Going on vacation
By maximax8
@maximax8 (31046)
United Kingdom
June 13, 2008 9:53am CST
I am taking my baby son to Latvia for two weeks. It is a small country between Poland and Russia. We might pop over to Lithuania and Estonia if we have time. All we have arranged so far is a flight to Riga, capital of Lativa. I think a day at the coast would be lovely so too would a day in the countryside. I hope to take many photos of the historic buildings and beautiful landscape. There are so many places to discover in Europe. When I get back home I will tell you all about my trip.
Have you ever been to Europe? If so where?
Are you going on vacation this year? If so where?
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20 responses
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
13 Jun 08
Wow! Talk about start early, your baby will have the travelling spirit for sure and will definitely take after his mum! That's a great idea my friend, I hope you have a wonderful time, but you always do, I will look forward in hearing all about it on your return. I have been to quite a few places in Europe, in actual fact I haven't been any further than Europe! One day I might get to New Zealand. I really admire you for getting around and seeing so much of the world. What a wonderful treat for your son!
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 08
Yes, my son is getting the traveling spirit early in his life. I wonder how many places he will have been to before the time he has to start school. The bus coampanies gave him a seat unlike the airline. We spent six days in Lativa, four days in Lithuania and four days in Estonia. We had a ride in a cable car, a generous lady gave my son a toy giraffe and many kind people said hello to him. Vilinus was an amazing city with stunning view points like the hill with the crosses. Sigluda had an amazing looking castle and a scenic forest. The pushchair broke so we had to buy a new one in Estonia. I hope that you go to beautiful New Zealand one day and really enjoy it my friend Wolfie.
@tutul0045 (2630)
• India
13 Jun 08
Hey there,
Well its so refreshing to hear your travel plans. I wish u good luck for your trip. Iam sure u r going to have a terrefic trip and will gain some tremendous experiance.
Well i have been to Holland a couple of times and some adjacent places. I would love to c paree some day. I know europe is very scenic.
Cheers,
Tutul
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 08
We had a terrific trip in Latvia and did find the time to see some of Lithuania and Estonia as well. I traveled mostly on buses and also went on a few trains. I have been to Holland twice now and liked cycling there a lot. I hope that you go to Capri one day soon.
@amirev777 (4117)
• India
13 Jun 08
hi
have a happy vacation and enjoy it.yeah those places that u are visiting are very beautiful places and you will have a very good time.i have been to European countries like Belgium and Italy,but it was during my course of sea voyages-i m a sailor.have you been to Goa any time?there are lots of beautiful beaches here.
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
30 Jun 08
We had a wonderful trip seeing the interesting capital cities of Riga, Vilinus and Tallinn. The countryside with its forests was really beautiful and the beaches were quite pretty. It must be exciting to be a sailor. I would love to go to India one day and see places like Goa and Kerela. Yes, I love tropical beaches very much indeed.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Jul 08
wow! sounds wonderful having vacations with your family is pretty good. i have many plan of having vacations right now but financially i am incapable. i have plan to give a vacation trip to my beloved father the end of this year. hoping i can be with him so that he will be happy because this is the first time i will give to him.
@longbangod (1785)
• Philippines
18 Jun 08
I never been in Europe and I think the chance to go there is very slim.
I'm happy to know about your vacation. I hope that you will enjoy it to the fullest. I would love to see those photos, don't forget to share them with us when you come back.
God bless you and your son and bring you back home safe and sound.
@fredgame (1260)
• China
14 Jun 08
well, i'll wish you a safe trip to wherever you're going. i pray that you have a safe flight with present flight crash and other accidents your safety is paramount to others. i've not gone on a holiday to another country but within china.
i'm a foreigner in china as well. haha. good luck.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
18 Jun 08
Hi maximax8! Wow, that sure will be very wonderful! I have heard about Latvia but really don't know much about it. But I do think that it is a beautiful country. I have been to London, Great Britain and I did have a wonderful time there. it is such a beautiful place but I regret not seeing the Stonehenge. Have a wonderful trip and will await for the pictures of your trip!
Take care and God bless!
@PearlGrace (3171)
• United States
14 Jun 08
Greetings, maximax8.
Your upcoming trip to Latvia, and perhaps Lithuania and Estonia sounds very adventurous!
Yes, I have been to Europe. We traveled to England 10 or 12 years ago to see StoneHenge, Salisbury, Bath, and London. It was fascinating and a wonderful experience.
We went to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan late last year. Our plan is to go to Las Vegas this year (again). Next year, we may go to Europe again, namely, England (again), Scotland, and perhaps Wales. We shall see.
Have a wonderful two weeks on your vacation.
PearlGrace
@asawanialvin0611 (1877)
• Philippines
14 Jun 08
I love to see Europe someday...My dreams will come true
@wickedangel (1636)
• Dominican Republic
14 Jun 08
Oh wow, I hope you have a fantastic time. I have a friend who comes from Lituania and another who has visited a couple of those countries too and she said it was great.
I hope you both have a wonderful time. I have just been back to the UK to see my mother - it was her 80th birthday and as she can't fly any more her 81 yr old sister flew over from South Africa - marvellous. It was a fantastic family reunion and a great time was had by all.
It also made me realise how much I love my new home in the Dom Rep and I couldn't wait to get back to it and my BF.
Have a great holiday and yes, please take some photos!
@chinnu3579 (661)
• India
14 Jun 08
Wow! so lucky you are,Its my dream to visit Europe,I donot know when this will be fulfilled.Kindly share your experiences after comming from the tour.All the best and happy journey.
@wangchunlin (155)
• China
14 Jun 08
i really envy you very much. i am just a student in campus and can not afford to go on vacation. best wishes for you !
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
14 Jun 08
I'm going (home) backbut you really miss your kids, and also the grandchildren grow up so quickly. I'm really looking forward to Christmas and New Year this year. It will be special.
Enjoy your vacation max. to Australia for two months at Christmas to stay with my daughter and her family. Working overseas is great,
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
14 Jun 08
The only part of Europe that i have been to is Heathrow airport in London... and i dream of exploring a lot of European countries in the future... you are very lucky that you are able to do that right now... with your baby son... enjoy your trip... and upload a lot of images from your trip so that we can see the places you have been to...
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
14 Jun 08
I've never been to such an interesting place.
Just places in the states.
That was nice. But nowhere in Europe.
Have fun!
Be well. Good day.
@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
13 Jun 08
I wish you could take me in your suitcase.
I am jealous and would love to go on a trip like that. I would love the countryside but I would also love the ocean. I would probably spend half my time in each.
I won't be going on a holiday till the end of the year, and I am going to Las Vegas for New Years, with my daughter. I will love it too, because of the lights and the excitement. I haven't been to Vegas for 11 years so I am looking forward to it. 
I am jealous and would love to go on a trip like that. I would love the countryside but I would also love the ocean. I would probably spend half my time in each.
I won't be going on a holiday till the end of the year, and I am going to Las Vegas for New Years, with my daughter. I will love it too, because of the lights and the excitement. I haven't been to Vegas for 11 years so I am looking forward to it. 
@arlene05kang (277)
• South Korea
13 Jun 08
That's great! I've never been to Europe. But they says it's a nice place. Have a safe and enjoyable trip. We'll wait for the pictures when you come back.
@ynigz1 (472)
• China
14 Jun 08
Wow, wish you will have a nice trip. I haven't been in Europ, looking forward you photos. I like to see those photos, and if I have money and time, I will go to other coutry for travel, and this year I will don't go any where for travel. In this stage of my life, the most important thing is making money. Hope I will be succeed in my career soon, and also wish you guys enjoy your life.
