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Hi folks wanted any decent suggestions from gursikhs.

Where in europe is it safe and good to holiday for gursikhs. I do mean the places like spain etc sun sea or city breaks woukd be great to know about.

ive been to alicante and thats ok. No lager louts etc And portugal (algarve) was lovely too.

Just thinking where the sikhs are most of the time...

thankyou.

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I wouldn't say any place in Western Europe is particularly unsafe for a Gursikh. You'll get the occasional funny look from some fetid Frenchman or imperious Italian, but whatever. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, as is Rome, and I couldn't recommend the Swiss Alps any more highly.

I personally find Spain to be outrageously overrated, I can't fathom how some Brits become so hysterical at the prospect of holidaying in what is undoubtedly the backwater of W. Europe.

If you're not from the UK, you might try London or Edinburgh.

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Hi folks wanted any decent suggestions from gursikhs.

Where in europe is it safe and good to holiday for gursikhs. I do mean the places like spain etc sun sea or city breaks woukd be great to know about.

ive been to alicante and thats ok. No lager louts etc And portugal (algarve) was lovely too.

Just thinking where the sikhs are most of the time...

thankyou.

It all depends on what your mood is. If you're really depressed and want life to end I would highly recommend anywhere in Eastern Europe such as Russia etc. If not, then perhaps Scandinavia.....like a trip to the Norwegian ffords or something ? I've never been myself but would like to one day.

Actually, to tell the truth, I probably don't really want to go. Its just that I've been waiting several years for the opportunity to use the word 'ffords' in a sentence.

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Hi folks wanted any decent suggestions from gursikhs.

Where in europe is it safe and good to holiday for gursikhs. I do mean the places like spain etc sun sea or city breaks woukd be great to know about.

ive been to alicante and thats ok. No lager louts etc And portugal (algarve) was lovely too.

Just thinking where the sikhs are most of the time...

thankyou.

Been to Lisbon x2 and they have a Gurdwara on the outskirts of the City if you want to meet Sikhs most fresh from Punjab. Was expecting the usual gawping with the locals like I was a martian but nothing of the sort. I was lucky enough to have guides who I knew through work. If you are vegetarian I would research places to eat before travelling otherwise your choices will be limited.

Good places to visit in and surrounding areas are Casais (+Masala restaurant, worked by Punajbis), Sintra (Pena National Palace), Vasco da Gama bridge (longest in Europe) and Arrabida beach.

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I wouldn't say any place is Western Europe is particularly unsafe for a Gursikh. You'll get the occasional funny look from some fetid Frenchman or imperious Italian, but whatever. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, as is Rome, and I couldn't recommend the Swiss Alps any more highly.

I personally find Spain to be outrageously overrated, I can't fathom how some Brits become so hysterical at the prospect of holidaying in what is undoubtedly the backwater of W. Europe.

If you're not from the UK, you might try London or Edinburgh.

Thanks for your suggestion.

I am from the uk london and endinburgh has been done.

I was wanting more of sun sea sand with some character and things to see rather than just sitting on the beach.

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I wouldn't say any place is Western Europe is particularly unsafe for a Gursikh. You'll get the occasional funny look from some fetid Frenchman or imperious Italian, but whatever. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, as is Rome, and I couldn't recommend the Swiss Alps any more highly.

I personally find Spain to be outrageously overrated, I can't fathom how some Brits become so hysterical at the prospect of holidaying in what is undoubtedly the backwater of W. Europe.

If you're not from the UK, you might try London or Edinburgh.

Thanks for your suggestion.

I am from the uk london and endinburgh has been done.

I was wanting more of sun sea sand with some character and things to see rather than just sitting on the beach.

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