Europe Travel Guide » Singles http://www.europetravelguide.net Melissa tips Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Singles Can Have a Great Time in Estonia http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/estonia-for-singles/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/estonia-for-singles/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:17:04 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=195 Who says that one needs another to be happy? We make our own happiness and we can make it happen in Estonia!

Nightlife in Estonia was bizarrely started when the Tartan Army, this are the football fans who faithfully followed the Scottish national side, kick-start the nightlife in the 1990s after decade of Soviet dreariness. If you want to practice your English with the locals, you can try visiting the two bars the Tartan Army set up after a football match in Tallin before in Estonia. These bars are the Nimeta, Suur-Karja4 and the Nimega, Suur-Karja13 are still up and doing business in Estonia.

If you want to enjoy the overlooking view while partying, Molly Malone’s Mundi 2, still in Estonia, is a better-than-average Irish theme pub with a sunny terrace for you to look at the overlooking to the Town Hall Square.

However, stag parties dominates all of the above in Estonia which made the local trendies to move into a chic-lounge style bars such as Kaheksa, Vana-Posti 8, Pegasus, Harju 1 and the Stereo Lounge, Harju 6 –all in Estonia baby!

If you’re looking for the wild live music, the veteran Guitar Safari, Muurivahe 22 and Saku Suurhall, Paldiski mantee 104b is a thumbs up for massive venue for gigs. Tallin Estonia’s club scene is fairly lively but tame compared to that of others. The Venus Club, Vana-Viru 14 is housed in a historic fire station on the edge of the Old Town of Estonia but is one of the most popular venues. Club Hollywood, Vana-Posti 8 on the other hand is in the Old Town of is a smaller, more trendy and exclusive dance venue in Estonia.

If you’re not into clubbing and partying, one thing more that singles in Tallin, Estonia can do is shopping! Who wouldn’t think of that? Shopping has indeed boomed its existence under capitalism in Estonia and quite a number of malls such as Kristine Keskus, Endia 45, and Ulemiste Centre which is by Estonia’s airport are now very much the apple of the eye of locals. The biggest shopping centre in Estonia is in Tallin which is Viru Keskus or Viru Centre. This is located in the city centre. It is connected with Kaubamaja Gonsiori 2, the biggest department store in Tallinn, Estonia. Other department stores in Estonia that are good to shop are De La Gardie Viru 13/15 and Stockmnn, Liivalaia 53.

Knitwear is also an interesting shopping item in Estonia. This can be found from the market by the old town wall next to Viru gate in Estonia. Fashion fans may want to check out the outlets of big international names such as Hugo Boss, Parnu 10 and Max Mara, Harju 6.

Your money will definitely feast on great finds and places in Estonia, whether you are just visiting or shopping, with a thick or empty wallet. So singles out there who are shopaholics, party junkies, prepare your money bags and passports and off you go to Estonia!

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]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/estonia-for-singles/feed/ 0 Singles Can Have Fun in Finland http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-can-have-fun-in-finland/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-can-have-fun-in-finland/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:34:27 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=80 It is not because you are single that you can’t enjoy much of what those who are attached are enjoying. This is something Finland offers to its singles community. You can eat and drink as much as you want without worrying about anyone making you stop. In Finland, a nation  dominated by water, Finnish cuisine is more on a seafood diet with its focus on fishes. Salmon, herring and other fish are freshly cooked or served smoked and pickled in cold courses. They still, however serve meat. They have he usual meatballs and HK Sininen Lenkki sausage. The elk, bear and reindeer are served as part of Finland’s delicacies. For those singles that sleep till noon, Finland serves its main meal as if it was your breakfast. Lunch is Finland’s main meal of the day and dinner is served often as a cold meal with pickles and dark rye bread. Finland’s summer and autumn allows the single community (even the taken community), to set their eyes for tender new potatoes, rutabaga, fresh peas, dozens of varieties of wild mushrooms and fabulous assortment of wild berries –which are then used much as jellies and preserves.

Nightlife in Finland is one of a kind experience. Finns are very lively party people that no affair can be called small get together even in small towns. For those singles planning to party their asses into the scene, Fridays and Saturdays are the big party nights but you can still enjoy a “little Saturday” on a Wednesday when you can party like it’s a weekend. Large towns in Finland have nightclubs while small villages have restaurants that change into bars when the sun sets.  There are live bands, floorshows and DJs playing dance music and Finnish pop in clubs at Finland. In Swedish-speaking areas on the other hand, you’ll find two dance floors –one playing Finnish music and on playing Swedish music. Vodka bars are a hit in the young and trendy urbanities, in rural areas however; country dances are the most popular activity.

