CANADA

Canada is a country blessed with abundant natural beauty and flora and fauna. It is the second largest nation in the world after Russia in terms of area. It has become an important hub in the fields of education, jobs, sports and tourism.  It comprises of a rich amount of natural heritage as well as urbanised and modern cities. It is really a cool place with people from different nationalities and backgrounds living here. It provides equal and special opportunities to people in all walks of life.  It lies just above the United States.

PLACES TO VISIT: 

1) Niagara falls

2)  Jasper national park

3) Banff national park

4) Vancouver

5) Montreal

6) Ottawa

7) Quebec city

8) Gros Morne national park

9) Toronto

10) Glacier national park

11) Lake Ontario

12) Prince Edward island

13) Peyto lake

14) Stanley park

15) Butchart gardens

BEST TIME TO VISIT: The best time to visit Canada is from September to November. The weather has cooled down but is still comfortable and changing fall foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for a vacation.

FOOD: The top Canadian grocery stores are Loblaw companies, Metro, Safeway, Walmart, Foodland, London Drugs and Canadian Tire.

SHOPPING: You will have no trouble buying large vats of maple syrup or cuddly polar bears. If you are looking for something more original, check out the extensive range of fine Canadian crafts available, such as art woodcarvings, leather goods, pottery, jewellery and native artworks.

THINGS TO DO:

1) Ripley's Acquarium of Canada

2) Mount Royal park

3) Stanley park

4) Old Quebec

5)Royal BC Museum

6) Parliament hill and buildings

Canada is  every tourist's favourite place. It will never leave you disappointed and will surely fulfil everything that you desire. It has become one of the most famous and popular places in the world. The vibe of this place is very  calm and peaceful. More and more Indians are seen coming here for higher studies and jobs. The nightlife too is amazing here. Its development and progress is remarkable.  Canada will always be one of my favourite places to visit.

                                                                         ENGLAND

England continues to be among the top tourist destinations in the world. Its capital, London is a world famous city. It provides numerous opportunities to people in the fields of education, sports, art , culture, jobs and tourism. It is a perfect combination of modernisation as well as a country blessed with immense natural beauty. There are a large number of clubs, restaurants, cafes, museums and pubs here. The nightlife is also good here. The weather is cool and pleasant throughout the year which is the ideal reason for tourists coming to visit England. 

BEST TIME TO VISIT:  Thanks to its temperate climate, visiting England year-round is enjoyable as there are very few weather extremes. It can rain a lot, so make sure you pack some weather clothes and some waterproof gear.

THINGS TO DO: 

1) Buckingham palace

2) Visit the Tower of London

3) Learn in Liverpool

4) Oxford university

5) Attend the festivals

6) Old Trafford

7) Relax in Greenwich park

8) Museum hop

FOOD: Fish and chips or a kebab are only a couple of pounds. Indian and Asian food can be purchased for 6-10 GBP for lunch entrees. A week's worth of basic groceries (fruits, veggies, pasta, chicken, sandwich stuff) will cost around 45 GBP. The best places to buy cheap groceries are Lidl, Aldi and Sainsbury's.

SHOPPING: England is a shopper's paradise. London is undoubtedly close to the top of the list when it comes to ranking the world's shopping capitals. London Designer Outlet, Angel Central Islington shopping centre,  Westfield Stratford city,  St Martin's Courtyard and Kingly Court are some of the popular shopping malls in London which you must surely visit.

PLACES TO VISIT: 

1) London

2) Manchester

3)  Bristol

4) Cornwall

5) Birmingham

6) Liverpool

7) York

8) Oxford

9) Cambridge

10) Southampton

11) Nottingham

12) Surrey 

13) Yorkshire Dales national park

England is a place worth visiting. It consists of a mix round of cultures, traditions, backgrounds and nationalities. It is indeed a cool place to visit. People from all over the world come to visit England, especially London. It has prospered in all walks of life. I will always be ready to take a trip to England anytime.

                                                                         FRANCE

The beauty of France needs no introduction. It is the most popular tourist destination in the world. It is also one of the most powerful nations in the world. It's capital , Paris , is an example of pure beauty and elegance. Paris is said to be the most visited and romantic cities of the world. France is a perfect nation , exceling in all aspects. It is a modern country. You can get almost everything you want here. Don't forget to have the delicious French food when you come here.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: The best time to visit France is in spring (April-May), summer(June- August) or autumn (September-October).

THINGS TO DO: 

1) Go museum hopping

2) Walk the Champs Elysees

3)  Visit the Pantheon

4) Celebrate Bastille day

5) Dance the night away

6) Walk among the tombstones

PLACES TO VISIT:

1) Paris

2) Eiffel tower

3) Nice

4) Mont St-Michel, Normandy

5) D-Day beaches

6) The Loire valley

7) Lyon

8) Southern France's hilltop villages

FOOD: Bread, pastries, cheese, soup, desserts, salads , seafood, Raclettes and omlettes are the popular and main foodstuffs in France.

