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STOCKHOLM Economic Travel Guide
STOCKHOLM Economic Travel Guide
One of the countries with the highest quality of life in the world Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, is an expensive and prosperous place with a population of 2 million.. Sweden is also among the happiest countries.. Despite this, people seem pretty unhappy. How can you say that people who are happy in the survey look unhappy, the reason is very simple: In fact, these surveys consist of questions that will measure the level of income, confidence and welfare.. Of course, they don’t ask people about the spiritual difficulties of living in a dark and cold place for almost 8 months.. Swedes and immigrants living in Stockholm are pursuing various social activities such as yoga, especially latin dance, which is very common, to get out of this depressive mood, so that they both secrete some happiness hormones and keep their metabolism active.. Speaking of metabolism, it must be said that it is a difficult country to be vegetarian.. You know, you need to eat meat so it can make some blood, right
There are 14 islands in the city center of Stockholm, connected by 50 bridges.. The 24,000 island city around Stockholm on the Baltic Sea makes it an archipelago city.. 30% of the urban area is made up of water channels and another 30% is green space, so air quality is third in Europe after Berlin and Copenhagen.
It is a country where world-famous brands such as Electrolux, Ericsson, H&M, Ikea, Skype, Spotify, Volvo, Scania, Absolut have their headquarters or factories. With 28 national parks, 70 museums, 1,140 castles, 1,000 medieval churches and an increasing number of galleries, Stockholm is perhaps one of the most generous cities in the world in terms of places to visit.. Stockholm is famous for its long days in summer and long nights in winter.
HOW TO GET TO STOCKHOLM: HOW TO GET TO STOCKHOLM? >
By plane: Stockholm has 4 airports. These are Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Bromma Stockholm Airport, Skavsta Airport and Vasteras Airport.. It is possible to reach between these four airports by bus.. Pegasus and THY’s direct flights from Istanbul take approximately 3.5 hours to Arlanda airport.. In general, many airline companies already have flights to Arlanda airport.
By Ferry: By the giant Mariella ship of Viking Line from Helsinki, the capital of Finland, or a little more expensive. With Silja Line, you can reach Stockholm in 17 hours.
STOCKHOLM URBAN TRANSPORTATION?
You can reach the city center from the airport by train or bus.. The fastest method is about 20 min.. Arlanda Express trains that will take you to the city center. Trains run every 15 minutes and the adult ticket price is 280 SEK (130 TL) one way. about 45-50min. You can reach the city center in. This company has also developed a new transportation method called Door to Gate, which serves by minibuses.. You can use it by downloading the application to your mobile phone.
It is possible to reach the city center in 40-45 minutes with the city bus number 38 or the partially more comfortable buses of Swebus.
It is perfect and safe in the city. There is a public transport network. You can visit the website to see ticket prices and alternatives.
There are two alternatives for tourists: Single Journey Tickets (One way ticket) and Travelcards (Travel Card). Travelcards have 24 hour, 72 hour or 7 day options. If the alternatives do not suit you today, you can choose the payment method as you use your card, which is called SL Access credit (“reskassa“). In this way, you have different alternatives such as 4, 8, 12 trips.. In addition, an important and beautiful feature is that more than one person can travel with the same card at the same time.. For this, you go to the officers at the crossing points and give your card, and they deduct this amount from your card and pass you through a separate door.. You can fill the cards from the shops (Pressbyran) located at the subway entrances.. We used the subway like 12 times in 2 days.. In the end, we had to top up 4 times and refilled for a total of 124 TL for one person.
By the way, you have to pay 20 SEK for SL cards, and you or someone else you will lend your card to in the next Stockholm you make in 6 years. You can use it on your trip.
By the way, there is a very useful website where you can make your public transportation plan online. You can choose your departure and arrival point from https://sl.se/en/ and reduce your risk of getting lost to zero.. In addition, those who have a Swedish telephone line by sending an sms to their mobile phones using the Text-me-a-ticket method or by using the smart phone application named “SL-biljetter”, they can get tickets more quickly and practically. They can buy and use public transportation by scanning the barcode.. These two methods are a bit more expensive but definitely incredibly easy.
If you want to take a taxi in the city, we recommend downloading uber. A widely used and reliable method. You can also pay with your credit card. Otherwise, it is very unlikely that you will be able to hail a taxi when you raise your hand in the city.. We used a taxi once.. From the receipt, we didn’t quite understand how we were charged, probably because we didn’t speak Swedish.. On the receipt it says something like 14.5 SEK per km and 600 SEK per hour, then 6% VAT was added to the total and we paid a total of 303 SEK (140 TL) for a 10 km trip.. We haven’t been able to solve the math, but maybe it will mean something to you
In short, transportation in Stockholm is not cheap at all..
ACCOMMODATION IN STOCKHOLM: WHERE TO STAY IN STOCKHOLM?
