Europe Part 11: Monaco

Previously:
Europe Part 10: Nice, France

We hired a car to go for a day trip to Monaco (actually we hired the car since nice airport for two days and will return it back at the airport).  It took less than an hour cruisey drive from Nice to Monaco.  The main purpose visiting Monaco, of course to see the glamourous city and casino where most A-class people and celebrities are spending their weekend here.  Especially after watching that romantic Monte Carlo movie which is stared by Selina Gomes, makes me definitely have to come to this tiny little yet modern town. 

Look at those cars

Not only those luxury cars, high-end casino and lots of international restaurants, the town itself laid along the beautiful shore.  So lucky them, it is like one stop holiday destination for some people.  But for us, it was only a day tour here, as time is limited.  And we also had some Italian food before we headed back to Nice. 

Boys always will be boys

Caesar salad

Risotto

Panna cotta with chocolate sauce

Hard to get the big car from airport - thanks to whoever skillfully fit everything in this tiny cars - with 5 adults and 2 little toddlers.

Paul Cafe' at the airport

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Europe Part 12: Novotel Hotel And Tartine Café Barcelona City, Spain

Europe Part 10: Nice, France

Previously:
Europe Part 9: Belgian Waffles And Fries

Flew out from Orly airport to Nice, the capital city of French Riviera.  To get some sun and Mediterranean weather.  We stayed two nights at Mercure Hotel, very great location right opposite the promenade.  So once we landed on that afternoon, we walked along promenade admiring the works of lots of artists and museums then fulfilling our tummy and eyes around the vibrant night market.  Lastly, we ended the trip on that day watching song and fountain while walking back home.

Chinesse food opposite the hotel

Mercure Nice Promanade des Anglais Hotel

2 Rue Halevy, 06000 Nice

Ph: +33 4 93 82 62 22

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Europe Part 11: Monaco

Europe Part 9: Belgian Waffles And Fries

Previously:
Europe Part 8: Brussels

While you were in Brussels, of course what else not to be missed if it's not their famous waffles, fries and chocolates.  There are a few stalls selling waffles especially around the Grand Place, but I just picked the busiest and the longest queue just hoping it would be the best one.  The waffle itself costs as cheap as 1 euro.  However, they will charge extra for an ice cream and fruits.  For me, belgian waffle is a little different from any waffle out there.  I would say better actually, a bit harder and dryer though and the skin much crispier with I guess they kinda sprinkle sugar on the outside.  1.50 Euro for extra ice cream, but they put a big dollop of it and generous sauce and strawberry on top.  It was just yumm...

Their fried chicken and fries was also quite good.  I mean fried chickens were crispy, flavoursome and pretty common so what can go wrong with a fried chicken, right?  But fries hmmmm.. pretty average, or probably just me as I still prefer the slim one over the big fat chunk fries.

Belgian waffles

Left: sweets shop and right: giant chocolate meringue

Fried chicken and chips 8 euro

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Europe Part 10: Nice, France

Europe Part 6: One Of The Best German Food In Paris

Previously:
Europe Part 5: Breakfast at Paris-style Cafe and Musee Du Lourve

In that evening, we continued our trip around The Lourve wandering for some dinner.  And we spotted this German restaurant around the corner (my apologies, I couldn't recall the name of the restaurant).  It sounds good to us, we sat down and ordered the food while we were starving.  At first we thought that the food portion may not be that big just like the others we had before.  Therefore, we went over board in ordering the food or maybe just to overwhelmed with their range of food.  When those food are served in front of us, we couldn't believe our eyes.  What we saw was all these gigantic meals filled up our table.  They are all good, taste amazing, we nearly managed to scrap them all though.  That pork was flavoursome, onion soup was also very hearty, sausages were enjoyable and the winner from all would be the mashed potato, it was very silky smooth, right texture and right flavour.  I could just have it on its own.

I actually want to recommend this place to anyone who'll be around there.  However, unfortunately I could not remember the name of this restaurant nor the address.  But what I'm sure is it's located not too far from Lourve, just probably about 10 minutes walk and right in the corner of so many international restaurant next to it. 

French onion soup

Salmon risotto 

Grilled chicken

Braised pork 

5 types of sausages 

Du Lourve at night with those lights looks totally amazing

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Europe Part 7: Heading To Belgium With Thalys