The trip was originally going to be gent/brugge instead of London. And I agree, Archived Message Posted by longsnapper on April 8, 2025, 9:20:08, in reply to "Does “easy quick travel” mean train?" Brussels is fine, but it just feels like a lot of big cities. Haven't been to Belgium in 15 years, so that could be the spot. Previous Message If so, Belgium is the obvious choice since it’s on the way. I didn’t love Brussels personally, but I’ve heard Bruges and Ghent are very nice. If you’re down to fly, honestly all of Europe ends up pretty easy (as I’m sure you well know). Previous Message Is there a good alternative to Paris for Monday-Thursday in between? Looking for easy, quick travel. Note: this trip is happening in August, not currently. Message Thread: | This response ↓ Staying in London a Thursday-Monday, then Amsterdam next Thursday-Sat/Sun... - longsnapper April 8, 2025, 8:28:08 I'd probably go play a shit ton of golf in Scotland* - John Coctostan April 8, 2025, 12:25:20 I cannot recommend Copenhagen or Norway (Bergen or Oslo) enough. - Desert April 8, 2025, 10:31:11 love bergen and oslo, but i'd just stick to the train through belgium in case things go wrong* - torinese April 8, 2025, 10:32:15 For sure that is the easiest. Just trying to plug something different* - Desert April 8, 2025, 10:35:44 fair. buried below, but i suggested lille despite only driving though there. heard good things* - torinese April 8, 2025, 10:49:38 Later August Scotland is great, early August with the art festival - JacobRDaugherty April 8, 2025, 10:12:32 The military tattoo in the courtyard of Edinburgh Castle is also very fun - bulldogmba April 8, 2025, 10:51:23 Here's the link - bulldogmba April 8, 2025, 10:52:59 Antwerp/Ghent/Bruges?* - Carl Spackler April 8, 2025, 9:26:22 Ghent Bhent* - Nobster April 8, 2025, 9:30:10 Eurostar to Brussels. Scotland. Wales. Belfast* - Poldark April 8, 2025, 9:18:57 Does “easy quick travel” mean train? - snipes824 April 8, 2025, 9:09:06 Bruges is extremely cool but can be done in a day* - CWR10 April 8, 2025, 9:28:50 The trip was originally going to be gent/brugge instead of London. And I agree, - longsnapper April 8, 2025, 9:20:08 Why not Gent? Lovely city for a couple days* - opey8 April 8, 2025, 10:17:54 brussels is an underwhelming western europe capital, imo. all 3 of antwer/ghent/bruges are superior - torinese April 8, 2025, 9:41:00 since you'll likely connect through brussels- if you're a beer guy, go to cantillon.* - VIV April 8, 2025, 9:30:13 That's pretty close to the train station, right?* - longsnapper April 8, 2025, 9:40:04 a little over a mile. easy enough of a walk* - VIV April 8, 2025, 9:47:27 Unfortunately, Zwanze day won't be for a few more months* - ATL April 8, 2025, 10:25:25 if you’re a beer guy?* - Nobster April 8, 2025, 9:32:11 i guess i should rephrase it as "if you're a belgian beer guy" - VIV April 8, 2025, 9:35:48 ah…also I may be mistaken, but I thought snapper worked for a brewery - Nobster April 8, 2025, 9:40:49 train, plane, drive, whatever?* - torinese April 8, 2025, 8:42:53 Train ideally. Quick flight also an option. No car* - longsnapper April 8, 2025, 9:16:30 if you haven't done bruges, i'll always say that. ghent and antwerp are nice as well. my cousin was - torinese April 8, 2025, 8:45:51 Just got back from Madrid and thoroughly enjoyed it. - Gene Parmesan April 8, 2025, 8:36:29 Ha, yeah. Too hot probably. I thought maybe flying to Palma and - longsnapper April 8, 2025, 9:17:41 The answer is always Branson.* - Tortillini April 8, 2025, 8:34:42 the Ray Jay ballroom in the Yakov Smirnoff Theater must be seen to be believed* - Sammich April 8, 2025, 8:37:19 Cologne, Lyon, Copenhagen - ATL April 8, 2025, 8:29:22 Lyon is not a bad idea. It's in the one party of France I haven't really traveled to.* - longsnapper April 8, 2025, 9:18:23   Searching