Europe

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:17 PM

Who live in Europe or ever you went there for your tour?!?

05-10-2003, 05:18 PM

Have lived in Germany for 5 months in 1996 and have been to Europe 4 times after that, 1997, 1997-98, 1999 and 1999-2000.

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:26 PM

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Originally posted by kuifje75
Have lived in Germany for 5 months in 1996 and have been to Europe 4 times after that, 1997, 1997-98, 1999 and 1999-2000.

really? gain your experience when you lived in Germany and used to around in Europe? you love it?? tell me some of your experience.

today, i went to bookstore and bought a book about London. EVERYTHING in the book.. even a real map for tourist..its on sale..1.75..supposed to be 13 dollars..

prostock19 · 05-10-2003, 05:26 PM

I went to West Germany (before the wall came down) and France back around....1983 to 1984. Can't remember exactly. All I know was I liked Germany better than France. LOL. I would like to go back again in the future.

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by prostock19
I went to West Germany (before the wall came down) and France back around....1983 to 1984. Can't remember exactly. All I know was I liked Germany better than France. LOL. I would like to go back again in the future.

really?? Wall Berlin is very emontail to watch on the tv!

why you like Germany intead France??

Beauty2Girls · 05-10-2003, 05:29 PM

Here I have used lived in Europe, Ukraine (former USSR) all my childhood been in Warsaw, Poland, 3 times, now I am in USA for 4 years, would like to travel back in Europe someday.

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by TommyGirl
Here I have used lived in Europe, Ukraine (former USSR) all my childhood been in Warsaw, Poland, 3 times, now I am in USA for 4 years, would like to travel back in Europe someday.

really? my friend take a risk to fly to europe from california..by herself..she say..some of area in europe is almost same from american..but mostly, not..

she met a guy over there and now, they lived in autrilaia..(sp?)

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by Gambit
yeah been to around New England... oh thats right im here in ny lol

ha..are you a new member of alldeaf?

prostock19 · 05-10-2003, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by TommyGirl
Here I have used lived in Europe, Ukraine (former USSR) all my childhood been in Warsaw, Poland, 3 times, now I am in USA for 4 years, would like to travel back in Europe someday.

Wow, you have very good written English. How long have you studied English??

Beauty2Girls · 05-10-2003, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Jughead
really? my friend take a risk to fly to europe from california..by herself..she say..some of area in europe is almost same from american..but mostly, not..

she met a guy over there and now, they lived in autrilaia..(sp?)

Australia

Yeah, I landed here from Moscow, Russia, by myself I don't mind to fly back again alone

prostock19 · 05-10-2003, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Jughead
really?? Wall Berlin is very emontail to watch on the tv!

why you like Germany intead France??

Mostly, the attitude of the people. In Paris, people seemed very stuck up and stuff. Germany, people were alot nicer and more respectful.

05-10-2003, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by Jughead
really? gain your experience when you lived in Germany and used to around in Europe? you love it?? tell me some of your experience.

today, i went to bookstore and bought a book about London. EVERYTHING in the book.. even a real map for tourist..its on sale..1.75..supposed to be 13 dollars..

Oh yes, definitely, it changed my life so much. I think it helped me to broaden my "Weltanschauung." I don't know how to explain this word, but it means view on the world, how you perceive it and so on. I have been to England, France, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Austria and Czech Republic. Each country has their own unique characters and really was cool to learn about!

As for the deaf ppl, I prefered France best of all. They were much more expressive in sign language and very friendly. In Germany, the deaf were more orally-geared. It was sometimes difficult to communicate with them.

I love and miss Europe very much, wish I could just drop everything here and move to there! People tend to do more sports, have their lives geared outside the home in the public (instead of staying home all day in front of the telly) and so on. I miss Germany, because the ppl there were just too crazy! I laughed so much when I was in Germany.

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by TommyGirl
Australia

Yeah, I landed here from Moscow, Russia, by myself I don't mind to fly back again alone

when you went by yourself...how it lead you at first?

05-10-2003, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by prostock19
Mostly, the attitude of the people. In Paris, people seemed very stuck up and stuff. Germany, people were alot nicer and more respectful.

I don't agree with you. I love the French and thought that the Germans were very reserved and "cool" until when you got to know the Germans better.

