Travel through Europe

[Delhommey]

He's gotta party at the Melkweg. Mandatory.

And he could live 3 months on 5K if he goes to southern or eastern Europe instead.

[Joscott]

The hostels in Germany were interesting, but I heard horror stories for ones at the Red Light District of Amsterdam. We stayed at a hotel there that was outside of the city, but the tram system they have is really efficient...something you'll see a lot of in Europe with little expense. You can check into it before hand and maybe save some staying a little further out.

Money goes away really quick, so finding meals in grocery stores is a must if you want to save.

[sunbunny]

I want him to go with a tour group, but he doesn't want to be on a schedule or have a set itinerary.

[Delhommey]

I want him to go with a tour group, but he doesn't want to be on a schedule or have a set itinerary.

If he's got a spirit to explore, get him a Europass, a good backpack and a handful of good travel books like Lonely Planet, Time Out or Let's Go and set him on his way.

You can maybe plan out a loosey goosey itinerary for him, but he'll have a blast winging it and just meeting people as he goes.

Yes, you're his mother, but understand Western Europe (with precious few exceptions) is about the safest place in the world. The only thing to watch for is pretty talented pickpockets in the major tourist areas, but if you keep your money/passport in a tricky to reach place, you'll have no problems.

If he gets in a tour group, there's a fair chance he'll be stuck with a bunch of retirees hoping to trace their ancestry and run into their long lost cousins a couple of dozen times removed.

[boo7382]

I wanna go back.

Id love to go to Amsterdam too.

[YourManInAmsterdam]

If he has any questions about Amsterdam he's welcome to get in contact with me. I've been living here for about a year.

I also know a little about London, so I might able to help a bit there too.

For the record, I'm not much of a night-life person, per se.

How old is he, btw?

[Miaoww]

I'm already here.

[Shufdog]

Has he seen this movie?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I really want to go to Belgium.

You can probably guess why.

[Hawk]

you wanna visit JC Van Damme? (sp?)

[Delhommey]

Beer? Fries?

[YourManInAmsterdam]

I really want to go to Belgium.

You can probably guess why.

And it's a good reason, I assure you! :-D

[The Saltman]

Beer + poontang?

[RedMage138]

I really want to go to Belgium.

You can probably guess why.

Waffles?