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5 things I loved about Brussels

9/12/2019

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It's frequently called the capital city of Europe due to the presence of many EU institutions, Brussels is a city that punches above its weight. After all, it's a medium sized city in one of Europe's smaller nations.

I spent a few days in Brussels thanks to a work trip and I have mixed feelings. Rampant homelessness, a lack of greenery and some drab looking buildings are balanced by good food, and a central plaza that ranks among the best I have seen. You can read my details notes from Brussels here, but read on for the 5 things I loved Brussels.

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Brussels, Belgium

9/9/2019

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Summary

Airport Rating n/a
Reception of locals *****
Cost: ££££
  • De facto capital of the European Union and home to many international organisations
  • Relatively small "village-like" city with a beautiful core, surrounded by a hodgepodge of architectural styles
  • Relatively expensive, and costs are in line with other western European cities like Paris and London
  • Absolutely no issues as a Sikh traveller
  • Main sights: Grand Place, Town Hall, King's House, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Royal Palace 

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5 things I loved about Belfast

12/8/2019

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Segregation, provocative marches and murals, relative deprivation and not a lot of brown people. You'd think I would have hated my time in Belfast, but I didn't. It's probably the most interesting city in the UK - and yes that includes London. Not for the landmarks it has, or the things you can do - but to study and understand the effects of two groups of people who live in close proximity but who couldn't be more different in their world views. You can read my in depth review of Belfast here, but below are the 5 things I loved about Belfast. 

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Climbing the O2, London

29/7/2019

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(Disclaimer: I took the photo above from the Emirates Cable cars - not from the climb)

​I've been to the O2 a few times, but I've never managed to experience Up at the O2 - an opportunity to climb the famous dome and see the London skyline from a different perspective. 

So when my friend decided to take me along for a climb, I was looking forward to ticking off something from my London list..

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

8/7/2019

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Summary

Airport Rating *****
Reception of locals ***1/2
Cost: ££££
  • A highly segregated city, unique in the UK with it's nationalist/unionist split
  • No issues at the airport, and generally fine as a Sikh to walk around the city
  • Prices similar to most 'non-London' UK cities
  • Main sights: Titanic Quarter, Shankill Road, Falls Road, Crumlin Road Gaol museum, Cathedral Quarter, Peace Wall

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5 things I loved about Seoul

17/6/2019

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Up until K-pop crossed the mainstream and spawned a whole youth culture in the west, I'm not sure Seoul was at the top of many people's lists. A long way from home, and surrounded by famous cities like Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing and Hanoi - Seoul was an afterthought. However, it's recently become the 9th most visited city in the world. I decided to spend a week and find out for myself just what makes Seoul so interesting. You can read by detailed review here, but here's 5 things I loved about Seoul.

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5 things I loved about Lisbon

20/5/2019

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Lisbon has been a city I've wanted to visit for a long time and I finally got the chance as part of a stag do for one of my oldest friends. The city has an incredible history, and was at one point the seat of the most powerful empires in the world, but more recently the city has fallen on tougher economic times. Swallowed up my an earthquake in the 18th century, and outcompeted by other nations since the Industrial Revolution, Lisbon has weathered the storm and remains an important European city - the most western capital in Europe. You can read about my trip in more detail here, but here are 5 things I loved about Lisbon.

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Seoul, South Korea

22/4/2019

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Summary

Airport Rating *****
Reception of locals *****
Cost: ££££
  • Similar prices to most cities in Europe or North America
  • No issues at the airport, and locals were extremely welcoming
  • A large modern city, with excellent transportation, easy to get around, and a lot to see and do
  • Main sights: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeong-dong, Changdeokgung, Cheonggyecheon, Lotte World Tower, Gwangjang Market, Insadong, Olympic Park, Itaewon-dong

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Return to Paris

11/3/2019

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Airport Rating ***** (Eurostar)
Reception of locals ***1/2
Cost: £££££
  • Repeat visit to Paris, and a similar experience
  • No issues travelling on the Eurostar into Paris or leaving Paris as a Sikh
  • Similarly priced to major western cities like London, Amsterdam and New York
  • Main sights visited this time: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Montparnasse Tower, Notre Dame cathedral.

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Lisbon, Portugal

25/2/2019

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Summary

Airport Rating *****
Reception of locals *****
Cost: ££
  • While the airport is a little run down, I had no issues going through airport security or immigration, not even a second stare.
  • One of the cheapest capital cities I have been to in continental Europe.
  • Visually striking, with some phenomenally beautiful neighbourhoods mixed with some run down areas, but everything garners a reaction.
  • Main Sights: Belem Tower, Alfama, Bairro Alto, National Sanctuary of Christ the King, Ponte 25 de Avril, Estadio Jose Alvalade

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