Best Place to pop the question in Europe... - GoFuckYourself.com

CyberTraffic · 10-08-2004, 11:54 AM

Gonna try it this way, I had posted this thread asking this very question, but I did'nt realize there was already a topic about vacationing in Europe on the forum today.

I am thinking of doing this in Europe, and need some good places to do it at.

She also really likes trains and rides on trains (watch it!), so if that could be included.... anyway, any thoughts are appreciated.

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I have never been overseas, and I am looking forward to the trip.

My girl is studying abroad in Ireland, so I am flying over there and once her semester is over we intend to bounce around europe for about 2 weeks.

I would like to formulate a plan of places to go and things to see & do, but frankly I am as ignorant as they come and am worried we'll miss something or just wander around for 2 weeks not getting the most out of our trip.

I am hoping I can get some ideas, input, advice or suggestions to make this the best trip ever.

Also, any advice about working while on the road like that - I am bringing a laptop, but I don't quite know how easy it'll be to get online and get work done.

In addition, I am *thinking* about doing something *very* special while we're there, if you know what I mean. So some input about romantic spots where this would be ideal would be appreciated.

Thanks.

roly · 10-08-2004, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by CyberTraffic
Gonna try it this way, I had posted this thread asking this very question, but I did'nt realize there was already a topic about vacationing in Europe on the forum today.

I am thinking of doing this in Europe, and need some good places to do it at.

She also really likes trains and rides on trains (watch it!), so if that could be included.... anyway, any thoughts are appreciated.

Here is the original post:

if she likes trains then a trip on the orient express would be very nice i would imagine. as far as places i would think of venice or paris as romantic cities.

CyberTraffic · 10-08-2004, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by roly
if she likes trains then a trip on the orient express would be very nice i would imagine. as far as places i would think of venice or paris as romantic cities.

Thanks, problem is the orient's lst trip is in November around the 11th.

It was looking promising there for a minute.

BRISK · 10-08-2004, 01:19 PM

If it was spring or summer time, I would suggest the Swiss Alps. They're beautiful.

Look:

http://www.worldisround.com/articles/14541/index.html

DiVo · 10-08-2004, 02:19 PM

I am not an expert by any means, but I have been around a little and had my wedding in Italy.

Had a friend get engaged on a gondola in Venice. Pretty cheesy, but she will probably say yes, because she can't go anywhere.

Also, there is a villa in Tuscany that is a fantastic get away. http://www.villaschiatti.it/ My wife and I stayed there when we got married. Patrizia, who runs the place, is very helpful.

If there, I would reccomend a proposal at the restaurant Da Delfina in Artimino. The food is fantastic with a cozy atmosphere. There is a patio outside that looks out on the valley with an awesome Medici villa across the way. End of the semester it will probably be a bit chilly at night. You can eat, then go outside to look at the villa. Give her your jacket. Propose. she-bang. Let Carlo at the restaurant know and he will make it special. He is a romantic at heart. Faxing the restaurant is the best way to get in touch with him. You can also get a room at the Medici Villa to cap it all off. Something you would not forget.

Remember that this is only your first trip to europe. If you try to do it all, you will end up not really doing anything.

I also have to say that there are many great places in the netherlands. I am sure some great advice from natives on here can help. Contrary to american beliefs, there is a lot more in the netherlands (and amsterdam for that matter) than pot and brothels. Nothing wrong with those, but even amsterdam has a few lazily charming districts.

Paris has a reputation as a romantic city for a reason. If everything falls in place, it is fantastic. If you approach the city as if it is your adversary or your playground, you might have some issues. Some of my fondest memories are from an October in Paris. The leaves were starting to fall. It was pretty cool.

Most places in europe are a short distance from an appropriate setting. Like I said, I'm not an expert, but feel free to hit me up on ICQ and I can give you my unsubstantiated opinions.

pushpills · 10-08-2004, 02:19 PM

in front of your girlfriend

pimplink · 10-08-2004, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by DiVo
I am not an expert by any means, but I have been around a little and had my wedding in Italy.

Had a friend get engaged on a gondola in Venice. Pretty cheesy, but she will probably say yes, because she can't go anywhere.

