Top 5 winter wonders of the world

Ice sculpture in St Petersburg

Most of the northern hemisphere is in the middle of winter, and maybe cold temperatures are not everyone’s cup of tea, but traveling in winter can bring some really unique (if chilly) experiences. Instead of escaping to a tropical island, you can brave the cold and see some sights that are even better than a sun-drenched beach. So don your warmest winter coat, buy a thermos and head out into the cold to see the top 5 winter wonders of the world. …

10 ways to stretch your budget while traveling

When you’re seeing a place for the first time, you still have much to explore, and you don’t feel like cutting short your holiday after only a few weeks but you’re budget is stretching thin, what can you do? Many travelers dream of having access to unlimited travel funds, but unless you win the lottery, you need to think about your budget and how to make it last longer.

Fortunately, with a but of planning you can do big things with  little money and have a fun holiday without annihilating your bank account completely. Here are 10 ways to stretch your budget while traveling. …

Top 5 places for gourmet weekends

Traveling is all about seeing new places, discovering and experiencing, but this entire adventure is not limited to what you see. Eating local foods and delicacies and offering your taste-buds some new tastes is just as big a part of the entire travel business.

Some people travel expressly with the purpose of eating the local treats, and in between two restaurants they can fit in a nice bit of sightseeing too. So if you want to go on an eating rampage, there are some cities better suited for this plan than others. Here’s a list of the top 5 places for gourmet weekends. …

The most gruesome prison tours in the world

Seeing what’s it like behind the bars is not a fantasy that many people share, but as weird as it sounds, there’s something exciting about having a (very small) taste of what a prison is like. Those who are interested in history, for example, will surely get a kick out of visiting famous prisons-turned-museums, and fans of crime movies are likely to appreciate the thrills as well.

It doesn’t matter what kind of prison you visit, they all have a higher or lower level of gruesomeness, but that’s just part of their ‘charm’. So for the travelers with a passion for the creepy and scary, here’s a list of the most gruesome prison tours in the world. …

The coolest traditions in the world

Kava Ceremony

Christmas is one of the most important traditions in the West (and beyond), and regardless of one’s religious beliefs it is next to impossible to escape the holiday hype. Holidays necessarily involve tradition, and that’s what makes them so much fun. But no matter how big the Christmas celebration is, there are tons of other fascinating traditions that receive less attention.

So here are a couple of lesser known or less important traditions that are nonetheless really cool. A short list of the coolest traditions in the world: …

Top 5 nightclubs in New Orleans

The Big Easy is ripe with places where you can turn in for the night, but not to sleep, but to have fun! New Orleans is just one of those cities where sleeping seems like a waste of time. After a day spent exploring the French Quarter, visiting supposedly haunted cemeteries, maybe even taking a boat trip in the swamp, a couple of drinks are definitely a good idea.

Finding a nightclub in New Orleans is the easiest thing to do, but not all of them are great. So if you want to cut to the chase, you’d better go directly to the clubs that are certified awesome. Here are the top 5 nightclubs in New Orleans. …

Top 10 jobs you can take while traveling

The ideal way to travel is with enough money in your bank account to get you through your trip (and even some extra, if possible), but budget can be a big problem for many potential travelers. So if you are not good at saving up your money for your travel fund, there’s something else you can do to ensure that you don’t end up penniless on the road: work while traveling!

There are lots of short term jobs that can take you to faraway and exotic places. Work 8 hours a day or less, and enjoy the sights for the rest of the day. So here’s a list of the top 10 jobs you can take while traveling. …

Top 5 most dangerous beaches in the world

Hanging out on a beach, working on a perfect tan and taking a dip in the crystal clear water sounds like a dream come true for many travelers, but like all good things in life, going to the beach is not without risk.

There aren’t many things that are out to get you while you’re still on solid ground, but once you are in the water, it’s possible to meet some creatures that are anything but friendly. And since it’s better safe than sorry, here’s a list of the top 5 most dangerous beaches in the world. …

Top 5 weirdest bars in the world

Every city has that bar or club that is just a bit different from the rest and doesn’t manage to fit into the conventional standards. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, although you will need a few minutes to get used to some of the following bard. Innovation, creativity, genius or just craziness?

That’s up to you to decide, but in any case, you’re guaranteed to be astounded at least a bit by what you’ll see in these places. Here’s a list of the top 5 weirdest bars in the world. …

Top 5 hottest clubs in Atlanta

Atlanta seen from above

New South, Old South, they both have their positive sides, and who says you have to choose? Atlanta man ages to mix the hip and modern with the elegance of the old ways. In this city, you can have your sweet tea in an old style coffee shop with a view to the park, and admire an impressive futuristic skyline only a block away.

And like everything in Atlanta the nightlife is a happy combination of the old and new. If you want to have fun and dance the night away along with the city’s Southern belles and gentlemen, there are plenty of places that you could check out. Here’s our list of the top 5 hottest clubs in Atlanta. …