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Most experienced for Paris, Loire Valley, Provence, Dordogne, Alsace, Burgundy, Normandy and Reims/Champagne Country. Terry likes helping travelers get trip "flow and pacing" right so your adventure is neither . . . a bore, NOR a blur! Make sure your timing works, fitting your interests, tastes, personal experiences and needs. Terry has planned and done great trips to the Baltics, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Ireland, England, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Turkey and Switzerland, plus South America and Cuba. Did wonderful April, 2007, week in Paris, summer 2008 southern England trip, etc. Has visited twenty different countries in Europe.

Experience in the area

There is much post 9-11-2001 worry about travel to Europe, but all reports and experiences say things are fine, with proper care and planning. From wide travels in many parts of Europe in 2005- 2008, my personal experiences are that things are good there and reasonably behaving Americans are treated well. See, enjoy the world and experience its great diversity! I have visited 20 countries in Europe and know that there's lots there to see and do. PROVIDE KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION with QUESTION: To help me answer your questions better, please provide some info on your past France/Europe travel experiences, ages, general budget range, personal travel style/interests, number in your party, what you most want to enjoy and see, etc.

Education/Credentials

Ohio State Univeristy grad

What do you like about this subject?

France has it all! Great food, history, sites and sights, architecture, art, wine, diversity, museums, countrysides, coasts, mountains, hills, etc.. Today it is ONE country, but historically it has much more variety and so many different interests and styles. Like the United States, it is large, with such a variety of fascinating details.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Everything! There is so much to learn, see and enjoy. It is hard to soak it all up in just one or two trips. Plus with the vast diversity within the different areas and regions, that adds to what can be learned on each different visit to France.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There is the worry that the French are rude. That has NOT been our experience. YES, the French are proud of their past and are busy living their daily lives. We are GUESTS in THEIR country and should act accordingly. Don't get uppity because they don't speak English or fail to respond to the pushy game of me! and I want it right now!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Even if you don't speak French, use some basic words. French appreciate that effort! Many know some English, but are not experts in speaking it well. Do your homework/preparation in advance. Have a written page with your destintions address/hotel name. It is easier to see it, than trying to listen!

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Recent Answers from Terry Casey

2009-11-07 Travelling from Paris to Italy:

Hi . . . Marisa from Australia! Sounds like a super fun trip with your sons. You are hoping to cover a wide, wide range of territory, but fortunately you have a decent period of time to accomplish

2009-11-06 short trip to france:

Hi . . . again . . . Sohini from India! Thanks for additional background, along with your kind comments and high ratings! With traveling only by rail and on a tight budget, your situation is a little

2009-11-05 Barcelona - Toulon next week!!:

Hi . . . Marina from Spain! On your question of getting from Barcelona to Toulon, there are options, but none of them are easy, quick and simple. None would be cheap or fast. Sorry I don't that easy

2009-11-05 short trip to france:

Hi . . . Sohini from India! There are lots of great options in and around Paris and Metz/eastern France. TELL ME MORE! Is this just you traveling or will you be with others in your party? What's

2009-10-26 Tour to France, Switzerland and Italy:

Hi . . . Michelle from UAE! Thanks for the background on your planned first trip to Europe. I will give some overall info and suggestions, BUT, I will need many more details from you. This would include:

 

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