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- 24 Janitachan in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 most exciting prison hotels from around the world
Liberty Hotel, photo by Sunghwan Yoon on Flickr
Most people do their best to stay out of prison, but in a few special cases they actually have to pay in order to spend the night in jail. You might think that willingly staying in a prison sounds crazy, but some jails converted to hotels are at the height of luxury.
Of course, it all depends on what you’re looking for: some prison hotels retain only the aesthetics (prison chic has never been better than now), while others take the jail treatment further and will also give you a taste of what life in the cell was like before.
If you are tired of boring hotel rooms that all look alike, then the top 5 most exciting prison hotels from around the world will probably provide you with enough shivers down your spine. …
- tibi60 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The craziest winter sports in the world
Shovel racing, photo by Lynn Eubank on Flickr
Since it’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, probably a lot of travelers take this opportunity to travel to a nice resort town to enjoy the snow and the icy weather.
Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most popular ways to get some exercise in the snow, but these are not even by far the only sports that require the presence of fluffy snowflakes or frozen water. Saying that you’re hitting the slopes to ski won’t raise any eyebrows, but what about some wackier ways to enjoy the winter season?
All around the world, people have come up with new winter activities that are weird, funny or downright insane. Here are some of the craziest winter sports in the world, for those who can’t get enough of snow. …
- 23 Janpapillon in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
5 reasons to travel to Guyana
Kaieteur Falls, photo by Stefan Krasowski on Flickr
Guyana, ‘the land of many waters’, is one of the smallest countries in South America, and not a travel destination that one typically hears much about. But mystery is one of the main charms of Guyana, especially since the world has been ‘shrinking’ more and more in the past few years, and there are precious few travel destinations that can still claim to be pretty much unexplored.
This is not to say that there is no tourism in Guyana, but simply that tourism in the country is left to the adventurous and the extremely curious. If you’re into eco-tourism, rough travel in the wild, and interesting cultural experiences, then you won’t need more than 5 reasons to travel to Guyana to hop on a place. …
- kachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 sights in Grenada
St George’s, photo by Cowbell Solo on Flickr
If you use nutmeg to season your food, you should know that there are 20% chances that your spice comes from a small island nation in the South Caribbean, just northeast of Trinidad and Tobago.
The island of Grenada and the six other islands that make up the nation are often called the Spice Isle, because they are one of the largest exporters of nutmeg, mace, cinnamon and cloves in the world.
The islands were shuffled back and forth between British and French rule, but eventually ended up being a Commonwealth nation, with Her Majesty still reigning over these lovely tropical islands. This is the perfect destination to lounge on the beach, but there is so much to see on these islands that it would be a shame not to visit at least a few of the top 5 sights in Grenada. …
- 20 Janandra88 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best carnivals in South America
Montevideo Carnival, photo by Vincent Alongi
For those who keep it, Lent is far from being the most pleasant time of the year – being deprived of your favorite foods or other indulgences is no small sacrifice for many.
This is why carnival season, right before Lent begins, is a time of revelry and self-indulgence, so that people can have one last blast before staying away from all the fun for a while. At least, this was the original purpose of the carnival, but today it’s a great opportunity to party weather you’re religious or not.
Some of the biggest and most vibrant carnivals take place in South America, with the Rio as the uncrowned queen of them all. But the Rio carnival is far from being the only one, so if you find yourself somewhere on the continent during the upcoming months, check out some of the best carnivals in South America. …
- lizzy_a in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Easter around the world: the Balkans and Eastern Europe
Plovdiv
Easter is celebrated by Christians of all kinds, but depending on culture and rite, different Easter traditions and customs. The Balkans have always danced to their own tune, even when it comes to religion.
Much of the Balkans is Eastern Orthodox, and if you come from a place with a majority of Catholics or Protenstants etc, you might discover that Eastern is a whole different kettle of fish in the Balkans. Although the gist of the holidays is the same as anywhere else, what makes Easter in the Balkans really unique is the way in which it is celebrated.
In addition to the fact that Orthodox Easter is usually on a different date than the one used by Western Christianity, there are a lot of interesting traditions that make Easter a perfect time to visit the Balkans. So if you’re interested in cultural experiences, how about checking out how people celebrate Easter around the world – the Balkans and Eastern Europe are a good place to start. …
- 19 Janitachan in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
5 amazing sights in Samoa
Lalomanu Beach, photo by NeilsPhotography on Flickr
Samoa is an island nation halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, with a population that could fill a medium-sized city. Small and still mysterious for good many travelers, Samoa has some of the most striking landscapes in the Pacific thanks to its volcanic origin, and a culture that is unique, enticing, and shocking for many.
The islands are lush and wild, surrounded by an aura of mystique that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson (quite a famous figure in Samoa, honored with the title of ‘teller of tales’) to write his famous adventure stories. Samoa is a place that inspires the traveler, and it’s difficult not to stay longer on the islands than you initially planned. Here are 5 amazing sights in Samoa, but these are merely the tip of the iceberg. …
- tylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The world’s most livable cities, from a traveler’s point of view
Auckland
Year after year, The Economist as well as Mercer compile lists of the most livable cities on the planet. If you want to move to another city and you want to make sure that you’ll get better living conditions than at your last home, it’s a good list to consult. But just because a city has a wealth of stuff to buy and services, or because it has good roads and little crime does not mean that they instantly become hot tourist attractions.
So what are the advantages of visiting the kind of city you’d like to live in? Are they more tourist-friendly than your run of the mill town, or do they only make the tourist’s job harder? Here the pros and cons of visiting the world’s most livable cities, from a traveler’s point of view. …
- evike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
5 traveler gems in Georgia, Caucasus
Tbilisi, Georgia
Like its fellow Caucasian countries, Georgia is not the best known travel destination in the Easternmost reaches of Europe, and like its neighbors it is also wonderfully undiscovered by tourists.
Political tensions after the fall of the Soviet Union have kept most travelers away from Georgia for decades, but now there’s nothing to stop curious travelers from exploring every nook and corner of this country rich in history and culture.
Georgia’s incredible mountain scenery, and its towns and cities dotted with old buildings and narrow stairways will make sure that this small country in the Caucasus will get the attention it deserves in the future. If you’re up for an adventure, visit a few of the 5 traveler gems in Georgia, Caucasus. …
- 18 Janitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best Easter egg hunts in the world
photo by Steven Depolo
If you’re a Christian, then Easter is one of the most important holidays of the year, and a perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and family either at home, or even better in a faraway place that promises fun and adventure.And even if you’re not a religious sort, Easter is a great time to get away from home and from work and get up to some traveling, since April is as good a time as ever to be on the road.
But if you are planning on traveling with kids, then Easter gets a whole new meaning: Easter bunnies, chocolate eggs and sometimes even presents! Go traveling with your family on Easter, and take your kids to some of the best Easter egg hunts in the world, they’ll have the time of their lives!
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