the Travel Enthusiast
- 23 Novitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The natural wonders of 2010
All traveler’s, amateur or otherwise, have heard about UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, and this distinction is used as a guarantee that the place you’re about to see was well worth the long journey. World Heritage Sites can be forests, lakes, mountains, buildings or entire cities that have such a high natural or cultural importance that they are an essential part of human culture.
So far, there are 911 World Heritage Sites in the world, and the list is growing! Here are the natural wonders of 2010, which have recently made the list. …
- tibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 New Years Eve Destinations in 2010
There are only a few months let until the end of 2010, and while it has been a good year for traveling, 2011 will be even better. And since we are are looking forward to a travel filled year, the best way to begin 2011 is to travel, of course.
Experiencing the New Year in a new place is more exciting than simply staying at home, because you’re surrounded by places and people that you’ve never seen before. So if you want to step out of the mundane and celebrate the New Year in style, check out our top 10 New Years Eve Destinations in 2010. …
- evike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
(more than) 10 things you didn’t know about Vegas
Las Vegas, the Sin City, is one of those cities that are so well known thanks to movies and books that people feel like they know all there is to know about them even when they visit them for the first time. However, every big city has its secrets, and discovering little hidden things about Vegas can be difficult if you don’t know where to look.
scaA small cafe known only to locals, some interesting sights overlooked by tourist brochures or simply some weird or funny facts about Vegas can make your trip a much more enjoyable experience. So here are the top 10 things that you didn’t know about Vegas – so that you’ll have an unforgettable holiday! …
- 21 NovVago in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 Places to Visit in Morocco
Morocco has become one of the hottest travel destinations in the world and it’s no wonder. Visitors from Europe are looking for exotic landscapes, beautiful beaches, and cheap prices – Morocco offers them all. In fact, visitors from North America can find the same values once they actually cross the oceans.
As an expat in Morocco, I am often asked where people should plan their vacations. This is my advice for the top ten places to visit on a two week holiday in Morocco. …
- papillon in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
The cheapest places to eat in San Francisco
As any seasoned traveler knows, there are precious few places in the world where you can eat for free. And while no one will give you a hearty meal out of the goodness of their hearts, there are a few places in San Francisco where you can get a small meal for free, provided you buy something else first. Several pubs and restaurants will offer you free snacks and even more Italian dishes when you buy drinks.
So if you’re down to your last few bucks at the end of your trip to San Francisco, you don’t have to choose between a pint of beer and food, because at these places you can get them both for the price of one. Or simply take advantage of all-you-can eat-happy hours. So here are the cheapest places to eat in San Francisco …
- tibi60 in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Weird foreign laws that you should beware of
As the saying goes, when in Rome, do as Romans do. But in the case of tourists, I think a modified version would be more appropriate: when in Rome, don’t do anything that Romans themselves don’t do. Delays, small accidents and unfortunate accommodation choices are not the only things that can potentially ruin your vacation.
Some of these laws are so obscure that sometimes not even the locals are aware of it, but in any case, better safe than sorry, especially if you don’t know how to say sorry in the language of the country you are visiting. …
- 19 Nov
The Advantages of Solo Travel
Many people never travel because they can’t find someone to go with them. That’s a real shame, because what they don’t know is that when you travel by yourself, you often open yourself up to the greatest adventures and opportunities that you might otherwise miss if you were traveling with a companion.
In my travels, I have traveled with friends, family, significant others, and by myself and with no disrespect to any of the people I’ve traveled with, the best times on the road have been those times when I’ve been traveling solo. …
- 18 Novtibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
10 places that your kids should absolutely see
If you have children, then you know that holidays are as much an opportunity to relax as to explore and learn. Children are curious by nature and they don’t like the same things that adults do. So no matter how much you like lounging on the beach, your kids will get bored of building sandcastles and splashing in the water after a while. So if you want to keep them from yawning but you also want to go someplace that you will enjoy too, here are some picks that might just work. …
- papillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best local music scenes in the US
If you’re tired of TV shows that produce pop stars that vanish after living out their fifteen minutes of fame, it’s time for you to get acquainted with the real music scene of the US. There are countless great artists in this country, but there are even more awesome musicians and acts which haven’t made it into the mainstream yet.
And if you want to get to know them, you’ll have to do a bit of traveling. Many great artists have started their career in smaller cities, so prick up your ears next time you’re visiting any of the following music scenes, because you might just hear some future stars play. …
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Saving Money on road Trips
Today’s world of travel is filled with big jet planes, luxury coaches, and plenty of nice hotels, but sometimes you have to get away from all of that and get back to something that is timeless and that will never lose it’s appeal. The road trip.
A road trip involves a few things: a car, a road, and a person or two who are willing to spend some time exploring the great highways and byways of the world. Often, for budget travelers, the idea of taking a car seems to be a bad once since the cost of petrol, parking, and the responsibility for the car can be big expenses, but there are ways to take a road trip without breaking your entire budget. …