Chapter 8 "Hidden Gems"
Luxembourg. The country where it's so small on a map, the name of the country can't even fit within it. Right about now your probably wondering, what the hell is in Luxembourg? Well, that's basically what drove me to visit it. I had no clue about anything in Luxembourg. For the longest time, I though maybe it was just a part of another country. Man, was I surprised. I spent a whopping 24 hours there, but that doesn't take away from what I saw. It has the most beautiful foliage around a city that I have seen. An avid hiker or outdoorsman would love this place.
There's two parts to Luxembourg city, a new part and an old part. The new part is very lively and modern, it houses 180 banks for a population of about 1 million. To shop is extremely rich, and most things you don't need unless owning 40 designer handbags turns you on. I guess when your intelligence lands you 40 handbags, you say things like "I like them to have one handbag for each week of the year." Well that's all fine and dandy if we only had 9 months in a year!
Then there is the old part. Clearly the old part is what attracts tourists, or at least it should. (Without mention to the rich bankers and their wives with one-a-week handbags.) It dates back to 963 AD when it was built. They even have a map in stone around the city where Canada isn't even on it! Oh, I forgot to mention, the old part, is ONE BIG CASTLE! Its so amazing. Surrounded by a lovely moat with about 2 or 3 bridges connecting it. Around every corner is a National Geographic photo opportunity. I would definately classify it as one of Europes hidden gems. The economy flourishes and keeps the city alive with its numerous bankers, which in turn, allows for the maintenance and upkeep of the old part. It won't take long to see the sites, but if your in the area it is definately worth checking out. Such an amazing city, and nothing bad to note.
Luxembourg. The country where it's so small on a map, the name of the country can't even fit within it. Right about now your probably wondering, what the hell is in Luxembourg? Well, that's basically what drove me to visit it. I had no clue about anything in Luxembourg. For the longest time, I though maybe it was just a part of another country. Man, was I surprised. I spent a whopping 24 hours there, but that doesn't take away from what I saw. It has the most beautiful foliage around a city that I have seen. An avid hiker or outdoorsman would love this place.
There's two parts to Luxembourg city, a new part and an old part. The new part is very lively and modern, it houses 180 banks for a population of about 1 million. To shop is extremely rich, and most things you don't need unless owning 40 designer handbags turns you on. I guess when your intelligence lands you 40 handbags, you say things like "I like them to have one handbag for each week of the year." Well that's all fine and dandy if we only had 9 months in a year!
Then there is the old part. Clearly the old part is what attracts tourists, or at least it should. (Without mention to the rich bankers and their wives with one-a-week handbags.) It dates back to 963 AD when it was built. They even have a map in stone around the city where Canada isn't even on it! Oh, I forgot to mention, the old part, is ONE BIG CASTLE! Its so amazing. Surrounded by a lovely moat with about 2 or 3 bridges connecting it. Around every corner is a National Geographic photo opportunity. I would definately classify it as one of Europes hidden gems. The economy flourishes and keeps the city alive with its numerous bankers, which in turn, allows for the maintenance and upkeep of the old part. It won't take long to see the sites, but if your in the area it is definately worth checking out. Such an amazing city, and nothing bad to note.
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