Where should I go...

[WatchYourStep 0]

I'm going to be taking a trip this summer for about a month.

I'm either going to do the backpacking thing for a month in Europe. Staying in hostels mainly and yes I've seen the movie

I may go to Australia (could I find stuff to do for a month?)

If you pick other please make your suggestions. I don't think I can swing both because I believe airfare would be fairly high.

Thanks

Edited to add: I've only been to Jamaica and Canada so I don't care which place I visit really.

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[waltappel 1]

Alaska.

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[hobie331 0]

I don't give a s**t, just don't do it in June.
Actually, never been either place but have friends with a daughter studying in New Zealand and they tell me a month wasn't enough time for there. Another friend married a guy from Australia and when she went the first time it was for two weeks, again, not enough time. I would think Europe would bring many different cultures. Either way, you'll probably come back and say, "wow, that was a fast month."

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[madhatter 0]

Aus isn't a bad bet, but we've got just as much to offer

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[virgin-burner 1]

i'd go for europe! many different countries, languages, cultures, fantastic beers and about a zillion of it. plus, man, you cant beat european woman. seriously, i live here..

you'll find a month WAY to short to stay, if you decide to leave again..

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[nigel99 617]

If going in June remember that is the middle of winter in Aus.

You could ask Squak or Bigway?

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[labrys 0]

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If going in June remember that is the middle of winter in Aus.

Dead of winter in Aus is probably comparable to a lovely Spring day in Kansas.

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[skymama 37]

I love traveling in Europe, but keep in mind that the Dollar is very weak over there right now.

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[airtwardo 7]

Depends on what you want to do-see and how much $ you want to spend.

We travel in Europe 4-5 times a year, and have found the later you go in the 'tourist season' the more fun you have.

Cheaper and less crowded are good things IMHO, but others may disagree.

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[BillyVance 35]

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If going in June remember that is the middle of winter in Aus.

Dead of winter in Aus is probably comparable to a lovely Spring day in Kansas.

Depending on where in Australia. Northern Aus would be nice, extreme southern Aus should be much colder. Then again, I've never been there so don't take my word for it.

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[BikerBabe 0]

If you go to europe...go. to. SPAIN.

Seems like so many people do the "tour of europe" thing and completely skip the best country there. Spain is amazing, and i found it to be very backpacker-friendly, too.

and if you go to spain, check out the north. southern spain is wonderful, but northern spain (cataluña and the basque country) are just absolutely gorgeous. San Sebastian is still one of my favorite places in the world.

Anyway...yeah.

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[kbordson 8]

The main recommendation that I would have it to try to know at least basics of the language for whatever country that you choose to visit. I find it a little arrogant that so many travel abroad and expect the foreign cultures to adapt to us. Many people do speak English, and the pee pee dance will help most of the time, but knowing a few phrases will make the trip so much more enjoyable and it will show a respect for their cultures. If you don't want to learn German and Spanish and French and... Australians kinda speak English.

[diablopilot 2]

New Zealand.

If you're only taking a month, then go someplace you can cover a lot of territory easily. NZ has it all. Beaches, mountains, skydiving, beautiful towns.......I went for 2 months and I long to go back.

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[airtwardo 7]

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The main recommendation that I would have it to try to know at least basics of the language for whatever country that you choose to visit. I find it a little arrogant that so many travel abroad and expect the foreign cultures to adapt to us. Many people do speak English, and the pee pee dance will help most of the time, but knowing a few phrases will make the trip so much more enjoyable and it will show a respect for their cultures. If you don't want to learn German and Spanish and French and... Australians kinda speak English.

But most people you will encounter have 'basic' English skills...so don't be deterred if you can't.

It's when you want specifics like "Where are the bald, one legged hookers this time of day?" that native language skills come into play.


On a cultural note~
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