I usually do not think airport monorail should be an interesting experience until I’m here in Düsseldorf airport.
Düsseldorf airport have a “Hanging Railway”, local used to call it H-Bahn (abbreviation for Hängebahn, German for ‘hanging railway’). It is a driverless passenger suspension railway system.
This rail is very unique, which they hangs from the track instead of ride on the track.
At first, I thought to have such experience, it would have to go Wuppertal instead. But surprisingly, I had my first ride in Düsseldorf airport.
Ps: Germany has long history suspension trains, first one built in Wuppertal 1903. This train operates between S-bahn station (all trains), parkhaus, Terminal A/B and Terminal C.
It is a small and cute little restaurant in Montmartre, around from the Sacre Coeur. Besides, I liked the fact that despite being less than 30 second walk from the Place Du Tertre square, where the artists gather.
Le Ceni’s, Winter, Morning
They had a nice outdoor seating area with blazing heat lamps. It is indeed a plus point during the winter time.
It was just overall great – well priced, delicious food, cosy setting, and friendly service.
The Eiffel Tower, wine tours, croissants, and the Moulin Rouge will most likely come to mind when I thinks about Paris.
Moulin Rouge might not popular among the youngster, however, it is the place to remind you for the old days Paris. If you have the chance to watch the magnificent show, you will be transported to a magical world from which you won’t want to come back.
Mouiln Rouge, Winter, Morning
It is a French Cabaret that opened in Paris in 1889. Located at the bottom of Montmartre hill, in the Pigalle district. You can park this visit along with your Montmartre itinerary. It’s simply just part of the itinerary; rarely backed by motive or educational content.
At face value, the Moulin Rouge appears to be none other than a sleazy old performance hall that is holding onto the years gone by. But its significance is deeper than that. It is such an iconic place to play the important role in old days Paris.
It is the place embodies some activities that no visitor will imagine doing somewhere else. One of them is to attend a cabaret show, and debatably the most popular Paris cabaret show, if not the world, is the Moulin Rouge.
The Moulin Rouge is among the most popular Paris landmarks in the world, it is such a prevalent landmark that hardly to walk away while visiting Paris. It offers you different kind of feeling & emotional for the visit in morning & evening time.
How to get to the Moulin Rouge
The place is the district of Pigalle, which from Montmartre is down the hill. Blanche is the nearest Metro stop to the Moulin Rouge, which is just over the road and leads easily to Line 2.
The Eiserner Steg (Iron Bridge) is a pedestrian bridge over the river Main, connecting the Old Town of Frankfurt with the Sachsenhausen district.
Its an old bridge that was built in 1868 then replaced in 1911 / 1912 and blown up in WW II and rebuilt after 1946 and renovated in 1993.
It is also known as the “Love Lock Bridge” for being hung with tons of locks interlinked with each other, forming an enormous chain, symbol of “eternal love”.
You can’t go to Frankfurt without visiting the Römerberg. It is a popular stop throughout the year.
This iconic square is home to a host of delights, from picturesque mediaeval buildings to historic markets. At the heart of the Altstadt – Frankfurt’s old town Römerberg, one of the city’s most familiar attractions. It’s home to the Römer, which has been in use as the city hall since the 15th century.
Standing in the square, you’ll be forgiven for feeling like you’re on a film set at times – it’s a postcard-perfect scene of days gone by.
Despite extensive damage from bombardment during the Second World War, the Römerberg’s unique architecture has been painstakingly restored. The result is a unique tribute to the past that feels worlds away from the city’s more modern buildings.
The Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen (Fountain of Justice), standing in the center of the square in front of the Römer, dates back to 1543. Its bronze statue depicts Justitia, the Roman goddess of justice, armed with her sword and scales. The monument has been renovated several times over the years – according to legend, wine flowed from the fountain at the 16th century coronation of Emperor Matthias, causing a commotion worthy of immediate repairs.
Arriving late at Novotel, Bercy and hunger for dinner. Instead of googling around, the best is checked with local.
Anco, was highly recommended by Novotel staff. Without any hesitation, we decided to have our dinner there. It turned up pleasure surprise. All the food was super.
Conclusion: Anco, a high-quality bistronomic food at an affordable price, beyond average of Paris.
Monmouth’s Covent Garden cafe is where it all began for the London coffee movement.
Founded in 1978, it had gone on to become one of the most revered names in British coffee and a pioneer in the recent renaissance of cafe culture.
Today, Monmouth Coffee is one of the very best coffee shops in London and probably the world. A coffee lover’s mecca, specialising for espresso, latte, flat white and their specialty, filter coffee.
Today, the Monmouth street venue is a busy little cafe filled with locals and tourists, sitting in or buying beans.
The shop has its unique atmosphere, you feel like travelling back in time.
There is an evening that we spent at 1st arr., Paris. We walked along the Seine River and enjoying the fresh cool breeze, can’t use any single word to describe this wonderful time.
The 1st arrondissement of Paris (1st arr.) is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arr. is colloquially referred to as le premier (the first). It is governed locally together with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th arr., with which form the 1st sector of Paris, refer as Paris Centre.
If you spend only one night in Paris, head to ‘Paris’ most beautiful avenue’ for an evening cruise along the Seine River. Depending on the season, the Seine banks are more or less lively, but it is always a beautiful experience.
