The fantasy towns of Cinque Terre had always been on my bucket list since like forever! Whenever I saw the pictures of those rainbow-colored houses stacked on hillslopes along the rugged Italian coastline beaten by the waves from Liguria sea, all I wanted was to be part of that scenery with my swimsuit, beach hat and a Limoncello. My wish came true when we visited Milan and drove to Cinque Terre to witness the beautiful UNESCO heritage site. It was a beautiful experience for us and all because of some smart planning in advance. If you’re also planning to visit these beautiful Disney villages in Italy, and you’re short on…
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Lake Como: Latest Celebrity Haunt
Celebrity haunts in Europe amidst pretty landscapes and medieval towns is nothing new but when George Clooney picked Lake Como for his summer abode, it garnered a lot of attention from vacationers and celebrities alike. Let us take a closer look at this gorgeous Italian lake district and see why. Lake Como in Italy has seen a spate of private celebrity events off late. Not surprising since this gorgeous lake surrounded by beautiful hills offers a perfect setting for dreamy weddings with the Alps in the background. There are several villages in the Como district with ease of logistics for guests arriving at venues. Even for tourists looking to take…
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Where to stay in Amsterdam: 5 reasons to pick Luxury Suites Amsterdam
A perfect notion of vacation in Amsterdam is staying next to a quiet canal view, where you can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep and wake up to scenes of ducks swimming right outside your window. A place to call your home away from home, situated in the heart of Amsterdam for quick access to all the amenities while still being nestled in tranquility. Luxury Suites Amsterdam is one such hotel, which offers visitors, to the sex capital, a stay in the laps of luxury with convenience; if they have a deep pocket that is. Perfect Location Luxury Suites Amsterdam definitely offers a great location. The hotel is just 5 minutes…
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Limburg Lahn, Germany: 10 things to know before planning your trip
Germany is arguably the choice for everyone’s fairytale ‘happily ever after’. Every step through its magnificent castles, alpine forests, and quaint towns recreates scenes from illustrated storybooks that we possessed as kids. Although Eur0ping plans to travel to all the pretty towns of Germany out there, we picked Limburg Lahn as our spot for the day. We had a pleasant visit to this town and here are a bunch of tips in case you’re planning to visit Limburg Lahn. (or just planning to go somewhere obscure!) #1 Very close to Frankfurt! Easily accessible through autobahn and ICE, Limburg Lahn is the most beautiful historic town of Germany near Frankfurt. The…
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13 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Moving to Amsterdam: An Indian’s Guide to Amsterdam
Netherlands is the most beautiful, well-structured and clean country that I have visited so far. Amsterdam, being its capital, is one of the most happening European cities you would ever visit. It has something for everyone, and it’s truly multicultural. With so many Indians moving to the Netherlands, I felt like sharing some of my experiences about moving to Amsterdam. Hope it’ll help those planning to come here. Take a look! #1 While, there are a lot of options, it’s really tough to find authentic Indian taste at the Indian restaurants. #2 I wish I knew finding a perfect home on Funda.nl was harder than getting a job in Netherlands.…
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Germany’s Black Forest: 10 Tips for the Perfect Trip
There is an Indian saying which literally translates to ‘Whatever you are looking for might just be in front of you, without you even realizing.’ Something similar happened to me recently, when I was searching for the ultimate travel destination to experience fall colors for the first time in Europe. I was spoilt for choices and confused at the same time. It was then that a friend suggested me to plan a trip to the fairytale land of Black Forest. I soon realized that this was indeed the fall trip I was looking forward to. Black Forest (Schwarzwald) is the most idyllic place in Germany to enjoy the fall season…
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Know These 9 Things Before Going to Switzerland on a vacation
Switzerland is high on everyone’s list of dream destinations. Home to the mighty Alps, it offers the most scenic and beautiful landscapes. However, the struggles to plan a trip are real. It can be stressful with all the information overload and you might end up renting a car right from the airport, like we did, just to simplify matters. Here are some important things you should know if you’re planning a vacation to one of the most beautiful countries in the world. #1 Buy a Prepaid SIM Card at the Airport itself While you can easily use public Wi-Fi at major cafes and restaurants around the city, you may find…
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Switzerland Road Trip: 5 Amazing Things to do for a Perfect Holiday around Zurich
Although Switzerland is well connected via Swiss Rail and the public transportation is convenient on a Swiss Travel Pass, but we love driving. Also, it helps that it is one of the prettiest places for a road trip! So, we decided to split our 7 days itinerary between a road trip and a ride on the Swiss Rail. In this article, I have come up with a list of places to see and things to do, if you’re planning a road trip around Zurich in Switzerland. #1 Head to Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen We picked up our rental car from the airport, checked-in to a hotel, and set off to…
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10 weird things you should know before coming to Amsterdam
We all think that Amsterdam is just about bicycles, cheese, clogs, windmills, tulips, canals, and bridges. It is indeed a beautiful city lined with doll houses and buzzing with energy, but there are many things which people coming to Amsterdam are oblivious to. Initially, some of these caught me unawares too. So, I decided to list it all, in this latest article on Eur0ping. Hope you’ll enjoy reading it. The people in Amsterdam are the tallest in the world The average heren(man) measures in at 1.837 m (6 ft 1 inches) and a vrouw(lady) towers at 1.693 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 inches). Now, I am not particularly gifted in this department. Imagine…
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Home of Toblerone Mountain, Matterhorn: 10 Perfect Things to do in Zermatt, Switzerland
We were going to Switzerland for the first time and I wanted our trip to be exceptional. Especially because, it was our first family vacation for 2017 and also August was a special month, being my husband’s birthday. So, I wanted to make it unique and happening. I went through several itineraries and blogs on the internet and finally decided to spend the maximum time of our week-long trip to Switzerland in Zermatt. Home to the legendary Toblerone mountain, the Matterhorn. And it turned out to be the best decision I ever made! 1. Book a Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn for Zermatt from Visp So, on a Friday afternoon, our family…
