the Travel Enthusiast
- 23 Junandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most interesting ghost towns in the world
Visiting cities is rewarding and taxing at the same time, especially if you are not very fond of crowds. But if you like urban environments, the asphalt jungle, the shops, the looming buildings and the general atmosphere of a city or a town, then you are probably interested in urban tourism.
However, if you want to avoid the crowds, here’s a compromise: visit a ghost town! There’s no reason to limit yourself to the typical old Western ghost towns (although they are really fascinating), because ghost towns can be found all over the planet. So here are some of the most interesting ghost towns in the world. …
- 22 Junpapillon in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 best zoos in the world
Most people used to like going to the zoo when they were kids. Kids like zoos indiscriminately, but adults might have concerns about the conditions in which animals live and how they are treated. A good zoo is not necessarily a zoo with the most numbers of species, but where the animals are treated right – after all, seeing happy animals is much better than seeing sad, listless ones.
If you’re wondering which are the best zoos in the world, which would most likely be pleasant to visit if you are interested in animals, then here are our suggestions. …
- tylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best beaches for swimming in the US
Some people go to the beach for the silky sand, for sun bathing and the prospect of a nice tan, to relax and read a book or to play volley ball, for example. Others are more interested in the water, and less on the beach, which is just a strip of sand or rocks separating them from watery bliss.
So if for you going to the beach is an opportunity to splash around, take a dip and frolic in the water, then here are some of the best beaches for swimming in the US. …
- itachan in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The scariest dishes in the world
Traveling and cuisine go fabulously well together, and so does traveling and extreme sports, but what about all three of them together? In some places, eating the local delicacies counts as an extreme sport, especially when your dish can land you in a hospital or even worse.
Fortunately for them, these dangerous dishes are also extremely delicious, and when they are well prepared there is no risk in eating them. Still, you’re likely to get a thrill or two while tasting the scariest dishes in the world, even while your mouth is watering, and here are a few examples. …
- 21 Juntomtum in Amazing Places | 2 COMMENTS
The most beautiful World Heritage Sites in the world
If a place has the label of Unesco World Heritage Site, then you can rest assured that what awaits you is without a doubt one of the most stunning places on the planet. Any place can become a world heritage site, whether it is natural or built by humans, the only condition is that it should have a great cultural or physical significance.
There are many such places on the planet, over 900 in fact, scattered over all the continents. Although all of these places are really amazing, some of them are obviously higher up on the list of things you should see before you die, so here a list of the most beautiful world heritage sites in the world. …
- papillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 birdwatching destinations in the world
Birdwatching is not the most active passtime, but certainly one of the most interesting. And in order to pursue their interest, amateur birwatchers have to arm themselves not only with large amounts of information about bird species, how they can be identified and where are their habitats, but also with the stamina of a born traveler.
Birdwatchers looking for some elusive species or another will have to travel quite a bit, but given the large number of excellent birdwatching destinations on the planet, the it is worth every bit of effort. So if you want some tips on where to go, here are the top 5 birdwatching destinations in the world. …
- 20 Junitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 Buddhist temples in Asia
If you are a Buddhist or if you are interested in the religion, you don’t need that many reasons to plan a visit to some of the most amazing Buddhist temples in Asia. If the religious aspect of temples is not that interesting for you, then it’s enough to take a look at them to convince you that a visit is in order.
Buddhist temples, with their distinctive architecture, are some of the most intricate and masterful buildings in the world. As Buddhism is one of the main religions on much of Asia, there are many styles of Buddhist temples, each with their quirks and distinctive features, so here are the top 5 Buddhist temples in Asia. …
- kachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best tourist attractions in Bermuda
If the British Isles are not exactly known for their sunny weather, some British overseas territories certainly don’t lack any sunshine. This is the case of Bermuda, one of the last remains of the British colonial empire in the Caribbean, a cluster of 181 islands, the largest of which is called Main Island, or simply Bermuda.
From Spring to Autumn, the lovely tropical beaches of Bermuda draw a considerable number of visitors. However, if you venture deeper into the island(s), you’ll find that there are other attention-worthy attractions that you might want to see, so here are some of the best tourist attractions in Bermuda. …
- 17 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best summer trips for students
If you are a student and a traveler, then summer must be your all time favorite season, because you get two or three full months of holiday when you can do whatever you want, and travel wherever you want. When it comes to summer traveling, the only thing that can stop a student is budget, but even that problem can be overcome with a few tricks.
There are lots of possible summer trips that are affordable and also very fun. So here is some inspiration for students who are wondering how to fill their summer break: the best summer trips for students. …
- 16 Junlizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful college campuses in the world
College campuses are not only places of learning (as well as fun and parties), but also marvels of past and present architecture. Whether they are new or old, college campuses exert a certain kind of charm over their visitors (especially if these visitors are former students, but not only in that case).
What’s surely true is that education seems like a far more interesting process when it happens in one of these places. So whether you are a prospective student, or just a curious traveler, here are the most beautiful college campuses in the world. …