the Travel Enthusiast
- 03 FebEdina in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
5 underrated travel destinations
Gdansk
Mainstream travel brochures usually have the tendency to focus on the same places: tried and liked destinations, which are certainly popular and very pleasant, but which don’t bring anything new at all. It’s a well known fact that places like Honolulu, Paris or Aspen are great travel destinations, but don’t you ever wonder if there’s something that the brochures fail to mention?
Some places are not very popular, despite having the perfect ingredients for an amazing holiday. So here are 5 underrated travel destinations that need more appreciation from travelers! …
- 31 Janpapillon in Amazing Places | 3 COMMENTS
The best movie beaches in the world
photo by Mr Bullitt
I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of movies where the protagonists are lounging on exquisite, sandy beaches ringed with palm trees, tanning and sipping dainty little cocktails. And while many of these beaches just seem too good to be true, they were filmed in real locations, and camera work can do little to completely change the way a place really looks like.
So, good news, because that means that you can visit the exact same beaches that you saw in your favorite movies, even if they (usually) come without the requisite celebrities. So here are the best movie beaches in the world. …
- 11 Janitachan in Amazing Places | 7 COMMENTS
Tourist Attractions and Places in Paraguay
Iguacu Falls view ©Deni Williams/Flickr
Paraguay is one of those countries that are not very high up on the lists of the most popular travel destinations in the world, despite their natural beauty and fascinating culture. This landlocked country about the size of California is a place of contrasts, with untamed plains, marshes, lagoons, dense forests, and jungles, and welcoming towns and cities.
Paraguay is the second poorest country in South America, but it is incredibly rich in resources, culture and history, and there are many interesting (read about Pope Francis’ visit in Paraguay), if overlooked sights that that make the country perfect for a South America vacation. If you would like to get to know a little more the native cultures of South America, Paraguay is a great starting point.
- 29 Dec
Adventure travel in Borneo
If you are thinking of traveling to Borneo, pack a pair of sturdy boots, because you have a lot of ground to cover. Borneo is a big island, the third largest in the world, actually, and it is shared among three different countries: Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia.There are interesting places in all the three regions of the island, so regardless of whether you’re heading to Brunei, East Malaysia or Kalimantan, you won’t find yourself without things to do. And since this is one of the most exotic places on earth, sitting in a hotel room is absolutely out of the questions. Here is some basic information about adventure travel in Borneo. …
- 03 Decitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The mysterious Pendle Witch Country in the UK
Pendle Witch Country is an area locate in the Lancashire Pennines, between the north-western edge of Bronte Country (named after the Bronte sisters) and Ribble Valley and the Yorkshire Dales. This place is not what you’d normally call a tourist magnet, despite the fact that there are plenty of things to see.The mysterious Pendle Witch Country in the UK is like a landscape straight out of a Gothic novel, or maybe one of the Bronte sisters’ books. But the wilderness is not what makes this place special, it is its gruesome history and the attractions related to it. …
- 23 Novitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The natural wonders of 2010
Yemen
All traveler’s, amateur or otherwise, have heard about UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, and this distinction is used as a guarantee that the place you’re about to see was well worth the long journey. World Heritage Sites can be forests, lakes, mountains, buildings or entire cities that have such a high natural or cultural importance that they are an essential part of human culture.
So far, there are 911 World Heritage Sites in the world, and the list is growing! Here are the natural wonders of 2010, which have recently made the list. …
- 21 NovVago in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 Places to Visit in Morocco
Morocco
Morocco has become one of the hottest travel destinations in the world and it’s no wonder. Visitors from Europe are looking for exotic landscapes, beautiful beaches, and cheap prices – Morocco offers them all. In fact, visitors from North America can find the same values once they actually cross the oceans.
As an expat in Morocco, I am often asked where people should plan their vacations. This is my advice for the top ten places to visit on a two week holiday in Morocco. …
- 11 Nov
Budget Travel In Hawaii
For millions of people around the world a trip to Hawaii is a dream. For many it will remain a dream only because they think that Hawaii is too far to get to, too expensive, and reserved only for the rich and famous. Nothing could be further from the truth.Okay, admittedly, Hawaii is far away – from everywhere. The island archipelago is the remotest on the planet. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend thousands of dollars to get there. From Japan or the Philippines you can find prices as low as $300 each way and from the U.S. mainland, budget travelers can find flights for as low as $150 each way if they think ahead, watch for flight specials, and travel during the off season. …
- 27 OctVago in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Blank Spot on the Map – Central Asia
Travelers who are making plans to see the world often think of the usual places. Australia, Thailand, Japan, China, Europe, maybe even India, Brazil, or Kenya. Conspicuously absent from most agendas is the magical land of Central Asia. Central Asia is a a veritable blank spot on most top ten lists and the reason for this is as intangible as the ideas of the land itself.
Ask someone what they know about Central Asia and you might get an answer that makes sense. More likely you will get a confusion of India, China, and Borat. Yes, Borat.It’s a sad thing that the amount of knowledge most people have of this vast area of land is a spoof movie that makes the residents look like village bumpkins and the landscape look like Russia. While it may be true that there are certainly villages, bumpkins, and Russian landscapes- this is hardly the entire picture. …
- 25 Oct
Cheap Travels in Incredible Paris
The Eiffel Tower seen from below
Travelers always talk about how expensive Paris is, but the truth is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a great time in this beautiful city. Sure, you can pay all the high fees to go to the museums, have 500 Euro meals, and stay in ultra luxury boutique hotels…but that’s not the only way to have a great time in Paris.
For those who don’t want to spend a lot of money or who are traveling on a budget, there are plenty of options.First of all, be aware that spring and summer are the high season in Paris and because of that, you will pay more during these seasons than if you choose to travel during the autumn and winter months. The downside is that the ‘off season’ weather can be cold, rainy, and grey, but of course, you can also get lucky and have gorgeous sunny days at half price or less. …
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