Hello everyone ! I am Adi (currently 8 years old). Got my love for travel from my parents who take me everywhere. I am traveling since I was 2 months old and I enjoy everything about traveling. This address is my version of all the great memories I have in the past as well as all that I will undertake in future. Building this website with my mother till I am fully independent.Hope you all like what I have to share: Traveling from a kids point of view.
Salzburg is a fairytale city with an astounding past and manifold layers of stories to be told. A short time span of even a day is enough to let the visitor absorb the best of Austria here. Filled with straggling stretch of glorious mountain views and attractive baroque architect, Salzburg attracts people from different strata’s of the society. What makes it completely unique is its legacy of being the birthplace of Mozart. Labeled as the most inspiring city of Austria, Salzburg has many things to offer.
We took a train from Munich and had the awesome day visit in Salzburg. The old town is conveniently located near the station and so our day trip turned out to be fruitful, convenient and budget-friendly. Top Salzburg’s attractions are concentrated in and around the old town (Altstadt) which makes it very easy to cover in a day even with a kid.
Giving a form to love and hope, the long pedestrian & bike-only Makart Footbridge (Makartsteg) is lined with tourists and locals equally. One cannot miss admiring the alluring panaromic views of Old town from this place.
The Mirabell Palace Gardens is one of the most playful areas of Salzburg and offers some of the best views of Old Town. It is conveniently the best spot to take your kids. They can have a wonderful time while you can chill around sipping coffee offered just across the garden.
A leisure walk through the grounds expose you to encounter several fountains, elegant statues, and plenty of colorful flowers. Make sure to turn around and check out the amazing views of Hohensalzburg Fortress towering over Old Town Salzburg. We’ll visit the fortress later on this free Salzburg walking tour.
My little one was particularly amazed by the unique statues and he not only inspected their unicorn guards but also climbed some trees.
The Festungsbahn is a funicular railway providing access to Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg municipality in Austria. It links the fortress with Festungsgasse, below the northern side of the fortress’s walls.Running every ten minutes, the Festungsbahn has carried excited visitors up to the most prominent landmark in Salzburg. The valley station is located in the heart of the historic district (No. 4 Festungsgasse). After a ride lasting just under one minute, we were able to enjoy outstanding views sprawling across Salzburg City to the surrounding mountains. Getting a ticket on spot and traveling through the funicular was a breeze.
The visit to Salzburg cannot be complete without enjoying the views from the iconic Hohensalzburg Fortress. Situated on a hill in the maincity, it is the most important landmark of Salzburg and is also one of the biggest medieval European castle.
Being the birthplace of Mozart, Salzburg is full of inspirations. Beautiful musicians playing amazing music surround the streets of Salzburg.
All along the city, number of churches and commendable architectural pieces of Baroque attracts not only history lovers but also tourists.
Generally, people do not include Dusseldorf in their itinerary while traveling to Germany. But for me it was a work trip which made me extend my visit to Dusseldorf and I am glad that I explored the place with my little one.
Not only the place great for kids in terms of commuting but people adore kids. My child was super pampered here and he loved the place just like his mother 😉.
KONINGSALLE
A beautiful 1 kilometer stretch of urban boulevard with green parks along the tunnel is something every kid will love. And what adds the cherry on the cake is the presence of various rabbits, ducks and birds all along. Not only the toddlers but infants too were having a leisure time here.
EMBANKMENT PROMENADE
The promenade is full with amazing local breweries as well as awesome eating joints. No matter from which part of the world you belong, you will definitely find your cuisine here.
And if you are lucky, you may spot live music bands playing local groovy songs on weekends. This place has one of the best summer fairs during summer.
Düsseldorf’s Rhine embankment promenade, lined by cafes and bars symbolises the Rhineland’s joie-de-vivre and connects the Altstadt (Old Town), rich in tradition, with the modern MedienHafen. Many attractions such as the castle tower, the clock marking the water level and the museum KIT are on the Rhine embankment promenade.
