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Anyone got any good day trip ideas France or Belgian
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We spent several days in the capital, Brussels, this summer and it was wonderful. Fantastic parks, all sorts of history and museums. We got to go to an outdoor film festival for free, even! Absolutely fabulous.Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win. - Jonathan Kozol0
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That also sounds interesting
Now it will be the case of narrowing it down, and talking them over. The Very Right Honourable Lady Tarry of the Alphabetty thread-I just love finding bargains and saving moneyI love to travel as much as I can when I canLife has a way to test you, it's how you deal with this that matters0 -
Sorry to BUMP up but what do you think of the Christmas markets? I went to one 10 years ago but I can't remember it.The Very Right Honourable Lady Tarry of the Alphabetty thread-I just love finding bargains and saving moneyI love to travel as much as I can when I canLife has a way to test you, it's how you deal with this that matters0
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if you're taking a car, then hit the autosnelweg (motorway) from calais and head for bruges - takes @ 1hr.
bruges xmas market starts 6 Dec. while not the best market, it's still worth a dabble - plus you get to see the best preserved medieval town in w.europe.
gooie reis! ( a pleasant trip ).miladdo0 -
Thank you The Very Right Honourable Lady Tarry of the Alphabetty thread-I just love finding bargains and saving moneyI love to travel as much as I can when I canLife has a way to test you, it's how you deal with this that matters0
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Calais isnt all that, theres part of it which are ok but to bo honest theres nothing special to see0
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I am not that fussed about going to Calais as I would rather go further inland or sail to a different port or something.
Looks like this is sooner than later...hmmm.., and it's NOT GOING to be a day trip
It's longer, like 2 days which is unexpected The Very Right Honourable Lady Tarry of the Alphabetty thread-I just love finding bargains and saving moneyI love to travel as much as I can when I canLife has a way to test you, it's how you deal with this that matters0 -
Try http://www.daytripper.net
It is a great site for day trips over the channel. it lists all the markets, hypermarkets, [places of interest, etc. Well worth a look.
What ever you decide have a great day
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Thank you, I've discussed this more and going for a couple of days and taking a car I hope to go November now (why do I always gamble on the weather?) The Very Right Honourable Lady Tarry of the Alphabetty thread-I just love finding bargains and saving moneyI love to travel as much as I can when I canLife has a way to test you, it's how you deal with this that matters0
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I am bumping up my old thread, but hey I'm off to St Omer in September (I did Boulogne in April) and looking forward to it
I am now off to St Omer on 16 September.The Very Right Honourable Lady Tarry of the Alphabetty thread-I just love finding bargains and saving moneyI love to travel as much as I can when I canLife has a way to test you, it's how you deal with this that matters0
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