Also, there is a villa in Tuscany that is a fantastic get away. http://www.villaschiatti.it/ My wife and I stayed there when we got married. Patrizia, who runs the place, is very helpful.

If there, I would reccomend a proposal at the restaurant Da Delfina in Artimino. The food is fantastic with a cozy atmosphere. There is a patio outside that looks out on the valley with an awesome Medici villa across the way. End of the semester it will probably be a bit chilly at night. You can eat, then go outside to look at the villa. Give her your jacket. Propose. she-bang. Let Carlo at the restaurant know and he will make it special. He is a romantic at heart. Faxing the restaurant is the best way to get in touch with him. You can also get a room at the Medici Villa to cap it all off. Something you would not forget.

Remember that this is only your first trip to europe. If you try to do it all, you will end up not really doing anything.

I also have to say that there are many great places in the netherlands. I am sure some great advice from natives on here can help. Contrary to american beliefs, there is a lot more in the netherlands (and amsterdam for that matter) than pot and brothels. Nothing wrong with those, but even amsterdam has a few lazily charming districts.

Paris has a reputation as a romantic city for a reason. If everything falls in place, it is fantastic. If you approach the city as if it is your adversary or your playground, you might have some issues. Some of my fondest memories are from an October in Paris. The leaves were starting to fall. It was pretty cool.

Most places in europe are a short distance from an appropriate setting. Like I said, I'm not an expert, but feel free to hit me up on ICQ and I can give you my unsubstantiated opinions.

there are tens of thousands of such villas in Tuscany, Umbria etc. And yes, that'd be romantic. When do you want to go?

KRL · 10-08-2004, 02:40 PM

http://www.villadeste.it

http://www.quisi.it/en/index.html

http://www.ilsanpietro.it/il%20San%2...20english.html

Manowar · 10-08-2004, 02:42 PM

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in front of your girlfriend

JoeA · 10-08-2004, 04:19 PM

I'm a Londoner but I have to say Paris is the most romantic city in the world if you're going now. If had been summer I would have suggested proposing on a gondola in Venice or by the Trevi Fountain in Rome...

I wish I could say London but it's not the most romantic of places...

JFK · 10-08-2004, 04:24 PM

Top of the Eiffel tower ? The chunnel train from london, Red light district Amsterdam ?

10-08-2004, 01:19 PM	#4
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DiVo Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 153	I am not an expert by any means, but I have been around a little and had my wedding in Italy. Had a friend get engaged on a gondola in Venice. Pretty cheesy, but she will probably say yes, because she can't go anywhere. Also, there is a villa in Tuscany that is a fantastic get away. http://www.villaschiatti.it/ My wife and I stayed there when we got married. Patrizia, who runs the place, is very helpful. If there, I would reccomend a proposal at the restaurant Da Delfina in Artimino. The food is fantastic with a cozy atmosphere. There is a patio outside that looks out on the valley with an awesome Medici villa across the way. End of the semester it will probably be a bit chilly at night. You can eat, then go outside to look at the villa. Give her your jacket. Propose. she-bang. Let Carlo at the restaurant know and he will make it special. He is a romantic at heart. Faxing the restaurant is the best way to get in touch with him. You can also get a room at the Medici Villa to cap it all off. Something you would not forget. Remember that this is only your first trip to europe. If you try to do it all, you will end up not really doing anything. I also have to say that there are many great places in the netherlands. I am sure some great advice from natives on here can help. Contrary to american beliefs, there is a lot more in the netherlands (and amsterdam for that matter) than pot and brothels. Nothing wrong with those, but even amsterdam has a few lazily charming districts. Paris has a reputation as a romantic city for a reason. If everything falls in place, it is fantastic. If you approach the city as if it is your adversary or your playground, you might have some issues. Some of my fondest memories are from an October in Paris. The leaves were starting to fall. It was pretty cool. Most places in europe are a short distance from an appropriate setting. Like I said, I'm not an expert, but feel free to hit me up on ICQ and I can give you my unsubstantiated opinions. __________________ AIM - DivXVOD ICQ - 3370081

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JoeA Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: London Posts: 568	I'm a Londoner but I have to say Paris is the most romantic city in the world if you're going now. If had been summer I would have suggested proposing on a gondola in Venice or by the Trevi Fountain in Rome... I wish I could say London but it's not the most romantic of places...