Short break in San Sebastian for a fresh sea breeze and a gorgeous view.
This city has plenty of places to hang out. Will need to return. Right
now my journey has to continue towards the south. Hasta luego San Sebastian. Until next time.
From London to Brussels in under two hours!
Well, that is what Eurostar promises. Let's see if it's true..:)
We are going to be in Brussels Midi Trainstation at 22:33 on the 29th July to celebrate Kristina's birthday.
We are taking the Eurostar for the first time ever. So, I think it will be quite exciting to enter the train in London and travel at high speed (hopefully at 2,000,000 km/h...:) just kidding) through a long tunnel under the little pond which separates the "island" from Europe and make British people think they are different.
Next stop will be Brussels Midi Train Station.
The Eurostar page confirmed that it will take exactly 1 hour and 59 min. Not 3 hours. Not 2 hours. It is going to be only1 hour and 59 min...
Let's see if that's true.
Back from Brussel's and I have to say that the Eurostar is quite punctual. I can't remember exactly if it stayed under the promised 2 hours but it certainly was a very nice and relaxing journey comparing to a flight. However, I wish the tickets were cheaper.
I'm preparing for a trip from London to Amsterdam. In order to make my journey more exciting I chose an unusual way. A boat. Actually it is going to be two trains a an overnight ferry. Let's see how it is going to turn out.
And I'm back from funny Amsterdam. It is an interesting place with loads of unusual things to see. Will write a bit more later.
Words popping into my head when thinking about Amsterdam; water, boats, channels, sex shops, tourists, clowns, birds, spacious, sinking building. People getting stoned.
Overall, one can find a vibrant city which still is able to transpond it's flair of a merchant city from the past. The center of the city is dominated by tourists, as it can be seen in many metropolises throughout Europe. From the backpacking U.S. Americans to the couple from Russia. Everyone is there to find their kicks. Be it in form of getting legally stoned or be it to admire the art of state civil engineering accomplishment of keeping the city 'above' sea level. I would certainly re-visit this turbulent city. However, I probably would chose a different season. I imagine that early summer could be very pleasant time to do so.
Surprise.Surprise.
It Valentine's Day again. It feels like yesterday I had all those TV commercials breaking over my head like heavy wave. Buy this! Buy that! If you don't get something for your loved one You don't care!
Don't forget that this day once meant to be a quiet and peaceful day and not a "oh, my god I forgot to buy something" day.
I say you should enjoy your Sunday. Take a walk with your loved one, pick some flowers and spend some quality time together.
In the end that is all what it should be about.
This is a must for families which love a bit of adventure combined with a nice day out. Surrounded by wildlife critters, old and young can embark on a haunted safari of enjoy the wildest pumpkin-carving demonstrations.
Youngsters between 3-12 dressed up in a wildlife costume will be allowed Free entrance.
And would you want to miss New York's Village Halloween Parade?
This parade proclaims to give visitors the chance to experience an 'event that is one-of-a-kind'. I can only imagine how colorful and ecstatic it must be. This is definitively a place to go in order to experience a real U.S. American parade. The event starts in the evening at 6 pm of the 31st of October and finishes around 8:15 pm. It takes place on the 6th Avenue in Manhattan.
More than 50,000 participants are expected and over 2 million visitors.
How to get to New York?
That is easy to answer. By boat, plane or Zeppelin. Just kidding. Given the proximity of Halloween you should consider buying a plane ticket.
There are of course plenty of airlines offering trips from London to New York. Not sure if there are still some fairly prices tickets available. However, it is worth giving it a try. Many major airline offer flights on this route. Around £350 to £400 should bring you there and back. Maybe less if you are lucky.
Kind of expensive for only one weekend, though. But what a weekend that would be!
However, you could save some money when picking up your costumes. Use your imagination. I find home-made Halloween costumes are the most creative ones. There are plenty of places you can get inspiration from.
Movies, magazines, websites, wildlife or think of a political figure.
My Top 3 Halloween Costumes Catergorized by theme
"Celebrating Swine Flu"
One of the funniest costumes I have found is this dressed up dog. Absolutely hilarious and a great choice if you take your pet along.
Accompanied and dressed up accordingly his owner of course.
