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My friends and I are planning to see my friend in Scotland and plan to spend most of the trip there, however we want to take the train from london to paris. Once we are back in Scotland we want to go to Ireland any suggestions on how to plan this?
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My friends and I are planning to see my friend in Scotland and plan to spend most of the trip there, however we want to take the train from london to paris. Once we are back in Scotland we want to go to Ireland any suggestions on how to plan this?
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I would give it a miss.Can't understand anyone in Scotland,London is broken,Paris stinks and everyone one in Ireland is drunk.
While in Scotland go to Edinburgh and check out the underground caverns, they are awesome. They have ghost tours you can take for like $30 (but in pounds of course) that willtake groups of like 10-20 people around.
While in England, try to make a day trip venture up to Cambridge. Crap a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a breakfast or brunch on the river cam.
Paris, check out a live dance, like Magnifique (Magnificent) or any other performance. Yes, the girls are topless, but it's clean fun, not pornographic in nature.
Amsterdam (Holland / Netherlands) was also very fun, the Red Light district is very interesting.
It really depends on how much time you have. A common problem that people have is trying to do too much with not enough time. Ireland is one of my most favorite places on planet Earth. Dublin is a blast! The west coast is so green that your brain can't process all of its shades. If you go to Ireland, check out the following areas: Galway, the Gap of Dunloe, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, and Dublin. Just remember, you don't want to spend all of your time on a train or in a car. Plan reasonable trips and explore all those areas have to offer.
How long will you be in Paris? I recommend staying at Hotel Coulaincourt. It's a great hostel there in my favorite neighborhood, Montmartre. It's inexpensive, very secure and they have a decent breakfast. Ask for Reggie. He can give you great advice for food, touring, and nightlife.
From there, it's a short walk up the hill to Sacre Coeur, the basilica at the highest point in Paris. It's the best view at night, with the exception of maybe the top of Mont Parnasse Tower. You'll also be a short metro ride from just about anywhere in Paris. There are a number of free walking tours of Paris hosted by Fat Tire bike tours.
If you're on a budget, the first sunday of every month is free museum day. If you're there in October, look up the dates for Nuit Blanche. It's an all-night art festival which spans the entire city and is completely amazing. At night, it's great fun to snag a bottle of wine or two and hang out on Champ du Mars, the lawn in front of the Eiffel Tower, at night. It's where many of the locals go to drink and talk and simply enjoy their city. I met so many nice people hanging out there. Also, Sacre Coeur is incredible at night. There's almost always a band or someone with an instrument, some singing, and much merry-making. And don't forget to visit Pigalle, the red light district where you can see the famous Moulin Rouge as well as the Cafe de Tres Moulins where Amelie worked in the film.
It's a great city to spend time in, whether you've got plans or just want to walk around. Just touring an average neighborhood or visiting a grocery store can be a fun experience. I hope you guys have fun! =D
I did all that when I was 18/turned 19 in paris. I also went to Italy, though, which I suggest. So cool. Never went to Ireland though, so I can't help you there.
Anyway, you should buy a pass that lets you ride any train for a certain period of tome. It will save you money. But you'll still have to buy a special ticket for the one from London to Paris, it's different and I think pretty spendy. Do all your research and planning and ticket and pass-buying at home, it will really help you out. Don't stay at Hotels, they cost more, plus they're really bad quality. Do bed and breakfasts. They're so much cheaper, very good quality. And the people are so sweet.
Go to Inverness (Home of River Ness which leads to Loch Ness) it's very fairy tal-ish feeling and you'll never want to leave. Just look at how many BB's there are here.
You must go to Edinburg and go to a pub and watch a football game with the locals. The architecture there is so gothic and grand and dumbfounding.
That's all I have, otherwise, have fun.
Regarding the link between Scotland and Ireland you have two good options .
1. Rent and car and travel between Stranraer in SW Scotland and Larne in N Ireland Short crossing and you can plan a tour to cover what you have time for
2 . Fly Ryanair or Aer Lingus from Glasgow or Prestwick to Dublin . Reasonable cost
All I can suggest is try to use VIRGIN trains as they are faster, easier better in all ways.