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So my wife and I are going on a (long delayed) honeymoon at the end of the month. 10 days in Europe split up like this: 2 nights in London 3 nights in Paris 2 nights in Amsterdam 3 nights in Paris The double Paris visit is because we fly in and out of there and it's my wife's dream city to visit so it's pretty much the main event. We're taking a train right to London when we arrive because it is the lowest priority of the three and we will be adjusting to the time change and whatnot. Flights, hotels, and trains are already booked. So... Who's been to these cities? Wife's been to London but I haven't. In fact this will be my first international trip unless you count an afternoon in Tijuana when I was 9. Any tips for first timers? Must see areas? Must visit restaurants or bars? General advice? I can tell you we are already planning a day trip to Versailles and have booked tickets. Otherwise we're up for whatever. Museums, historic landmarks, scenic vistas, whatever. TIA for all the honeymoon sex tips, too. You guys are the best. |
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Oh, I know Paris.
Versailles is really cool. Definitely do that. Musee D'Orsee is more interesting than the Louvre in my opinion, but I prefer impressionists over pictures of dead Jesus. The catacombs are cool, but your wife may not view them as honeymoon material. Notre Dame is worth doing as well as that big white church Sacre Couer, though it's a bit out of the way. You can go up inside the Arc De Triomphe, which is worth doing. Obviously the Eiffel Tower. I thought the river tour was a bit unnecessary, as I'd rather just walk around. If I was ranking, I'd go: 1. Versailles 2. Eiffel Tower, just because. 3. Notre Dame 4. Musee D'Orsee 5. Louvre 6. Just walk around 7. Sacre Couer 8. Catacombs 9. Arc De Triomphe, just because. I'd probably rate it lower. 10. Napoleon's Tomb and the Military Museum, if you're into that stuff. I'm probably missing some cool things.
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So first, the practical shit -- there are scam artists ****ing EVERYWHERE. You WILL have gypsies hit you up in different ways. The mute that wants you to sign something. Whatever. My wife had an expert pickpocket nearly unzip her purse and get her wallet. THEY ARE BRAZEN AS HELL. Second, in Paris it is considered RUDE to not greet the shopkeeper. This is why Americans sometimes get a frosty reception there. You will buy yourself alot of cheap points if you just say "bonjour" to someone when you walk into their shop, or go up to buy the bread. BUY THE BREAD. Or croissant. I learned to LOVE their chocolate croissants. Their bread shops are everywhere. Buy that stuff. Versailles is seriously out of town, so be warned. Otherwise, Rain Man's list is pretty good. Napoleon's Tomb and Military Museum is #1 if you're into that stuff. It's huge and endless and pretty damn good. You could spend multiple days there. I'll post re: London next.
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All I could think when I was there was "oh, THIS is why the peasants chopped everyone's heads off. Well, duh, of COURSE they ****ing did. This place is completely RIDICULOUS!" The palace itself is stupid huge. I mean, COMPLETELY humongous on a scale that is insane, and THEN you must realize that the gardens dwarf the building. Here's an image. The building, which is at the top, is absurdly huge in scale. And it's nothing on the gardens.
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Hmm, it may be off the map to the left on your picture.
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Didn't do much touristy stuff in London besides going to Bath, which wouldn't be worth it during a 2 night stay. Enjoy the great variety of international food. And what Amnorix said... I didn't notice it in London, but was approached a couple times in Paris by scammers. Mostly just be aware of your surroundings... keep money in your front pockets, and be aware when someone is intentionally or "unintentionally" makes contact with you, as it could be a distraction while they or someone else takes your shit.
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