to somewhere in Spain and get a train - I think Spanish trains are alright.Spanish trains are decent. I went from Algeciras to Madrid last year on a slow train and it was good. They show movies in the corner on an old telly and give you free earphones so you can hear it.They have fast trains like the tgv in France, but they don't like corners much http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2377113/Spain-train-crash-video-At-78-people-killed-140-injured-Santiago-Compostela-derailment.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Cardiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Cardiff? Love Cardiff and hopefully going back down soon Doing on a wee 8 day trip to Germany in September Cologne-Dortmund-Frankfurt Staff rates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Neilson Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Madrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I know it is a bit obvious but Paris really is one of the best cities in the world. Was going to say Paris. Love the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Short European city break? I have done London, Dublin, Barcelona, Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Malaga that I can remember and had a great time in all. Tell me where I should go next and why Actually, you didn't say when. If it's now or anytime in summer I'd steer clear of Madrid. If you going in January I'd avoid anywhere in the Baltic's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Sheldon Cooper Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Another vote for Krakow. I was there last month (went Monday-Friday) and it was great. Plenty to do with cheap beer and food. Auschwitz-Birkenau tour is an absolute must, was a real eye opener but absolutely fascinating. We did that in a day trip along with the Wieliczka salt mine and that was pretty interesting as well. We had initially planned on going to Berlin but flights were quite expensive when we looked and sort of stumbled upon Krakow. Glad we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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