Thursday, February 18, 2010

Switzerland, Greece, or Cinque Terre Italy?

Okay, I'm taking a poll. I was going to go to Greece for spring break, but it is really expensive so I've been checking out some other options. Since I shortened my backpacking trip I have that pretty much set (Germany, Sweden, Ireland, UK). Here's the break down of pros and cons for my spring break trip:

Greece:

  • Has been at the top of my list of places to go see while I'm here from the start
  • Supposed to be gorgeous
  • Should be warm and sunny so the beaches would be fun
  • Will cost me over $1,000 easily. Probably closer to 12 or 13 hundred. Plane tickets alone are over $500, hostels aren't cheap because it's such a big tourist place, and that doesn't include my bus fare to Madrid to catch the plane.
  • While the ancient ruins would be cool to see, I don't necessarily have that much money to spend on one trip. I would probably have to lose a couple weekend trips to other countries to be able to afford it. And not eat while I was there.
Switzerland:
  • Was never really on my list as a must-see; more like a "that would be cool if I have the time and money"
  • My friend Joel says it's the one place he really wishes he had gone when backpacking
  • Another girl and guy here both said it was gorgeous and a definitely worth the trip
  • Is way cheaper than Greece. It would probably cost me about half as much, and then I could afford to go other places for the rest of the trip (Paris, Vienna, Prague, etc).
  • No beaches and will be colder since I would be there at the end of March
  • I probably won't get to go to Greece at all while I'm over here. However, Greece could be a fun honeymoon or trip later. It's not like it's going any where, but it would still be a little disappointing.
Cinque Terre, Italy:
  • Is gorgeous and comes highly recommended by a friend with fabulous taste
  • Is about the same price as Switzerland, possibly even a little cheaper
  • It would be a repeat to Italy so I wouldn't get to add another country to my list of places I went in Europe
  • Is in the Italian Riviera so it would be a warmer place to go
  • I am already going to Rome so please don't factor that into your decision


So there you have it. I would like any input from anyone. Suggestions for other countries, reasons why one of the three would be better than the other two, anything. Just post a comment in the box below!

1 comment:

  1. From the pictures I vote Cinque Terre. Looks gorgeous! Also, it sounds cool to go to the Italian Riviera. Mom

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