I remember seeing East Germany after the Berlin Wall fell down. It was a huge construction zone, cranes everywhere and I remember the Berlin Wall... here's a pix of me with my good friend Doris next to the wall...

Beauty2Girls · 05-10-2003, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by prostock19
Wow, you have very good written English. How long have you studied English??

thanks!
I know, at my work my boss said they are amazed and impressed with my English. I have studied it before came here but yet sign language when I am here met some deaf ppl I talked with them by writting they told me there is some books of ASL in Library I did, and met my husband who taught me signs also watched him and his older brother (is deaf too) talking by sign

05-10-2003, 05:44 PM

oops clicked submit before attaching this photo...

prostock19 · 05-10-2003, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by kuifje75
I don't agree with you. I love the French and thought that the Germans were very reserved and "cool" until when you got to know the Germans better.

I remember seeing East Germany after the Berlin Wall fell down. It was a huge construction zone, cranes everywhere and I remember the Berlin Wall... here's a pix of me with my good friend Doris next to the wall...

Look at the time difference. I was there like 10 years before you. Also, I was only in Paris...so maybe if I saw more of france, I would have liked it.

05-10-2003, 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by prostock19
Look at the time difference. I was there like 10 years before you. Also, I was only in Paris...so maybe if I saw more of france, I would have liked it.

No offense to you, of course, I was just disagreeing with you. A lot of Americans today still think French ppl are snooty and all, but I don't agree at all, I just don't see that way.

Beauty2Girls · 05-10-2003, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Jughead
when you went by yourself...how it lead you at first?

not remmy but would say I wasn't worrying at all I know English well can read and write to talk with. When I landed in Seattle customer knew sign I didn't I told her by writting Sorry ofc, I'm deaf but not know any sign only write, pls, she was pleased to write and helpful.

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:50 PM

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Originally posted by kuifje75
Oh yes, definitely, it changed my life so much. I think it helped me to broaden my "Weltanschauung." I don't know how to explain this word, but it means view on the world, how you perceive it and so on. I have been to England, France, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Austria and Czech Republic. Each country has their own unique characters and really was cool to learn about!

As for the deaf ppl, I prefered France best of all. They were much more expressive in sign language and very friendly. In Germany, the deaf were more orally-geared. It was sometimes difficult to communicate with them.

I love and miss Europe very much, wish I could just drop everything here and move to there! People tend to do more sports, have their lives geared outside the home in the public (instead of staying home all day in front of the telly) and so on. I miss Germany, because the ppl there were just too crazy! I laughed so much when I was in Germany.

wow...you can PM me and tell me SOME MORE! this summer, im planning to packbacking with my friend but one problem is, if her roommate's hubby coming back from LV..FORGET IT...im taking a risk to go to europe this summer..by myself..do you think its worth it even i dont know ANYONE in europe or other countires near to europe..

ahh, i noticed american always staying home a lot or whatever..in long time ago, i always see too many people around at the park..now, i see only few people is around at the park..more birds is around...ohh yeahh, i need "Weltanschauung"..!! so, how do you feel RIGHT AFTER you leave the country to usa?

Beauty2Girls · 05-10-2003, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by Jughead
Who live in Europe or ever you went there for your tour?!?

Are u thinking a visit in Europe one day?

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by TommyGirl
Are u thinking a visit in Europe one day?

yep. this summer. hopefully.

05-10-2003, 05:56 PM

If you want, I can put you in connection with some folks in Europe. Maybe you can meet with some folks and they can guide you around. If not, that's ok. Going solo, if you are a girl, is a bit risky, but Europe is generally very safe. If you have street smarts and all, then you should be fine. London is pretty safe. Maybe you can PM Waz, 'cos he's in England. Maybe he can give you some information on deaf events in London that you could go to. English ppl tend to love to go pub crawling and party hard, so beware! ha ha ha

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 05:58 PM

how much money to carry with myself to europe?

my friend have a risk to go to europe with about 1,000

i find a good price flight...256 dollars one trip LA to europe

05-10-2003, 06:01 PM

I don't recommend to bring a lot of money on you. Better to bring traveller's cheques (if you lose it, it can be replaced) or ATM card that you use on machines. ATM will help you to get better exchange rate on money than changing money at a currency exchange bureau. In the past, I have always used my ATM card.

