Bandhan's Travelog

16/06/2026

Hidden Gems of Paris Beyond the Eiffel Tower
Escape the heavy crowds and discover the secret, romantic soul of the City of Light! These charming pastel streets, quiet parks, and cozy hidden cafés will make you fall in love with Paris all over again. 🇫🇷🥐

✨ Secret Places to Visit & Photogenic Spots
🌈 Rue Crémieux: Snap a photo along this delightful, cobblestone street lined with pastel houses.
🛶 Canal Saint-Martin: Enjoy a romantic stroll or sunset picnic by the scenic canal and its iconic bridges.
🌳 Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: Wander through this dramatic, hilly park featuring a gorgeous suspension bridge.
🎨 Musée de la Vie Romantique: Step into the 19th-century charm of this quaint, intimate museum.
🍃 Square du Vert-Galant: Relax at this peaceful, teardrop-shaped park at the tip of Île de la Cité.
🚶‍♀️ Promenade Plantée / Coulée Verte René-Dumont: Walk along this beautiful, elevated tree-lined walkway built on an old railway.
🛍️ Passage des Panoramas & Galerie Vivienne: Step back in time while exploring these historic, elegant covered arcades.
🛤️ Petite Ceinture Railway: Explore the wild, reclaimed nature of this abandoned circular railway track.
🍇 Montmartre Vineyards: Discover a secret, working vineyard right in the heart of the city.
🩷 La Maison Rose: Photograph this iconic, pastel-pink café nestled charmingly in Montmartre.
📸 Square Rapp: Look for the perfectly framed, secret view of the Eiffel Tower.
⛲ Place Dauphine: Relax in this secluded, triangular square beloved by local Parisians.
🌿 Secret courtyards in Le Marais: Peek behind closed doors to find lush, hidden historical courtyards.

☕ Hidden Cafés, Quiet Escapes & Local Art
Find your peace at Parc Monceau, the majestic Musée Gustave Moreau, the stunning Atelier des Lumières, the botanical Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, or the quiet Square des Batignolles. Get lost in a book at the Shakespeare and Company reading corners, or discover a Hidden Parisian café.
🥐 Grab a coffee and pastry at Boot Café, Fringe Coffee, Le Consulat, the Café de Flore side streets, Carette hidden corners, or authentic Local boulangeries in Saint-Germain.
🍷 Complete your trip with a Sunset picnic by Canal Saint-Martin, Vintage shopping in Le Marais, a French wine tasting, or a peaceful Evening stroll on Île Saint-Louis.

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16/06/2026

Nearest poppy field from London
দেইখা আসেন চক্ষু মেলিয়া

A stunning sea of red is located in Harpenden, exactly opposite of a pub The Old Bell. Postcode AL5 3BN

Only 30 minutes train from London St Pancras. If you drive that might take roughly an hour.
Make sure you avoid waring shorts as the plants are bit prickly and coarse.

As St Albans is close to that, on your way back you can easily visit the Verulamiam Park, the Cathedral, Ye Olde Fighting C***s the oldest pubs in England and Clock Tower

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16/06/2026

120 handcrafted flowers have transformed Annabel’s Mayfair into one of London’s most beautiful floral displays 🌸✨

16/06/2026

Would you like to visit Portugal for its history, food, or coastline? 👇

1. 🗺️ Portugal and Spain share a border that has remained largely unchanged since 1297. It is one of the oldest continuously recognized borders in the world.

2. 🥧 The famous Pastel de Nata was originally created by monks near Lisbon. Today, it is one of Portugal's most recognized foods worldwide.

3. 🌳 Portugal produces more than half of the world's cork supply. Cork from Portuguese oak trees is used in products ranging from wine stoppers to aerospace materials.

4. 🥪 The Francesinha is one of Portugal's most famous comfort foods. This rich sandwich is packed with meat, cheese, and a unique beer-based sauce.

5. 🎶 Fado is Portugal's most iconic music style. Its emotional songs often express longing, nostalgia, and deep personal feelings.

6. 🌊 Nazaré attracts surfers from around the world because of its giant waves. Some waves have exceeded 80 feet and helped set surfing world records.

7. 📚 Livraria Bertrand in Lisbon opened in 1732. It holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest operating bookstore in the world.

8. 🎨 Azulejos decorate buildings, churches, and train stations across Portugal. These colorful ceramic tiles often tell stories from the country's history.

9. 🐟 Bacalhau, or salted codfish, is a major part of Portuguese cuisine. Locals proudly say there are more than 365 ways to prepare it.

10. ⛵ During the Age of Discovery, Portuguese explorers helped map new sea routes across the globe. Their voyages played a major role in shaping world trade and exploration.

08/06/2026

Golden Star Park in Narsingdi, 🇧🇩

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Baghdad then vs now.

Baghdad was founded by the Abbasid Calip al-Mansur as Madinat al-Salam (city of peace) in 762 CE.

This was the name that later appeared in all official references to the city, ranging from inscriptions on coinage to writings on textiles that were woven in the royal factory, but the name Baghdad stuck in popular usage.

Baghdad grew rapidly to become the largest urban centre of the medieval world and became an economic and intellectual powerhouse. The city comprised a learned society benefiting from numerous bookshops and public libraries and became a hub for students travelling in search of knowledge.

The eleventh-century Khatib al-Baghdadi best described the sense of wonder surrounding Baghdad when he said: “In the entire world, there has not been a city which could compare with Baghdad in size and splendour, or in the number of scholars and great personalities ... Consider the numerous roads, markets, lanes, mosques, bathhouses, and shops – all these distinguish the city from all others."

At that time, the city housed the world's greatest academic institutions, including the House of Wisdom, and earned a worldwide reputation for being the 'Centre of Learning'. The city also hosted a multiethnic and multireligious environment.

The heart of the new capital was the Round City which contained the palace, the main mosque, and some administrative buildings and quarters for troops. The palace and mosque were together in the middle of the central courtyard and the palace was surmounted by a green dome over the audience chamber (as seen in the 3D model).

Sources:
Huge Kennedy
Tayeb El-Hibri
Amira Bennison

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Fatima Al Fihri. Founder of world’s first University.

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Ibn Batuta’s travelling quotes