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LILLE, FRANCE: Lille is a buzzing city which is waiting to be discovered by tourists yet. It makes a nice day trip if you are visiting Brussels or Brugges in Belgium. Lille is one of the largest cities in France with lots of Flemish… Continue Reading “A day in Lille, France”
PLOVDIV, BULGARIA: Plovdiv is one of the oldest towns in Europe, dating back to more than 4000 years BC. Old town of Plovdiv lies on a natural elevation…mostly few hills. Visitors can walk through different historical ages, see ancient buildings, and feel the spirit… Continue Reading “A small Bulgarian town – Plovdiv”
KIEV, UKRAINE: Situated by River Dnieper, Kiev is the largest city in Ukraine. After the fall of Soviet Union in 1991, Kiev became the capital of Ukraine. This is also ONE OF THE OLDEST cities in Eastern Europe dating back to 5th century. The… Continue Reading “Bits and pieces on Kiev, Ukraine”
It’s freezing cold here in Kiev, Ukraine. But we were packed and ready to roll on our first day in one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe. I am loving the wintry look here, although wish it was little warmer. Nevertheless, Kiev is… Continue Reading “1st day in Kiev, Ukraine”
MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS: Unlike some of the other Dutch cities we’ve visited recently, i.e., Gouda, Leiden, and Delft, Maastricht is more like a modern city with some old touches. Ofcourse it has old churches, a prominent town hall, and a big market place, but… Continue Reading “Another Dutch city Maastricht, The Netherlands”