The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-15
How to Go to Europe---some Sensible and
PRACTICAL ADVICE


From Foreigh Correspondence of the Chicago Journal
First, then, let me say to those expecting tc
cross the Atlantic, there is not one word O
truth in the widespread opinion among Amer
leans, that travelling is cheaper in Europe thar
in our own country. But the reverse is TN
questionably true.
In the next place, do not come here ex
pecting to travel more comfortably on ralcars
or in finer cars than at home. The cars or
our own Iowa Central are better than any |
have seen in Europe, while sleeping cars arc
absolutely unknown here.
As to baggage, my advice is, bring nc
trunk, and if you use tobacco have only Just
enough to last across the ocean | had to pay
more duty on pound of tobacco in Liverpool
than | could have bought the same for in
shops Of the city.
A man should have one suit of plain clothes,
with necessary linen, and have these OHIO
more. | am particular to mention this, as the
porterage on an ordinary trunk will average
fifty cents (gold) day. which item Alone in
a few weeks, would buy an outfit in the way
Of clothing, and save 50 much trouble at the
customhoues. In order to make this part Of
my letter quite tangible at once, will here
give my expenses, from New York to Rome,
and as the French Napoleon So 60) is the
best of all money for Europe, will make the
accountin francs-nineteen cents each.
On steamer Hbernia, of the Anchor Line,
Comfortable and safe. but slow, l paid 500
currency, equal to about $50 francs in gold
From Liverpool TO London, gig miles, sc
francs from London to Geneva, BY way of
Paris, Macon and Dion. 145 francs; from
Geneva 10 Turin, over Nj. Gents, IS francs );
from Turin to Genoa, by way of Alexandria
and the battlefield OF Marengo, go francs :;
from Genoa to Leghoru. by steamer. (splendid
boat SO francs; from Leghorn to Florence,
by way of Pisa, 10 francs; from Florence to
Rome. all rail, 40 francs. Total, 73O francs
or 1888 TO- Double this for return, and we
have for frst-class fare from New York TO
Rome and back, 1877 49,
The expense Of living at hotels now is about
double what il was two years ago. and it will
cost in Paris at least 81 day this season. If,
therefore, you wish TO spend two months in
Europe, the hotel bill can be summed up as
follows: sixty days, at 81, 1910, which, ad- !
ding 1857 40 for travelling fare, would make
a total of S5l7 40 from New York and re-
turn. 1t will cost 1900 francs more to go to |
Alexandria. Cairo and Jerusalem, which, with
board, would be $500, to which add thepther
S5l7 40 and we have total Of S9l7 40 for
the whole. Whatever you buy, of course, !
must be added 10 this.
AS most persons wish to make Il few pur- !
chases while abroad will say few words on I
this subject. For clothing and kid gloves, 60
to Paris; also for perfumery. In lustreless
siIks and Sir yelvets, Genoa is without rival ;;
also in ilagree jewelry. Brussels is the place
to buy lace, and Geneva, above all others, for
watches and jewelry. All gold worked in
Generals eighteen carats fine. This is regu-
ated by the government, and no fears need
De entertained inregard to having base metal
oalmed off upon the buyer as gold. A very
good hunting case gold watch and solid cold .
:hain can be bought of Henry Capt for 500.
mention his name because he is one of the
oldest and most prominent dealers in the city.
ienefa Is place where you need not ask for
! good hotel. Go to any-you cannot find a
'oor one. AS a rule, hotels are very good
throughout Europe, and rooms and beds seru
,ulously clean.
In Italy you never need expect 10 enter .
hurch OF cathedral without being met BY
'eSSSoaf, ana u you give one sou, you are at
nee surrounded by whole troops Of them, all
humorous fer aims Il
It is best, if short of time. TO go at once 10
he centres of attraction. Thus, if but dayi :
! two can be spared in Florence, go to the =
'ribune and see the world renowned Venus
g Medici,' Dancing Fam and Knife Grinder, i
i in marble also, the Madonna, of Raphael,
nd some Of the best pictures Of the most en- !.
lent masters, all in the same room. Ii Rome
e St. Peters, and in Paris. the-Louyre, No /
g Dame and Tuilleries. In London, St.Paul's B
! Genoa, one or two churches and the princi-
Il palaces. In this way much may be seen
i'd understood in short time At best, do o
1t expect to see ALL Life is too short to fully f
opreciate all the rich stores of art in Florence s.
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