VERY MUCH A DRAFT RIGHT NOW ## Countries - I wouldn't really say I have a favourite country yet. I think Italy could be a contender. But I haven't visited it enough yet to know for sure. - It might not count as I was born and live here, but I would have to say that England is actually my favourite country. ## Cities ### [[Bruges, Belgium]] - A [[Medieval|medieval]] city so lovely that the whole place is a [UNESCO World Heritage Site](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heritage_Site). - I had a desire to visit ever since watching [[In Bruges (2008)]]. - It is pretty busy *(and I went in October. It must be rammed during December)*. But a lot of people seem to visit just for the day. So at night it empties out and is wonderful. Dark, spooky and gorgeous. ### [[Paris, France]] - I mainly booked Paris because my girlfriend had always wanted to go. But I'd heard mostly negative things about it so didn't have high hopes. But I really liked the place. - My main advice is to not go if you're on a budget. You have to spend a decent amount in order to get a lot out of the place. You need a hotel in a nice area and to be comfortable with paying the inflated prices for the famous Parisian institutions like [[Moulin Rouge]]. Because they're pricey, but iconic and vital. ## Restaurants & Pubs ## Places ### Harry Potter Studio Tour - I love Harry Potter. And this is a 20 drive away. So I visit every year. It's pricey at around £50 a ticket and you have to book well in advanced. But it's a joy. - This year (2023) I went in the evening for the first time, so there was a lot more kids around. And that made it even more magical. Seeing them all dressed up and wandering around in wonder made it me appreciate the whole thing even more.