Shopping has always been one of the most expensive hobbies singles have. In Finland, shopping really is expensive but this is because the standards are high. Designers in Finland are known worldwide such as the colorful fabrics and homewares of Marimekko. Almost all Finnish towns have an indoor market that sells local delicacies and seasonal foods in Finland, in summer these markets expands into a market square.

Amongst the many singles can do in Finland are trekking, skiing, water sports and dog sledding. Trekking in Finland is particularly appealing in early autumn. Skiing on the other hand is best during icy Finnish winters since it’s the only way to get around. Water sports are done when Finns can’t ski on snow. Finland provides great opportunities for water-skiing, jet-skiing and sailing. Finland harnesses your husky’s skills during the traditional Arctic dog sled. In Finland, dog sled centers are in Lapland, including Harriniva. Saunas and scanning the skies are also favorites in Finland. A psychedelic light show during the polar nights from November to May transforms the skies of Finland because of the spectacular Northern lights –Aurora Borealis. Singles in Finland shouldn’t pout nor be lonely for they’ve got a lot to see and do!

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]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-can-have-fun-in-finland/feed/ 0 Singles Have Lots of Fun in Germany http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-have-lots-of-fun-in-germany/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-have-lots-of-fun-in-germany/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:02:49 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=74 Germany is for singles believe me or not. This country now has a lot of traveling singles coming from all over the world.  This is because Germany offers a lot of reasons for singles to travel.  Germany has bars and pubs that are really one of a kind.  If you’re single you might want to start to visit one of the hundreds bars and pubs inside Germany.

In Berlin, Germany every bar offers great drinks and a great bartender of course to make complete your night.  The Hackesche Hofe is known for its venues.  Aside from bars and pubs this place in Germany also offers great theatres, galleries and cinemas.  Walking in Germany would be dangerous but it would be great if you happen to walk at Nikolaiviertel also known as the Nikolai quarter in Germany.  In this place at Berlin, Germany where traditional Berlin comes to life with bars lined up at the streets with old school taverns that look like bars in cinemas.  German Diskos, or should I say discos, in Germany are everywhere all over the region. Yes discos are all over Germany mainly because even the mainland people or Germans loves disco.  The disco bars in Germany are more superior compared to other bars all over the world.  Discos at Berlin are really having great parties and good DJ’s to jam the session wild.  Though the type of dance the people at Germany do is hard to understand but they are really hyper active when they had much beer or vodka inside them.

Germany also has this great soccer restaurant called the Jolly Roger.  Jolly Roger is located at Hamburg, Germany often filled with football fans (soccer) especially at home games.  This place is known to be the meeting place of football fans; it is also one of the most colorful places with football fans in it.  Aside from the audience they also serve great burgers which are known throughout Germany.

Let’s take a look at Germany and its beaches.  Germany has a lot of great beaches and especially nude beaches.  Yes people nude beaches. These types of beaches are known in Germany.  The island of Sylt is located at the uppermost tip of Germany, it is known for its great climate, authentic dune landscape and awesome beaches.  Most of these beaches have clothing options.  Also the first nude beach that is official in Germany is in Sylt Island.  The Island of Borkum also at the northern part of Germany is known for its volleyball courts and playgrounds.  If you love playing while nude this is the beach for you.  The Berlin Wannsee is located at the west of Germany is known to have great recreational place in the city.  This Beach boasts the longest sand beach in Europe and also offers a huge place for nude people to relax and have a wicker bench a beer.  This beach also offers a paddle boat for different type of relaxing.

Singles go crazy in Germany and often leave the country not single anymore.  These places make Germany a good place to travel when you’re single.

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]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-have-lots-of-fun-in-germany/feed/ 0 Top European Cities for Singles http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/top-european-cities-for-singles/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/top-european-cities-for-singles/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:51:58 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=70 Regardless of what your status in life is, there’s likely to be a city in Europe that would fit the lifestyle you live or would want to live. If you want to mingle with other singles, whether you’re gay, lesbian, a young one, divorcee, retiree or whatnot, try taking a vacation to any of these hotspots in Europe which I think are the top European cities for singles.

