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Created by patti and tony
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Post-Graduation Euro Trip

A trip from May 26, 2007 to July 02, 2007, travelling to London, Oxford, Paris
We did it! Having survived four years at Cal, it's … More  
We did it! Having survived four years at Cal, it's time to go see a bit of the world before we get bogged down with work and grad school. We'll try to post updates while we're away!
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05/26/2007 to 07/02/2007
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Sun 05/27/07 (day 2) - London

An oasis of tranquility in central London, Hyde Park, together with Kensington Gardens to the west, is the largest o …
Thing to Do
Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
West Carriage Drive
London, ENG W2 2
United Kingdom
Hyde Park: +44 300 061 2000, Kensington Gardens: +
Sun May 27 12:00am
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Sun May 27 12:00am - Thu May 31 12:00am
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Mon 05/28/07 (day 3) - London

Trafalgar Square was built following the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The man responsible for this famous naval vict …
Thing to Do
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
London, ENG WC2N 5DX
United Kingdom
+44 20 7983 4750
Mon May 28 12:00am
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First built in 694 but destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, the beautiful building that stands today was completed i …
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St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard
London, ENG EC4M 8
United Kingdom
+44 20 7246 8357
Mon May 28 12:00am
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Opened in 2000, this gallery has amazed industry insiders, art lovers and tourists. The museum, located among the dr …
Thing to Do
Tate Modern
52 Bankside
London, ENG SE1 9
United Kingdom
+44 20 7887 8888
Mon May 28 12:00am
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Designed by Sir Horace Jones and opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is famous the world over. Due to the volume of river t …
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road
London, ENG SE1 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7403 3761
Mon May 28 12:00am
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Tue 05/29/07 (day 4) - London

Big Ben is the name of the clock inside the famous tower that also forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Its impre …
Thing to Do
Big Ben
Bridge Street
London, ENG SW1A 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7219 3000
Tue May 29 12:00am
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This impressive assemblage of Gothic buildings has been the home of British government for over 900 years. The build …
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Houses of Parliament
Abingdon Street
London, ENG SW1P 3
United Kingdom
+44 20 7219 4272
Tue May 29 12:00am
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Westminster Abbey is regarded as a Medieval architectural masterpiece. It has been the venue for most of the country …
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Westminster Abbey
20 Dean's Yard
London, ENG SW1P 3
United Kingdom
+44 20 7222 5152
Tue May 29 12:00am
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Located in London's Buckingham Palace, Queen's Gallery is a place where you can view fine art from the Royal Collect …
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Queen's Gallery Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
London, ENG SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
+44 20 7766 7301
Tue May 29 12:00am
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For many years, Piccadilly Circus - at the junction of five busy streets - has been a major London landmark, seen by …
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus
London, ENG W1J 9
United Kingdom
Tue May 29 12:00am
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Designed at the turn of the 20th century, Her Majesty's stately and imposing stone shell has been home to the eterna …
Entertainment
Her Majesty's Theatre
Haymarket
London, SW1Y 4
United Kingdom
+44 20 7494 5400
Tue May 29 12:00am - Tue May 29 7:00pm
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The changing of the guard is common in most European capitals, but nowhere is it more famous than in London. The new …
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Buckingham Palace
London, SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
+44 870 156 6366
Tue May 29 12:00am
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Wed 05/30/07 (day 5) - Oxford

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Many visitors to Oxford ask for directions 'to the university' but Oxford is not a campus university and it can't be …
Thing to Do
S. Parks Road
Oxford, OX1 2JD
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 0001
Wed May 30 12:00am
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Christ Church is the most famous Oxford college, probably the grandest, and certainly the most photographed. Founded …
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Christ Church
St Aldates
Oxford, OX1 1DP
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 6150
Wed May 30 12:00am
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Queen's is probably the finest example of classical architecture in Oxford. The college was founded in 1340, but the …
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Queen's College
High Street
Oxford, OX1 4AW
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 9120
Wed May 30 12:00am
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Turn the corner into Radcliffe Square and you'll see why the Camera is one of the most admired buildings in Oxford. …
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Radcliffe Camera
Parks Road
Oxford, OX1 3
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 7200
Wed May 30 12:00am
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While walking along Parks Road, pause at the large wrought iron gates set in the wall on the west side of the street …
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Trinity College
Broad Street
Oxford, OX1 3BH
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 9900
Wed May 30 12:00am
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The Oxford Story, reputedly Europe's longest indoor 'dark' ride, gives a clear and comprehensive overview of the …
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Oxford Story (The)
6 Broad Street
Oxford, OX1 3AJ
United Kingdom
+44 1865 79 0055
Wed May 30 12:00am
Wed May 30 12:00am
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Jesus is the largest of a cluster of colleges on and around Turl Street. It distinguishes itself from the rest of th …
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Jesus College
Turl Street
Oxford, OX1 3DW
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 9700
Wed May 30 12:00am
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Thu 05/31/07 (day 6)


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Thu May 31 12:00am
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Fri 06/01/07 (day 7) - Paris

A visit to Paris is incomplete without indulging in some of its famous clothing and accessories. The golden triangle …
Shopping
avenue Montaigne
Paris, 75008
France
+33 8 9268 3000(Tourist Information)
Fri Jun 1 12:00am
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Built in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition, the Pont Alexandre III takes its name from the Russian emperor who laid …
Thing to Do
Pont Alexandre III
Pont Alexandre III, Quai d'Orsay, cours la Reine
Paris, 75008
France
+33 1 4742 9056
Fri Jun 1 12:00am
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A Yahoo! Contributor
Hi! your trip sounds incredible!
I saw in your Paris post that you would recommend renting an apartment. Can you recommend a specific one? My friend and I are going 3/1 - 3/14.
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european tours are awesome,i visited paris x 3,france,rome x 3,italy venice,london,x3, spain x2,germany,switzerland,israrel.i highly recommend all of them.
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Please how can i get mt own veihcle.
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i fond of germany and i would like to this great country my job is Acountant in campany in the end i like Germany very much
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hi friends, i never been to any before but, i stiil feel amazed with the one wey i see, and it really viberate my spirit, soul & body.
oluwaseyi 4 you Naija 4 you.
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Hello, this is kind of your blog. In the web, i announce my welcome for business partnership in tourism field. I am sending it from Mongolia the land of nomadic culture.

Thanks, Odka
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Hi how are you
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Hey sounds like a good trip. I'm just wondering if you could let me know the name/contact info of the apartment you guys stayed at in Paris. How much is it? and is it Private?
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Hi there! Thanks for your blog, this is really help, at least I have some idea on where and what to do in Europe. Really appreciated your kindness.
I will be travel to Paris, Venice & Rome this coming early Nov, is this a good time to travel in Europe?

Any good recommendation for accommodation in Rome?

From: keen to know more about Europe.
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Hi.I love to follow your trip but will forego Oxford & Munich. Please advise how to go to each attraction by public transport. I also notice that you are backtracking like Florence. Is it possible to avoid backtracking? Thanks.
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