The most recommended places to stay in Gamla Stan, Stureplan square, Kungsholmen, Östermalm. Since we will be guests at our friend’s house, this time we have torn the trouble of searching for accommodation.. However, when we made a very quick check on booking.com during our visit, we saw that the price of 2 people, 3 nights accommodation is SEK 1.300.. Hotels are generally expensive, so if you don’t know anyone, you can also try couchsurfing.
THAT SHOULD BE DONE IN STOCKHOLM?
Canal Tour: As we can see from the photos, the sunset in Stockholm looks incredibly beautiful, especially in clear weather. The canal tour is a romantic and touristic activity here, as in every city.
Museum tour: There are around 75 museums and historical churches in Stockholm.. Almost all museums are free since last year. Only one or two museums such as the most popular Vasa Museum, Abba Museum charge entrance fees. Suggestions for those who don’t have enough time to research and decide which one to go to;
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Night walk on Sodermalm bridge and enjoying the city view is another free and romantic alternative.
Metro museums: The foundations of the subway system were laid in 1941 for the first time and opened to the public in 1950.. Currently, 95% of Stockholm subways are officially modern museums.. The yellow, red and blue subways, similar to those in Berlin, are also very cute.
Visit the Stockholm University campus and library..
WHAT TO EAT IN STOCKHOLM? WHAT TO DRINK?
Eating and drinking in Stockholm is also quite expensive. A bottle of 50 beer is 38 TL, a cup of filter coffee is 20 TL, a bottle of water is 10 TL, a plate of food is 50 TL.. We were on our way back from the airport when we realized that we only had 2 meals in 2 days.. The reason is the appetite suppressing effect of barley water that makes the stomach bloat
The Hellströms bar & restaurant located in Södermalm is a pleasant place. We definitely recommend it for its outdoor and wide terrace, rich beverage and quality food menu, and a fresh and decent atmosphere.
Omnipollos Hatt, famous for its pizza, and Chutney, which is incredibly delicious and affordable with vegan cuisine. one that we will try and definitely recommend. Chutney is a vegan restaurant. They offer 3-4 different kinds of food on huge plates according to the daily menu.. Very satisfying, delicious and clean. You pay 105 SEK for a plate, then you get up and get your coffee, bread and butter, salad, etc. for free.
Gamla Stan, on the other hand, Grillska Huset Konditori, is a place run by a charity for the homeless.. Here, besides delicious soups and sandwiches, you can taste the famous Swedish Kanelbulle and cardamom buns.. In addition, Kaffekoppen is a place you can stop by for coffee in its immediate vicinity.. Another suggestion for coffee lovers: Drop Coffee The best 3 of the world. You should sip a latte at this place whose cafe is chosen.
Also, choose Ostermalms SaluHall for lunch, Nytorget 6 in Sodermalm district or Kornhamnstorg No 53 in Gamla Stan district for an affordable, delicious and local restaurant, and enjoy a burger. You can try Vigarda Barbeque for a drink. Gildas Rum, which is very close to Nytorget Square, can be ideal for a small aperitif, especially if you get the opportunity to sit at their outside table in nice weather.
SHOPPING IN STOCKHOLM: WHAT TO BUY FROM STOCKHOLM?
You can shop at Svenskt Tenn on Strandvagen Boulevard in Östermalm, you can shop for souvenirs in small shops along Västerlånggatan street you can meet your need. In addition, the Drottninggatan street is closed to traffic and is a very convenient place for shopping as it has many stores.
In addition, many shopping malls are also of course. which is available; For example NK, Gallerian, Ahlens.
South of the Folkungagatan area, a shopping mall called SoFo . It is a region where you can find all kinds of clothing, outfits and goods from vintage products to modern stores.
For stores such as IKEA and Decathlon, you have to go a little bit outside the city.
One of the must-try things in Stockholm. one of them sv michelsen chocolates. You pay 20 TL for a ball of chocolate, you don’t like the taste and throw it away, but whatever
Also, we loved their carrot cake. In fact, on the way home, we bought 2 packages of Hagges brand cake from the Coop market at the main train station.
STOCKHOLM CITY TOUR
For your Stockholm trip, we recommend getting a free Stockholm city map from the Tourist Information Center at 14 Vasagatan Street. If you have come to the city center by train, there are free city maps at the Arlanda train office at the central station (called city terminalen).
The main points to visit in the city are in the following 3 regions.. All within walking distance of each other.. It is incredibly easy to get from one place to another as it is a very pleasant area to walk.
- Museums, green spaces, cultural activities and palaces: in Gamla Stan, Skepssholmen, Djurgarden regions.
- Sightseeing: Chic and calm Östermalm, Norrmalm, Vasastan
- Shopping, Cafe-bar, Sightseeing: More trendy and the alternative Södermalmregion
1. DAY:
First of all, you can start the tour by watching the city view for free from the Gondolen, which you can get off at the Slussen metro stop and reach it with a 5-minute walk. Continuing to the old city center via Västerlånggatan street, after seeing Stortorget square and the Nobel museum located here, tour the royal palace (The Royal Palace), the parliament building (Swedish Parliament) and the town hall (City Hall) a little further ahead, return on the same road and return first to the National National Park. After seeing the National Museum and the royal crown on the Skeppsholm bridge, you can visit the Östermalm region where the Swedish history museum (Historiska Museet) is located, and end the day in Södermalm by metro.. You will also find many cafes and restaurants along the Götgatan street in Södermalm.
