Hasnain Tahir's Travels

  Spain is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Famous for its mediterranean climate and beautiful beaches, it is an ideal summer getaway for millions of tourists from across the world. Its islands and the mediterranean sea attract millions of tourists from across the world throughout the year. Spain is also known for its Islamic history. The country features many World Heritage Sites. In addition, Spain is famous for its architecture, most notably by Antoni Gaudi. The most visited monuments in Spain are located in Barcelona. Barcelona is a  major cultural, economic, and financial centre in Europe . It is also known for hosting many international sports tournaments. As a leading world city, Barcelona's influence in global socio-economic affairs qualifies it for  global city  status. Following my arrival in Barcelona, the first place of my visit has been the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudi. The Basilica is the most visi...

  France is one of the world’s major centres of arts, commerce, diplomacy, fashion, finance and science. In addition, France is the world’s most visited country and Paris is the world’s most visited city. The French capital features the world’s most visited monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and the Notre Dame de Paris. The Avenue des Champs Elysees is regularly cited as the most beautiful avenue in the world. The Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle are some of the most famous squares in the world. Paris has some of the world’s most famous bridges across the Seine such as Pont Alexandre III, Pont Neuf and Pont d’lena. The theatres, cafes and luxury shops further add to the charm of the city. Many world-famous artists have been infatuated with the French capital and have drawn inspiration from it in their work. Following my arrival in the French capital, the first destination of my visit has been the Avenue des Champs Elysees. Located in the 8 th arrondissem...

  Belgium is a beautiful country in the Western Europe. Like all other countries, it has its own unique history. Belgium’s capital city Brussels is also the administrative centre of the  European Union , thus it is often called the  EU's capital city . However, the first city of my visit in Belgium is Antwerp. Antwerp is one of Europe’s most important cities because of its port which is one of the largest in the world and because of its Diamond district which is the largest in the world. Antwerp’s railway station is also often cited as the most beautiful railway station in the world. Therefore, the first site of my visit in Antwerp is the railway station of Antwerp and it certainly is beautiful. I have travelled through many railway stations across the world including the Amsterdam Centraal Station and Paris Gare du Nord but Antwerpen-Centraal railway station is uniquely beautiful. However, my personal favorite is the Paris Gare du Nord. Antwerp features the world’s la...

Netherlands is a beautiful country in the Western Europe which I have been lucky enough to experience. From the bicycles and the canals to the tulips and the windmills, there is so much to see in this beautiful country. I love art and in Netherlands, some of my favorite artists like Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer have lived. As a result, there are a plenty of museums in the country. Amsterdam is the most important city in the Netherlands. From Amsterdam, the first place of my visit has been the Zaanse Schans. It is a beautiful neighborhood which features the historic windmills and houses across the river Zaan. I have been inside the windmills as well to understand their operation. These windmills have actually been used to produce mustard, paint, oil and for cutting logs. Zaans Museum is also present in this neighborhood. The museum features the art and history of this area. Up next is Volendam, a beautiful Dutch village that I have visited. Volendam is a striking contrast from Amst...

  Turkey is a country that is very close to my heart. Istanbul is one of the most iconic cities in the world and is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Whether it is the experience of visiting the historic palaces or the magnificent mosques, Istanbul never fails to charm. Taking a cruise down the Bosphorus is an experience that I won’t forget and with dinner and traditional Turkish dance and music, it educates you about the cuisine and culture of the country. Next up, is an amazing experience of visiting islands in the middle of a sea and it almost feels like a fantasy. The Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara are approached by ship. The island that remains my favorite is the largest one, known as Buyukada. The tour of Buyukada remains one of my most memorable experiences. For me, one of the most unforgettable experiences in Istanbul is visiting the Topkapi Palace where you can see some of the most important relics in Islamic history. The beautiful Blue Mosque is also ...