European Extravaganza

I live in Seville Spain. That's next to France for those who don't really know why they're going anyway.
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I go to an Irish Pub for breakfast every morning. (well hippy morning, 11am. They let me in early and gimme coffee till really open.)

I see lots of travel groups. They only+- talk to each other and about home.
The Europe location doesn't seem to matter to them. Its all just changing background for the same bs. And vulnerable to pickpockets/snatchers, who only need a split second of diversion to ply their skills.

DON'T POOL YOUR MONEY!

In Shengenland there's a strict policy/law against violence. So like catching a shark on light tackle...once ya got 'im.. whaddya do with 'im? Its your responsibility. Police reports are only good for insurance claims.
Said snatcher hands of the goodies to a henchman, so nothing can be reteaved or proven.

BOOGIDY BOOGIDY BOOGIDY

Smaller group is easier to wrangle. If you really want to learn something about Europe, talk to locals. And folks from different cultures.

They're just folks. And happy to tell about it and their customs and expressions to travelers (as opposed to blitz tourists who won't listen anyway.)

If you just want a quicky visit to the long line, overpriced famous spots. Rent a video and stay home.

because honestly I don't know what I want to see besides the big hitters like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, The Louvre, and all that stuff.
There's really nothing more that's particular worthwhile given your travel philosophy.
So four weeks will do.
Play it by ear.
Just go.
Otherwise it will be a boring trip.

Given what you've said your looking for I think a Contiki tour would be perfect for you.
- you don't have to worry about where to stay, what to see, how to get there... someone else can do all that for you
- you'll have paid for many expenses such as transport and accommodation so you know how much money you have to spend on stuff like booze and food
- you're after a trip to party and sleep around - with the occasional sight-seeing. That's what a Contiki tour is. If you want to see what Europe has to offer don't do a Contiki tour but to just booze around Europe it's perfect.

After all you're not actually going to Europe to see the place - just to have a good time in foreign countries so might as well go with the easy option. As you say when you're a bit older and you decide you want to visit Europe you can do a trip independently.

May as well go to Miami and drink up for 4 weeks.

Contrary to my usual advice, in this instance I suggest going with Contiki tour. It will suit your requirements as Toad says and makes figuring out finances relatively easy. It also eliminates the problems that a group fo 8 would entail.

Just remember, drinking in Europe is relatively expensive compared to the US. So bring lots of money for that.

Genius - Contiki. This also has the advantage that you'll be travelling with and staying in places with like minded people, so no one will mind you getting roaring drunk and yelling all night, no-one will think you an idiot for going all the way to Europe to do this and you may also meet the kind of girl who will think you are attractive.

main benefit is it keeps you and your mates out of everyone else's way. Win-win!

#14 Just remember, drinking in Europe is relatively expensive compared to the US. So bring lots of money for that
True but it has also to do with quality.

And just remember, girls in Europe are relatively hard to get compared to the US.
To do with quality? Style? Or they don't like all-the-way (coming for that)?

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Edited by: arizona

Though I wouldn't say Contiki have a quality control on drinking.

just remember there's always carton wine, and replica spirits.