I am from South Africa and will be on a tour to Europe. It is my second time in Europe and the following are the countries I am planning to visit: Johannesburg - Abu Dhabi - Berlin - Rome - Milan - Paris - Madrid - Barcelona - London - Scotland - Berlin - Abu Dhabi - Johannesburg.
My questions are:
1. In Abu Dhabi, I want to visit the Circuit Marina, Ferari World, and get the opportunity of going on a Safari (Would like to meet the camels and a possible sunset photo opportunity). It is an 18 hour stopover, by the way.
2. For 18 hour stop over, does one get a complimentary VISA from the UAE or do I have to apply for one?
3. How much roughly will it cost for entrance into Ferari world, Circuit Marina, and Safari?
4. Madrid & Spain: Are there any theme parks in Barcelona or Madrid? If yes will they open during May next year? How much is the entrance fee including rides?
5. In Glascow, what can one do in 3 days? I am planning a Whiskey tour with a sight seeing tour.
I am a photographer and will be doing research for my Degree in Photography. Please advice on the best places to photograph. What season will Europe be in May next year?
Thank You!
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May is the end of Spring in Europe. Both Barcelona and Madrid have theme parks close by to them. The main one near Barcelona is about an hour away in Salou and will be open in May. The entrance price includes the rides. The one near Madrid, again is about an hour away isn't as good as the the one in Salou and might only be open at the weekend depending when in May you go. You can cheack them both here;
Barcelona/Salou = http://www.portaventura.co.uk/
Madrid/Getafe = http://www.parquewarner.com/
Top tip for Glasgow is, IF you've only got 3 days make sure you head to Edinburgh for one of them. Only 50 mins away by train and quite cheap to get to.
You can do this considered one of two approaches, that you would be able to either buy a two month Youthrail go and then your transportation and your snoozing preparations are looked after for 2 months... But that second month is pricey. OR which you could buy just a ONE MONTH pass and now not activate it until you've already been in Europe for a week or two. The time doesn't begin except you prompt it, so that you may simply keep it on your pocket unless you might be equipped to lose it. If you wish to be relaxed and have some room to do matters on the spur of the second, you need to have about $one thousand per character monthly... So for two months that might be $2000 each and every. Earlier than you do whatever else, go to any bookstall in any mall and opt for up "EUROPE with the aid of EURAIL" and the "THOMAS cook EURAIL TIMETABLE"... You are going to learn to live by way of these 2 books. You can even select up FODOR'S EUROPE, however if you handiest wish to lift 2 books, then get the first 2. The primary one is an efficient basic guide e-book and the second one is a timetable for the entire Eurail trains... Occasions, stations, and so on and also you cannot backpack with out it. In most cases, you'll be slumbering on trains at night time and sightseeing in the course of the day. If you wish to spend more than in the future exploring, then you arrive within the morning... Sightsee during the day... Get on the train to a couple in a single day destination (that is why you need to have the Timetable e-book) you then sightsee all day... Get back on the train that night and go back to the primary metropolis. Back once I used to be your age, I had just a few garments in a small again % and my guitar and made some decent cash playing on avenue corners or in subway stations, so in the event you or your chum can play guitar, you can also need to consider about that. Have fun
When in Glasgow, check out the Hunterian Museum (west end) and Charles Rennie McIntosh House. Walk through the centre of the city and LOOK UP at the buildings. The architecture is excellent. Take a tourist bus trip. A visit to the brand new Transportation Museum is also worthwhile. Check out What's On at the Concert Hall (top end of Buchanan Street). Visit the area known as Merchant City and take a walk through the old Fruitmarket where fruit and veggies were sold to retailers many years ago.
Whiskey tour is in the highlands, so you'll need to look further afield and perhaps book something.
And don't forget your umbrella!!
I can advise you on rail travel from London to Glasgow. Otherwise I am afraid your question is not in my sphere of knowledge. Virgin Trains run from London Euston to Glasgow Central every hour and the journey takes 4 hours 30 minutes
The cheapest tickets are those booked in advance for specifically timed trains. Booking opens about 11 weeks before your journey www.virgintrains.co.uk
To collect your ticket from the station you will need the same credit card you used on line and your booking reference number.
For general information on rail travel in mainland Europe see www.seat61.com
www.raileurope.co.uk
Eurostar Trains run direct from London St Pancras International to Lille, Paris and Brussels where you can make connections to other parts of Europe www.eurostar.com
May is spring in Europe and a good time to travel. Far less crowded than in the middle of the summer