Countryside Trip

Have you been to London? I believed many of you dream to visit one of the most interesting  metropolitan cities not only in Europe but in the whole world as well.  London is indeed a must-to see when spending a holiday in Europe. There are a lot of things to see and to experience in this city. Visiting it in a day or two is not enough but if you have the right guides  on what are the most famous sights to see, you can surely experience most of it.

A sightseeing bus and a  construction near the underground tube in London during my 3 weeks holiday last 2008.

I have been to UK’s capital five years ago. I am thankful that some good friends guided me during my exploration in this city. I noticed that London has busy transport routes. Sometimes, the underground tube tends not to run on schedule. There are sightseeing and public buses you can use as means of transportation but sometimes their services runs into disasters due to heavy traffic in the city. (more…)

Vibrant and bustling Barcelona is the ideal holiday venue for those who love an urban backdrop for their leisure time. Few visitors, however, penetrate the local surroundings and therefore are unaware of the host of attractions and beautiful beaches that lie just outside the city.

View of the city of Barcelona from Park Güell (Parc Güell).  Taken on July 2012.

Beaches

For anyone that is looking to spend their time relaxing on a pristine white beach, then a trip to St Paul’s is essential. Those who enjoy beach volleyball and other strenuous activities may prefer the 20-minute journey from Barcelona city center to Ocata beach; this is the ideal venue for sports enthusiasts. If you want to indulge in some local tapas and sangria then there are numerous huts surrounding the beach that all provide tasty examples of this Spanish delight. (more…)

Geneva is known as being one of the most expensive cities in the world, but with options available for cheap travel, food and exploring museums and attractions, it really is possible to enjoy it on the cheap. Check out our guide to making your money stretch further in Geneva.

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Getting there

Luckily there are flights to Geneva readily available from most UK airports, with flights only taking just over 2 hours.

Cheap Beds

Even the cheapest hotels start from around 100 Swiss francs (CHF) a night for a single room, but if you’re willing to stay in a hostel you’ll save some money on your accommodation. Look out for The Youth Hostel (30 rue Rothschild, near the lake) where you’ll find twin rooms with breakfast included for a much more reasonable 90CHF a night. Be sure to book in advance though, as demand is high and rooms sell out fast. (more…)

One of the European capital cities I wish to visit. The waiting is over because I finally visited Madrid twice. My first visit was in December 2011 and my second visit last March 2012. I love this city especially the many sights and things you can do experience there.

The musicians in Madrid during my second visit. © www.countrysidetrip.com

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Another city in my bucketlist was removed. I did finally visited San Francisco and mind you guys, I truly had a lot of fun there. Forever grateful to the new friends I met and to my siblings who helped me make it happened. Indeed it was a memorable visit in this part of California.

View of San Francisco as we driving the Bay area. © www.countrysidetrip.com

The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California, United States. (more…)

I miss that cruise trip! Visiting famous cities in the Baltic region in Europe like Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm and St. Petersburg is fantastic. I had a fabulous time visiting these lovely cities!

The musicians in our cruise ship Princess Anastacia during our recent cruise this month. © www.countrysidetrip.com

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Planning to visit  Scotland’s capital  and still don’t know where  to go and what to do?  Are you still  looking  for affordable   Hotels in Edinburgh? I am quite sure you can find one that will fit your pocket and needs.  Whether you are looking for Luxury Hotels, apartments and cottages,  hostels, guest houses and other cheap forms of accommodation  in this city,  be sure to book it ahead of time.  Booking earlier is very important  especially during  peak seasons like festival time in August or around Christmas and New Year  where tourists flock to  the city during these times.

Here are some of the things you can do when visiting Scotland’s capital.

Visit to Edinburgh’s Castle– one of the famous landmarks in Edinburgh, this building  must  be included in your sights to see in this city. It is located on top of an extinct volcano where you can  have stunning views across City of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Castle

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Fuerteventura once lived in the shadows of the other islands in the Canary’s, but now it has become a popular tourist destination in its own right. Thousands of people visit the island to enjoy the year round sun shine and warm weather and with so much to do and see here, people are no longer just clinging to the amazing beaches. Here is a guide to exploring what else Fuerteventura has to offer while you are on holiday this year.

Parque Natural de Corralejo

The beach dunes of the Parque Natural de Corralejo stretch over ten kilometres along the east coast from Corralejo. Many people come here to relax on the sands and there are plenty of vendors who are around renting umbrellas and sun loungers. The winds here can pick up some power during the day time and the result of this is that it has attracted plenty of wind surfers and kite boarders.

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It is time to reminisce a wonderful trip I did from the past. Monaco is one of the countries I wanted to visit in Europe and it did finally happened. Over two years ago, I had the chance to visit this place. I invited some friends to go with me and I believed they also enjoyed the trip. It was actually a trip to 3 countries for 6-days and we visited  some cities in France  (Nice, Cannes and Menton)  and Italy (Pietra Ligure, Cinque Terre with Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza and Riomaggiore  and San Remo).

The Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monaco-Ville. Taken during our visit last April 2011. © www.countrysidetrip.com

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If I am not mistaken, it was around two and a half hours ride with the bus from our hotel in Andorra to the train station where we took the train going to Vall de Nuria. After arriving Ribes, we waited a bit for the train. It is called the Vall de Nuria  Rail  which is the only train going to the area.

The mountain resort and sanctuary in Vall de Nuria, Catalonia, Spain during my  recent travel.

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