My least favourite city

This post is not intended to offend anyone. It's just to express myself. So, here we go. My least favourite European city was Milan, Italy. I remember when I was planning my OE that three people discouraged me from going there because they thought it wasn't anything special. Thus I'm not entirely sure if my dislike for the place has anything to do with my friends' comments or that fact that I was harrassed by a homicidal pigeon during my visit.

Me and boyfriend only stayed there for one night because we were travelling from Rome, Italy to Nice, France and it is a very long trip to do via rail, in fact you can't do it in one day. So, we stopped over in Milan. I found Milan to be quite dull, dirty and full of hawkers. I do not like to be harrassed by people trying extort money from me for accepting their "friendship" bracelets when I'm trying enjoy the city. Not that it actually happened, but they tried. Not ideal for a holiday spot. However there were some nice shops (e.g. Prada, Hello Kitty, Chanel, Gucci, Armani etc.), we stayed at relatively good hotel (for Europe) and people watching was like watching a fashion show.

Things to do and see: From Jevon's and Krissi's adventure around the globe

Here's just a couple of things that I recommend that people should see while travelling around Europe.

1. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. Metro stop Tour Eiffel. The Eiffel Tower looks amazing during the day from a distance and up close. It looks like a tower of metal lace. Once was loathed by the French and built for the World Fair and was to be torn down after the a few years. Now loved by French and foreigners. Looks even more amazing at night. At 11 pm every evening the tower has a light show which reminds me of flashing, shimmery fairy lights. But beware of the scammers. Keep your eyes peeled and your hand bags close.
2. Meet the squirrels in Hyde Park. Take the Piccadilly line to Hyde Park corner. This is the line that also takes you to the main train station and to Heathrow airport. Hyde Park is massive and bordered by a lake with many different types of avian species. Including the common duck, pigeons, swans and geese. Brings some nuts to feed to the squirrels. They’re very friendly and will eat out of your hand if you have something tasty for them to eat.
   
3. Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland. Held every August for nearly a month. This is very cool. It is a festival of performing art. Cabaret, burlesque, comedy, rock shows, plays, pop, choirs and classical music, etc etc. Many of shows a free but you’re encouraged to give a donation. Some are little more expensive, maybe costing up to 90 GBP per show. One of my favourites was a comedy sister duo called Toby. Their comedy is black and singing makes me giggle. One the highlights of their show is when one of the sisters dress up in a bear suit and ask members of the audience if they could serenade them.

My Favourite Cities

My favourite cities to visit, in no particular order:

1. Paris, France. The city of light, well at least it is the city of light in Europe. I like Paris because it is so pretty. The Eiffel Tower illuminates with a light show at 11 pm each night, the Moulin Rouge glows with neon lights and then there’s the red light district. It’s very shiny. The red light district is near the district of Montmartre. It’s filled with expensive and enticing sex shops. Ah Montmartre. The home of Amelie Poulain and the Two Windmills café, the home of cool.

2. London, England. London is great. Full old cute neighbourhoods and park squirrels and subway trains. I love to view the ancient architure scattered about this city. London is fashionable. I love to people watch in London. I love to shop for stylish pieces and to be inspired by street fashionistas. I love the quirkiness of the alternative Camden Town. Camden Town’s main street is line with markets and vegetarian eateries and music venues. This is also we close friend resides. It makes me love it even more.

3. Florence, Italy. Florence, what a beautiful name! It suits this city. Florence is one my favourite cities in Italy. I liked the quaint cobbled streets, the outdoor statue museum, the Michelangelo Piazza (which has stunning views of the city) and the gelati.

4. Bath, England. Bath is about a two hour train journey from London and a 90 minute bus ride to the Stonehenge. Bath is an old Roman spa resort established in 43 AD and has been inscribed as a world heritage site since 1987. It’s incredibly quaint small city situated in the county of Somerset. It was once home for Jane Austen and is the home to the beautiful Bath Abbey, built in the 16^th century.

5. Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The tourist districts of Amsterdam smell strongly of cannabis smoke and glow with red light. The word sex is everywhere. You can catch a glimpse of the working girls in windows day or night, it’s a 24 hour a day business.

6. Tokyo, Japan. I love you Tokyo. Tokyo, so hip, so cool. So stylish, so crazy. I love the neon lit sky scrapers, the twinkling theme music of the main streets. The subway trains are so fast and clean. The streets are clean and smell so sweet. The girls are the trendiest, cute and kitschy I’ve ever seen and I adore it.

7. Berlin, Germany. Alternative Berlin. Berlin you may not be as beautiful as Florence or Bath, but you are so so interesting and mature. There are three things that will always be etched to my mind when I think of Berlin. One is the street art lining the walls of Berlin. Two is the history, the Berlin Wall, the memorial to Jews and vast information on Nazi Germany. Third is the bier bike.