which country?

Am Wed, 02 Nov 2005 12:24:52 +0000 schrieb The Reid:

> I like, (in no order):-
> mountains
> old towns
> castles
> walking
> food and drink
> landscape and landscape photography
> driving

How about Switzerland? It has all of the things above, and its fun to drive
around there (at least as long as you stay out of places like Zurich). As
the county is rather small you can easily get around by car and see lots of
different places in rather short time.

Regards,

Frank

> Um... Switzerland. Clearly.

Keep in mind that Switzerland is considered expensive.

"Sie brauche ja nüd chomme, wenn Sie nüd so viel bezahle wöll!"
"You don't have to come if you do not want to pay so much!"

Stimp has recommended the Czech Republic. I can recommend Prague. It fits
about any Western standard now and is still considered cheap.

Have a nice journey!
Turan

Mike Reid wrote: Where should be on my list of places to consider
going?

Greece would fulfill much of your requirements, just don't visit in the
summer.

George

"Turan Fettahoglu" <turan.fe@invalid> wrote:

>> Um... Switzerland. Clearly.
>
>Keep in mind that Switzerland is considered expensive.
>
>"Sie brauche ja nüd chomme, wenn Sie nüd so viel bezahle wöll!"
>"You don't have to come if you do not want to pay so much!"
>
>Stimp has recommended the Czech Republic. I can recommend Prague. It fits
>about any Western standard now and is still considered cheap.
>

Prague is not good for mountains, though.

Croatia (and possibly other countries of former Yugoslavia) might be
worth considering.

--
PB
The return address has been MUNGED

Slovenia and Croatia.

Am 2 Nov 2005 14:07:52 +0100 schrieb Mini One:

> What's the problem with driving in Zurich?

Driving is allright, as long as you're not looking for some place to park
;-)

And I think they enforce some kind of car-unfriendly policy there, some
roads are pedestrian-only, and so on. Better to park somewhere outside and
take a tram/train to the center.

Regards,

Frank

Am Wed, 02 Nov 2005 13:45:50 +0000 schrieb The Reid:

> BTW I forgot Belgium and Monaco :-)

Cheapskate and been to Monaco?

Then you'll find Switzerland really cheap ;-)

SCNR,

Frank

Frank Hucklenbroich schrieb:
> Am 2 Nov 2005 14:07:52 +0100 schrieb Mini One:

>> What's the problem with driving in Zurich?
>
> Driving is allright, as long as you're not looking for some place to park
>
> And I think they enforce some kind of car-unfriendly policy there, some
> roads are pedestrian-only, and so on.

Almost all European cities have some pedestrian-only roads, and many
have limited and/or expensive parking. While Zurich has excellent public
transport (meaning you don't need a car to get around) it didn't strike
me as especially car-unfriendly compared to other places.

> Better to park somewhere outside and
> take a tram/train to the center.

That's what I'd recommend for any major city with decent public transport.

.... Martin

"The Reid" <dontuse@fell-walker.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> I like, (in no order):-
> mountains
> old towns
> castles
> walking
> food and drink
> landscape and landscape photography
> driving
>
> I don't like:-
> humidity or excessive heat
> public transport

New Mexico/Colorado -- aside from castles, it fits.
rjf
>
>

"The Reid" <dontuse@fell-walker.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Following up to Miss L. Toe
>
>>> I was camping down the coast! Spent a long summer break in
>>> Cannes, San Tropez, Juan le Pins (sp?) Monaco etc living on
>>> tomatoes and cheap red wine.
>>
>>Then camp in Switzerland, and bring loads of baked beans with you :-)
>
> not an attractive prospect now I'm not 18. :-)

I am not at all wealthy by any standard, and I have a week in Wengen in
Switzerland at a four star hotel most years in the Summer and don't find it
very expensive. Certainly costs a lot less than staying in London.

JohnT