You can click for this walking route.
- Eriks Gondolen: This is actually a restaurant. It is said that the food is very delicious and the menu is very rich.. However, we did not taste the food because the reason we went here was the city view.. A place located right next to the port, against the old city center (Gamla Stan).. You can take the Katarina elevator in Swedish Katarinahissen.. However, the elevator is closed for now, we learned that it will reopen in 2019.. We got off the subway in Slussen, exited Götgatan, and after climbing the steep cobblestone Hökens Gata street, we turned left and voila! Here is the free entrance to this viewing terrace named Katarina gångbro.
- Old Town (Gamla Stan): The beautifully preserved historic center of Stockholm. It is an area where you can visit its beautiful streets starting from the old town square where T Gamla Stan station is located.. Coming from Gondolen, you can follow Västerlånggatan street.. It is a very pleasant place with its narrow cobbled streets.
- Nobel Museum: A museum about the history of the Nobel Prizes and the winners. You can also taste Nobel ice cream in this museum where all kinds of visuals and other elements related to Alfred Nobel and Nobel prizes are displayed.. The square it is in, Stortorget, is very charming with its colorful and historical buildings.. There is a bit of Riga and a bit of Tallinn atmosphere.
- The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slotet) : that is one of the largest palaces in Europe. There are several different museums inside the palace with rooms.. Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities (III), each designed as a separate museum. Gustav’s Museum of Antiquities), Tre Kronor (Time Museum), The Treasury (Treasury Department), The Armory (Armoury), etc., which tells the history of Gamla Stan with visuals and models. there are parts. You can also watch the changing of the guards in the courtyard of the palace (change of guards). It’s a free ceremony that starts at 12:15 on weekdays and at 13:15 on Saturday and lasts about 45 minutes, and it’s quite impressive.
- Swedish Parliament (Sveriges Riksdag):
- Gallleri Magnus Karlsson: On your way to City Hall, you may want to visit the Museum of Medivial Stockholm. An art gallery on Fredsgatan Street displaying local art.
- Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset): City Hall built using 10 million mosaics. Nobel Prize Ceremonies are also held here.. Especially the golden room of the queen, the Golden Room, will be completely plastered and painted blue, while the blue room, which was liked more by the architect with its bricked state and wanted to stay that way, is really impressive.. There is an incredibly beautiful view towards the river in front of the building. We can say that it is perhaps the most ideal spot to take a photo of Stockholm.. If you have a flexible plan and time, you can also take a walk by the river like a real Stockholmer towards Grubbensparken, just behind the town hall
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- National Museum (Nationalmuseet): Sweden’s most important museum for classical art and design.
- Skeppsholmsbron : There is the famous royal symbol crown on the Skeppsholm Bridge, which you can see in many stockholm images. It’s a must if you don’t go up to it for five minutes and take a picture
- Skepssholmen Island: Another place that art lovers should visit is Skeppsholmen Island. On this island, there is the Modema Museet, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Picasso work of Andy Warhol is located inside.
- Historiska Museet: History museum. It is a museum where you can get interesting information about Swedish history and Vikings.
After this cultural tour, you can continue to hang out in Östermalm, Södermalm or Gamla Stan, the old city center.
Östermalm is a quieter and richer neighborhood, very close to the city center, in the consistency of our Etiler. Open late with famous nightclubs on Stureplan. Its streets are wide and it is a pleasant area to walk.
The trendy and lively island of Södermalm, where you can find pleasant cafes and bars on every street, is the same as Cihangir in our country. Nytorget and Mariatorget are the parts we can particularly recommend.
If you have time, you may want to consider adding the following few suggestions to our route for today:
- Riddarholmskyrkan (Riddarholmen Church) : A Medieval church. One of the oldest buildings in the city. You see the top of this church walking in the old town center. We didn’t go as far, but if you wish, you can extend your way a little longer.
- Ericsson Globe: It represents the Sun in the center of the Swedish Solar System, which is the largest of its kind in the world.. Models of planets are exhibited in Slussen (Mercury), Royal Institute of Technology (Venus), Natural History Museum (Earth and Moon), Mörby Centrum (Mars), Arlanda Airport (Jupiter) and Uppsala (Saturn). The spherical white building is illuminated with colored lights when there is an event. SkyView is one of the most enjoyable methods that will allow you to get to the top of the Ericsson Globe, the largest “round structure” in the world, and see Stockholm from the top.. We couldn’t spare time this time, but we’ve added it to the definite to-do list on our next trip to Stockholm
- Swedish Museum of Photography: Fotografiska from the name of this museum As can be expected, it is a photography museum. In our opinion, you should definitely spend at least 1-2 hours here.. It is one of the prominent touristic spots with its terrace overlooking the harbor, which you should visit especially for a lunch.