ALTSTADT or OLD TOWN
It’s a fairy-tale kind of place which gives you a glimpse into their history by just walking around it. Full of wonderful attractions like The St. Lambertus church, the Burgplatz, the historic City Hall and the Jan Wellem equestrian statue, as well as various museums, such as the Kunstsammlung NRW (NRW Art Collection), provide cultural highlights. The markplatz, town hall, large equestrian statues and museums make it a must visit.
KAISERWORTH
Being one of the oldest neighborhood of Dusseldorf, this place had a unique charm to itself. One of declared UN heritage site, this place is amazing for a lazy Sunday picnic with the kids. Kids love to explore the ruins and there is a restaurant (as well as a bar) just next to it for a comfortable tea-time.
SHOPPING
Wonderful shopping malls which do not burn a hole into your pocket.
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BREAKFAST AT GROD should be as famous as the phrase ‘breakfast at tiffanys’. I never imagined that healthy could taste so delicious. I was totally bowled over by their amazing breakfast menu and the awesome quality they provide. Located at a number of places, we went to one located in Frederiksberg.
Located at the heart of Copenhagen, we had lunch at this tasteful café. Filled with authentic Danish cuisine, it has a fresh menu which imbibes natural ingredients only. We had the SMØRREBRØD along with yummy homemade shakes. The children menu was outstanding and my little one enjoyed it thouroughly.
The unique and extremely delicious combination of waffles and ice-cream is what drew our attention to this busy waffle bakery store at Nyhavn. Its located just in the middle of the quay giving the visitor’s a sweet surprise during their stroll.
Yummy burger and potato fries for the kid and cranberry tossed chicken burger for us. What more could we ask for after a long and tiring day.
During our trip to Helsinki, we went for a little adventure in the beautiful town of Tallinn. Though it took approximately two hours to reach Tallinn through Vikings cruise, we were transported to a completely different atmosphere. And I say this because not only the country changed, the people, the culture, the architecture all changed drastically. Out of all the places I have been, I can easily say that Tallinn is one of the most beautiful and well-maintained historical town. Being a small city and the capital of Estonia, Tallinn stands for itself.
We visited the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral which was a beautiful experience. The majestic architectural marvel is really outstanding. We went through the streets of the old town which all lead to the Town square.
The beautiful walk through its old city clearly indicates why its listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is beautiful with cobbled streets running throughout the city lined up with charming wooden houses. There are a variety of streets owing to their different speciality like street with sweet shops, most fashionable street, street of education and so on. But I was amazed by the most haunted street (‘Lühike Jalg is a narrow street with lots of stairs that connect Toompea with lower Old Town.’)
Tallinn is a town of legends and we were impressed by various legends inscribed at different locations giving an insight to the visitors about the history of this marvellous land.
The town square is filled with restaurants and cafes all around. There is house carriage available for the tourists which adds to the medieval theme of the whole city. We saw the Viru gate which are two similar towers left of a larger chain of towers which supposed to defend the town in earlier days.
It was a sunny day and we made the most of it by shopping (beautiful imitations of the colourful houses, clothes, really warm socks, and other souvenirs). For lunch, we sat in the middle of the Old City at Saku Gastro and we were delighted with the service as well as the food. What added to our lunch was the experience of observing a theatrical performance being held at the centre of the Town square. On enquiring more, we came to know that it’s part of their biggest yearly festival ‘OLD TOWN DAYS’ dedicated to the local cultural heritage and community & the theme of 2018 was 100 steps into History. Although, unplanned, we were elated being in the festival.
Owing to its strategic location, the city still remains a major trade hub. Numerous cruise lines make a stop here. I wish I could have spent more time here as we had to return for our cruise back to Helsinki at the end of the day. The Viking Express cruise was a wonderful experience with a plenty of activities for the kids. Added benefit was our room where we had kept our belongings and went on to visit Tallinn without any discomfort.
