the Travel Enthusiast
- 25 Mar
Amazing places: Uzbekistan
Tashkent
No matter how much you’ve been traveling in your lifetime, there will always be some blank spots on the map that you know next to nothing about. Uzbekistan is one such blank spot for even many seasoned travelers, despite the fact that it has everything that a good travel destination needs: rich culture and history, interesting traditions and beautiful scenery.
This ex-Soviet country should definitely feature more prominently in travel brochures and itineraries, so here’s the next installment in our series Amazing places: Uzbekistan. …
- 24 Mar
Top 5 historic cities in Italy
Palermo
Italy is seen as the place where good art comes from (not all good art, of course, but much of it), a place where you can see the newest fashions and buy them too, and where there are more historical attractions per square km than anywhere else in Europe.
Italy is a great place for the exploration of historic places, but it has its fair share of cosmopolitan cities too. If you want to avoid fashion capitals and trendy holiday destinations and get a closer look at this country’s rich historical heritage, here are the top 5 historic cities in Italy. …
- 22 Martibi60 in Amazing Places | 2 COMMENTS
The most futuristic hotels in the world
Apeiron Island Hotel
If you are a sci-fi buff, there are probably few things better than staying at a hotel that looks like something out of the 23th century, and even if science fiction is not your cup of tea, you might appreciate staying at a hotel that just looks…different.
Architects around the world have given into the temptation of creating buildings that stand out, and while some of them look a bit strange, they all offer top-notch services. Feeling like taking a trip to the future? Take a look at this list of the most futuristic hotels in the world. They are still in the concept phase, but hopefully they will be built soon. …
- 17 Marlizzy_a in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 travel destinations in Germany
Freiburg Germany
Germany is one of the most influential nations in Europe, one of the biggest economic powers of the world, the home of great beer and bratwurst, and also an utterly delightful holiday destination.
Beyond these cliches, Germany has a rich history and culture that goes back to the dawn of European history, and the tourist attractions of the country are many and varied. So where to begin an exploration of this beautiful country? Here are the top 10 travel destinations in Germany. …
- 11 Marandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing places: Ushuaia, Argentina
photo by Acaro
Ushuaia is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago off the southern tip of the South American continent. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the entire world, in addition to being the tourist center of Tierra del Fuego, and an excellent base for excursions to Antarctica.
The city used to be a missionary base, penal colony and naval base, but today it is a cosmopolitan place with nice restaurants, and even casinos, but its main merit is for being in the middle of an area full of natural beauty. So here’s our next article in the series of Amazing Places: Ushuaia, Argentina. …
- 06 Martibi60 in Amazing Places | 2 COMMENTS
Travel destinations for spiritual holidays
Rara Lake, by Ardahal.nitw
More often than not, traveling is a great way to relieve stress, and to relax your mind and sometimes your body. What most people look in a successful holiday is fun and excitement, but sometimes you just feel like slowing down, taking a deep breath and enjoying life’s small pleasures.
Beaches or other popular destinations are great if you’re in the mood for partying, but if you just want a holiday for the spirit, a quiet place and some spectacular sights are best you can do. Here are some great travel destinations for spiritual holidays. …
- 01 Marandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
A backpacker’s guide to Brunei
Brunei
Brunei is one of those South Asian countries that you don’t read much about in tourist brochures, and if you’re an adventurous backpacker who relies more on personal experience than what you read in guidebooks, you probably don’t mind visiting a country that is not one of the popular tourist destinations in Asia.
The Sultanate of Brunei is completely surrounded by Malaysia, and although it is pint-sized, it is amazingly rich thanks to its natural gas resources. There are lots of places for eco-tours in Brunei, the culture is interesting to say the least, and English is spoken widely enough that you won’t need a Malay phrasebook on you. Here’s a short backpacker’s guide to Brunei. …
- 28 Febtylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Bodie, the best ghost town in California
photo by Thomas.fanghaenel
If you’re one of those people who lived for western movies in their childhood, I’m sure you still remember what it felt like to be glued to the TV screen while some cocky cowboy strolled into a saloon, or when bandits with weird accents tried to rob some minuscule bank in a typically western small town.
Well, as an adult, you can visit the real life versions of these little towns, although their residents won’t really be around…ghost towns abound in California, and Bodie is widely known as the best preserved ghost town in the state, and the most visited one. Here’s a quick guide to Bodie, the best ghost town in California. …
- 19 Febtomtum in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Visiting Centralia, Pennsylvania
photo by RunTellmanRun
Centralia, a little town in Pennsylvania’s coal region, used to be a bustling mining center, until 1962, when a fire broke out in the mines.
Supposedly the fire started from a waste disposal site, which was burned but not fully extinguished and the fire entered into the coal mine beneath. All attempts to extinguish it failed. The fire is estimated to have now spread over 400 acres and has enough coal to continue burning for another 250 years in its 8 mile mine.
Nobody knew how bad the damage was until the 70’s, and since then people have started abandoning the town. Now, Centralia is a ghost town, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of things to see there.
In addition to the rather creepy history of the town, or the fact that at the first glance it looks like nothing more than a field with some roads on it, Centralia is a very interesting destination to say the least. So here some tips about visiting Centralia, Pennsylvania. …
- 11 Feberato in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Trip to London that will not Break the Bank
London is certainly one of the most popular cities in the world and unfortunately this enduring popularity means that enjoying a trip there can often be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways of enjoying a fantastic weekend in the capital of the UK without having to spend huge amounts of cash on travel, accommodation and attractions, and this whole process starts by finding one of the many low cost flights available to bring you into the city from your chosen local airport. …
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