To Fascination, Wonder, and Excitement: Ashish’s Honeymoon Trip with Thrillophilia
A trip to Switzerland for a honeymoon. Sounds awesome, doesn't it?
You got it.
Ashish’s honeymoon trip was AWESOME!
After a long time of procrastinating about what would be the best place to go, Ashish and his wife decided to stick with the dreamy cliché- Europe.
And who could arrange it better than Thrillophilia?
Since Ashish had taken a few trips in the past with this company, he had full faith in their team to curate a spectacular honeymoon trip for their repeat customer.
So, that year, after a few days of their marriage, they finally boarded the flight to Italy. They had opted for an 11-day Europe tour with the main focus on Switzerland. After all, if visiting Europe, why explore just one place when many could be explored all at once?
The Side-kicks
Ashish and his wife were both ardent museum and art enthusiasts, so touring the Vatican City seemed like a dream come true for them. They saw the Statue of David, the artworks of the Vatican Museum ranging from Michelangelo to Da Vinci and Raphael, and also the stunning architecture of the monuments.
They had to give a big round of applause to Europe for doing a great job in preserving its historical and cultural masterpieces. All the sculptures and artefacts were so well-maintained that they seemed to bring the past back to life (only in essence though).
Anyway, coming back to the trip, tours of ancient Rome, Venice, Murano and Burano had been quite thrilling, filled with boat rides and amazing Italian delicacies.
The Torcello boat ride was a show-stealer, taking them around the canals of Venice and its markets, cafes, shops, and neighbourhoods. Their guide was also quite adept with all the places, telling them tales of the past and the folklore of each main attraction and place they visited. He also knew the shortcuts around the place, which helped them buy some more time for themselves!
Then came Milan into their lives, and with it, the sight of the grand Duomo Di Milano, the Milan Cathedral. It was a spectacular experience, witnessing the timeless beauty and the intricate carvings of the building. It was the largest church in all of Italy, their guide had informed them. The great arches and symbolic motifs of Christianity offered an enriching view.
Now, for the sake of doing justice to the subheading, Ashish skipped the Switzerland tour and came to Paris directly. No, don’t worry, Switzerland would definitely be talked about, but the story needed to flow…
They had to take a connecting train to Paris from Basel with their Swiss Pass (that part would come later). It was a very fulfilling train ride, where they were blessed with the scenery of the countryside of France.
Paris, the City of Lights, was so lively and colourful that they almost wanted to shift there from India. Everyone was warm and welcoming, happily spending their lives cycling around the city, dancing, singing, and making art, lots of it.
They came across so many painters and singers while strolling the city, and talking to them revealed a whole new story. Some were students, some were part-time homemakers, and for some, it was their livelihood. The bars and cafes were also very peaceful and cosy. And lastly, the legendary Eiffel Tower did not fail to make their jaws drop.
It looked beautiful in the evening, with all the lights sparkling and glistening along with the entire city!
On the last day of the trip, they went to Disneyland. It was a whole episode of having fun and frolicking around the place. They had given in to their inner children for that amount of time, and they did NOT regret that.
And finally, The Hero
Switzerland.
It was after touring Milan that they were to take a train to Spiez to activate their Swiss Pass and head to Interlaken. This Swiss Pass was the key to all transport systems in Switzerland, and since they avoided taking private cars, this was an important piece of the puzzle on the trip.
Also, if anyone was wondering why they did not opt for car rides and took trains instead, it was because they wanted to travel around this destination, not just visit.
Anyhow, their first stop was Interlaken, the gateway to the Land of Milk and Honey. It was the entrance point to the Swiss Alps and the lake of the region, all of which they visited. It was a dreamy journey, everything was so beautiful and picture-perfect that the place seemed to be outside the worldly realm of earth. Nature was in its best form there, and the houses were made in such a way that they blended with the environment.
They were on a train ride to Mount Jungfraujoch, also known as the Top of Europe. It is famous for being the highest accessible point in Europe via train lines, and to be honest, the snow-covered views of the Alps left them spellbound.
Next up, they went on an unparalleled tour to Lucerne, its old-world charm seemed to seep through their veins… it was that impactful. They saw the Town Hall, the iconic Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, and took a boat ride on the very famous Lake Lucerne.
Their Switzerland adventure was one of a kind. They got the perfect weather to explore the region, they met some amazing folks and tried varieties of cheese.
It was the day after that they left for Basel via train. It was the connecting stop that would take them to Paris.
Yes, now a clear picture of how their trip went could be seen.
Overall
They had the most memorable trip of both of their lives. They fell very much in love with each other, yet again in a more romantic way, in the shrill winds of the Alps, every conversation by the fireplace and every bite of ice cream.
And lastly, thanks to Thrillophilia for making this possible for both of them. They would not have had such a trip if not for the company’s help and services!
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