Named after the great king Rao Jodha, Jodhpur truly stands for royalty. With numerous iconic heritage sites, this city boasts of a number of places to visit. Travelling with a toddler, we narrowed down the best places to see in Jodhpur.
MEHRANGARH FORT
Being one of the largest fort of India, it does not disappoint anyone looking for historical Indian architecture. Situated at a height, one can easily see it from the city. The entrance is convenient with options of elevator (as one have to walk on cobbled sloppy road) to reach the fort from the entrance. Grandeur and historical heritage can be found in each corner of the fort.
There are cannons and vivid arms & armours on display at this fort. Looking at the city from here, we found most of the houses are painted blue giving it the iconic nomenclature of blue city.
The museum is one of the most well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. Beautiful rooms are also shown which has real gold embedded on the ceilings and intricate art work brightens the whole place.
JASWANT THADA
The Jaswant Thada is a cenotaph located near to the Mehrangarh Fort. The cenotaph’s grounds feature carved gazebos, a tiered garden, and a small lake. There are three other cenotaphs in the grounds. One can easily unwind at the park after a good walk at the Mehrangarh Fort.
CLOCK TOWER
One of the most happening places in Jodhpur is the Sardarpur market which is the market around the clock tower in the old city. Numerous vendors and tourists flocking the market makes for a wonderful sight.
UMMAID BHAWAN PALACE
Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the world’s largest private residences. A part of the palace is a museum and some portion is hotel. The Palace was built to provide employment to thousands of people during the time of famine. The museum has exhibits of stuffed leopards and various household’s items used by the royals (made up of gold & silver). The classic cars of the Maharajas are also on display in the garden in front of the museum.
Being the second oldest amusement park in Europe, one cannot be disappointed in this whimsical fascinating place. With a plethora of activities for each age-group, this place is a must visit when in the Scandinavian region. One can easily see movie coming to life here : old couples sitting in the parks enjoying the scenery, teen couples walking hand in hand, children brisking here and there and what not.
We spent an entire day in this beautiful place and were not tired. One of the best things about this place is its timing. It closes a little late in summers offering the visitors to utilize their otherwise wasted time (as shops and malls close early).
As per my parents, I really enjoyed : The Vintage Cars (on-track cars), The Wood Carousel, The Dragon Boats, The Elf Train, The Fun House, The Little Dragon (swing ride), The Little Pilot, The Music Carousel. We missed the famous Rutschebanen (wooden roller coaster), as well as the the Vertigo.
But the highlight of the day was when I engaged in a duck hunting game and surprised my parents by winning the best prize (for picking up three ducks in a row which had red mark in the bottom). My mother was supremely elated but it was short-lived as I chose a colorful lizard as my prize (dont know why I picked the most common soft-toy when I could have picked any).
My parents bought some amazing souvenirs from the famous Illums Bolighus store which offers the exclusive range of Danish and international design.
One of the most iconic places in India is the Golden Temple, Amritsar. Located in the heart of Punjab, it never ceases to amaze me. We had to go here so that our little one to get his due blessings. It is considered to be the holiest Gurudwara of Sikhs.
The construction of the Golden Temple (also known as Harmandir Sahib) was intended to build a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life and all religions to worship God equally.Accordingly, as a gesture of this non-sectarian universalness of Sikhism, Guru Arjan had specially invited the Muslim saint, Hazrat Mian Mir to lay the foundation stone of the Harmandir Sahib.The four entrances (representing the four directions) to get into the Harmandir Sahib also symbolise the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions.
Over 100,000 people visit the holy shrine daily for worship, and also partake jointly in the free community kitchen and meal (Langar) regardless of any distinctions, a tradition that is a hallmark of all Sikh Gurudwaras.
The peace and solace one is embraced upon entering the Gurudwara is heavenly.
There are certain rules to be followed while visiting the Golden Temple:
The Central Sikh Museum near the main entrance and clock tower is also a must visit.
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