2. DAY:
2. You can click here for a more comfortable, quiet and enjoyable route we recommend for the day.
Your second day in Stockholm will coincide with a Sunday and the weather is quite warm (or slightly freezing) We made a route assuming that. In this plan, we planned to start the day with a Sunday mass and then move to the entertainment island after a pleasant jazz brunch.. Now let’s move on to the details..
- Stockholms Domkyrkoförsamling: If you go to Storkyrkan cathedral for mass on Sunday morning at 11 am, you will not have to pay any fees at a local meeting. You can also enjoy the activity.
- After taking the ferry from Slussen to Djurgården, you can take the ferry from Slussen after you have a short break by attending the jazz brunch that starts after 11 against a magnificent view at Sodra Teatern.
- Djurgården (Royal Park Island): There are indoor and outdoor museums and a zoo here. One of the biggest amusement parks in Sweden and Europe, including Gröna Lund, is one of the places that families with children or travel lovers who have never lost a child in them should definitely visit.
- Gröna Lund (Amusement Park)
- Skansen museum: An open-air museum with about 150 houses brought from all over Sweden.
- Skansen’s Aquarium: You can wander around with lemurs and see many different kinds of snakes or spiders if you want. Get ready to see monkeys jumping off your head as you walk.
- VasaMuseet: This museum, which is an old Viking ship, is one of the most visited museums in Scandinavia.. XVII in this museum. In the 16th century, the royal warship Vasa, which sank in the middle of Stockholm during its maiden voyage in 1628, is on display in all its glory.
- Kaknästornet: Stockholm’s highest observation point.
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There is also a folklore museum Nordiska museet,Museum of Spirits and Abba The Museum are other museums you can visit here if you have time.
Longer in Stockholm Other places that those with time should also see:
- Millesgården: Open-air sculpture museum. The house and workshop of the famous sculptor Carl Miles turned into a museum.
- Skogskyrkogården Cemetery: The beautiful cemetery in the south of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and is among the places to visit in Sweden.
- Stockholm archipelago (Skärgården): Spreading tens of kilometers from the center, an area of 24,000 islands, islets and cliffs is served by Waxholmsbolaget ferries throughout the year, and only in summer. You can visit Cinderellabåtarnawith their ships.
- City Library (Stadsbiblioteket): The work of architect Gunnar Asplund, this beautiful building falls between classical and modern styles.
- Natural History Museum (Östermalm): There is also the Omnimax Cinema in the museum here.
- Military Museum (Armémuseum): Medieval’ It showcases the history of the Swedish army’s warfare, starting from 1814 to 1814, and the 200-year period of peace that followed.. It is a must-see place to visit.
- Drottningholm Palace: This palace, located on Lake Malaren, was influenced by the Palace of Versailles, but quite rightly deserved to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.. You can choose it for a quiet and peaceful break.
- Royal Dramatic Theater
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE IN STOCKHOLM
We have prepared a separate blog post for this topic, friends.. What we’re about to tell would fill up here, so click on the link..
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT CLOSE TO STOCKHOLM: ALTERNATIVE TOURS
As you can see when you type Stockholm on Google Map and zoom out a bit, there are many places to go when you get here.
- For example, you can take the ferry to Finland by ferrying Turku and Helsinki.
- Again, you can go to Estonia by ferry and see Tallinn for example.
- You can go to Norway by train, bus or rent a car and stop by Oslo.
- If you spend a little more time and budget, you can even go to Copenhagen, Denmark.
- If you want to see the northern lights, you can go north and camp and be enchanted by this magnificent natural beauty.
STOCKHOLM TRAVELER NOTES
- Krones in Turkey It will be more affordable if you prepare your SEKs or if you get the commission from places that are very low.. But in Stockholm you hardly touch cash.. Credit cards are accepted everywhere.. We only needed cash once in 3 days, and that was because we saw the “cash only” sign on the door of the jazz club we wanted to go to.. Other than that, we handled everything with a credit card without any problems.
- An expensive city. Because we are not used to currency or we pay for everything by credit card, we did not understand much when spending money, but when the credit card statement came, we understood It’s like 13 TL for a water, 38 TL for a beer, 20 TL for a chocolate bar, 85 TL for a t-shirt with Stockholm written on the front. We paid funny and inconsistent figures, friends.. Pay attention
- Get a valid Stockholm Card for how many days you will stay. It will be more economical as it is valid for both transportation, food and beverage and some museums.. Speaking of economics, let’s open a little. We paid 230 SEK for the SL card, for which we filled 7 passes once, which is about 107 TL. Stay close to the city center and don’t have to pay for an SL card for nothing.
- We recommend going to Stockholm in the fall or spring. nature is really perfect. It has an impressive landscape, especially towards the outskirts of the city.
Greece‘s greenest island Lesbos owes its green nature to water resources. Lesbos, the third largest island of the country, has lush forests, water springs, tiny canyons, endemic plants and incredible mountain views.
