So, I'm going to Germany on Tuesday.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Originally Posted by Krylo

Edit: Kinnnnda wish you guys would stop insulting American foods. We ALSO have access to heavy breads here. I tend to prefer the softer ones for sandwiches and what not, outside of subs/'rolls', however. But the thicker/heavier stuff is totally great when it comes to that type of sandwich, and is much better if you're just eating it with butter.

Hey, I was insulting non-German foods and cheese that was in imagination neon-orange. We can get Germany type bread here as well but it's totally nowhere near what I had in Germany.

Originally Posted by Meister

Hey now. Take a slice, spread some butter on it and add some cold cuts, maybe a few slices of pickle and some mustard, top it off with another slice and you're good to go.

Straight to your grave maybe.
I think I just lack German super constitution.

Originally Posted by greed

You ever see Red Leicester? That's about the colour of American orange cheeses.

I know that and it's still not really that orange...

[Osterbaum]

I know little about different types of cheddar. All I know is, that I have not come across a type I didn't like.

Finnish food tends to not be so popular abroad. It's mostly peasants food for heavens sake!

Originally Posted by Krylo

Oster's Finnish, Spanner.

Originally Posted by Green Spanner

I'm well aware of that.

If someone on these forums didn't know where I was from, I would've been doing a bad job with trying to fit Finland in to every god damn conversation.

I am half spanish as well, btw.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Cheddar is god awful no matter what type it is. Even the Cheddar from Cheddar is terrible.

[Osterbaum]

And I suppose next you're gonna say how much you enjoy Emmental.

[Green Spanner]

Originally Posted by Smarty McBarrelpants

Cheddar is god awful no matter what type it is. Even the Cheddar from Cheddar is terrible.

That is all.

[A Zarkin' Frood]

Originally Posted by Osterbaum

And I suppose next you're gonna say how much you enjoy Emmental.

Why? would it be weird if he did?

I can only speak for myself, but it's definitely my favorite cheese for sandwiches.

[Solid Snake]

...Well, this conversation has floated a bit off track.

I wish I had access to a forum that multiple German women attended. I'd love to ask them exactly how to impress a German girl. I don't get a second chance at this, and failure is not an option. (Of course, given how mightily I struggle to impress American women, the likelihood that my odds will suddenly change in a distant land is slim to none.)

So, I imagine I could find these power adapters in the airport at Zurich? Do they run cheap? If it'd cost me significantly over, say, $20 U.S. to buy an adapter I probably just shouldn't bring my DS and/or my iPod. I could probably live without them.

Are there any particular bars, nightclubs, activities or events in Zurich, Munich or Salzburg that could be recommended? It's great to hear Munich has a bitchin' nightlife but I frankly have absolutely no idea what to do or where to go to access said nightlife. Of course one problem is that I'm splitting this trip between my family (for half the time) and myself (the other half) which means I'll never have a group of friends to bounce from place to place with. Is crime a huge deal in cities like Munich? Should I be worried about walking on my own at night?

EDIT: Also just for the record I am a huge Swiss cheese fan, but given that the extent of my experience with said cheese comes from processed American versions of the products, I wonder what it'll be like in Europe...

[Nikose Tyris]

Regarding Women:

You are not going to be around anyone that has any knowledge of who or what you are.

Invent the biggest, SEXIEST cover story and LIVE IT. American Businessman? No problem. Rich student, exploring and looking where to do his next photoshoot for GLAMOUR magazine? Totally easy.

Talk to ANY women, have them help invent a cover story, and bam. There's your trick for finding some casual hookups. It's like playing "Professions" at the bar with friends- just gotta sell the job they claim you have.


[THIS IS THE MOST EVIL ADVICE I HAVE EVER GIVEN. PLEASE DON'T LISTEN TO ME although it will probably work.]

[Professor Smarmiarty]

You can buy adaptors at airports but it'll be cheaper and easier to buy them from local hardware store. Cost about $5 NZ dollars so if rate holds up should cost about $2.50 US.
For crimewise I don't know bout Munich, I never had a problem in Berlin and I'm small fellow who would be a good target. Germany's fairly safe, fairly sure the crime rate is considerably lower than US. So if you do it home, you should be able to do it there.

If you trying to pick up chicks, I ndon't know. Same as everywhere really- don't try to hard, see what happens?
But if you looking for bars my usual trick which has worked so far in most cities I've been to- find the university or equivalent (should be easy) go drinking there when the night is just starting. Couple of things could happen- when bar is quiet you might be able to join up with other drinkers who'll invite you along or you'll be able to follow the crowds around as they move onto other bars. The other way is that normally there are a few major streets for night clubs, try and figure out where those are then just follow where the flow of people are. Or just google it beforehand to find good places to go.

[Corel]

Originally Posted by Solid Snake

...Well, this conversation has floated a bit off track.

I wish I had access to a forum that multiple German women attended. I'd love to ask them exactly how to impress a German girl. I don't get a second chance at this, and failure is not an option. (Of course, given how mightily I struggle to impress American women, the likelihood that my odds will suddenly change in a distant land is slim to none.)

You're majorly over thinking this. What impresses German girls is the pretty much the same that impresses American, Canadian, Spanish or whatever girls; mostly depends on the individual and what they like. Being interesting, confident, dressing good and being funny could also help your chances if you want something a bit more general.

To be a a bit more brutal if you have a hard time impressing women of your own country, you're probably going to find it just as hard anywhere else. Still, you do have the foreigner card and don't let social anxiety hold you back from doing things. You're on vacation, nobody is going to care if you make an ass of yourself. Go get 'em.

Saying that, send me $19.95 now and I can give you an easy to follow 10 step guide on how to pick up ladies.

Originally Posted by Solid Snake

Is crime a huge deal in cities like Munich? Should I be worried about walking on my own at night?

Oh heavens no. Germany is one of the safer countries in Europe. One of the few places in the world where I could walk around a city 2 at night and not have a care in the world.