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- 24 Marandra88 in Fun and Travel | 2 COMMENTS
April Fools’ Day traditions around the world
photo by johnny2love/Flickr
If you pride yourself on your jokes and pranks but you feel like your sense of humor is not appreciated enough (and maybe even earned you a few good yellings), April Fools’ Day is a holiday that was just made for you.
Being on the giving rather than on the receiving end of a practical joke certainly plays a part in how much you enjoy this holiday, but in any case, this is the only day in the year when you can be as childish and sneaky as you want (and ask people ‘why so serious?’). So to give you some ideas for new tricks and pranks, here are some April Fools’ Day traditions around the world. …
- 22 Martomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best Spring festivals in Spain
Alicante, Spain
That the Spanish people love their fiestas might be a stereotype, but nobody can deny that they do seem to have a knack for organizing parties and festivals, especially if we’re talking about traditions. In Spring, Spain has more festivals than many countries, and although not all of them are celebrated nationwide, they always draw quite a crowd of visitors from all over the country, as well as throngs of tourists.
So if you are planning on visiting Spain this Spring, take a look at this list of the best Spring Festivals in Spain to see if there’s something exciting happening at your chosen destination. …
- tibi60 in Amazing Places | 2 COMMENTS
The most futuristic hotels in the world
Apeiron Island Hotel
If you are a sci-fi buff, there are probably few things better than staying at a hotel that looks like something out of the 23th century, and even if science fiction is not your cup of tea, you might appreciate staying at a hotel that just looks…different.
Architects around the world have given into the temptation of creating buildings that stand out, and while some of them look a bit strange, they all offer top-notch services. Feeling like taking a trip to the future? Take a look at this list of the most futuristic hotels in the world. They are still in the concept phase, but hopefully they will be built soon. …
- lizzy_a in Food Experiences | 2 COMMENTS
A short guide to Hungarian cuisine
photo by gran
Every country in Eastern and Central Europe has some special about its cuisine, and although sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint where a particular dish came from, there are a few foods that are emblematic of their countries. Hungary might be a small country, but its cultural heritage, as well as its cuisine, are not to be neglected.
Nowadays, you can find traditional Hungarian restaurants and bakeries in most big cities, so here’s a short guide to Hungarian cuisine so that you’ll know what to order if you decide to try it out. …
- itachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 affordable beach destinations
Spring is the season when the urge to travel is almost irresistible, so why resist it? One of the main reasons why anyone would decide against traveling is the budget. Did the winter expenses, Christmas gifts and maybe even flu medicine dry up your funds?If so, don’t worry, you can still go traveling, because there are lots of affordable places that are actually great destinations too. So if you feel like catching some rays now that it’s Spring, you should definitely consider going on a beach holiday. Here is our list of top 5 affordable beach destinations. …
- 21 Martibi60 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Top 5 Oscar nominee film locations
The films nominated for the 2010 Oscars were a blast, but from a traveler’s perspective, these films were more than a pleasant couple of hours of media entertainment: they also have some good suggestions for travel destinations! Some you can guess easily, because they are quite well known, but others are more difficult to find.You don’t have to be a hardcore fan of these films in order to like these travel destinations. In fact, you don’t even need to see the movies! Here are the top 5 Oscar nominee film locations. …
- kachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The most impressive sand dunes in the world
Even if you haven’t yet ‘met’ a sand dune in person, you’ve surely seen them in movies or documentaries, and you’ve probably also imagined how if feels to trudge through the hot sand and seeing nothing around except for never-ending dunes. Sounds like a scene from a thriller?Not all sand dunes are that scary, and besides, who didn’t like to play in the sand as a kid? There are lots of places in the world where you can take a look at sand dunes, and even build a sand castle is you feel like it. Here are the most impressive sand dunes in the world. …
- 19 Mar
10 drinks named after travel destinations
photo by Kimba Howard
Next time you’re in a bar, drinking an exotically named cocktail, ask your bartender about its history. Although it might seem like some drinks have fancy names just for the sake of sales, many of them go way back, and were created by people in distant places.
Actually, taking a look at a drink menu could give you some ideas about your next travel destination. And in any case, drinking a famous cocktail at the bar or hotel were it was prepared for the first time makes for some interesting travel stories! So here are 10 drinks named after travel destinations. …
- tylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 European Spring travel destinations
The arrival of Spring is not big deal for those lucky enough to live in places where rains, snow and cold weather are exceptional events, but for people living in temperate areas, it’s a genuine celebration. In Europe, for example, everything seems more beautiful and more full of life than in the past few months.So if you’ve been waiting until now to visit parts of Europe, you’ve done very well to be patient. You probably won’t escape the occasional rain, but Spring in Europe can be one of the most pleasant times of the year. So here are the top 5 European Spring travel destinations you might like to visit. …
- 17 Marlizzy_a in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 travel destinations in Germany
Freiburg Germany
Germany is one of the most influential nations in Europe, one of the biggest economic powers of the world, the home of great beer and bratwurst, and also an utterly delightful holiday destination.
Beyond these cliches, Germany has a rich history and culture that goes back to the dawn of European history, and the tourist attractions of the country are many and varied. So where to begin an exploration of this beautiful country? Here are the top 10 travel destinations in Germany. …
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