Hello people!
I know my previous post seems kinda short..
The reason is my mind is a bit crowded with many things and also I didn't really had enough sleep since my travelling of Europe starts.
And this current post will be erm.. *cough* long!
I've too much to share and I wanna talk about the previous trip as well due to lack of elaboration in the post and picture only tells part of the story!
*Bows* Apologise!
I felt I lost some weight as well after having diarrhoea for the whole day. Hahah!
How nice though it isn't the best way to lose weight. (Kids.. Don't learn, kays?)
Since I've just recovered from diarrhoea, my thoughts are kinda here and there again (Can't concentrate) don't worry.. I will take my time to post this time.
Not really take my time as SCHOOL is STARTING meaning ASSIGNMENT + LAB REPORTS DEADLINE *Faint* and I've yet to submit the new chapter for my story but I will try to make this post helpful for anyone who stumble across looking for information planning their trip around Europe. (:
I guess I shall start with my Vacation Part 2 before Part 1 just like how the Title is written.
Edinburgh (3d2n) - Newcastle(2d1n) - Amsterdam(4d3n) - Paris(4d3n) : Total days including travelling time: 13 days
Met 2 Australia backpacker while travelling towards Edinburgh and kept each other company through the night. (Nice couple!)
I saw someone who I've never expected to see.. LORD OF THE RING - PEREGRIN "PIPPIN" TOOK - BILLY BOYD (Not very sure if he's the real person or just someone who looks like him)
I was quite shocked when I saw him and he kinda rushing and covering his face with his hair to get away from me as I'm literally just STARING at him. HAHAHAH!
Alright back to topic, stuff to do in Edinburgh;
However due to the rain, the route which are muddy became a killer for me. Thanks to my friend who have a trekking shoes which save my life many times, I literally just slide down as if I'm skiing.
Now stuff to do in Newcastle;
Travelling to Amsterdam is kinda tiring since it's a 18 hours bus ride but cost 25.5 quid. *Omg! How budget can I get?* Hahah!
Well I do have time to travel like this so why not save up more on transportation cost and spend it on other things?
Things you won't be able to miss in Amsterdam;
- Sex Museum
- Palace in the centre of the city with 2 other attraction.
- Amsterdam Dungeon
- Residential Area of women
- Condom Shop
- Seeds Store
- Coffeeshop
- Red Light District
- Torture Museum
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| It's Christmas! So Santa.. Where's my present? |
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| Sex Museum |
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| Palace |
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| Amsterdam Dungeon - about 20euros++ for entrance |
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| Residential Area |
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| Different style condoms. HAHAH! |
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| Flower Market |
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| Seeds Bank |
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| Coin souvenir by a very Spontaneous tourist who willing pose for my camera! |
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| Red light district |
Basically 3 days 2 nights is more than enough to cover Amsterdam, I stayed a day more due to my friend not wanting to return earlier.. In the end, I felt like wasting a day of my life there but oh well. (No hatred)
Things to take note:
- Do not snap photos of the prostitute, if you really want to have a photo there then take if from far. You don't really want to mess with them! (They are fierce!)
- Beware of your belongings as the streets are very crowded.
- Drug dealers everywhere by the street standing alone near coffeshop or souvenir shop.
Before ending my Amsterdam trip, I have to show this photo of a little boy. He's just too cute, how nice it will be if he's all grown up and I'm gonna be all over him then. HAHAH!
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I saw him by the street and took out my camera then I asked for permission before taking photo.
His grandpa agreed happily and then ask that little boy..
He was smiling shyly and took 10sec before replying my question and then hide behind his gramps.
Omg! Definitely loveeddd him TTM!
Between he's a BOY and he will be handsome yet pretty when he's all grown up! <3 |
Right straight to Paris, took a bus (cheaper than train for sure) still considered expensive - 41 euros *Student Price*
I know that o.m.f.g face if you convert it to your own currency.
Anyway the bus ride is about 7 hours as we stop by Brussels before reaching our destination.
People told me how nice and many things to do in Paris which really excites me but when I reached there, I thought otherwise.
As usual 4 days 3 nights might be a bit too much considering when and where we went.
That concludes my 13 days trip around Western Europe! Paris is lovely but when activities met public holidays, it will be boring.
Things to take note in Paris:
- Take good care of your belongings even in hostel. (People were robbed right outside hostel)
- Be alert whenever you go especially in the night when you take metro.
- Speak a bit of french so people will treat you kinder.\
- Don't buy souvenir straight when you first enter a shop, check out the shop along the path.
- Bargain! They will not decrease the price but you can get more quantity!
- Smile and smile!
Phewwww! That's all for my Vacation Part 2!
Now let us go back to Part 1, where I went Sweden - Kiruna.
Stockholm City is a stop before boarding domestic flight to Kiruna.
- Never guard your belongings alone if you're travelling with many people. (At least 2 person)
- Never leave your valuables on visible sight. (This will make you the main target.)
- Never go alone into alley.
- Know the local police number.
- Be alert.
My friend left his camera on the table and I was the only one taking care the belongings, one of them came to distract my attention and the other grab the camera and dash off.
I did not notice till my friend came back asking if I saw his camera, I was guilty about it after knowing what happen. If I'm more alert, this wont had happened so yeah.
A warning for all travellers!
Don't let my mistake become yours as well!
Travel safe for a enjoyable trip!
After leaving Stockholm, we left for Kiruna staying in one of the camp site that was said to be the best place in that city for Aurora.
It's so cold yet fun staying there.
Made snowman (I did help out by bringing water for them to make)
Made ROCK snowball (Seriously, I don't understand how it became a rock.)
Ride Snowmobile (Almost like bike and I wondered how many times my pillion had to pull me back so I don't fly off when passing a bump. HAHHA)
Experiences! It's the best to try anything, dare or don't.
Think of it this way, you might not have the chance to next time!
The total expenditure for Sweden (5 Days 4 Nights) is about 600-700 quids.
The total expenditure for Europe (13 Days 12 Nights) is about 600 quids.
Don't compare between those two because Northern Light is never cheap!
Now after all my travelling, it's time to eat grass and be Buddha since I've spent all my pocket money for the trips. ):
Pray I don't become a stick! Haha!
Any question, you could leave a comment!
I will do my very best to answer, I guess that concludes my Part 1 now.
I need to start with my Lab Reports and revision (still early but who cares!)
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| One of my favourite: Brotherly Love! |
ADIÓS!
Loves,
Kei
