the Travel Enthusiast
- 23 Sep
The World’s Top 10 Airports
A plane flying @Willy Vermaelen
For over the last decades, many airports have been established throughout the world, most of them trying to give the passengers as much comfort and hospitality as possible. However there are only a few that have absolutely all the needs that every passenger needs. Every airport is dynamic and offers all inclusive recommendations in their own way, but the following airports that I will mention are the finest and most developed among all. According to Skyrax these are the best airports of 2015. …
- 31 AugAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
My Athens
The Acropolis with myself
Athens is the fascinating capital of Greece, known for its rich culture, stunning views and excellent Greek cuisine. The population is roughly about six million.
- 11 AugAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
One Day in Vienna
The Schonnbrun Palace as its finest
I particularly love the gardens of this place but the entire Palace is exceptionally charmingWhen I planned to come in Austria for a weekend, I decided to revisit Vienna again before heading to Semmering. First thing I thought in my mind was that I should also visit the places in Vienna which unfortunately I skipped, so it was very delightful to experience the other places …
- 28 JulAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Semmering
The mountains of Semmering, beautiful, astonishing and mighty
The entire region called Semmering has beautiful and scenic mountains, villages, and excellent roads. However what made this place very famous is the worlds very first mountain railway that is also considered a great civil engineering achievement. The railway is also recognized as a heritage site by UNESCO. …
- 15 JulAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
My Personal Trip to Maramures, Romania
A typical wooden church of Maramures, Romania. This is the Church of The Holy Archangels, Plopis, Romania
Maramures is without doubt, one of Romania’s most intriguing part. Situated on the northern part of the country, the region is famous for its picturesque views, beautiful mountains, impressive rural culture and heritage. The head of the region is the city called Baia Mare. Other big and important cities are Sighetu Marmatiei and Borsa.
In addition to its beautiful national parks and mountains, Maramures is also famous for its trademark wooden churches, eight of them being recognized as heritage sites by UNESCO.
- 08 JulAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
My experience in Barcelona and Catalonia, Spain
A picture that I took of Sagrada Familia, one of Gaudi’s top masterpieces
Barcelona is undoubtedly a thriving city, the de facto capital of Catalonia and Spain’s second largest city filled with fun, culture and beauty. It has everything, and with its excellent climate, it is an exciting destination and notorious for its fine beaches. The city features many prominent sights that should not be missed.
Located on the Northeastern side of Spain on the Mediterranean coast, Barcelona is also located 75 miles from the border of France. It is ranked as the the third most visited city in Europe after London and Paris.
- 31 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
St Vincent and The Grenadines, The Breadfruit Isle
Canouan Island
St Vincent and The Grenadines is an island nation situated on the Caribbean. The north of St Vincent lies Saint Lucia and Barbados to the east. The total area of the country is 390 sq km while the coastline is 84 km. Kingstown is the capital and also largest city of the country.
The official and national language is English but English based creole is also widely spoken. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar.
The total population of the country is 110.000, around 50% of them living in urban areas. Around 90% of the people are African descent. The rest 10% are mostly European(mainly British), Indian, Carib or mixed descent.
The political status of the country is monarchy, the current head of the state being Queen Elizabeth II. …
- 30 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
St Kitts and Nevis, The Queen of The Caribbees
Mongoose Beach, St Kitts. One of the islands finest sights and beaches ©Doug Bank/flickr
St Kitts and Nevis is an island nation situated on the Caribbean. It is part of the Leeward Islands group. It is between St Eustasius( The Netherlands) and Antigua and Barbuda.
The capital city of St Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre. The total area is 261.6 sq km while the coastline is 135 km.
The official and national language is English. The English-Creole is also widely spoken.
The political status is monarchy, the current head of the state being Queen Elizabeth II. …
- 29 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Prosperous Malta
La Valetta, the capital of Malta is known for its unique charm, beauty and vibrancy ©UltraPanavision/flickr
Malta is an island nation on the Mediterranean, Europe. It is both a European Union and Commonwealth of Nations member. It is located south of Italy, east of Tunisia and north of Libya.
The capital and largest city is La Valletta. The entire country totally has 316 sq km and the coastline is 253 km.
The political status of the country is republic. …
- 28 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The United Kingdom, The Land of Hope and Glory
A quintessential view of London with its trademark double decker, the capital and largest city of the UK, London ©Nikos Koutoulas/flickr
The United Kingdom is an island country situated in Europe. France lies to the south and Ireland to the west. It is one of the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world, known for its vast, dynamic and influential history and culture as well as for its unique charm and beauty.
The total area of the UK is 243,305 sq km while the coastline is 12.400 km.
The capital and largest city is London. Pound Sterling is the currency of the country. The political status is constitutional monarchy under Queen Elizabeth II.
The United Kingdom consists of four countries, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The rest of the three countries have their own devolved administration as well having their own capital city. Cardiff is the capital of Wales, Edinburgh for Scotland, and Belfast for Northern Ireland.
English is the official and national language of the country. Each of United Kingdoms countries have their own national and recognized languages like Scottish and Scottish Gaelic in Scotland and Irish and Ulster Scot in Northern Island. Welsh is the only Celtic language that is official in Wales alongside English. Many numerous minority languages can be also heard, particularly in big cities like London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham. …
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