the Travel Enthusiast
- 26 Oct
Travel destinations for the art nouveau fan
Brussels
At the end of the 19th century, a new art style took over the world. Swirling lines, models inspired by plants and flowers and harmony with the natural environment made Art Nouveau an instant hit, and this elegant art style is not dead yet – modern architecture and art sometimes take a break from sleek and sterile lines and slip into art nouveau inspired images.
If you like art nouveau, then there are plenty of travel destinations where you can indulge in your love of all things beautiful, and we’re not only talking about museum pieces here. Arm yourself with a camera and visit some of these travel destinations for the art nouveau fan. …
- 25 Octevike14 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
5 destinations for the Wild West enthusiast
Alabama Hills, photo by Alisha Vargas on Flickr
Unless you are very young, you’ve probably seen a quite a few Western movies when growing up. And while for many people these tales of bank robbers, cowboys and beautiful tavern maids were just a way to pass an idle afternoon or evening, there are more than enough die-hard fans of the Western genres who would give an arm and a leg for Clint Eastwood’s spaghetti western hat.
If you’re a fan of the Wild West in all its gritty glory, there’s more you can do than buy movie props on e-bay – you can go and visit some travel destinations that even after all these years still have the unmistakable mood of a western film. Here are 5 destinations for the Wild West enthusiast. …
- 24 Octerato in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
The world’s most unusual ski hotspots
©geograph.org.uk
Skiing and snowboarding are just two of the many sports enjoyed by people on a winter break. As such, there are a number of very popular resorts across central Europe or North America where you can ski on established slopes and enjoy après ski in the company of many other enthusiasts.
Occasionally, however, it is tempting to leave away the oft-frequented slopes in search of something a little different. Not just off piste, but also off the main skiing maps altogether. If you are searching for late ski deals and fancy a trip somewhere exotic, then listed below are some of the world’s most unusual skiing destinations.
… - 21 Oct
5 reasons why you should travel to Tunisia
Monastir
Less than a year ago, the Tunisian revolution was making headlines all over the world, and although nowadays the situation has quieted down considerably, street protests still occur in the country. But despite the civil unrest, Tunisia is not off limits for tourists, quite the opposite – the newly democratic and dictatorless country is ripe for a new wave of travelers.
The sand, sun and sea of Tunisia are enough of an incentive for most travelers, but if you’re still on the fence whether or not it’s a good idea to take a trip to this North African country, here are 5 reasons why you should travel to Tunisia. …
- 20 Octtylerd in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best wineries where you can spend the night
Montpellier
When you are visiting a great winery or vineyard where you can taste as many delicious wines as you want, the last thing you want to do afterwards is drive or be driven home and fall into your own bed.
Good wines are made to be enjoyed leisurely and slowly, which is why it’s a great idea to spend the night at the winery whose cellars you are working on emptying. Many wineries and vineyards have shrewdly picked up on this, and many of them offer the option of staying overnight.
If you want to spend an evening surrounded by scrumptious wines, then here are the best wineries where you can spend the night. …
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5 hotels with a weird history from around the world
Shrigley Hall Hotel, photo by Ian Capper on Geograph.org.uk
Few travelers can avoid visiting at least a few hotels in the course of their travels. And staying at a hotel is not always the most exciting alternative, especially since some hotels look like they are making efforts to be as ordinary as possible.
But there are other hotels, which might seem like your run of the mill building with regular rooms, but which have a few skeletons in the closet, sometimes literally. Hotels that are set up in older buildings that used to serve another purpose sometimes end with with a baggage, and maybe not looking like hotels at all. Here are 5 hotels with a weird history from around the world, which are just too unusual to pass up. …
- 19 Oct
The best spots in the world to learn how to surf
photo by Timo Balk
There’s evidence that suggests that surfing might be one of the oldest sports on the planet, and the idea of riding the waves has likely come up when humans first started swimming in the ocean. Historians of surfing are not in agreement yet whether surfing was invented in Peru or Hawaii, but the bottom line is that surfing is old.
People have been learning how to surf for millennia, but that doesn’t mean that surfing is a piece of cake. Surf breaks can differ radically, and trying to get down the basics at the wrong break will be difficult, and will probably make you a nuisance for experienced surfers. If you want to know which are the best places to start, here are the best spots in the world to learn how to surf. …
- 17 Oct
The creepiest ghost towns in Europe
Tyneham, photo by Claudia Gabriela Marques Vieira
Most of the world’s famous ghost towns are what’s left of old, short-lived mining towns in the US and Canada which were abandoned once there was little ore left to find. But the towns you see in old Western movies are not the only kind of ghost towns around.
Old Europe also has several sad tales of abandoned towns and villages that now lie empty but still intact. These ghost towns have been abandoned for various reasons, some tragic and some uninteresting, but the towns themselves are all worth a visit. Feel the past creep up behind your back while you visit some of the creepiest ghost towns in Europe. …
- 13 Oct
Top 5 smallest countries in the world (and why you should visit them)
Monte Carlo, Monaco is one of the worlds well known tiny nations, It’s a top destination for bargain hunters, gamblers and luxury fans
If you live in a country that spans over several timezones and you can easily take a month long road trip from one border to the other, then it might sound strange to you that there are countries on the planet where you can actually traverse on foot in a reasonable amount of time.
Some countries are so tiny that they would count as a small town in other parts of the world! Although those who like their travel destinations vast and sprawling with lots of space to explore will find it strange, small countries are actually great for shorter (and even longer) holidays. Here are top 5 smallest countries in the world and why you should visit them. …
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Top 5 things to do in Belize
photo by Summer Short
With its long Caribbean coast and interesting mix of cultures, Belize is not a tourist destination that anyone could complain about. Natural attractions and wildlife abound in Belize, the beaches are lovely, the Maya ruins mysterious and the people are friendly and welcoming. When it comes to things to see, you can’t get bored easily in this Central American country, but what about more active travelers who can’t stand to sit still even for a second?
Luckily, Belize is a great destination for adventure travel, and whichever is the adrenaline-inducing activity of your choice, you will most likely find plenty of opportunities for it in this country. Here are the top 5 things to in Belize, among the many. …
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