|Europe Diaries|
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Explore Budapest – Best Things to Do
Budapest, the capital of Hungary is one of my favorite cities in Europe. The thing that sets it apart for me is the fact that it has everything one could look for in a vacation. Architecture, history, city vibe, views, nightlife, relaxation, food and so much more! This stretch of Central Europe including Prague, Budapest, and Bratislava is cheaper in general than Western Europe which allows you to appreciate everything and stay within the budget. If you have some spare days, indulge in a massage, a haircut, or anything you would end up paying much more in Western Europe or United States. Budapest comprises of two towns, Buda on the…
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10 Best Things to do in Prague on your First Trip
One of Europe’s best-preserved cities, Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Known for its rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectures, the historical capital of Bohemia is one of the most visited cities in Europe. Brewing some of the best beer in the continent, the locals consume the most beer per capita in the world! The historic city center which was also added to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List is mystical and offers an old-world charm. Home to the largest castle in the world, the main city survived the destruction of the world war and retains the rich architectural heritage. Because of the…
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3 Days in Amsterdam: Your Ultimate Guide
Amsterdam city located in the North Holland province is the capital of Netherlands and the most populous city in the country. A dream destination for me, it knocked me off my feet as soon as I entered the city center. The city is like an open air museum, so much beauty in all directions! We were lucky to visit Amsterdam in spring, the weather was perfect and helped us make most of our visit in 3 days. Be prepared to see a lot of cycling all around as a quarter of Netherland’s population cycles every day! Amsterdam has been rated as the world’s 2nd most bike-friendly city with 320 miles…
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3 Days in Positano & Capri
Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO world heritage site located in the Campania region of Southern Italy. With 30 miles of coastline, cliffside villages and mediterranean waters, Amalfi coast has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. So when we had an opportunity to visit Europe back in 2019, Amalfi Coast had to be on our itinerary. We were spoilt for choice while planning the only 3 days we had for this leg of our journey. Each of the 13 seaside towns in the region was unique in their own way, tempting us to stay longer. However, since we could not extend our stay beyond 3…
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The Ultimate Itinerary – Short Trip to Paris
Known as the City of Light, Paris is one city which has been widely written about. We have all romanticized Paris at some or other level partly due to the way it is portrayed in movies and books. However, when I visited Paris, it was nothing like I had imagined. It was’t the charming city of love I envisioned but a big bad-ass city just like London, NYC, Bangkok or Singapore. It was overwhelming to the senses, a delight on it’s own. First things first. Buy the The Paris Transport travel card for unlimited travel on the bus, metro, tramway and RER networks. For the most part, we used the trains for…
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3 blissful days in Switzerland
Switzerland, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, cannot be fully appreciated in just 3 days – you would barely scratch the surface. However, if you are on a budget and time constraint, and cannot imagine completing your itinerary without witnessing the beauty of this magnificent region, look no further. Here is how you can experience the majestic towns and villages, heavenly mountains and lakes just within 3 days. This was a special vacation as I was joined by my mother and sister. But it also meant that I had to be careful with my itinerary, making sure my Mom was comfortable with the exertion and high altitudes.…
