Hello there! Thought I’d make a travel index of places I’ve blogged about so far. I’ve yet to blog about so many other countries that I’ve got the opportunity to explore… 🙂
TRAVEL INDEX
Asia:
Europe:
UK:
One of my favourite quotes of all times (I’ve definitely blogged about it before)
“Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.” – Benjamin Disraeli
Before going to Vienna, I had googled nearby cities/countries that would be worth a visit without wasting excessive time getting there. Bratislava seemed to stand out due to the fact that it was just an hour bus ride away. I never imagined going to Slovakia. Yet the explorer in me screamed YES, WE REALLY SHOULD!
For just 12 Euros per person we got return tickets to Slovakia. A different country without passing through immigration seemed puzzling. On the contrary, when we travel from Singapore to Malaysia we pass through a strict immigration process. This left me a bit dumbfounded. As a precautionary step, I still took my passport with me. You never know when you need your passport.
I was excited to see the Old Town of Slovakia. From Tripadvisor, I knew there wasn’t much to do. That’s precisely why we chose it. As I pictured quaint lanes of Bratislava would be perfect for our third year anniversary. It was just so different from our past two (Brussels and Zurich).
The lanes were as quaint and picturesque as I had conjured up in my mind.
We walked around for a bit and thought we must find authentic food to feast away on. Although saying that, vegetarian food can be tricky while travelling. There were friendly waiters throughout the lane who ushered people into the restaurants. One menu caught our eye as it seemed perfectly divine.
Potato Battered Cheese Cutlets. OMG OMG OMG!
I was so excited to try it. I was even more thrilled when it arrived at our table! I’m such a foodie tourist, it’s almost funny. Food can definitely be a highlight of a holiday if its worth photos and commentary!
Here it is:
My husband was equally taken in by this. We couldn’t wait to indulge in the cheese.
And there is it:
The cheese was oozing out… It was divine.
The food was the highlight of my trip. I would love to eat these bites of heaven again sometime in life. 🙂 After our lunch we strolled around the whole town. It’s a small town and it’s suited for pedestrians. We walked into a church which was not comparable to the churches in Vienna but was still nice.
After our stroll around Bratislava Old Town, we walked back to the coach station and hopped back to Vienna. It was a no-fuss travel. I highly recommend this to all travellers who like to cover different countries and appreciate different architecture and well, FOOD. 😉
xx
B
The great advantage about living in London is its location. Location is everything when it comes to travelling! My husband and I hopped on the Eurostar and reached Brussels in just about two hours in time for us to break our anniversary there. The plan was pretty last minute last year – as our first year anniversary was in Switzerland (that was more planned). However, he couldn’t get leave so we just wanted to make the best out of the situation. When life give you lemons – make tequila!
We stayed in Radisson, simply due to the fact that it was opposite the Eurostar station. Subsequently, it would save us on the cost of a taxi and the inconvenience of having to drag our luggage around. Surprisingly, I travelled light. (Even a day-tripper usually results in a big bag. I’m just not a light traveller!) Radisson had above average ratings on tripadvisor which made us choose it to be honest. I was astonished in my first few Europe trips at the fact that many hotels do not have AIR-CONDITIONING! Without a good night’s sleep, it’s impossible to enjoy the country. Luckily, this was not the case here. I had a very comfortable sleep! In case you’re wondering what I got as a gift for my anniversary – you can see for yourself!
To match my new Burberry Collection, I got my nails done in Burberry print! That was one of the highlights of my trip 🙂
Moving on to the actual country, and tips for future travellers…
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These pictures speak a thousand words and summarze my one night stay in Brussels. I almost always have pizza at least once in Europe. I guess being Vegetarian can get tricky in some European Countries. The Pizza is a safe delicious bet 😉 On the same note of food (why do I always seem to highlight food in all my holidays? That was completely rhetorical.) – the waffles were amazing. They were everywhere – but I would definitely recommend it! Also – we tried a waffle on the stick. I’m not putting up a picture of that as it wasn’t as good in comparison. Indulge in waffles and chocolates as its Belgium is infamously known for making people fat. Ok, so it’s not but I think it should be!
The main piazza is the Grand Place. It’s the central square of Brussels which is etched with gorgeous architecture. It’s the most popular landmark for tourist. Enjoy the surroundings, walk a bit and soak the atmosphere. We went searching for a Hard Rock Cafe which was meant to be at the square itself. However, we were told it has not opened yet! What a pity! Unfortunately, I couldn’t expand my collection of Hard Rock Tees from this city. If you go – please send me one 🙂
What is Brussels famous for besides chocolate?
Manneken Pis. It’s the little Manekin up there pissing. Frankly, the hype pissed me off. It just sounds absurd, but after my research that was apparently a must-see. Frankly, I did not think much of it. I much prefered the waffles. But since it was all around the same area (the piazza) – we walked to have a look at what the fuss was about. There’s a story to it! Well, my inquisitive nature insisted that I googled it before going. There are many stories linked to this. My favourite marks a little boy saving the kingdom from a huge fire by his urine! Imagine the tank loads of water he had to drink before this act. HAHA!
Enjoy your travels while I’m in Singapore for my Mom’s 50th Birthday Celebrations. I leave tonight! Can’t wait! X
Bandhna Kaur 