Top 5 driving holidays

Provence (photo by Robert Brink)

The price of gas is going up, and driving holidays are not as popular as they used to be, but if you have some money saved up and a car that won’t cause you any trouble on a longer trip, missing out on the experience of a true roadtrip would be a shame indeed.

A driving holiday channels a feeling of adventure and freedom that few other kinds of travel experiences can offer. And if the road is scenic, then there should be nothing to stop you from enjoying it. So fill up your tank, grab some CD’s with music for the road, and pick one of the top 5 driving holidays. …

Top 5 travel destinations for vegetarians

Keeping up a vegetarian diet while traveling is not as easy as it sounds, especially since this lifestyle is not equally popular everywhere on the planet. While at home you can prepare your meals for yourself or eat out at places where you know that there are vegetarian or vegan dishes on the menu, in a foreign place you might end up chewing on french fries and cheese sandwiches for lack of anything better.

But luckily for the herbivores among us, there are many countries where the vegetarian gourmet will be in heaven. Here are the top 5 travel destinations for vegetarians. …

Where to dance tango in Buenos Aires

Tango is not one of the oldest dances in the world, but it is old enough to have become traditional in more than just Argentina. Tango was invented at the turn of the century by Italian immigrants to Argentina, believe it or not, in brothels. But after only 20 years or so, tango in Buenos Aires had already left its brothel beginnings far behind, and it entered the mainstream.

To this day, tango is immensely popular in Argentina, and the best place to dance it is in its hometown, Buenos Aires. So brush up on your tango moves before your trip to the hot South America, and check out some of these places where you can dance tango in Buenos Aires. …

Top 5 less known attractions in Egypt

Cairo

Egypt is a destination that will swallow your time before you know it, and still you’ll feel like you haven’t seen all there is to see in this dazzling country. A trip to Egypt brings out the explorer in every traveler, and after you’ve already seen the major landmarks like the Great Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings or Karnak, it’s time to see what else is on the menu.

Some attractions in Egypt are less known than they deserve, but only because there are so many sights in the country that travelers tend to lose count. So here are the top 5 less known attractions in Egypt that you shouldn’t miss out on. …

10 tips about Moroccan cuisine

Morocco

Moroccan cuisine is heaven on a plate for foodies, and if your adventures in food-land are limited to more traditional tastes and aromas, the dishes served up in Morocco will make you feel like you’ve missed out on something your entire life. Visiting Marrakesh without popping into Djemaa el Fna, the main square that fills with countless food stalls as the night progresses, is almost unimaginable.

But wherever you choose to much on your chosen Moroccan delicacy, you can’t go wrong with this particular cuisine. Here are 10 little known facts about Moroccan cuisine, that will make your culinary experience even better. …

The most fascinating ruins in Central America

Usually when you think about the history of Central America, you think about the ruins of Meso-American cities, with their pyramid temples and gruesome ceremonies depicted on their walls. All of South America is covered in the ruins of ancient civilizations like the Moche or the Inca, but some of the most impressive ruins (with the exception of Macchu Picchu maybe) can be found between Mexico City and Guatemala City. Here’s a list of the most fascinating ruins in Central America. …

Top 5 free attractions in Singapore

Singapore is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities you can find, so it is a perfect holiday destination for the seasoned urban tourist. The city is filled with interesting museums, great food, lively nightlife and tons of cultural attractions, and the only problem that you can possibly encounter (or the most pressing one, at least) is your budget.

Singapore is not a cheap destination by any means, and if you’re a budget traveler, you’ll have to be careful about where you spend your money. Fortunately, free attractions abound as well, and you can easily spend a week at least visiting them. So here are the top 5 free tourist attractions in Singapore. …

Tourist Attractions and Places in Paraguay

Iguacu Falls view ©Deni Williams/Flickr

Paraguay is one of those countries that are not very high up on the lists of the most popular travel destinations in the world, despite their natural beauty and fascinating culture. This landlocked country about the size of California is a place of contrasts, with untamed plains, marshes, lagoons, dense forests, and jungles, and welcoming towns and cities.

Paraguay is the second poorest country in South America, but it is incredibly rich in resources, culture and history, and there are many interesting (read about Pope Francis’ visit in Paraguay), if overlooked sights that that make the country perfect for a South America vacation. If you would like to get to know a little more the native cultures of South America, Paraguay is a great starting point.

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Visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget

Rio de Janeiro has one of the most intriguing views in the world. The Surroundings are exceptional

Rio de Janeiro is clearly one of the most exciting cities in world, but it also has a reputation for being a bit pricey. Brazil is one of the most expensive countries in South America, and Rio being its chief tourist destination, prices are bound to be on the high side. But fortunately for budget travelers, it’s not impossible to visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget, on the contrary.

The Cidade Maravilhosa has lots of free attractions, and if you keep in mind a few tricks, you won’t run low on funds during your trip – like check many airlines, aggregators and flight search engines to find the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro. …

5 mountains for beginner climbers

Hiking is a serious matter, and even if you are not attempting to brave the heights of Everest or K2, beginners should always be extra careful. Climbing a mountain will always have a certain level of difficulty, even if you are an experienced climber already.

So where should you start as a beginner mountain climber? The mountains on the following list are not as menacing as they look, but they are challenging enough to make the experience worthwhile. Here are the top 5 mountains for beginner climbers. …