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9. How long do you plan on staying,

Wed Jul 4, 2012, 05:26 PM

Jul 2012

and do you want to spend most of your time touring large cities, or do you want more countryside? You might want to check out the travel shows of Burt Wolf, Rudy Maxa, Rick Steves and even Joseph Risendo (I don't have cable and these are the shows available on UNC-TV). Definitely check out Globe Trekker on PBS -- featured travel tends to be on the cheap.

You could always hit Paris, take the train north and spend some time on the coast, then Chunnel it over to London. One of many suggestions...

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How long do you plan on staying, WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2012 #9

Not sure romantico Jul 2012 #10

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France! HappyMe Jul 2012 #15

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