During this Paris night cruise, you can see some of the main Paris tourist attractions, such as Notre Dame, Les Invalides, Pont Neuf and Conciergerie, this time beautifully illuminated. It is difficult not to be in love with Paris after a view like that!
Also known as Louvre, the arrondissement is situated principally on the right bank of the River Seine. It also includes the west end of the Île de la Cité. The locality is one of the oldest areas in Paris, the Île de la Cité having been the heart of the city of Lutetia, conquered by the Romans in 52 BC, while some parts on the right bank (including Les Halles) date back to the early Middle Ages.
Rüdesheim am Rhein is a German winemaking town in the Rhine Gorge, renowned for its Rieslings and pinot noir. This stretch of the Rhine River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to its historical significance. It’s dotted on both banks with small towns and many, many castles.
In the center, Drosselgasse is the alley along which Rüdesheim’s boat-owners would haul their equipment and goods from the riverside up to the old town. The valley only two metres wide and 144 metres long. Perpendicular to the Rhine, it is one of the six parallel streets rolling down the slope from Oberstraße.
When it was first mentioned in the 15th century Drosselgasse was a quarter for sailors, who would carry their oars, sails and rigging back to their apartments through narrow passageways, and leave their stripped boats moored on the water.
Nowadays the street is quaint as can be, lined with half-timbered houses for souvenir shops, artisan specialty shops and wine taverns often wreathed with vines.
Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present.
It is a major tourist attraction, especially for foreign visitors. The best time to visit Rudesheim is between Easter and mid-October. Outside of those times, sights and restaurants are closed, and the landscape and town itself feel dreary. One exception is Rudesheim’s annual Christmas Market, which takes place in late November and December. Else, you will end up like me, walking around Rudesheim like no one town.
When I reached St Paul’s Cathedral, it is almost 7pm, winter time. It was dark and cold. But I still manage to take a glimpse of its stunning architecture.
Located on Ludgate Hill, at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building. The cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognizable sights of London.
Its dome, framed by the spires of Wren’s City churches, has dominated the skyline for over 300 years. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1963. The dome remains among the highest in the world.
St Paul’s is the second largest church building in area in the United Kingdom, after Liverpool Cathedral. With it’s world famous dome, St Paul’s Cathedral is an iconic part of London’s skyline. After being destroyed four times throughout history, the current cathedral – designed by Christopher Wren – has lived through three centuries.
No matter what angle you look at it from, it’s absolutely stunning!
London Chinatown is impossible to miss. Situated in the centre of the West End, Chinatown is the true heart of London. Most tourists find themselves stumbling into the area, lured by the bright lights and delicious smells. The pedestrianized lanes are lined with beautiful red hanging lanterns, inviting guests to explore.
Each street is an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, bars, and beauty parlours, meaning you’ll never be short of something to do in this area of London.
It is tucked away between Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue/Soho, in the very center of the city. A well-liked destination for both tourists and locals, and it is stuffed to the gills with unique stores, eateries, pubs, and bakeries. Any time is a fantastic time to visit London’s Chinatown because it is constantly active during the day and has a thriving evening.
More than 80 eateries serving some of the best Asian food in London can be found in Chinatown today. In Chinatown, there is always something for everyone, regardless of the budget, since exclusive designer restaurants coexist with affordable cafes and buffets.
London Chinatown History.
Once home to Huguenot and Maltese immigrants, the location of today’s Chinatown in London started to form in the 1950s, when a handful of Chinese restaurants opened in the district. With other businesses and services moving in, the neighbourhood had become a hub for Chinese culture within a decade.
The original London Chinatown was in Limehouse in the East End. Chinese workers at the East India Company settled in a neighbourhood near the docks in the late 19th century, but a decline in shipping and large-scale destruction of the area during World War II saw this quarter dwindle by the mid-20th century.
How to get there?
The nearest underground stations to Chinatown are Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, which are connected to the Piccadilly, Northern and Bakerloo Tube lines.
Visiting Notting Hill is a must when visiting London. It is one of London’s most famous locations, mainly because of its use in many films. It’s a perfect mix of some of London’s finer details; markets, food, nightlife, and parks. Filmed at Notting Hill were Paddington, Burnt, Cruella, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, and the Italian Job to name a few. In addition, the Notting Hill Carnival draws in thousands of tourists and locals to the annual Caribbean festivities.
The main reason we wanted to visit the Notting Hill attractions was to see the Portobello Road Market. Of course, we also watched the Notting Hill movie before we went so we could see if we could find some of those Notting Hill attractions and all the best places in Notting Hill.
Notting Hill’s painted building is one of the capital’s most desirable and Instagrammable areas, with iconic pastel-coloured houses and a thriving market.
The Notting Hill movie, directed by Roger Michell, was released in 1999. The romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant was a box office hit, and Notting Hill became a popular place to visit as much of the film was shot in and around the area.
In this attractive cobblestoned neighbourhood, a delectable variety of eateries, independent shops, galleries and street vendors offer a delightful window into how to live the good life in London, with each presenting visitors with an experience that’s a little more idiosyncratic and endearing than the last.
How to get to Notting Hill
Notting Hill Gate is the main Tube station in the area, and it’s served by the Central line, the District line and the Circle line. Alternatively, use Westbourne Park station or Ladbroke Grove station on the Hammersmith and City line and Circle line. Then walk along Portobello Road towards Notting Hill Gate.
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