the Travel Enthusiast
- 08 Aug
The most amazing public pools in the world
Swimming is fun and healthy, but liking to swim does not mean that one must necessarily like swimming in the sea, a lake, river or some other ‘natural’ body of water. And that’s alright, because unpredictable waves, sudden holes in the bottom of a lake or river, or fast flowing water are not everyone’s cup of tea.Luckily for beginners and people who are not all that confident in their swimming skills, there are more than enough pools, private or public, where you can exercise the fine art of swimming, and here’s a list of the most amazing public pools in the world. …
- 05 Augkachou_n in Travel tips and tricks | 1 COMMENT
Travel tips for group travel
When more than three or our people are traveling together, coming up with a schedule and a list of things to see that will make everyone happy can be problematic, because no two people are the same, and what one traveler finds interesting another traveler might ind utterly boring.And when you have to travel in a large group of people, what seemed like a fun idea at the beginning can turn into a few long days of endless discussions about whether shopping is better then going to a museum, whether settling in a pub is setter than exploring a city and so on. So if you want to make sure that all diverging interests are given consideration and nobody’s preferences are (too) neglected, here are some travel tips for group travel. …
- itachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing road trips in Hawaii
Hawaii is mainly known as an island paradise, complete with tropical weather, sandy beaches, great water for swimming and watersports, hula dancing and lei garlands. And although it would take a long time to get bored of these delights, there’s another side to Hawaii which is perhaps not quite as overrun with travelers, but amazing nonetheless.If you pass the beaches and tourist resorts and goo deeper inland, Hawaii is revealed to be a paradise for nature lovers, not only beach goers. The Big Island, especially has national parks, macadamia plantations and ranches connected to each other through roads (often saddle roads), so there are lots of opportunities for road trips. Explore the island, and take a few amazing road trips in Hawaii. …
- 04 Augevike14 in News | NO COMMENTS
The best antique fairs in the world
Unlike in the case of flea markets where just about anything is sold regardless of value, antiques which are both rare and valuable are not that easy to find. You can hit some antique shops and look for something of interest while you are traveling, but if you like having a wide selection and browsing through a lot of different stalls, you might enjoy it more if you went to an antique fair.Huge antique fairs are held on a regular basis in many places in the world, and you might just find one at your destination. If you are an amateur or professional antique collector, or if you simply like to look at old pretty objects, here are some of the best antique fairs in the world. …
- andra88 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 Egyptian trips
Cairo
Egypt has had some trouble recently and tourists have been avoiding it for a while, but now that the situation in the country has settled down, there’s nothing stopping travelers from visiting the North-African tourist magnet again. If you were worried that you won’t be able to see the pyramids or the fertile banks of the Nile for a while, then you can relax now knowing that Egypt is safe for travel again.
And since the country is doing its best to attract tourists again, you can take a trip to Egypt for more affordable prices than before. Visit this beautiful and mysterious country, and take one of the top 5 Egyptian trips that we’re listing here. …
- 03 Augitachan in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Summer travel in the Geat Smoky Mountains
photo by arsheffield
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the border between Tennessee and Northern Carolina is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the US, and not only a World Heritage Site but also an International Biosphere Reserve.
The park is huge, it is in the vicinity of several large cities, and it can be visited year round, so it is no surprise that it is one of the most visited national parks in the US. If you like spending time in the wild but yo don’t want to retreat into a remote corner of the planet, then the Great Smokies are just the place for you. Take advantage of what’s left of the warm season, and take a tour of this amazing place – so here are some tips for summer travel in the Great Smoky Mountains. …
- 02 Aug
The best urban travel destinations in Australia
Adelaide
The wild expanses of Australia’s outback are quite sought after by adventure travelers and nature lovers, but although Australia is famous for its amazing natural landscapes, it has quite a few impressive urban landscapes to show off as well. Despite the wide open expanses of bush, outback, desert and beach, Australia is actually one of the most urbanized countries on the planet.
You can find any type of urban area in Australia, starting with sleepy, scenic towns off the beaten path, to buzzing metropolises where the flurry of people and cars never quite stops. So if you want to take a quick dip into the cities of Oz, here are some of the best urban travel destinations in Australia. …
- kachou_n in Travel Planning | 4 COMMENTS
Top 5 surprisingly good airport hotels
When people talk about their favorite hotels, airport hotels rarely make the list. These hotels are usually places where you stay because you don’t have a choice, for example if your flight was delayed or if you want to catch a wink of sleep during a long layover.But although airport hotels don’t conjure up any great memories for many travelers, there are some airports in the world which can boast of some seriously amazing hotels which are downright better than what you might find in the city. So next time you have to spend the night at the airport, check if you haven’t ended up at at the location of one of the top 5 surprisingly good airport hotels. …
- itachan in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Gap Years – And Some Different Ways You Could Look at One
For many students, whether finishing their GCSEs, A-Levels, or a university degree, a gap year is a rite of passage: it’s a chance to take a break from endless years of exams, endless speeches about future careers, and endless goal-orientated programmes.
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For these reasons and more, gap years programmes are an invaluable experience, and while they sometimes get a bad name, they teach people life lessons that the rat race doesn’t: they can deal with existential angst and the importance of people power, and they can show you just how easy another way of living could be…before you get right back into the daily grind.
Plus, they can provide valuable experience for the daily grind, so that you may just end up with a better chance of securing a dream job after you’ve been on a gap year than before one. …
- tylerd in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The best European rivers for cruises
Belgrade
Never let it be said that the only worthwhile cruises in Europe are in the Baltic Sea or in the Mediterranean! ‘Salt water cruises’ are awesome and definitely the best way of seeing the jagged coastline of Nothern Europe or the glitzy beaches and islands of the Mediterranean, but how about actually visiting the mainland on a boat?
Europe is criss-crossed by countless rivers, some larger, some smaller and many which are seemingly tailor-made for a cruise. The majestic Danube, the scenic Elbe, the Rhone, the Rhine and many lesser known rivers are perfect settings for a week-long holiday, so here are the best European rivers for cruises. …
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