How is Europe going to combat the influx of Middle Eastern immigrants?
Q. I can't see how if they keep on their current path, that Europe will still be Europe in a few decades. Perhaps another Arabia though.
Asked by AzeriBoy-McCain Palin '08!! - Sun Mar 16 13:18:13 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Greece, as an important EU member state, started the combat first: by putting into sea the African emigrants. Must be an EU standard or EU Directive.
Answered by Antigon - Sun Mar 16 13:32:44 2008

In Europe, what is the difference between an University and an University of Applied Sciences?
Q. In Europe, what is the difference between an University and an University of Applied Sciences? Do you get the same kind of degree? Is the quality the same?
Asked by Andy - Tue Jun 17 02:06:54 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. All degrees are applied, so it is really a marketing phrase more than anything.
Answered by Professor J J - Fri Jun 20 21:10:38 2008

Where in Europe can my boyfriend and I go to a medieval banquet?
Q. We love history and have our own costumes. He will be 50, and I will be 40, so we are planning the trip in between the two (only 3 weeks apart). Any help from travelers would be great. We both stay in Scotland and have been to banquets all over the UK, but for our birthdays, want to spread our wings. (please only Europe suggestions) Where we can wear our own costumes. Thanks :)
Asked by scottish_lass - Tue Nov 11 21:45:35 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ireland. Bunratty and Knappogue Castles both do mediaeval banquets.
Answered by Orla C - Wed Nov 12 02:50:20 2008

Where in Europe can you go and escape the tourists during the summer?
Q. I'm dying to go visit Europe for the first time, and am planning a trip for about two months during the summer. I don't want to go somewhere that's absolutely bogged down by other Americans, although I don't mind some. Any suggestions of where to go and what to do there? Thanks!
Asked by georgestrait_junkie00 - Tue Apr 3 14:12:29 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Someone above said "move east" and that is true to some extent. Some of my favourite places to go where the only tourists are other local people: a) Bohemian Paradise Located about 50 miles northeast of Prague. Buy a trail map in Prague of "Cesky raj" (they sell them at all major bookstores), pack your tent and sleeping bag and take a bus to the sleepy provincial town of Jicin. From there it's a 5 mile hike to the area. A wonderful combination of sandstone cliffs, sinkholes, castle ruins and little village cottages. Excellent hiking and plenty of people around. Plan on a three+ day stay here. Chances of meeting another American: 0.1%. b) Low Tatras (Slovakia) Lovely, breathtaking and again -- the only tourists you meet will be… [cont.]
Answered by Liz - Tue Apr 3 18:08:03 2007

When will RACIST Canada and Europe start electing minorities ?
Q. They speak of how America is racist for not accepting Obama with open arms, yet i have never seen a minority of any race win a election in Canada or in any part of Europe. In fact ive been to London as well as other places in Europe. The N word is still ok to use there.
Asked by zorak - Sun Oct 26 18:16:36 2008 - - 29 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Europe is notorious for its anti-semitism... They have no room to talk.
Answered by Eric E - Sun Oct 26 18:19:58 2008

Where in Europe should my husband and I visit in March in Europe?
Q. My husband works with the United Nations and he has been gone from the United States since last May. He came home for a visit (we have 4 children) in December and I'm planning to meet him somewhere in Europe in March for a little get-a-away for only the two of us. I would like to go somewhere with a lot of history to it but also romantic. We both love the Sea and learning history of ancient times and worlds.
Asked by Kim G - Sun Jan 13 19:05:29 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I really liked Dubrovnik in Croatia...its right next to the sea and has stunning coastlines with crystal clear waters!! The town is quite small so only a few days is needed...if you want Split is only a few hours up the road and also on the coast. I was really surprised at the history that these places have...like Split has the earliest or one of the earliest cathedrals dating back to the 4th C or something like that! I went in April and found the weather warm, so I would say that it will be plesant I guess in March and maybe a little cool. I really loved Croatia...I hear the islands are wonderful there ( I missed out on them) and the National Lakes are great too ( again I missed out on them). if you don;t mind travelling the area, then… [cont.]
Answered by mareeclara - Sun Jan 13 20:56:47 2008

I want to backpack Europe! What's the best website or way to start planning my trip?
Q. I'm planning to backpack Europe, alone, next summer. What is a good website to plan and map out my trip? I'll only be going for 2 - 2 1/2 weeks.
Asked by boz4425 - Tue Sep 9 16:21:57 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Rick Steves is awesome. We've followed his suggestions for years and had a blast in Europe. He tells you all the great placed to stay, eat, visit and all on a tight budget.
Answered by normal person - Wed Sep 10 02:31:26 2008

