Best and cheapest ski resorts this winter

The holidays might be almost over, but the winter is still only starting! Especially when it comes to the skiing season, which can last well into spring. But seeing as the potential traveler’s budget is probably exhausted by all that Christmas shopping, not many people will be thinking of skiing trips at this time.

However, if you want to take a holiday at a mountain resort at the beginning of 2011, you should start looking up a few places that meet your needs. For all those travelers who don’t want to spend too much on their ski holidays, we’ve compiled a list of the best and cheapest ski resorts this winter. …

Top backpacking destinations for 2011

Are you ready for another year of globe-trotting with nothing more than a backpack and a camera? Backpacking is not something that everyone enjoys, but a genuine backpacker knows that a tight budget and little luggage won’t stop anyone from having a great holiday, on the contrary!

Backpacking will allow you to mingle with locals and other tourists alike, to see place that are off the beaten track, and to experience the culture of the country you’re visiting in its purest, rawest form. So start packing for another great year for backpacking, especially with destinations like these! Here’s our list of the top backpacking destinations for 2011. …

Top Malaysian beaches to visit in 2011

South-East Asia is one of the most diverse regions on the planet, and whichever country you decide to visit, you can expect to find something different. The culture of Malaysia shares some similarities with its neighbors, but it is a unique destination, and often a vacation in a Malaysian beach resort will be less taxing on your wallet than in countries like Thailand or Singapore.

Malaysia has invested a lot in hi-tech, it has very good infrastructure, but it still retains enough of its traditions and customs to make it an amazing destination in any time of the year. So here are the top Malaysian beaches to visit in 2011, whenever you feel like you’re in need in a bit of sun and blue skies. …

The most unusual restaurants in the world

Bizarre places to eat

They say that nothing beats a home-cooked dinner, but those of us who cannot boast of any culinary talents might disagree. Besides, going out for your meals has nothing to do with cooking abilities, most of the time. As any seasoned restaurant-goer knows, there is something very rewarding about browsing a menu, choosing a great dish that you’ve been dying to try for ages, and abiding by the rules of etiquette while eating with fancy cutlery. Eating at a restaurant can be a very pleasing pastime, especially if the restaurant itself is out of the ordinary. For a special dining experience, here is a list of the most unusual restaurants in the world. …

Top 5 hottest clubs in San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco seen during night

San Francisco is one of the most visited cities not only in the US, but in the whole world, and there are plenty of reasons for its fame. The famously hilly surface of the city, its scenic beauty, its Victorian architecture and its very liberal atmosphere are only a few of the things that make San Francisco unique. In such a diverse city, feeling welcome and relaxed is simply unavoidable.

And the bustling nightlife of San Francisco definitely plays a great part in making you feel like you belong here. So here is our list for the top 5 hottest clubs in San Francisco, so hurry up and experience the real San Francisco life! …

Solo travel destinations in South Pacific

Traveling solo is becoming more and more popular, and not because travelers are becoming more antisocial – on the contrary! When your friends are not inclined to long weeks of travel, it’s best not to lug them with you and listen to them complain, and just go traveling on your own!

Traveling solo is much less scary than it sounds, and you always end up meeting traveling companions for portions of your journey. Here are some solo travel destinations in South Pacific, for those travelers who want to experience the joys of traveling on their own. …

Top best Christmas gifts for travelers

It’s less then a week before Christmas, and you haven’t managed to find the perfect gift for your traveler friends? Or maybe you just want to buy yourself something nice for Christmas, to celebrate a year of amazing travels? In any case, buying a gift that will make a traveler happy is not that difficult (seeing as they know how to appreciate new things), but finding something that will actually be useful during their trips is another matter entirely. So here are some ideas for the top best Christmas gifts for travelers this year. …

The weirdest hotels in the world – Part 3

La Villa Hamster

Hotels built in old airplanes, in wine barrels, on wheels or hotel that come with giraffes included – these are the sort of hotels that we’ve talked about in out previous posts about the world’s weirdest hotels. But thankfully, human imagination is boundless, so there are many other hotels on the planet that more or less defy the norm.

These are not the best, most comfortable hotels in the world, nor the ones with the best service around, but one thing that you can be sure about is that they are definitely out of the ordinary. Here are some more of the weirdest hotels in the world. …

The most amazing shows in Las Vegas

The capital of entertainment, Sin City, the brightest place in the Nevada desert is a place where you can’t get bored for even a second. Since we’ve already looked at which casinos, golf courses, nightclubs and wedding chapels you should absolutely visit, but there’s something that we still haven’t written about: circus shows!

As fitting for such an entertainment capital, there are more traditional types of entertainment in Vegas. Remember those shows that you used to love when you were a kid? Well, in Vegas they’re bigger, saucier and more exciting than anything you’ve seen before. Here’s a list of the most amazing shows in Las Vegas. …

Ice fishing in Greenland

Greenland, one of the largest islands in the world, belonging to Denmark, represents almost 97% of Denmark’s overall territory. For many tourists (and travel agencies, for that matter), Greenland is the blank spot on the map. Ask a random person on the street what is there to see in Greenland, and chances are that they won’t be able to tell you anything.

In fact, there is plenty to see in Greenland, although everything seems to be larger and wilder than in other parts of the world. The icebergs, glaciers, magnificent wildlife and hiking paths in Greenland create the perfect vacation spot for the adventure traveler, but that’s not all: there’s also ice fishing! …