Sunday 25 September 2011

Bonjour, savez-vous que je suis la personne la plus fantastique dans le monde entier...


Welcome, to my entry about France!

I have become really fond of using Google translate, so feel free to use the application to translate the French to English (If you need to) If not my heading is the complete truth!

As entertaining and interesting as Paris is, I’m going to divert from the norm and focus my attention on the Reims, a city in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Just jump on one of the TGV high-speed train to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris for the day.

Personally it was the best decision I made whilst visiting France for a couple of days. Don’t get me wrong, there is more then enough PLUS more to see in Paris HOWEVER if you want to do something relaxing and out of the ordinary then it is well worth a trip to Reims.

We spent the day exploring Cathedral Notre-Dame de Reims (Well, for 10mins) but the rest of the day we visiting vineyards and taking wine tours. 

If you want to know more about my European Travel adventures, please read my other blogs!!

 It was unbelievably huge



The whole day was a great experience, we were able to really relax and soak in the fresh air (outside of Paris).

Amsterdam.................


Home to tolerated drug use and the red light district. Everybody loves Amsterdam (well, me anyway) and it’s the only place necessary where you should buy an "I Love Amsterdam" t-shirt, to remember the fantastic time you spent there!

(This picture was actually taken in Ibiza, I just wanted everyone to know I had been to Amsterdam and that it was very enjoyable, hence why I am wearing the t-shirt)

When arriving in Amsterdam I was overwhelmed by the use of bicycles being ridden. Every person and their dog owned one, making it an easy and cheap way to see the sites of Amsterdam. We even used them to get home after long nights out; well we didn't ride them, but were ridden home on them...

 

For the more cultured individuals it is defiantly worth taking a stroll to the Van Gogh museum, or a tour of Anne Franks home, both located in Central Amsterdam. However if you are short on time, there our Canal cruises that leave frequently from a variety of stops that take you past Anne Franks home.



Overall Amsterdam was a lovely place to visit, the people were extremely friendly and the atmosphere was very laid back. I would definitely want to travel back the next time I visit Europe.