How does universal healthcare in Europe work?
Q. My professor today mentioned that most European countries have universal healthcare. This means that everyones healthcare is provided by the state, correct? How much more money do people pay in taxes in Europe than in the U.S.? It would have to be more since their healthcare is covered, right?
Asked by lovslinky - Fri Oct 5 18:38:55 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am English and now live in California. Like most people I thought that there was a huge tax burden in Britain, but after coming here I now think that's not the case.We pay two forms of tax from our wages:Income tax and National insurance. Your income tax is tax like everywhere else, national insurance pays for your pension and healthcare. I have lived in England all my life up till now and I will fiercely defend our healthcare system, the NHS (national health service). In thanks largely to the effort of our heroic doctors and nurses (and all other staff) the NHS survives...the healthcare is nothing like as bad as people make out, and there are no long waiting lists anymore (now if you're waiting more than six months for routine surgery… [cont.]
Answered by Dazedandconfused - Fri Oct 5 19:48:59 2007

planning a backpacking trip across europe where do i start?
Q. this year will be my senior year of high school and i want to celebrate my graduation by backpacking across europe for the entire summer next year. a trip like this obviously takes major planning (and cash) and i'm just looking for a good place to start my planning. my head is already spinning with possibilities. i want to see as much as possible but theres so much to do.
Asked by dalek - Tue Jun 30 00:56:02 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

What are the cheapest countries to visit in Europe?
Q. I want to visit Europe but don't have much money. What are some of the cheapest countries to visit in Europe? I've heard that Czech Republic is nice to visit on a budget.
Asked by Karthead - Tue Sep 19 14:20:57 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. lots of bargains still out there, but not the czech republic... bulgaria, romania, hungary, slovakia, turkey are all reasonable.
Answered by pknag - Tue Sep 19 14:55:17 2006

How to sail to Europe but not go on a cruise?
Q. I want to sail to Europe instead of flying, but I don't want to take a cruise. I want to sail across the Atlantic, be dropped off and spend awhile in Europe and then sail back across the Atlantic. I don't want to stay on a ship and have them show me Europe. Does anyone know of a company who provides ships that cross the Atlantic?
Asked by flumen333 - Mon Sep 15 22:01:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go by cargo ship. Check out the link.
Answered by Mojitos are Yummy - Tue Sep 16 00:42:42 2008

How did Europe manage to field hundreds of thousands of armed men during the Napoleonic Wars?
Q. Seems to me suddenly sending 500,000 men from France into Russia would have left many farms and villages devoid of men to work the fields, mines, etc. Or did Europe have a huge population growth between 1775 and 1810?
Asked by always curious - Mon Feb 2 20:26:17 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Agricultural Revolution of the late 18th century led to a marked increase in the food supply,which fuelled a parallel growth in population of Europe. Also,army recruitment in the Napoleonic era was very different to that of the previous 2 centuries.The French Republic after the Revolution instituted a levee en masse - all men were simply drafted into the army and sent off to fight.Napoleon used a well organized system of conscription both in France and in occupied and satellite states to raise and maintain armies;this system was copied by some other European powers. It's worth remembering that apart from Spain,the French did not conduct any land campaigns in 1810 and 1811, so Napoleon did not 'suddenly' send 500,000 men into Russia… [cont.]
Answered by ammianus - Tue Feb 3 09:31:32 2009

How did the black death alter europe?
Q. How did the Black Death alter Europe and what of this had to do with economic changes that were happening at the time, what were these changes? Thanks
Asked by Jorge Villegas - Mon Dec 3 01:54:39 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. "The plague did more than just devastate the medieval population; it caused a substantial change in economy and society in all areas of the world. Economic historians like Fernand Braudel have concluded that Black Death exacerbated a recession in the European economy that had been under way since the beginning of the century. As a consequence, social and economic change greatly accelerated during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The church's power was weakened, and in some cases, the social roles it had played were taken over by secular groups. Also the plague led to peasant uprisings in many parts of Europe, such as France (the Jacquerie rebellion), Italy (the Ciompi rebellion, which swept the city of Florence), and in England (the… [cont.]
Answered by historybuff - Mon Dec 3 04:39:08 2007

What is the Best country in Europe to Visit in November?
Q. Hello my boyfriend and I want to plan a trip to Europe the first part of November and was wondering what country should we visit in the month of November we would like somewhere with decent weather. We were thinking maybe Greece and other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Asked by Rina A - Sat Aug 18 20:57:02 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Greece may be chilly in November as said, but still it would be the warmest place in Europe (except for Canaries). The climate has influenced the weather, but on the whole Greece is way warmer that the mainland Europe or the Adriatic coast which can be really unpleasant this time of year. Check the offer for the south of Italy or maybe Sicily.
Answered by Goca - Sun Aug 19 02:27:44 2007

What are the best places in Europe to visit during the summer?
Q. I was thinking about going to Europe during the summer and I was wondering what countries would be the best for me to visit. If you could give specific places in each country so that I have a better idea of what to see when I'm there.
Asked by Patrick - Sun Nov 16 14:57:19 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Good Choice :) Europe is beautiful switzerland is a great place and has a lot of tourist places: Austria is really great if you're into music and art: Hungary is also a neat place and is a country full of interesting things (not to mention a cool language) Germany is amazing for historic buildings, castles and good food. Italy has such amazing places to see like the leaning tower of pisa and the Trevi fountain. Enjoy you're trip to Europe buddy! You can also check out this site to help you see what other countries offer.
Answered by OLENA soccer is love - Sun Nov 16 15:05:17 2008

