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5-6 countries in 3 weeks

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What do you all think?
The price is without transportation

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ive made a few changes. After doing some research, it looks like its not worth my while to go to Switzerland, especially Geneva. Ive also gotten rid of Luxembourg.
I added Madrid, Vienna and Mittenwald, Germany.

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Looks pretty good. Keep in mind that you have some very long travel times.

Your budget should be fine. Have you thought about transport yet?

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I think for the long distances (i.e. Spain to Amsterdam will be with a flight) and then i was thinking of driving from Amsterdam to Belgium, its only 2 hours or so. Then a flight to Prague and a train to Vienna. Im looking forward to the train rides as they are an excellent way to meet people and of course the views must be nice as well.

I have 4 days left, is there any place you would recommend I go to thats in the Prague/Vienna area??

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Where are you flying out of? How about Bratislava?

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I dont know yet! I still have completely finalized my trip.
Im having a hard time deciding whether I should spend the time to go to Madrid. I’ve been reading up on it and it doesnt touch Barcelona in terms of things to do and nightlife. I feel like I should just wing it and go and see where the adventure takes me!

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Madrid’s not my favorite. I would definitely pick Barcelona over Madrid…

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Yeah… I’d go with Barcelona over Madrid, but they aren’t too far apart n’ you can check out Madrid for a day or two. Madrid has some nice museums n’ things to see. The Prado was one of my favorite museums, and Reitro Park was full of people and a great place to spend an afternoon relaxing.

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Yeah Im just going to stick with Barcelona.

I also added Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Looks like a very beautiful city.

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good choices.

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It would probably be a little more efficient to fly into Madrid first. Then off to Barcelona and Paris. It would probably save you time so you are not traveling from France to Spain and back.

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I completely agree with you. Although the only reason im doing it this way is because Im meeting some friends in Paris and then together we are going to Spain.

But I agree, going to Spain would have been much more efficient.

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I’ve just booked a train ride myself – very excited about seeing some sites and countryside and meeting people as we travel! You are seeing a ton of cities in a short amount of time – exciting! Best of luck! We are headed to Prague for a few days in the beginning of July – let me know if you find some gems you are planning on visiting!