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[arielastar]

As i recently posted, I'm going to be going to Europe for 2 weeks..I was going to break it down this way

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[bisoumoi]

You don't need a long time in Copenhagen. I agree, about 2 days is enough to see the major sights. I hope you are not going soon since the Little Mermaid is in Shanghai for the Expo, I believe.

Paris Disneyland is for kiddies, I'll save the experience to go to the one in USA or Disneysea in Japan in the future. There are lots to see in Paris. Walk along the Seine, explore Latin Quarter, parks, cemetries, churches, food... There are tons of recommendations in the community and on Wikitravel.

Have fun.

[arielastar]

thanks a bunch!!

i'm going there sept 18th & 19th (copenhagen) i know i'm so bummed about the little mermaid statue not being there!! i read there's a replica in Tivoli but it's not the same :( are there other Hans Christian Anderson things there I should check out?

[bisoumoi]

There is a house he used to live in at Nyhavn. You'll definitely go there but which house, I am not too sure. The harbour cruise is not very nice so I rather you skip the cruise. You must visit Christiana, I was there alone and it was rainy so I didn't dare to enter. There is a chuch with a spiral spire which you can climb up to the top, do try doing that. Am sure it's a nice experience.

I highly recommend Anne Frank's house. I'm a WWII-buff so it was an interesting and emotional experience for me to visit the annex. Book your tickets online so you skip the long queue. It's just 50 cents more I think and saves you a lot of time.

I have some picture posts on Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Paris. Check out my tags if you are curious. :)

[arielastar]

i checked out your photos, i LOVED them, they made me super excited for my trip!!

i definitely want to go to Christiana

yeah i'll definitely go to Anne Frank's house..i'm jewish & had to read the book in school, so i'm sure it'll be emotional for me too. thanks for the heads up on booking in advance! how many days were you in amsterdam?

was it easy to get around amsterdam & paris? did you go by yourself? (ill be by myself in those 2) [ha nevermind just re-read your entry about amsterdadm & how confusing it was!] i'm happy to read that the dutch were super friendly!

[bisoumoi]

I was there for a weekend, 3 days 2 nights and was with a small group of people. The itinerary was planned by the group company but we have pockets of time to do what we want. Within Amsterdam city centre itself, it was easy to walk around (but watch the traffic!) The Dutch do speak English so you'll have no problem finding your way. I even figured how to take a tram to the museums! If you are alone, just avoid the red light district at night time, it can get pretty rough and I don't think it is a nice feeling for solo female to walk through the area. Same for Paris. Both Amsterdam and Paris are generally safe during daytime, exercise the usual solo tourist precaution and alertness whenever you are alone and you should be fine

[arielastar]

thanks

[bisoumoi]

Shakespeare & Co. in Paris is a beautiful place. :) Do explore the place, there are many interesting nooks and crannies to discover. You might like to check out Vélodrome d'Hiver if you have time. I'm not too sure how difficult it is to get there but it was the venue which held the Jewish in Paris after the Nazi raid. Only a handful of people survived this roundup and it has been an event of French disgrace ever since

[arielastar]

turns out i got a hostel in Montmartre, so i guess i'll be around that area every day haha thanks for the info about that area!! i had no idea (about the artist "village" picasso apt etc)

yeah im not into drugs either but almost feel like i should smoke at least one joint since ill be in amsterdam haha

thanks so much for all your help!!

[bisoumoi]

I was being nosy and realised you'll be spending your birthday on holiday. Enjoy! I'm like 10 days older than you. Haha.

[arielastar]

haha thats cool! :) and thanks!!