How expensive is travel to central Europe?
Q. I am planning on going on a vacation to visit some friends in Slovakia during the middle of this coming summer. How expensive are the flights normally to that part of Europe? Does anyone have any suggestions on the cheapest way to get there? I'm not looking for first class service on my airfare. Just something to get me from point A to B safely and soundly.
Asked by David P - Wed Feb 14 21:56:03 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think your flight will be the most expensive thing you pay for. Its very cheap in Slovakia, esp with the currency exchange. One reason why I loved Eastern Europe, everything was so cheap. I would recommand heading to Croatia, beautiful beaches and dirt cheap!!! Also, try finding flights to your bigger cities that are close by and then see how much it costs to take a train out there, or even Ryan Air or Easy Jet from there, and see if its cheaper that way, too. But that time of year is going to be expensive b/c thats peak season for flying. Good luck.
Answered by Mac - Wed Feb 14 22:05:40 2007

What language should i learn to do business in europe?
Q. I already speak spanish,and was wondering what other european language would be most useful for europe. I don't care if they speak that language in africa, or somewhere, because you couldn't pay me to travel there! I am just wondering what is the most useful language for businees in EUROPE!
Asked by Alix B - Mon Oct 15 12:46:00 2007 - - 7 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Apparently you speak English as well, so you have the top two covered. After that would be Russian, German, or French, then Italian and Dutch. Since you have the top two languages covered, try to figure out the country you would be most likely to do business in/with. I don't think it matters, except that Germans and the Dutch would probably be more likely to know English.
Answered by wayfaroutthere - Mon Oct 15 13:14:59 2007

How did the recent freezing winter in Europe confirm Global Warming?
Q. It was the coldest winter in N. Europe in 10 years.
Asked by Big Willy - Wed Mar 18 04:35:36 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I agree with Roland, but not entirely, here is why: Global warming is a misnomer. We observe an increase in average temperature over the Arctic, a bit less over the Antarctic and none over the Equator. It is easily explained by the industrial countries and the Coriolis effect. I can see the effect of the global warming by our Norwegian glaciers that have shrunk for the past 30 years. I am a light aircraft pilot and see glaciers as you can only dream of. Here is an example: Because the Arctic is warmer and the Equator, the same; it means that we should see less autumn and winter storms because the strength of a storm is not in the temperature but the difference of temperature on both sides of the polar front. My private observation… [cont.]
Answered by Michel Verheughe - Wed Mar 18 06:22:47 2009

How much does the average inter-city air ticket in Europe cost?
Q. I'm planning a 3 month trip to Europe and would like to know how much a typical air ticket cost. Not like from Paris to Istanbul, but like, say, London-Paris, Monaco-Milan, Berlin-Hamburg. I know there is no fixed price cos they differ with the distance and destination, but I want a rough estimate. My budget is around USD$10K anyway. Do you think that'll last me a rough round trip around Europe for 2-3 months? Any tips?
Asked by curious - Sat Nov 10 21:41:35 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I want to let you in on a wonderful secret to us Americans that is a lifesaver for Europeans. www.ryanair.com It is THE BEST. I got a ticket from Seville to London at around $40. It is an Irish company that serves all of Europe for severly reduced prices. Keep your eyes peeled for amazing deals, but remember that you have to add the taxes and fees to the advertised price. My ticket up there was only $0.02 without the taxes and fees. www.easyjet.com is also very, very, very good, but they just service different places. I would say that if you are savvy at all, you should pay from $40 to $100 for each single ticket. Good luck!!! Personally, I would go by train because it lets you see SO MUCH and you can get great passes, but flying… [cont.]
Answered by Julia S - Sun Nov 11 00:39:09 2007

Is it legal to ship plants around Europe (without a permit) for personal consumption?
Q. My friend & I are planning a trip around Europe (UK-Netherlands-France-It aly-Greece). The boat we plan on taking comes with a medium sized green room growing basic veges & fruits- for personal consumption. I'm unsure of the laws regarding these things- do we need some kind of a permit for our trip? How exactly do they check?
Asked by Niki - Wed Feb 4 18:23:53 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Within the European Union - and all of the countries you listed are member states - there are no barriers for plants that I am aware of. In the case of Schengen member countries (not UK, but Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, don't know about Greece) there are no border controls by default. However every country can perform random border checks. Switzerland, which you also want to visit, does have some lax border controls; usually they are content with seeing a passport and they wave you through. Don't know what they will do when presented with a non-EU ID. Same goes for UK borders. Generally the EU is all about the free flow of commerce across its internal borders so I don't think they'll get excited about a bunch of plants. Animals… [cont.]
Answered by travelhun - Wed Feb 4 19:25:33 2009