Little Luxembourg, Big Dreams: Where Fairy Tales Meet Free Train Rides! 🏰🚂
September 19, 2024
-Karthik Gurumurthy
Let me tell you about this tiny but super fancy country that's like Europe's hidden gem! Luxembourg is like if a medieval castle and a modern bank tower had a really successful baby! 🏰
Cool stuff about Luxembourg:
- The capital city (also called Luxembourg) has this AMAZING old town built on cliffs with the coolest tunnels and fortifications
- They speak three languages officially (French, German, and Luxembourgish - yes, that's a real language!)
- Free public transport across the ENTIRE country . Imagine a whole country where public transport is FREE. Not "kind of free" or "sometimes free" - just straight-up FREE(how awesome is that?)
- Their commuter population doubles the capital's size every workday (talk about a popular place!)
- They've got more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than basically anywhere else
Fun facts that'll surprise you:
- It's one of the smallest countries in Europe but one of the richest in the world
- Their royal family is super down-to-earth (you might spot the Grand Duke grocery shopping!)
- They were a founder of the European Union (small but mighty!)
- The city has these amazing underground tunnels called "casemates" that you can explore
Must-do stuff:
- Explore the Old Quarter (it's UNESCO listed!)
- Check out the Grand Ducal Palace (their version of Buckingham Palace)
- Wander through the Grund (this super cute lower town area)
- Visit Vianden Castle (looks straight out of Game of Thrones)
Pro tips:
- Get the Luxembourg Card for free transport and museum entry
- The best views are from the Chemin de la Corniche (they call it "Europe's most beautiful balcony")
- There's a secret menu in most traditional restaurants (just ask for "wat d'Boma gekacht huet" - what grandma used to cook)
- Learn to say "Moien" (hello) - it opens more doors than "Bonjour"
- If you love Italian food, please check out "Stella Rosa" Simply amazing customer service!! Can't wait to be back here!
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