The island’s second largest city, Plomari, is and places that manage to stay away from the negative effects of urbanization due to its geographical location.. When you say the second largest city of the island, Plomari is not a city-like place.. The size that we can call the largest town or seaside resort in Turkey.. With its scattering mountain villages, the population of 7 thousand finds it difficult.
Plomari Square
With its pristine beaches, historical wooden houses, small taverns, plane and olive trees, coffee houses and views, Plomari journey is one of the best options to get away from it all.. No matter how crowded and active the center of Lesbos is, Plomari experiences the opposite.
The birthplace of Barbaros
As Captain-i Derya, the first captain of the Ottoman Empire Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha, who was the pasha and the great admiral, was born in Plomari in 1473.. Although there is no trace of Barbaros in Plomari, this name is very important for the history of the seafaring town.
Akrasi, Ampeliko, Megalohori, Neohori, Paleohori, which is known as Plomaritohoria on the south coast of Lesbos The town, consisting of the villages of Plagia, Trigonas, has a strategic location.. Dominating Chios in Greece and Karaburun in Izmir, the town has a deep-rooted trade tradition.
Beautiful photos can be taken in the side streets of Plomari
The place where ouzo and olive oil soap were first produced
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Within the Greek islands, 19. Turning into one of the most important centers of industry, commerce, production and maritime trade in the mid-century, Plomari is also the place where the Greek national drink ouzo was first produced.. Today, just like raki, the quality of ouzo is measured by the water used.. Since Plomari has the best quality drinking water sources in the geography of Greece, the aroma it adds to ouzo is noticed everywhere.. There is no production today, except for a few ouzo workshops.. Plomari, with its beaches and cultural tourism, is a region where European, American and Turkish tourists spend more time in high season.. Since it is not very well known, the region, which is not crowded and uncomplicated, is ideal for those who want to relax and have a peaceful holiday. Ouzo, which he throws, is consumed in a similar way in coffee houses today.. Drinks thrown together while playing backgammon or chatting with friends accompany the pleasant conversation.. Unlike Turkey, the coffeehouse culture in Greece also includes the offering of liquor.
ouzos produced in Plomari
Because of the ouzo production, it is between Lesbos and Plomari. there is serious competition. What makes the cute town one step ahead of this competition is the quality water source and the qualified anise grown in the region with aromatic plants.. It is possible to count Pitsiladi, Yannaçi, Varvayani and Plomari/Isidoro Arvaniti among the ouzos that have become brands in the town.
Things to do in Plomari
The so-called ‘old town’ in the center of the town, which is one of the oldest settlements on the island, is where you can witness typical Greek architecture.. Two-story, bay window, mostly wooden houses line the narrow streets.. It is essential to enjoy walking among the historical houses on quiet and calm streets without traffic noise and to breathe the atmosphere of the town.
There are many shops, shops and coffee houses around the big plane tree in the city square.. After wandering the streets, it is quite enjoyable to relax, have a drink and chat with the local people.
The beaches, each carrying the blue flag, which are chirpy in the summer season, are an unforgettable experience for those who love sea, sand and sun holidays.. Agios Isidoros Beach is shown among the few beaches not only in the region but also in Greece.
Oceanis Cafe
Make sure to try frappe, one of the cold drinks consumed by the Greeks.. Iced coffee, which is prepared by adding milk and sugar according to preference, is available in cafes and coffee houses in every corner of the town.. One of my suggestions is the Oceanis Cafe, where we sit to drink frappe with its stylish design.. Souffle is around 3€, waffle is around 4€, frappe is around 2€, Turkish (Greek) coffee is around 1.5€.. When you sit in all restaurants and cafes, a large glass of water is offered free of charge.. Get immersed in life by sitting in the cafes that stretch towards the beach and the port.
There are 3 different museums in the town that appeal to enthusiasts. Varvayianni Ouzo Museum, Lomari Isidoros Arvanitis Ouzo Museum and Soap Museum are must-sees to see the most important production tools for this town.. The hospitality and warm welcome at the museums make people happy.
Where to stay in Plomari
There are nearly 25 accommodation options in the charming town.. Among these places that can be preferred according to the budget and accommodation concept, there is also a hostel, a luxury studio.. So before you go, decide exactly what kind of place you want to stay.. I stayed at Frini Studios on my trip to Plomari. There is a special 10 percent discount for Keşfetsek at the property that got full marks from me for its hospitality and approach.. Check out my Frini Studios post for discount details and a closer look at the facility.
The Mytilene-Plomari Road
How to get to Plomari
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Plomari is 42 km from the center of the island of Lesvos.. Due to the nature of the road, this journey takes approximately 50 minutes by private vehicle.. In order to go to this town from Turkey, it is necessary to take a ferry from Ayvalık to Lesbos.. After the ferry ride that takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, the port of Lesbos is reached.. There is a municipal bus service between Mytilene and Plomari that runs 3-4 times a day.. However, without the hassle of the city bus, choose a pleasant journey by renting a car and being included in the nature view.
