the Travel Enthusiast
- 18 Apr
The best Cinco de Mayo festivals in the US
photo by Esparta Palma
In such a multicultural country like the US, national holidays and festivals like St. Patrick’s Day, Oktoberfest or the Chinese New Year tend to have a significance that goes beyond their original meaning.
While Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French forces, in the US it is a holiday when American Mexicans celebrate their cultural heritage and their history, and the holiday is celebrated by many Americans regardless of their ethnic origin. So, for many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means fiestas, mariachi and tamales. Here are the best Cinco de Mayo festivals in the US. …
- 12 Aprlizzy_a in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 hottest nightclubs in Beijing
Beijing during night
The Chinese have accomplished what many other nations could not: they built the largest wall on the planet, visible even from space, they had medicine while others were still using leeches to cure illnesses, are masters of art, literature, music and science, and this is what most tourist to China are looking forward to.
Right? Well, yes, but let’s not forget the great nightlife of China’s capital city. Leaving Beijing without checking out a few nightclubs is almost as bad as not visiting the Forbidden City. So get your clubbing gear on, and set out to explore some of the top 5 hottest nightclubs in Beijing. …
- 28 Mar
The best sandboarding destinations in the world
Since we’ve already written about where you can find the most interesting sand dunes in the world, here’s another treat for those of you who still feel some nostalgia for those childhood days spent playing in the sand box. Sand has many uses, way beyond building castles on the beach, especially if you are longing to do something more adventurous than developing your miniature castle building skills – sandboarding.Sandboarding is not that different from snowboarding, but instead of fluffy frozen water, you end up with mouthfuls of sand when you tumble down. For all the extreme-sports enthusiasts, here are the best sandboarding destinations in the world. …
- 24 Marandra88 in Fun and Travel | 2 COMMENTS
April Fools’ Day traditions around the world
photo by johnny2love/Flickr
If you pride yourself on your jokes and pranks but you feel like your sense of humor is not appreciated enough (and maybe even earned you a few good yellings), April Fools’ Day is a holiday that was just made for you.
Being on the giving rather than on the receiving end of a practical joke certainly plays a part in how much you enjoy this holiday, but in any case, this is the only day in the year when you can be as childish and sneaky as you want (and ask people ‘why so serious?’). So to give you some ideas for new tricks and pranks, here are some April Fools’ Day traditions around the world. …
- 19 Mar
10 drinks named after travel destinations
photo by Kimba Howard
Next time you’re in a bar, drinking an exotically named cocktail, ask your bartender about its history. Although it might seem like some drinks have fancy names just for the sake of sales, many of them go way back, and were created by people in distant places.
Actually, taking a look at a drink menu could give you some ideas about your next travel destination. And in any case, drinking a famous cocktail at the bar or hotel were it was prepared for the first time makes for some interesting travel stories! So here are 10 drinks named after travel destinations. …
- 24 Febitachan in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 hottest nightclubs in Paris
Paris, the city of love, of great cuisine and wonderful works of art – but also the city of sophisticated nightlife. As you can imagine, Paris’s club scene is just as diverse as the city itself.From laid-back, bohemian joints to cocktail bars where well-dressed young people sip dainty drinks, to wild clubs with loud music and an unleashed crowd, Paris has it all. If you were wondering what to do with your nights when you’re visiting Paris, here are a couple of suggestions that you can consider. Here are the top 5 hottest nightclubs in Paris. …
- 08 FebEdina in Fun and Travel | 2 COMMENTS
Camping tips for families
Camping is great, and there are few travelers who haven’t spent their youth yearning for the next big outing with their families and friends. But now in the age of internet and Xbox, it might be a bit difficult to convince your kids to come without a fuss on your family camping trip, and even more difficult to make it so that they have fun.But once you convince them, their sense of wonder guarantees that they will find interesting everything, from campfires to critters and even camping food. So here are some camping tips for families, that can help you make your trip more pleasant. …
- 29 Janevike14 in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the US, but it is celebrated in many parts of the world. Different customs and traditions are linked to Valentine’s Day in different countries, but one thing that never changes is that people always try to express their love.February 14 is all about chocolates, Valentine cards and romantic dinners for the American people, but aren’t you curious how this holiday is celebrated around the world?
Maybe you’ll find a country where there’s a tradition that you just can’t live without – and maybe even plan a trip for Valentine’s Day and celebrate it in the local style. Here are some Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world. …
- 27 Jantomtum in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 nightclubs in Detroit
Detroit
Detroit is one of the most rapidly modernizing metropolises in the US, and if you want to visit a city that managed to find the perfect combination between historical landmarks, endless shopping opportunities and world class museums and theaters, there’s no better destination than Detroit.
And while sightseeing and cultural activities can keep you occupied during the day, there’s no shortage of things to do at night. Detroit’s vibrant nightlife scene has quite a few pleasant surprises for tourists, regardless of their taste in music or clubs. Here are the top 5 nightclubs in Detroit. …
- 15 Jan
Where to dance tango in Buenos Aires
Tango is not one of the oldest dances in the world, but it is old enough to have become traditional in more than just Argentina. Tango was invented at the turn of the century by Italian immigrants to Argentina, believe it or not, in brothels. But after only 20 years or so, tango in Buenos Aires had already left its brothel beginnings far behind, and it entered the mainstream.To this day, tango is immensely popular in Argentina, and the best place to dance it is in its hometown, Buenos Aires. So brush up on your tango moves before your trip to the hot South America, and check out some of these places where you can dance tango in Buenos Aires. …
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