This week we had Easter break and what a week it was. We decided as we had time of we wanted to do a spot of travelling. Our trip of took us to Dusseldorf, Vienna and Rome.
Our flight to Vienna was booked to fly out of Dusseldorf airport and therefore we decided that it would be worthwhile to book a hotel for a night so that we could see the city of Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf is a modern and vibrant city although it has retained plenty of traditional character. The main tourist attractions in Dusseldorf include the Rheinufer Promenade which has beautiful riverside walking trails. On our second day in Dusseldorf there was a German market occupying miles of the promenade. Honestly, I have never experienced anything like it- the amount of different types of food, the array of people walking up and down the promenade while grabbing a bite to eat and enjoying a few beers. Needless to say the atmosphere was bustling. Now I can say I have experience a proper German market.
German markets along the Promenade of Dusseldorf
Dinner in Dusseldorf; Enjoying some typical German food
Dusseldorf is also a popular city due to its good shopping which is mainly located on Konigsalle. It is also well known for its vibrant nightlife which is found in the Old town area-also known as the Alstradt district; which was one of my favourite highlights of Dusseldorf. The busy nightlife with many different types of busy bars making the whole atmosphere of the town beaming, not to mention the scrumptious strawberry daiquiris.
Our next part of the trip took us to Vienna. Luckily one of our friends (Laura) from our Erasmus group lives in Vienna and so she had asked us to stay with her. She lives in a beautiful apartment which is a 5 minute walk from the main shopping street.
Rachel, Laura and I enjoying the view of Schloss Schönbrunn Palace.
Sightseeing in Vienna
Vienna is awesome and it was especially helpful having our own personal tour guide. We managed to see all the main attractions in Vienna including Schloss Schönbrunn Palace, St Stephens Cathedral which were two of my favourites. Vienna is a modern and extremely clean city, the architecture of the grand buildings where beautiful. It was nice not just being a tourist but also experiencing how Austrian people live. Laura and her friends took us to a local club and introduced us to all their friends. Everyone we met where lovely and Vienna is a truly beautiful city.
Rachel and I at the Trevi fountain
Our last stop was Rome. It would be hard to put into words how great Rome was. For this part of the trip Rachel’s boyfriend and my boyfriend came out to meet us. We had four full days in Rome and for most of it the weather was beautiful. We managed to see all the main attractions including the Colesseum, the Trevi fountain, the Pantheon, the Spanish steps, The Vatican and many more. We took full advantage of trying out all the best Italian pasta and pizza dishes and tasting the best Italian wines. I am only home and already, I want to go back. Although I am glad to give my feet a rest after all the walking I have done this week! However, I cannot express enough what a fantastic week I have had.
At the Collesseum in Rome
Robbie, Rachel, Jonny and I, Rome 2012.
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