Plomari with its unspoiled nature, friendly people, historical structures, magnificent beaches, ouzo, olive oil and soap >, one of the most beautiful corners of Lesbos. Those planning a trip to Mytilene should spend a few days in this beautiful town.
After our tiring and intense trip to India, we got out of the chaos and arrived in Nepal, where we said “oh there is a world”. We had a comfortable journey to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, with a 55-minute flight from Varanasi.. Nepal is 3 hours 20 minutes ahead of Turkey and 15 minutes ahead of India.
From Victoria Subirano’s book named A teacher in Kathmandu so that you can get an idea before you come to Nepal. you can watch the movie “A Mirror in the Sky” which he freely inspired. It is the film that reveals how the education system in Nepal works, poverty and mysticism.
Kathmandu is located in the valley at the confluence of the Vishnumati and Bagmati rivers.. There are dozens of temples hidden between its streets.. While it is difficult to breathe from the exhaust fumes in its narrow streets, it is certain that you will discover many things in the company of colorful shops, peddlers, bookshops and local people.
A blend of 2 religions, It is very possible to see that Buddhism and Hinduism coexist in the country where it is intertwined, and this unity is reflected even in objects and temples.. Whether Buddhist or Hindu, everyone can easily perform their daily rituals according to their religious beliefs.. There are enough temples in the city. Someone who goes to work or wanders around the streets completes his prayer by ringing the bell in the tiny temple on the street and applying the red paint inside the temple to his forehead.. A person who has prayed has red paint on his forehead. When you see this, know that that person has prayed. Let’s not forget that the main element of flower worship. During the worship we witnessed in temples, they offer flowers to their gods and light candles.
We were surprised that the fruits we ate did not taste salty, although agriculture is the livelihood of the country.. Especially when we say that the banana is disgusting that we have not eaten in our life, we say it’s like straw, we ate a banana that tasted just like that.. We got our Nepal visa quickly and very easily at the airport for 25 USD (15 days). They came to meet us because our hotel had a pick-up service.. We arrived at our hotel without the need to take a taxi.
We wrote the details and places we visited in separate sections to be more descriptive.
But first, let’s list the must-haves and some information you need to know for those who are considering coming to Nepal:
Take a mask. Too much air pollution in the city. If you don’t want to walk in dust and smoke, take your mask.
Bring walking shoes. The roads are very bad and dusty.. If you don’t want your nails to get dirty, wear sneakers.
Those who come to Nepal by plane should get a free map from the airport.. The map you will get from the hotels is not very descriptive and guiding.
Visit the bookstores in the Thamel area. There is a wide variety of books, magazines and many products for anyone interested in books, not just travelers.
Buy LP-Nepal. If not, you can find it in Thamel.. But those who do not want to buy definitely need a guide in the temple areas.. But for me, the temples and the figures carved on the temple do not mean anything, if you only want to take pictures of them, you do not even need a guide.. They charge up to 100 rs from tourists, don’t give more than 25 rs. For your information! Locals don’t like discounts in Kathmandu.
. If you are going to shop, know that they sell you exponentially more expensive.
Although not everywhere, 25% tax is charged in many restaurants and cafes.
Have dinner at Northfield Restaurant in the Thamel area.. There will be a pleasant dinner next to a cozy wood fire accompanied by Nepali music.
Entrance fee to all Durbar squares.
Kathmandu Durbar Square : 750 rs.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square : 1100 rs.
Patan Durbar Square : 500 rs.
Eat jujudhav yogurt in Bhaktapur. We should have paid 25 rs for 3 yogurts, but because we are tourists we paid 150 rs
Eat Daal Bhaat. It’s like Indian Thali.
Eat Momo. A dish resembling a tibetan dumpling. Vegetable, buffalo meat, chicken options are available. A little spicy and bitter.
During the time we were in Kathmandu, we made kora in Buddhist temples, translated mantras and sent our wishes to the universe in the fastest way, we worshiped according to God in Hindu temples :), We photographed the most beautiful examples of Newari architecture, followed closely the funerals of the cremated dead in accordance with Hinduism, practiced their rituals, respectively, Svayambhu Mahachaitya (Monkey Temple) temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan Temple, Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Squares. SummaryArticle NameNepale ArrivalDescriptionAfter our tiring and intense trip to India, we got out of the chaos and arrived in Nepal, where we said “oh there is a world”. We had a comfortable journey with a 55-minute flight from Kathmandu Ya Varanasi, the capital of Nepal.. Nepal is 3 hours and 20 minutes ahead of Turkey and 15 minutes ahead of India.
There are some places that I came across somewhere and noted down and I couldn’t wait to go… Here is such a special route for me in Gdansk
I have been on my master’s degree for almost a year. Since I live in Brescia, Italy, I plan to visit various cities in Europe in combination.. I chose Gdansk first and said I’d go to Norway from here, to Alesund…
Gdansk Overview / Famous “Pencil Houses” of the City
My Plane Could Not Land in Gdansk
Here come the time, I went to Alesund and even got on the plane to Gdansk on the way back!
