We stayed at the Nobu Marrakech @nobumarrakech , one of the most luxurious hotels in Marrakech, located a few minutes’ walk from the city wall and home to a Louis Vuitton store.
The hotel had the vibe of a boutique hotel, with an intimate reception area where a large tree stands right under the intricately decorated lanterns, and the breakfast is served around a pool on the ground floor – if you’d like to try some traditional Morrocan sweet and savoury nibbles, that’s a place for you! Our room was spacious and stylish, with windows overlooking the Walls of Marrakesh and one of its gates. Room service was excellent, and your stay was very comfortable. Besides that, there is a very posh terrace restaurant called Rooftop Garden, and if you’re a hotel guest, you can also visit a small pool there (it’s a bit hot there during the day but evenings are just perfect). And yes, you get the most amazing view of the Koutoubia from their roof terrace! Finally, you can pay a visit to the Nobu restaurant one the ground floor there too.
Can you imagine that there is a whole region in Malaysia famous for its strawberries? Yes, there are plenty of strawberry farms around the Cameron Highlands—some are closed to the public, while others sell berries, berry juice, and desserts, and still others welcome visitors to pick strawberries! We visited Raaju’s Hill Strawberry Farm to pick some berries, which was such a fun activity for adults and kids alike. You’re given a basket and scissors, and 0.5 kg of strawberries are included in your entrance ticket (you pay extra for any additional strawberries picked). We picked over 1 kg, and these strawberries were simply delicious and definitely fresh! For more local produce, check out the nearby KEA Vegetable Market, where farmers sell vegetables, fruits, and flowers!
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Trakai is a perfect day trip destination from Vilnius, Lithuania – my new guide is live at Purpurpurpur.co.uk! #purpurpurpur_guides🔎🌎
🔶Island castle The main attraction of Trakai is the Island castle dating to the 14-15 centuries, while the old part of Trakai dates to the early 14th century and the rule of Gediminas.
It served as a residence of Grand Dukes of Lithuania and was a really important place for the country and even served as its capital back in Medieval times. It’s the only icastle in Eastern Europe that sits on an island! Inside there are plenty of things to do as there is a museum split between multiple rooms with exhibits showcasing the history of the castle from Grand Duke Kęstutis and Grand Duke Vytautas till early 20th century. You can spot the rebuilt ruins of the Peninsula castle: it was initially used for protection against Teutonic order and was heavily damaged in the 17th century during the war between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia and never rebuilt.
🔶Karaim heritage There’s more to see and do in Trakai if you have time. Trakai is the place where Karaim live – it’s a small and unique ethnic group which came here from Crimea in the 14th century. The Main Street is named after Karaim, and you can learn about their culture and traditions here too (for instance, at S. Shapshal Karaite Ethnographic Museum). Also spot their traditional wooden houses along the main street! Make sure to try kibinai, a special Karaim dish you can try only here! It’s a pastry traditionally filled with mutton meat but now you can find all sorts of fillings in the restaurants here.
🔶Boat cruise in Trakai The lake cruise is a must in Trakai! During your cruise, you’ll glide along the picturesque lake surrounding the Island castle, pass other boats and spot some wildlife: we saw white egret, seagulls, great crested grebe, ducks and coots! Besides that, you can see the Uzutrakis Manor Estate, or Uzutrakio Dvaro Sodyba: it’s a manor built in 1897-1902 for the famous Tyszkiewicz family and surrounded by a park. The area is protected by Trakai Historical National Park.…
Save your guide to Kaunas, the second largest city of Lithuania 🇱🇹
1. Kaunas fortress 2. St George the Martyr Church and Bernardine monastery 3. Town hall square 4. Town hall and the Kaunas City museum 5. Kaunas Cathedral Basilica of the Apostles St Peter and St Paul 6. Vytautas’ the Great Church of the Assumption of The Holy Virgin Mary 7. Street art 8. Nemunas river 9. Church of St. Gertrude 10. House of Thunder
What else to see in Kaunas? Spot St. Michael the Archangel’s Church or the Garrison Church built in Neo-Byzantine style by Russians; walk through the Laisvės alėja, or Freedom Avenue, one of the main pedestrian street with cafes, and learn about the Jewish history in Kaunas: visit the Ninth fort and the holocaust museum, spot the Kaunas Synagogue and explore the story behind Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese vice-consul in Kaunas who issued around 6000 visas for Jews that helped them flee the border and escape death from Nazis.
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When you’re in Marrakesh, Morocco, for the first time🇲🇦 Save your guide: 20+ best spots
1.Jardin Majorelle and Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts 2.YSL Museum 3.Koutoubia 4.Jamaa el Fna 5.Bacha Coffee Shop 6.Dar El Bacha 7.Marrakech Souks 8.Le Jardin Secret 9. Museum of Marrakech 10. Kasbah Square and Mosque 11. Bahia Palace 12. Saadian Tombs 13. El Badi Palace 14. Mellah and Kzadriya Square 15. Laazama Synagogue 16. Qubba al-Barudiyyin 17.Ben Youssef Madrasa and the Mosque 18.House of Photography 19.The Mamounia 20.Walls and Gates of Marrakech including Bab al-Makhzen and Bab Agnaou 21. New Marrakech and M avenue 22. Anima Garden 23. Nobu rooftop Terrace
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