I think Amsterdam is one of the top European cities for singles. It’s a city rich in culture, it has a booming nightlife and the city itself is pretty open-minded. Gay singles can meet up during Amsterdam’s annual LGBT film festival to meet culturally aware film enthusiasts. Amsterdam is also a popular spot because of its marijuana cafes and being known for its legal red light district. That easily makes it one of the top European cities for singles.

For the younger generation of singles, the best places to visit are always the ones with the best parties. So why not visit Ibiza? It’s one of the top European cities for singles for being internationally known as the party island off the coast of Spain. You can enjoy a world of clubbing, lounging on the beach and having an adventure of a lifetime.

If you’re someone who’s trying to gain some personal fulfilment or discovery, then London is the place for you. It may not be as overtly PDA as cities like Paris or Rome but history buffs, art enthusiasts, theater patrons, food gurus, bookworms and a whole load of other people can benefit from this capital rich in culture while still in the middle of the busy streets of London.

If you’re a single who’s looking to just let go of all inhibitions, then I’ve got a few top European cities for singles on my list for you. Namely, these are the cities that have nude beaches where you can stare at any hot guy or girl without being called a pervert. There’s Red Beach on Crete, Paradise Beach on Mykonos, Greece, Leucate Plage in France and Costa Natura in Spain.

But if you’re more like the single who wants to get a vacation away from all the wild parties and meet someone stable and traditional, here are my choice of top European cities for singles. Vatican City can easily take you away from the nightlife and get immersed in the religious architecture, gardens, historical arts and monuments. Dublin, Ireland may have some rowdy crowds during parades and festivals but there are also plenty of opportunities for shopping, going to the cinema, visiting historical monuments and museums or just relaxing in one of the city’s many parks.

Of course, these are just some of my choices for top European cities for singles. I haven’t visited all the cities yet so I don’t know if there’s something better than the choices that I made. Do you have any other ideas as to what the top European cities for singles are?

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]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/top-european-cities-for-singles/feed/ 2 Spain for Singles: The Endless Things to Do http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/spain-for-singles-the-endless-things-to-do/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/spain-for-singles-the-endless-things-to-do/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:25:16 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=51 There’s a lot to do in Spain that doesn’t require that you’d be attached or with someone special. You can enjoy even when you are alone. One activity I may suggest is horseback riding. You get to enjoy nature from another point of view. A route is prepared throughout the mountains or by the Andalusia beaches. The variety of landscapes you may awe in wonder is in the south of Andalusia, mainly in the province of Malaga and Cadiz. If souvenirs you may want to find, there are a plenty of Andalusian products available in the market.

Paragliding is another activity which definitely anyone would enjoy. This is like parachuting, only without the help of a plane. Marbella is one of the best paragliding areas in Spain and in placed at approximately 1.000 meters above sea level with huge open spaces below.  Paragliding offers another way of enjoying the wonderful landscapes from an unusual perspective; the view is just as near as those of the birds.

I hate physics, but you may need to appreciate it with our next activity in line. If you dare jump from a plane and fall freely for the next minute, wouldn’t that be exciting? Without anything to stop you from falling, I bet your heart will fall first when you find out that this activity we call parachuting is very much affordable with an excellent quality. If you are with someone, you may also try jumping as a tandem.

If you’re not up for the free fall, there is Spain’s hot air balloon for you to enjoy. This is another way to travel the blue skies without getting your heart fall first to the ground. As you contemplate the scenery before you as you travel the sky with this floating balloon, you will be able to view the horizon like you never before have done and for as far as your eyes can see. Unlike parachuting, you can’t jump until the balloon reaches the ground!

Glider rides are very thrilling to do in Spain. A glider, for everyone’s information, is a plane with no engine that once aloft, will cut through the air and let you enjoy all the freedom the plane flying has to offer. This activity is done as safely as possible, there is the assistance of a plane with an engine that will pull you into the air by cable and will then disconnect the cable by remote allowing you to soar like a bird.

Do you want to witness the power of a motorcycle in a four wheel vehicle? Then you’d better try quad riding. It is more like driving a car only you get the feeling of driving a motorcycle more. Sky is the limits or as far as you would want to set it. There are experienced guides, vehicles appropriate for all ages and the needed safety equipment (protective glasses, gloves and helmet). The only requirement left for you is to have a driver’s license.

Spain has definitely a lot to offer those singles out there!

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