SHOPPING: Chocolates, olive oil, local artwork, perfumes, pottery, salted caramels, wine and kitchen gadgets are some of the famous items that you should definately shop here. Paris, Lyon, Cannes, Montpellier, Lille are the cities where you should surely go shopping.

France is an amazing country . It is a historically rich and cultured nation. Right from the French revolution to the modern day today , it has influenced many people in all walks of life. It also has the TGV train ,one of the fastest trains in the world.  It has prospered in all aspects of life today. It is a right mix of a traditional as well as a modern nation. It will never disappoint you in any way. You can get whatever you want here. It is also a powerful country in terms of arms and ammunition. I will cherish a visit to France anytime.

                                                                           SWITZERLAND

Switzerland is one of the most beautiful nations in the world and is the dream destination of every traveller. It is famous for its scenic Alps, and its rolling hills , plains and lakes. Whenever anyone thinks of going on a vacation, Switzerland is the first place that comes to the mind. It is said to be the 'Kashmir" of Europe. It's snow capped mountains, culture,  cool weather , cute towns and the people are the reasons why Switzerland has emerged as one of  the top tourist destinations in the world. Tourism here is a delight of skiing, snow walking, gorging on chocolates and cheeses and of course, swaying in the Alps.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime is good to visit Switzerland. June to August would be the best months to visit as summer is a fairly pleasant time for hiking and sightseeing.

THINGS TO DO:

1) Picnic at Lake Geneva

2) Sightseeing in Valais

3) Sightseeing in Ticino

FOOD: In Switzerland, you have to sample the cheese fondue and the Rosti, a potato dish. There are many up-market restaurants such as The Kronenhalle, the Haunt of the rich and the famous, Kinddli, an elegant historic salon with an understated quality and Hotel Helvetia, which attracts a lively crowd.

SHOPPING: Switzerland has earned a reputation for the variety of chocolates crafted here. Shop at Zurich, Geneva, Bern or Lausanne with their big and prestigious markets. You can also shop for knives, jewelry and porcelain showpieces.

PLACES TO VISIT: 

1) The Jungfrau region

2) Swiss National park, Zernez

3) Lucerne

4) The Rhine falls

5) Matterhorn, Zermatt

6) Bern

7) Geneva

8)  Interlaken

9) Zurich

10) Basel

11) Montreux

12) Lausanne

13) Swiss Alps

Switzerland is an amazing country. It has so much to offer. The natural beauty and heritage of this place deserves all praises. The snow clad mountains, peaks and  valleys, glaciers, lakes and rivers are a delight to watch. Another positive fact about this nation is that the people have taken efforts to preserve and maintain the nature and the environment and thus, this place attracts lots of tourists from all over the world. It is well connected with broad roads, railways and airways. Don't ever miss to take a ride in the mountain train , which is the best part of Switzerland.  Life is simple and calm here. It is a pleasure to be here. The beauty of this place has left me mesmorised. I will always be ready to take a trip to Switzerland any day.

                                                                     RUSSIA

Russia is the world's largest country today in terms of area. It is also a great superpower compared to America. It is a cultural, historical and modern country. It is a beautiful nation blessed with natural beauty and is attracting more and more tourists day by day. Russia, the erstwhile state of Soviet Union, came into existence in the early 90s. It can hence be called a relatively young country. It's snow clad peaks, modern cities, glaciers, beaches and the oceans is what this great nation comprises of.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Russian weather is cold most of the year but summer is a bright beacon for travellers looking for exploration. Spring is also a decent time to visit.

THINGS TO DO: 

1) Explore Red Square in Moscow

2) Visit the Winter Palace of St. Petersburg

3) Explore the Kremlins

4) Go to the City of Dead

5) Pursue skiing

FOOD: Some of the hot favourites on a typical Russian table are the sweet or Savoury Blini (pancakes), the thick beetroot Borcht or Broth (with meat, veggies and sour cream), Pelmeni or dumplings and the crusty Pirot pastries that come in savoury as well as sweet options. Other delicacies to try when in Russia include traditional ginger breads with jam or honey, black breads, the popular and very expensive caviar, along with the national favourite drink- Vodka.

SHOPPING: When returning from Russia, make sure you bring local favourites like the organic Russian honey jars, jam jars, caviar and chocolate bars like Alenka Chocolate for your loved ones. Also worth buying are the legendary Russian dolls, Pavlovo Posad scarves, porcelain items, palekh or lacquered boxes, thin wool-lace shawls and the world renowed - Russian Vodka.

PLACES TO VISIT: 

1) Moscow

2) St. Petersburg

3) Golden ring

4) Kazan

5)  Sochi

6) Yekaterinburg

Russia is today one of the growing dominant powers of the world. It has everything that will fulfil every person's wants and needs.  The beaches here are a delight to watch out for. The vibe of this nation is very calm and peaceful. It is such a beautiful country that one would feel as though he is in some fantasy land. It has an awesome weather throughout the year which will impress every tourist. I shall always be ready to take a trip to Russia anytime.