Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
ACROSS THE BIG POND
Valuable Pointers for Those First
Making a European Trip.
DIFFERENT ROUTES TO PARIS.
Some Hints as to Baggage and the Custom
House Inspections.
THE EXPENSE OF EXISTENCE ABROAD
WRITTEN FOR THE p1spArcH.1 i


Whether it is that the restless American
nature becomes dissatisfied, for the time being.
with its surroundings, or desires to wander
further afeld than the wide extent of territory
over which the great American eagle spreads
its wings certain it is that the number of Pitts
burg people who travel eastward, making Eu-
rope their destination, becomes yearly greater,
and already indications are not wanting that
this season the tide of travel, setting probably
in the direction of Paris, will be stronger than
ever. 1t is good that those who. by good
fortune, can manage it should shake them free
from the shackles of business or the dull rou-
tine of daily toll, and refreshing the mind,
while recuperating the body, amid fresh scenes
and new glimpses of life, return after the holi-
day with inyigorated zest for the bustle and
strife of business.
be shut down and business more or less stag
nant the idea of vacation will naturally rise to
the mind and long and earnest discussions viii
ensue in the family circle as to the possibility
OF taking in new ground not hitherto attempted.
Longing eyes will be turned in the direction Oh
Paris and the attractions of the Exposition
may prove too many for those who have not yet
summoned up their courage to the sticking
point of undertaking an ocean trip. The few
hints and suggestions set forth in the follow
ing, and in which the old traveller will f1nd
nothing new. may be Of some service to those
who may contemplate an initial voyage across
the Atlantic.
Primarily. then, as to the different routes by
which Paris may be reached. There is ample
choice. From New York to Antwerp the time
is II days, and this line may be selected by
some, as it affords an opportunity of seeing. In
the Belgian town, the celebrated Cathedral.
containing some Of Ruben's masterpieces, and
of listening to its famous chimes.
ONE WAY OF GOING.
From this the journey to Paris is accom-
plished in six hours, and q stop over at Brus-
sells, frequently called the Lesser Paris" will
prepare the traveller for the greater meg
nifcence of the Queen of the Universe. Then
there Is the line to Rotterdam, Holland, time
ten days, Paris, nine hours; and the French
line to Havre conveys the tourist to this quaint,
old-fashioned Norman town within eight days
after leaving New York, Paris being reached
in AZ hours along the picturesque valley OF the
Seine. From Hayre run across the pay to
Trouville, one Of the most fashionable OF
French watering places will afford an agree
son of 1t with Narragansett Pier and Long
Branch.
Finally, there is the line to Southampton,
seven hours distant from Havre. and the many
lines terminating at Liverpool, from which
port the 200 miles to London may be covered In
five hours, and thence the journey to the
French capital accomplished by several routes,
ranging in time from 8H to 10 hours. As
matter Of information the approximate cost OF
these routes is appended below.
New York to Antwerp. To Paris.
First-class.. ~ O0 % ~
Seconu-claSs. ~ w w
New York to Rotterdam. To Paris.
F1rst-class. q 00QSo w ~
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