Where should I go?

[endabob1]

Amsterdam - Great City but if you've been a lot try somewhere new.
Paris - Like Amsterdam it's a great City but if you've been before try somewhere new. If it's France you're after try somewhere further south, Bordeaux is a nice spot but not sure about a city break.
Milan - Never been but I have a mate with a place in Tuscany and he says Milan is only good for designer Labels & the San Siro..
Rome - Stunning city and well worth a visit, as an Italian alternative I'd also recomend Venice which apart from the cliches is really stunning.
Frankfurt - I've been a couple of times, generally work related and I found it very dull, that said I was working so my time was limited. You could visit Heidleberg though, about an hour from Frankfurt and a really pretty city.
Berlin - I've not been but would agree that it would be the most interesting of the German cities.
London - Great City and you will have a very different experience going with kids and without
Edinburgh - great City but if you've just been why bother??
Stockholm - I have a friend who studied there for a year and loved it, I've never been a Sandinavia fan though
Brussels - Boring; try Brugge if you're really keen on Belguim
Krakow - Never been but I've only heard good things, mainly about cheap vodka though.

Personally I'd recomend Barcelona, my favourite City in mainland Europe, great food, drink, weather, shops, beaches & the Camp Nou, what more would you want

[pineapple stu]

That guide book to ancient Rome sounds good though, will definitely do that next time, and there will be a next time quite soon.

Do, but just keep in mind that it's not a guide book to Ancient Rome as it is now, it's a guide book to Rome for a visitor visiting 1800 years ago. Where to stay, what to eat, how to avoid getting mugged, useful phrases, sights, shopping and what have you.

[stann]

Ah no, I got that alright!
Actually have the book on order now too, and the Legionary's Manual.

[pineapple stu]

Yeah, the Legionary's Manual intrigues me. Though I've got eight books at home, which I really should get through before buying any more.

[elroy]

Surprised no one has added vienna to the list, was there with my gf last year and def would recommend it. No particularly famous tourist attractions but a lovely city, very easy to walk around and not too expensive either.

[stann]

Surprised no one has added vienna to the list, was there with my gf last year and def would recommend it. No particularly famous tourist attractions but a lovely city, very easy to walk around and not too expensive either.

It's not a general recommend city breaks thread though. There's a set list of cities in the first post to choose from, and only those.
Vienna is gorgeous alright. Been there twice now. Love the coffee shops, and the general atmos wandering round it.

Yeah, the Legionary's Manual intrigues me. Though I've got eight books at home, which I really should get through before buying any more.

Have a habit of racking up the reads too! Will have a review by the time you get through that lot at least.
Anyway, back on topic. Rome, all the way!

[pineapple stu]

Spending a day in Vienna on Monday week; nice boost to read those recommendations!

Have a habit of racking up the reads too! Will have a review by the time you get through that lot at least.

Just started Gulliver's Travels; enjoy 17th/18th century literature, but I tend to read them at the pace of about five pages a day in between re-reading the entire page/sentence to try work what the hell's going on. I think you'll have a review before I'm finished with Swift!

[Magicme]

So its not a "swift" process then?

Sorry.

[pineapple stu]

Yeah, I was going to make that joke, and then decided it simply wasn't worth it. Good to see your standards are lower than mine.

So, where you off to then?

[Magicme]

Still havent fully decided but since I have to put 3 possible options on the form will go with Rome, Milan and Paris I think.

Should really go to Italy coz its not right that my 14yr old son has been and I havent!

[Closed Account 2]

I'd go outside of the Eurozone if I were you as you'll get good value for money. As people say, Rome is great, but it will be painfully hot this time of year. There is no place for the heat to escape (no sea and the river is insignificant for this) - Krakow could be good, of even Istanbul if you can get cheap flights. Dont worry about travelling on your own be sensible and it will be fine. If it's just the places you've listed I'd say Krakow then Berlin. I dont rate Milan myself but you could go to the lakes by train from there (about 45 mins). It all depends on what you like (eg bars, nightlife, museums, sun/beach, culture, food, people etc)

[Magicme]

On my own its culture, food and people but with a crowd its nightlife!

[green army]

would recommend rome or berlin. there is loads to see in both. thought the trevi fountain was amazing in rome. as for berlin, its like two cities (obviously) and the history is amazing. if you're going to checkpoint charlie dont go into the museum, there is information on the hoardings outside which is aparently much better.

was in vienna last week. it was good. loads of grand palaces and museums.unfortunately it smells of horse sh!t. would recommend the hofburg palace, stephansdom, a tour of the staatsoper.would recommend a walk through the open air naschmarkt.

[Magicme]

Have held off on the decision until I see if my sister gets into Edinburgh University coz if she does I will use it to go visit her and help her settle in.

[Magicme]

Edinburgh it is!