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I am a Europe Guru. I love to travel, domestic and international. I have been to Europe, Canada, and Mexico and am planning on China/Asia sometime soon. Feel free to ask me anything you wish, I will try to get back to you. Email me at wilson49332@hotmail.com, wilson49332 on the studentuniverse forums, or check my website out at: http://www.mikesmainpage.com for more information (AS I find time to update).

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Europe FAQ’s

Frequently asked questions:
1. Is Europe safe?
YES!! Europe is nothing but America senior for the most part. The water is safe to drink, all of the amenities we have here are in Europe. Do you like Mcdonalds, BK, etc. They got it. Walmart fanatic? Yup- our culture has brought Walmarts to the other side of the [...]

24Apr2008 | Mike | 1 comment | Continued
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Distance Map When Planning Your Trip through Europe

Many people have asked me how long it takes to travel between cities- what should I plan for times. Well, heres a few resources when doing that. Remember the entire western Europe continent would cover the US from Florida to Maine, and then Maine to Kansas so about 2000 miles across, 3000 miles north to [...]

14Mar2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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Traveling in Europe- Everything you need to know pt2

Are you a first timer to Europe? Well you have started to do the single most important thing you can before travel- research! This forum has many ideas on where to go, when to go, prices, what to expect, etc. If you have any other questions-please ask. Those of you seasoned in the topic- please [...]

14Mar2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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Links For Europe- Everything you need to know

We can’t guess what you want to do, see, eat, where you want to sleep etc. So give us some information.
Don’t ask us to find your flights, hostels and such. Do some homework at first and then ask questions.
Budget-wise, we can only help so much, because in the end it’s mostly an estimate. Things like [...]

28Feb2008 | Mike | 1 comment | Continued
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The Full Guide to Purchasing and Using the Eurail System/ Hostel Info

Transportation within Europe (mostly mainland is what I focus on, but I do know some on UK as well- Ivy knows much more there as she is there now!)Option 1: Rent a car
This is not really something many people choose to do because it can be expensive with toll fees, gas and insurance risks. If [...]

28Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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Play the airline game better, get a free ticket tips

So, you dont know how to play the airline game too well? Well here are the tips and tricks.
1. If you do the airline mileage game, then heres how to get A LOT of miles quick. Sign up for there credit card. 20,000 miles is only 5,000 miles from a free ticket. Then, once you [...]

28Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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Visit a Real Live Sewer in Paris

Your wondering- am I out of my mind right? Absolutely not! I loved this attraction. Called the Musée des égouts de Paris (otherwise translated as the Museum of the Sewer) takes you to a live working sewer. No, it does not smell, and they give you hard hats to keep from getting wet. Tell your [...]

25Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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To get a tourist pass or not…..

I was always under the impression that getting a travel pass was a good idea. Well here is the low down.
For those of you who dont know what I am talking about, let me give you an idea of what I am talking about. Several cities in Europe offer tourists the chance to purchase a [...]

23Feb2008 | Mike | 1 comment | Continued
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Chincoteague Island - It’s all about the horses

Most of you have most likely never heard about this place. Located on the Chesapeake Peninsula, a short drive from Norfolk, its an excellent place to be. If your looking for untouched beaches, here is the place to go. Right off the Atlantic Ocean and US-13 in Virginia, its located about 3 hours from Baltimore [...]

22Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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Just How Clean is Your Upscale Hotel?

This post is inspired by a friend of mine who’s dad works in a Marriott Hotel as a head cleaner. What he discovered will shock you. You think that you are safe by paying for an upscale hotel? Have you considered the fact that sheets are only cleaned once every other week? Tubs are not [...]

22Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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