Land of Chocolates and Cheese

This time my visit was to the Switzerland. Well Switzerland is a small in size but, it has got some pretty good attractions lets say "Region Saas-Fee" its an amazing view from the top at an altitude of (5906 ft). The breathing taking views of the mountains are simply amazing one has to see to have such experience.

Switzerland is most famous for Alpine (Mountains) scenery. The mountains covered with snow the rays of sun falling on the snow and the breath taking view of the mountains are simply outstanding. The highest mountains in Switzerland are the Dufourspitze, which is 15,203 feet high, the Dom, which is 14,913 feet high and the Matterhorn, which rises to an altitude of 14,691 feet.
The combination of mountains, clear air and beautiful scenery make the Swiss Alps a unforgettable sight. Switzerland is a mixture of few cultures say (France, Italy and Germany). There are few festivals which the locals celebrate like Locarno Film festival, Monteux Jazz Festival; well the most important festival is the Christmas.

I couldn’t get to see all the castles, well I managed to take a look at few of them (New Castellum, Castle in Eglet, Castle in Gruier, Tourbillon Castle, Chillion Castle). New castle was built in 15th Century and Eglet castle was built in 13th Century and castle in Gruier was in 11th Century and Tourbillon was in 15th century and the final one that is Chillion castle was in 13th century... It took me quite a long time to check all the castles, but it is worth it.

One can say Switzerland is the country of chocolates, cheese, and many more... well i have eaten a lot of those chocolates and take few back home. The consumption of chocolate is through out the year but the peak season is the Autumn and from here the productions of chocolates is on top of the scale... when i had enough with the chocolates I went to the Alpine region where they make cheese traditional there are more than 400 verities of chesses. I get to taste few of the cheese. These hand made cheeses are shaped into flat round shapes and left to mature.

For Hikers I would recommend Stanserhorn the picturesque scenery, fresh air of alpine peaks and rare mountain flowers are delightful and provide a relaxing effect.

Well this was my trip to the amazing land of chocolate and cheese.

I have booked my room closer to the airports, so that there wouldn’t be any problem.

http://www.allhoteldeals.net/hotels-in-switzerland.htm

My Trip to Paris

This time am going to the world of fashion. "PARIS".
Although my visit was for a couple of days, Well I made it worth a while...
The attractions in Paris huhh...


There is of course Eiffel tower which is the best attractions in Paris they say that it is about "1,063 ft” tall and the height of the roof is "986 ft" tall... There are many levels in Eiffel tower well up to 4 levels it is absolutely free... after that they charge it is 60fr to go till top… It’s an amazing view of the city from the top of Eiffel tower. Since there is no other building nearby to obstruct the view... the maximum distance that a person can see is 59 kilometers and the view is amazing trust me... and next was the Notre Dame

Notre Dame is always been the religious center of the city. Well the building is spectacular with lots of rose windows. The building is about 128m long with two 69 meter tall towers (420 x 226 ft). Its may not be the highest place when compared to Eiffel tower but can take a great view of the river Seine.

There are lodes of art museums among them the most famous museum is the Louvre Museum. It’s a mixture of modern art and art. As Paris is the city of fashion. Shopping here is damn!! Expensive unless any one knows were to go and spend you can't shop. Well I bought some designer clothing...too and was not as expensive as I taught it would be... Shopping in Paris is fun.

When night falls I have taken a sneak peak at Moulin Rouge. Moulin Rouge is probably the most famous cabaret in the world. Although it is a bit expensive say (140-170 EUR).One of the best vantage points in Paris is at the summit of the Parc de Belleville. It’s well worth the climb… and, fancy that, there’s a bar at the top of the hill.

France is well-known for its Wine and cheese... and there are many kinds of wines and they are Red wine, Port wine.... and many more... half of them I didn’t even hear the names. And coming up to cheese they say there are about 400 different types of French cheeses.

Well this was my trip to Paris. LA FIN(The end) lolls. I will try visiting Paris some other time and stay atleast for a Week or so..

I have booked my room in
Hotel Relais du Louvre - Paris
19 Rue des Prètres Saint Germain l'Auxerrois - 75001 Paris From http://en.venere.com/hotels_Paris/1er_arrondissement/hotel_relais_du_louvre.html?ref=736905&fe1

Amsterdam

Lately I was wondering were to go next. Couple of my friends and cousins planed a trip to Amsterdam and I must say that the city pretty good. We planed our trip for about a week.
Although Amsterdam dose not accept other currency's apart from Euro's and if your lucky people take credit cards... Although it may charge u a bit more (2-6%). Albert Cuyp market is one of the markets where every item is at its cheapest price although it gets a bit crowded at weekends. I must say Amsterdam has got many museums; it’s got ever 37 museums. I did take some time off and had a look at some of the museums. (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Amstelkring etc...)



Anne Frank House (Anne Franchise) is one the famous attractions there. It’s about Anne Frank, her family and four other Jewish people hid from the occupying Germans during WWII. Nazis caught them and took her to concentration camps where she died but her father survived and publish her diary... although it is a bit tragic story but interesting one.






Amsterdam Canal rings are best for taking an evening walk. Well I prefer taking a boat and have a ride. The ride was pretty good taking look at the city from the water; I say it’s worth a shot.
Margere Brug is an old draw bridge, which opens every 20mins. When night falls lights illuminate the bridge, then it becomes a very romantic place, popular with lovers. Trust me this is one place to be with Some one you love.





Shopping, Amsterdam is the city for antiques, books, diamonds etc... If any one is an antique pieces collector then this is the place to be there are Over 70 antique shops and art galleries in one single street. African Art, old clocks, pewter, instruments and furniture and many more just taking a look around u also might some thing to take back home. Well I took an old clock back home.




ArtisZoo is probably the oldest Zoo in entire Holland. It has four main areas: Zoo, Planetarium, Botanical Gardens and Geological and Zoological museum. In the zoo you will find animals which are rare and unique from all over the world. In addition, a unique canal aquarium shows you which animals roam the canals of Amsterdam.





Well this was my trip to Amsterdam… although it was for few days like to visit this place again… sometime soon. I stayed in a hotel,
Hotel Gerstekorrel
Damstraat 22-24, Amsterdam, 1012 JM

And I suggest you this site from which my booking was easy and affordable..

http://www.allhoteldeals.net/netherlands/noordholland/amsterdam-hotels.aspx