Beauty2Girls · 05-10-2003, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by Jughead
how much money to carry with myself to europe?

my friend have a risk to go to europe with about 1,000

i find a good price flight...256 dollars one trip LA to europe

Cheap trip! Good!

1,000 dollars for UKRaine and Russia, pretty much

but Germany, France and UK

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by kuifje75
If you want, I can put you in connection with some folks in Europe. Maybe you can meet with some folks and they can guide you around. If not, that's ok. Going solo, if you are a girl, is a bit risky, but Europe is generally very safe. If you have street smarts and all, then you should be fine. London is pretty safe. Maybe you can PM Waz, 'cos he's in England. Maybe he can give you some information on deaf events in London that you could go to. English ppl tend to love to go pub crawling and party hard, so beware! ha ha ha

ohh! i would love to do anything fun. yes, im girl. im too idependent. im still reseach about europe.. ohh yes yes, i would love if you can introduce me to some of deaf people who live over there...

Solo Cup · 05-10-2003, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by kuifje75
I don't recommend to bring a lot of money on you. Better to bring traveller's cheques (if you lose it, it can be replaced) or ATM card that you use on machines. ATM will help you to get better exchange rate on money than changing money at a currency exchange bureau. In the past, I have always used my ATM card.

yeah, i dont like to have cash with myself...i heard they have a high taxes?

05-10-2003, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by Jughead
ohh! i would love to do anything fun. yes, im girl. im too idependent. im still reseach about europe.. ohh yes yes, i would love if you can introduce me to some of deaf people who live over there...

Talked about that in the PM

You asked me... how do you feel RIGHT AFTER you leave the country to usa?

I really felt that I was a changed person, and view USA very differently now. I hate to say this, but I always cry when I return to the USA

My friends feel the same, we have this little parties like we're all together knowing that one of us is sad to be back. Anyway... I probably just made 95% of members

at me now

05-10-2003, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by Jughead
yeah, i dont like to have cash with myself...i heard they have a high taxes?

Yes, they do have high taxes, called VAT (Value Added Taxes). If you save all receipts of things you bought in Europe, and take it to customs, you can claim your VAT back. It does depend though, like you cannot ask for refund of VAT you paid on restaurant or hotel, etc...

One good thing about Europe is that you don't have to figure out the tax at all. Prices already have taxes included in them. So, if you see a book for 4,99 euros, that is how much you pay for it, no taxes added, since taxes are already in there. On the receipt, it will tell you how much VAT you paid.

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Solo Cup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Holy City Posts: 278	Europe Who live in Europe or ever you went there for your tour?!?

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prostock19 BAH HUMBUG!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Formerly RI, Now Albany, NY Area Posts: 3,308	I went to West Germany (before the wall came down) and France back around....1983 to 1984. Can't remember exactly. All I know was I liked Germany better than France. LOL. I would like to go back again in the future. __________________

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05-10-2003, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
kuifje75 Guest Posts: n/a	Have lived in Germany for 5 months in 1996 and have been to Europe 4 times after that, 1997, 1997-98, 1999 and 1999-2000.

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Beauty2Girls Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 729	Here I have used lived in Europe, Ukraine (former USSR) all my childhood been in Warsaw, Poland, 3 times, now I am in USA for 4 years, would like to travel back in Europe someday.

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kuifje75 Guest Posts: n/a	oops clicked submit before attaching this photo...

05-10-2003, 05:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
kuifje75 Guest Posts: n/a	If you want, I can put you in connection with some folks in Europe. Maybe you can meet with some folks and they can guide you around. If not, that's ok. Going solo, if you are a girl, is a bit risky, but Europe is generally very safe. If you have street smarts and all, then you should be fine. London is pretty safe. Maybe you can PM Waz, 'cos he's in England. Maybe he can give you some information on deaf events in London that you could go to. English ppl tend to love to go pub crawling and party hard, so beware! ha ha ha

05-10-2003, 05:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
Solo Cup Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Holy City Posts: 278	how much money to carry with myself to europe? my friend have a risk to go to europe with about 1,000 i find a good price flight...256 dollars one trip LA to europe

05-10-2003, 06:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
kuifje75 Guest Posts: n/a	I don't recommend to bring a lot of money on you. Better to bring traveller's cheques (if you lose it, it can be replaced) or ATM card that you use on machines. ATM will help you to get better exchange rate on money than changing money at a currency exchange bureau. In the past, I have always used my ATM card.