...Well my next review will again focus on my travels through India in 2005. This review will focus on my Time in the region of Gujarat, which is in the Northern Tip of India, close to Kashmir. Now I spent about 3 weeks here, and this is largely because my family is from Gujarat, and so it's more about spending time with the grand parents, visiting relatives and enjoying the holiday. We went in the peak July season, which meant it was very hot; however I loved it compared to my past visits. This review will give you an insight into the historical background of Gujarat, where I travelled and more important a guide to were about's in Gujarat I stayed, as it's really big.
History of Gujarat:
Gujarat has a deep historical past, and future, it's the neighbouring area of Pakistan, but the region is most famous for its coast cities, which were...
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Advantages: Loads of Pubs Disadvantages: Could be dodgy at night
...Ah where should I start? No matter where you enter the Grand Place from you will notice the remarkable architechture of the buildings surrounding it! A big advantage of the square is that there are many pubs where you can relax and enjoy the view. On occasions, the whole of Grand Place is covered with a carpet of flower which is extraordinary. During the Christmas period there is a christmas market.
The only downside of Grand Place is that it could be a bit dangerous at night. The place is beautful at night but some of the local thugs hang around the area. Everything should be fine if one is in a big group of people!
I don't know what else to say to describe Grand Place. It is something that everyone must see for themselves....
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Advantages: Great food and wares Disadvantages: Crowded
...The Grand Bazaar is a must for any tourist visiting Istanbul, but it's not a peaceful experience! The only aisle we didn't get harrassed to buy goods was in the Gold section - we obviously didn't look rich enough!
The Grand Bazaar attracts more tourists than any other market in Turkey - the store holders are very persistent and the goods will definitely be priced at tourist prices!
We visited the Spice Bazaar which is very close to the Grand Bazaar and really enjoyed the experience. It is a lot quieter, goods were cheaper and samples of yummy turkish delight and nuts were offered with no pressure to buy. It feels more authentic than the Grand Bazaar - more locals obviously shop there.
Both markets are fun but watch your wallet!...
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We stayed at the MASSIVE MGM Grand for a few days this time last year.
The MGM Grand, guarded by a 45-foot-tall bronze lion statue has 5,005 rooms and used to be the largest hotel in the world, a claim recently stolen by the Ambassador City Jomtien... more
I recently spent three nights in the Albus Grand. On arrival we were upgraded to a superior room at no extra cost. I asked the receptionist why she had upgraded us .. she said she wanted us to have a happy day. That was a great start to a wonderful... more
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