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My favourite place in Scotland

Here are my tips and advices to discover Loch Lomond, Britain’s mainland largest lake

During my trip to Scotland this summer, I went to a very beautiful place: Loch Lomond, located in the Tossach National Park. Since I was staying in Glasgow, the easier way to get there is the train direction Balloch. But my advice is to not stop there, and take the bus to Luss or Balmala instead: it will take you away from the artificial shores and the crowd.  

Luss is a charming little village, very appreciated by tourists but still quite authentic. It is so appreciated by the locals themselves, that with a little bit of luck, you may even see a traditional wedding with the groom wearing a kilt!

As for Balmala, situated on the Western Shore, a footpath starts there to have a majestic panoramic view of the lake (on the picture). The climbing is tiring, but I swear you will not regret it!! 

Bon voyage!

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Amsterdam

1 flowers market, 24 diamond carver factories, 1281 bridges & more than 600.000 bikes: here is a quick summary of Amsterdam. So let’s go off to discover the city!

Last holidays I went for the first time to the Netherlands’ capital: Amsterdam. Aslo known as the Venice of the North, the city bears well its nickaname with all its canals. 

But first, where does its real name, Amsterdam, comes from? In the 12th century, fishermen settle down around the shores of the Amstel river, and they build dams to protect themselves from the waters. Amstel + dam, this is how the name was created!

Here are the main attractions that every tourist should not miss during his/her first visit: the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank’s house (beware of the crowd, book your tickets in advance) & the flowers market.

Do not miss the gouda factory either. 

Bon voyage!

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Welcome to Yellowstone!

Yellowstone National Park is a unique place on Earth, that you have to visit at least once in a lifetime. Here is why!

Yellowstone National Park is a breathtaking area situated in the state of Wyoming. It is a great place to discover the power of nature. The park is indeed situated above an underground ... supervolvano!

This is the cause of what attracts tourists from all over the workl: the geysers and the hot springs. The most famous geyser is “Old Faithful”, which is particularly interesting because it is one of the most predictable geotermical features on Earth. If you go there, you’re sure to see it in action.

The beautiful colors are also part of its reputation.

Finally, do not miss the wildlife. You can hope to see deers, wolves, lots of bisons and even grizzlis! I was myself stuck in a trafficjam caused by bisons crossing the road!

Bon voyage!