the Travel Enthusiast
- 25 Aug
The best hiking destinations for beginners
Villarica Volcano, photo by Ollie Harridge
Hiking is an awesome way of visiting natural attractions, but the truth is that sometimes it can be awfully difficult. Those who are not used to physical effort will sometimes find it exhausting to follow in the footsteps of an experienced hiker who is used to climbing steep slopes and difficult terrain, and nobody likes to be the last one in a group of climbers, slowly and tortuously trying to follow them.
That’s why if you are a beginner in matters of hiking, it’s better if you start small. Easier hikes are not less scenic or less worthwhile then the more difficult ones, and you will build up stamina and experience for longer and more complicated trails, so here are some of the best hiking destinations for beginners. …
- 24 Augevike14 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The newest and most beautiful World Heritage Sites
Ogasawara Islands, photo by pha pha
World Heritage Sites are created in order to preserve the best that out planet or our civilizations have to offer. A world heritage sites can be pretty much anything, be it a forest, a building, part of a city, as long as it has an exceptional cultural or physical importance.
There are over 900 listed world heritage sites in the world, and the list is continually growing. In 2011, some very interesting additions have made the list. If you are interested in visiting places of exceptional beauty or deep meaning, here are some of the newest and most beautiful World Heritage Sites. …
- 23 Aug
The best urban destinations in the Balkans
Dubrovnik seen from above
The Balkans are not exactly the premier travel destination in Europe, and that’s really not much of a surprise considering the unstable political situation in the recent past, as well as unsavory rumors that have kept kept potential visitors at bay.
However, the Balkans are quickly developing into a great travel destination that has a fresh and unexplored feel, yet it is loaded with culture, traditions and a rich history.
The currently most popular travel destinations in the Balkans are capitalizing on the stunning natural wonders and a diverse culture, cuisine and friendly people in order to attract visitors, and they manage to do it successfully. Here are some of the best urban destinations in the Balkans, for those interested in visiting this astounding corner of Europe. …
- 17 Augitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful waterfront cities in the world
Rio de Janeiro
Those who have never lived in a city near water, be it a lake, river or the ocean, miss out on a lot of fun: waterfront walks, the gulls, the sound of water and ample opportunity for various water sports. Cities have been built near water for ages, for a variety of reasons, and nowadays there are several old and beautiful waterfront cities that makes delightful destinations.
The waterfront cities on this list have more in common than the obvious aquatic element: they are also places where it is impossible not to have fun. If you like your cities next to a bit of water, here are some of the most beautiful waterfront cities in the world. …
- 16 Aug
The most beautiful rivers in the world
Mekong River in Laos
There has always been something about rivers that made them attractive to artists and travelers, and even people who just fancied a quiet walk along the meandering banks of a slowly flowing river.
Rivers are usually only as beautiful as their surroundings, and a stretch of river that looks like a piece of paradise can quickly turn into a scene from an industrial wasteland. But some rivers are regarded as universally, unequivocally beautiful, and it doesn’t take an artist to see that. So here are some of the most beautiful rivers in the world. …
- 15 Aug
The most amazing botanical gardens in the world
Botanical gardens might have started out as smallish medicinal plant gardens in the Middle Ages, but they gradually developed into gardens run by universities or scientific institutions in order to study plants and display some of the most interesting specimens to the public.Sure, seeing a huge cactus in a greenhouse is not the same as seeing one in its natural habitat, but if you are not able or don’t have the time to travel, the botanical garden is a great place to see a bit of nature. And besides, many botanical gardens are great tourist attractions in their own right, not only because they exhibit some wickedly interesting plants, but also because they do it in a novel way. So here are some of the most amazing botanical gardens in the world. …
- lizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Nakuru lake
The Great Rift Valley is not an easy place to describe, either geographically or geologically. The name was coined by a 19th century explorer, John Walter Gregory, who gave it to a 6000 kilometer long stretch of land running from northern Syria to central Mozambique.
Since this huge chunk of land is spans over more than a few countries and it is also geologically imprecise, nowadays the term is used mostly to denote a valley in the East African Rift that is the process of splitting into two pieces the African plate.
The part of the valley located in Kenya is famously beautiful (though this is not the only part of the valley that is worth visiting), and has some unique features. So here’s a short guide to one of the planet’s most amazing places: the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. …
- 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 Augitachan 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. …
- 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. …
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