Oh what a plane ride…
While getting on I knew there was 55 km/h wind in Gdansk but I guessed it would be okay. But we couldn’t land on our first try, it passed, the plane was rocking like a cradle!
I Shared Those Moments We Couldn’t Land in Gdansk on Instagram @gorkemliyollarcom
An airstrip I was on for the first time in my life he had to pass, luckily the pilot managed to land in Gdansk on our second attempt…
It wasn’t a very good start, but I’m welcome Poland
Trying to go to Gdansk Glowny <
Finally Gdansk!
If the plane landed so hard, you should also think below, it’s as if I don’t come from the Norwegian fjords but went there, it’s so cold, wind, rain all together…
Since I got off at 10 pm anyway, I’m in trouble to go to my hostel and sleep You can actually reach the center directly from Gdansk Walesa airport by bus. But the buses after 11 o’clock leave at a different station called Wrzeszcz, and from there you reach the central Gdansk Glowny train station by commuter train.
That’s exactly how I got to the city and my hostel, but thanks to the Polish, who helped me while I was waiting for the bus. Thanks to a college couple…
Hello Gdansk / My First View in the City / Going to a Hostel
About Gdansk
Good morning from Gdanks!
This is Poland’ A city located on the Baltic Sea in the north of. Actually I visited all the Baltic countries and I loved it very much, but they said to Gdansk that this is Poland, you are not exactly Baltic
I mean this is Poland but Gdansk I think It’s even more beautiful than Poland…
Morning Hours / Walking By Motlawa
I’ve visited the capital Warsaw before, but now Gdansk is getting me pretty excited, let’s see what we’ll see…
Since my hostel is located at the northern end of the city, I also start walking from the riverside towards the center.
Yes, Gdansk is a typical Baltic city… I say that this city also has islands, rivers and plenty of water
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Too Much Wind, But Not Without a Selfie
The Spirit of Gdansk: Motlawa River
Our River is Motlawa!
If I follow the Motlawa river, Gdansk’ It means I can almost completely tour the city. Because the city consists of this city and the small islands it surrounds.
First of all, when I come across a beautiful Gdansk text, she says OK. um I’m in the right place…
I Love Those City Names You Must See Me To Understand The Wind…
The Famous Cute Pencil Houses of Gdansk
The first thing I want to tell you in Gdansk is actually Houses that make up the unique architecture of this city.
In fact, although you can see similar ones in other cities of Germany and Poland in general, the ones here are more characteristic.. Thin and long, crooked, colorful houses like pencils!
Famous Pencil Houses of Gdansk / I Found This Name If I Found It In The Sun From The Tip, A Selfie Immediately…
And to the bottom aren’t they built?
Sweetly narrowing the top floors…
I admit that I saw the aerial view of these house-filled streets and fell in love with Gdansk and I thought I should see it. . Yes, maybe I won’t be able to see it from the air, but I’ll still see it.
“The top floors, which narrow down sweetly…”
There Could Be A Modern Building Without Destroying The City!
But here it is one thing to visit and see another photo of it.. The photos did not have modern siblings of these typical Gdansk houses either!
Yes, as a civil engineer, I noticed the modern buildings in Gdansk from the very first minute. Because the modern structures here are “we are modern” They don’t smirk They went and built with a nice modern interpretation of architecture similar to their old brothers.
I can’t say I’m not impressed with this work, Gdansk can still be visited after 50 years…
Modern Gdansk Houses I Like Very Much, There Are Some More Futuristic As Well… These Also Provided a Nice Transition / Modern-Old
Is Crane One Of The Attractions In Gdansk?
Now by the riverside While walking on the promenade called “Deptak Nadwodny”, I see one of the first things that come to mind when I think of places to visit in Gdansk.
What is that Crane?
Interesting place in Gdansk Crane The River And The Crane Look Better Here
Yes “Crane” is one of the interesting structures in Gdansk. This used to be a crane building used to load ships. If I said old, of course.. century is quite old The original state is destroyed, but the current one is worth seeing.
There is the Black Pearl of the pirates of the caribbean a little further ahead, there are nice photos, try it here…
Black Pearl is also here <
Like the Harry Potter Scene: Mariacka Street!
I’m diving down the river into Mariacka Street now
Mariacka at first sight became my favorite place in this city!
I feel like I’m on the street where I’m going to choose a wand for Hogwarts. “Hagrid, where do we get the wand?”
Can it be without a photo Mariacka Street
In Gdansk, you can feel an interestingly slightly British air; mysterious buildings painted in a depressing style, staircases in front of houses small courtyards and magnificent artistic details…
These small courtyard houses on Mariacka Street are boutique shops! Local products, gifts or jewellery, whatever you are looking for. All meticulously furnished with excellent details, this place can be studied for a few hours.
Magnets Here from the Map Detailed Shops in Mariacka Are So Sweet
Across the river side of the street, the huge St.. Mary’s Church…
Undoubtedly, it is one of the most magnificent buildings in the city, you can go inside and have a look at it.. Mary’s Church Is Also Visible
The Rain Follows Me
Just at that moment I’m being caught in the rain!
