Dublin or Milano?

Happy Times · 01-24-09, 06:31 PM

Im thinking a weekend trip, month from now, never been to either..
Im leaning towards Milano because of weather and food and wine.
Im leaning towards Dublin for atmosfear, beer and whisky.
History and sights are going quite even and i dont plan doing any shopping.
Opinions?

clive bradbury · 01-27-09, 05:39 PM

This time of year - Dublin. The weather in Milan will be no better - quite possibly worse - and so will only disappoint you. Guinness is the wine of beer, and there are excellent restaurants with food from all over the world in Dublin. The local food is also great - try a big kettle of steamed mussels washed down with a pint or two of Guinness.

Summertime, though, head for Italy - we'll be in Florence in June...

Skybird · 01-27-09, 05:43 PM

From Finland to Italy, for just one weekend?

Translates into pure stress for me.

Enigma · 01-27-09, 05:46 PM

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Im thinking a weekend trip, month from now, never been to either..
Im leaning towards Milano because of weather and food and wine.
Im leaning towards Dublin for atmosfear, beer and whisky.
History and sights are going quite even and i dont plan doing any shopping.

That reads like a cool poem, with no rhyming scheme.

clive bradbury · 01-27-09, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

From Finland to Italy, for just one weekend?

Translates into pure stress for me.

Helsinki to Dublin, 3 hours with Ryanair. Takes me that long to drive to London...

Happy Times · 01-27-09, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by clive bradbury

This time of year - Dublin. The weather in Milan will be no better - quite possibly worse - and so will only disappoint you. Guinness is the wine of beer, and there are excellent restaurants with food from all over the world in Dublin. The local food is also great - try a big kettle of steamed mussels washed down with a pint or two of Guinness.

Summertime, though, head for Italy - we'll be in Florence in June...

Thanks for your advice

Maybe i will save Italy for a bigger tour of the country some day.:hmm:

Happy Times · 01-27-09, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by clive bradbury

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

From Finland to Italy, for just one weekend?

Translates into pure stress for me.

Helsinki to Dublin, 3 hours with Ryanair. Takes me that long to drive to London...

I would fly from Tampere but same flight time probably, 1h drive to airport, 150€ for a Two-way ticket and from friday to monday. So its like an extended weekend, i think its plenty of time to relax and have fun for a good price.:hmm:

clive bradbury · 01-27-09, 06:27 PM

And 277 events to choose from:

http://www.irishtourist.com/dublin/e...february-2009/

I'm tempted to join you...

Tchocky · 01-28-09, 03:28 PM

Sweet! God Is An Astronaut are playing! I'm there

Happy Times, Dublin's a bit like a mirror. All in how you approach it. Sometimes it's the Big Smoke, something I have to live beside and occasionally delve into.
Other times, it's Baile Atha Cliath, and whatever you're having yourself.

*drinks*

*because **** stereotypes*

01-24-09, 06:31 PM	#1
Happy Times Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,950 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Dublin or Milano? Im thinking a weekend trip, month from now, never been to either.. Im leaning towards Milano because of weather and food and wine. Im leaning towards Dublin for atmosfear, beer and whisky. History and sights are going quite even and i dont plan doing any shopping. Opinions?

01-27-09, 05:43 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,645 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	From Finland to Italy, for just one weekend? Translates into pure stress for me. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Sweet! God Is An Astronaut are playing! I'm there Happy Times, Dublin's a bit like a mirror. All in how you approach it. Sometimes it's the Big Smoke, something I have to live beside and occasionally delve into. Other times, it's Baile Atha Cliath, and whatever you're having yourself. drinks because *** stereotypes* __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

01-27-09, 05:39 PM	#2
clive bradbury Captain Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stoke-on-trent, UK Posts: 492 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	This time of year - Dublin. The weather in Milan will be no better - quite possibly worse - and so will only disappoint you. Guinness is the wine of beer, and there are excellent restaurants with food from all over the world in Dublin. The local food is also great - try a big kettle of steamed mussels washed down with a pint or two of Guinness. Summertime, though, head for Italy - we'll be in Florence in June...

01-27-09, 06:27 PM	#8
clive bradbury Captain Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stoke-on-trent, UK Posts: 492 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	And 277 events to choose from: http://www.irishtourist.com/dublin/e...february-2009/ I'm tempted to join you...