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Pivot to a different country for a trip planned for late February?

Posted by (Idaho, USA) on

Hi forum,

I have reservations to be in the Andalusian region of Spain in two weeks. I’ve been watching their storms, and the latest major flooding & wind has displaced so many people! I’m wondering if I should switch to a different country - both to free up hotel space for someone local who might need it & also so I’m not running into transportation issues. I travel by public transportation.

Two questions - for our Spanish contributors, what do you recommend?
For others, do you have an easy option in a different European country that I might consider for a 3 week trip? The February trip intention is low-key enjoyment of being there, some museums, maybe a cooking class, etc.

Thanks, and I certainly hope the weather lets up for their residents!

Posted by
25281 posts

Some combination including some of Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, Sofia, Budva, Sarajevo, you know, all of the good places with museums and I know of cooking here and I am certain there are classes in all the rest. I also saw an advertisment the other day for a good old fashion pig slaughter here in town. I think they kill it for you but you participate in the butchering and sausage making. What could be more fun! Yea, not form me, but if you are interested I will look up the date, I think its in February. In Budva I know a place, a home, where you are invited in and this absolutely wonderful woman takes you into her kitchen and teaches, you cook and then you and her family eat. A wonderful day (no, I didnt cook, i watched and ate). I am going back this year. Budva is probalby the only stop without many museums (any??).

Posted by
1621 posts

Where are you flying into/out of? You can check Sky Scanner for an onward direct flight. It would also help to know where you've already been. I know you're a frequent poster, but I don't know your history.

Posted by
3870 posts

Hi Jean, You might consider the Canary Islands—Gran Canaria,, Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera. Gran Canaria is just a 2:20 flight from Seville and you can easily get between islands on ferries or flights.

Posted by
2344 posts

If you haven’t already been, I’d suggest Istanbul or Amsterdam — plus the areas surrounding both. Easy to fill three weeks.

Posted by
9332 posts

G3rryCee, I’m taking three flights to reach Malaga RT, so I would rebook a RT to a different location.

I’ve covered most of Italy that’s reachable by train, staying in 49 cities. Yet, I’m going back for more time there this year. France, Spain, Austria are also favorites. I’ve stayed in most western Europe countries except Ireland, Norway, Finland & Greece.

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Mr. E, this small town Iowa raised girl has been to her share of pig roasts - LOL! Surprisingly, I’ll pass on that opportunity, but it’s definitely a local “backdoor experience” for others to consider.

I’m looking forward to Prague & Budapest in May.

Posted by
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Jean, have you explored the south of France along the Mediterranean? Start in Menton and head west towards Perpignan. Lots of possibilities in between.

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