If it rains, I have a solution; raincoat and my umbrella…
Now it’s time where the heart of Gdansk beats; Long Sunday!
Long Sunday With Shaking Rain
Long Sunday
Long Sunday ie Długi Targ is a classic Polish style market-square. I don’t know why these guys built such thin and long squares, but it happened
As the name suggests, this is a long market area. If I said market, it means small peddlers and generally the shops lined up along the square, better if I say square…
Long Market / Długi Targ
You can see the most beautiful of the typical cute pencil houses of Gdansk that I mentioned in the Long Market.. The ones here are a little more historical and have wonderful decorations.
Also, I think the most eye-catching structure of the square is Gdansk Town Hall.
Gdansk Town Hall with its golden inlaid tower and legendary beauty. The clock may be the most magnificent structure in this city!
The Long Market and the Magnificent Gdansk Town Hall
Gdansk, the City of Gates
My market is at one end of the street, the Golden Gate is at the riverside end there is also the Green Door…
I forgot to mention; Gdansk is the city of gates
You can often see these gates in the old city centre.. It is generally built like 2-3 storey private buildings and has arch-shaped openings from the inside and you enter and exit the square and the street from there.. Especially the Golden Gate is another beautiful one, don’t miss it…
I’ll be visiting soon The Golden Gate / The surprise is gone! The Sun Is Clearly Opening The Gates of Gdansk: This Green Gate by the River
Is it a Rainbow?
And these gates are rain shields for me! Because I’m stuck at the door leading to the river from Long Market, it’s raining heavily
But a few minutes later, “the sun?”
If there’s rain and sun, let the rainbow come !
My Rain Shield Behind the Green Door I Watch Gdansk with Rain and Sun; Delicious!
Things suddenly turn upside down in Gdansk, it’s sunny now
The weather in the city has really changed with the sun and rainbow. Those depressing houses have turned into bright spring colors, now It’s time to wander the streets and take photos a lot.
The Rainbow Has Arrived Can I Pass Such An Unforgettable Moment Without A Photograph? This Is The Back Side
Gdansk’s Islands
I set foot on one of Gdansk’s islands from the Green Bridge in front of the Green Gate. I say island, but it is a part of the city I say so only because rivers run on both sides.
This is also a very touristic area, but it is under construction for now, that catches my attention the most. lots of mobile sweet sellers I see around. Poland’s sugary pastry desserts are in vain, definitely try it!
Here’s the Island for You Just Kidding The River Divides A Wonderful Street I Discovered, Find It “Poland’s Candy Sweets pastry desserts of all kinds”
“The cafes of this city are very nice”
I want to have a snack and rest now. Şso that I can have a little view so that I can both fill my stomach and watch the city
Eat a great boutique pancake shop called “Pan Kejk” on the Long Market I came. There is everything to eat and drink here, and you won’t believe the prices. I got a great sandwich, salad and unlimited coffee for only 15-20 zloty.
I Need to Have a Rest and Eat Something / “Pakejk” Gdansk
Time to enjoy sunny Gdansk. I pass the Golden Gate at the upper end of the Long Market and open to the modern part of the city.
There is a triumphal arch-like gate and another historical building behind the Golden Gate.. You have now reached the wide streets of Gdansk here.
Gdansk Became Another Beautiful When The Sun Comes Out The Golden Gate I Just Mentioned Gdansk Houses Also Shine Differently!
A Little Out of the City, The Environment Is Different
There is a huge modern shopping mall right across the street. It is also possible to see socialist-style buildings when you go to a little bit further in the city. Gdansk dates back to different historical periods. It is a city that has witnessed it too.
I am now finishing my sightseeing in Gdansk.. You might think that this city is an atmospheric place anyway, and all its streets and avenues are special in general, so I say go everywhere
The Other Side of the Golden Gate and the Starting Point of the Modern City, The Shopping Center Just Opposite the Long Market , Trams and Wide Streets A Little Beyond the Shrin You Can See These Types of Buildings Now Some Gdansk Travel Tips!
My Travel Tips to Gdansk
“Gorkem, give me some tricks about Gdansk”
- The city has a whole architecture. explore on foot.
- Try local sweet pastries.
- Don’t miss the details at Mariacka.
- I I couldn’t do it, but Poland’s nightlife and beers must be tried.
- Get out of the city and discover different tracks in Gdansk.
I Couldn’t Have Had This Details of Gdansk Worth Discovering Sometimes You Know Before You Take the Perfect Photo My Unforgettable Gdansk and Rainbow Photograph / Poland
So Many Places to Visit in Poland!
It was a trip that met my expectations. I had high expectations when I came to Gdansk and it didn’t make any profit. It’s a very different place, especially from Warsaw.. Let’s see, I’ll have trips to Krakow and Katowice next month…
For now, I’m going back to Brescia. That’s all I have to say about Gdansk, I’m waiting for your questions in the comments section, best regards!
Continuation of the article: Alesund, Norway Travel Notes
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