the Travel Enthusiast
- 05 Sep
The most beautiful attractions on the Amalfi Coast
Italy is full on wonders both natural and mad-made, but the Amalfi coast seems to be one of the most successful combinations of natural and artificial not only in the boot-shaped country, but perhaps in all of Europe. The Amalfi coast, in south-western Italy, is a region of extraordinary natural beauty paired with stunning medieval villages perched each and every way you look.
The entire coast is a World Heritage Site, and whichever individual village you happen to visit, you can be sure to be able to find some truly unique sights. And since everybody who visits this portion of Italy ends up visiting more than a few places, here are some of the most beautiful attractions on the Amalfi Coast. …
- 04 Sep
The best rock climbing destinations in the world
Rock climbing can be a very rewarding and incredibly exciting hobby, provided that you are not afraid of heights, and you have some good muscles for clinging precariously on hundred foot tall rock walls and dangling into huge drops. If you are one of those people who likes to live on the edge, you should give rock climbing a chance, especially since it is one of those extreme sports that give you ample opportunity to visit some of the most interesting places on the planet.
The wealth of mountains, canyons and other jutting or dropping forms of relief that we can find all over the globe, there is no shortage of walls to climb on, and here are some of the best rock climbing destinations in the world. …
- 01 Sep
Tips for roadtrips in Europe
Many people who travel to Europe for the first time are amazed at how well train transport and bus transport in some countries work, and how easy a good public transport network makes it to take a tour of the continent.
But trains and buses are only one side of the story, and there’s another way to go about vising Europe, or parts of it. I’m talking about roadtrips, of course, those long and sometimes tiring trips that are considered more than anything a rite of passage and a way to enjoy to the fullest the company of your friends (or yourself) and of seeing distant places at your own pace, without hurry or worries.
If you love driving, then take a chance and discover the old continent though the windshield – and here are some tips for roadtrips in Europe that might help you. …
- Elza in Travel tips and tricks | 2 COMMENTS
The healthy way to see the sights
Most people associate a holiday with the chance to lounge around by a pool and eat copious amounts of food. If that’s not for you, and you’re more the “carefully-planned-trek” or bike-ride type, then here are some things to consider when choosing your next adventure holiday. …
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Top 10 wine destinations in the world
A good glass of wine has the power to transport you to a sunny vineyard in Bordeaux, a winery in Tuscany or a Napa Valley wine train. But if you are a traveler at heart, you will take your passion for wine further than the neighborhood wine bar or restaurant, and go off in search of the unusual or delicious wines on the planet.
Wine is a drink that is produced and marketed in many parts of the world, so naturally there are a lot of available travel destinations for wine lovers. If you want to celebrate your fascination for the fermented grape juice in style, then go on a trip to one of the top 10 wine destinations in the world. …