Comments on: Paris – France

By: Patrick D

Patrick D — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:29:52 +0000

My father was in France on holiday and lost his medicine (my mother's handbag was stolen) and he took a open prescription and the packaging/instructions of the medicine with them on holiday (not in the handbag fortunately).

With this, he was able to obtain a new refill. However, if you do not have an open prescription, then the pharmacist may well refuse to give you the medicine if it is also prescription-only in France.

However, pop into a local one (the head Pharmacist will more than likely speak a reasonable level of English) and they will be able to confirm what the procedure is without this. Take along the packaging, instructions and any other confirmation you have concerning the medicine.

Good luck

By: James

James — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:56:09 +0000

USPS Express Mail (EMS) is THE way to go. It's safe, trackable.
It would cost around $240 for 50 pounds, you even get 6% off if you print the postage online at USPS.com
Priority Mail is cheaper, $174.5 for 50 pounds but I don't think it's trackable thus not as safe as Express Mail, because you are shipping a BIKE and it must worth alot something.

Keep in mind that USPS' sizing limit: Max.length 60", max. length plus girth 108"

DON"T use UPS or FedEx. Yes I love them too, but too expensive and you might have to pay for customs (even shipping to yourself).

There's nothing cheaper then Priority Mail.
Hope this help.

By: SF

SF — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:57:31 +0000

If you want to drive there it will take you between nine and ten hours. I did it myself about 15 years ago and don't think I would do it like that again though. Driving in Paris is absolutely crazy. I would suggest taking the train. They have special tickets for trips like that. The special is called 'Städtepässe in Europa', you would need the 'Paris Visite-Pass'. You get free use of the Métro, Bus and S-Bahn and also discounts for museums, restaurants and shopping. I'm sure your sister can give you some more information on that.

http://www.bahn.de/p/view/preise/international/paesse/angebote_europa.shtml (This is the website where you can buy the 'Paris Visite-Pass', it's in german though.)

http://www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/France/paris.htm
(Maybe you want to check this out, it's in english.)

Make sure you get yourself a good travel guide about Paris too. Go to your local bookstore and check some of them out. Don't go without one, you'll regret it later.
I could go on and on but I'm sure once you check the travel guides you'll find all the information you need.

Don't forget to take your daughter to Schloß Neuschwanstein while you're already in Germany.
Here is the website: http://www.neuschwanstein.de/ (Click on the english version.)

Have a great trip and enjoy!

By: autokolcsonzes

autokolcsonzes — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:30:35 +0000

hungary remember what happened in 4 june 1920.
hungary never forget!!!!
but i hope that france puts right his mistake against hungary!!!

By: tyronekubrick

tyronekubrick — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:46:28 +0000

Ohh Paris, I spent the best two weeks of my life there.

By: karatekiddo

karatekiddo — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:17 +0000

fly. flap those wings

drink redbull – gives you wings

By: Blongers1

Blongers1 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:35:02 +0000

The French have decided they want a war with England, you will all fucking die again just like every other war you ever fought you disgusting french slime.

By: martha.

martha. — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:22:10 +0000

it cost 90 cents to send a letter overseas. it costs 90 cents per ounce so if its moe than a regular letter it could be $1.80.

By: Rachel P

Rachel P — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:14:59 +0000

If you want to go the kitschy route, fill up the basket with replicas of the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon and Les Invalides. But personally, I'd take a classier approach, and one that's consistent with your 'hot dog/Chicago' approach:

Fill your basket with baguettes, wonderful French cheeses, some pates and rillettes (with accompanying cornichons and moutardes, of course!); and most important, French wine. To add a whimsical touch, perch a black beret on top.

She'll know right away where she's going, and she'll have a lovely lunch to enjoy while she plans her activities in Paris.

Good luck!

Kango Traveler

By: T D

T D — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:19:03 +0000

As almost all tour companies have tours to Paris it is hard to say.
Some tours are single clubs on the move, others will show you Paris as if you where one of a couple.
If you want to use a tour company, walk into your nearest travel agency and talk it over with them.
They will know what the different tour operators offer, and what are the options. And as they are payed out of what the tour operator would otherwise pocket himself, it is not more expensive.

If you just want to go sight seeing, Paris is a perfect place to go by yourself, use a guided tour (each hostel or hotel can help you to get one,) and use the metro to go from place to place later on.