I recently returned from a trip to London and Paris. It is great to check out the historical places in London such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament, and many other places of interest. If your get tired of the historical sites, I definitely recommend traveling to the Hard Rock Cafe. It is the original, and it is always cool to get a T-shirt from there. Also, try to check out the pubs in London. They are very laid back and relaxing to visit. Getting around in London is easy, just ride the Tube (subway) to anywhere in the city.
On my other part of the trip, I visited Paris. What can you say, it's Paris. It is probably the most beautiful city I have ever visited.
I recommend to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, visit Notre Dame, Arc de
Triomphe, and the Louvre Museum. That is the museum that you will find
the famous Mona Lisa. If you are looking for some good food at semi-low
prices, check out the Latin Quarter. There you will find many, many
cheap yet tasteful restaurants. One problem, it is helpful to know a
little french, because it is difficult to get around without knowing
any. Trust me. However, usually you can point out what you want on the
menu, and of course they understand money. By the way, it is very
expensive in both of these places, so watch out for what you pay for.
Another place to visit while in Paris is the Palace of Versailles. It
is so big and beautiful, it will overwhelm you. This is a must-see
while in Paris. You can also travel in Paris by the Metro to anywhere
that you can afford.The trip to Europe was probably one of my most memorable experiences, and I did it all in a weeks time.
For more information, visit these sites:
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The London Guide - Online Guide to learn all about London
- Virtual London
- The London Website
- The Paris Pages - Celebration of
everything regarding the City of Light
- Welcome to Paris - From the Office of French Tourism
