the Travel Enthusiast
- 15 Dec
A traveler’s guide to budget road trips
Road trips used to be one of the most affordable kinds of travel in past – all you needed was a car (your own or borrowed), money for gas and a road map. But road trips are no longer the rebellion of choice of hip teenagers looking for adventure and freedom. In fact, road trips are not that cheap anymore either, considering the price of gas.And yet, a road trip is an iconic travel experience, something that should be done at least in a lifetime, and not only by youngsters preparing to go off to college. If you are afraid that going on a road trip will cost you more money than it’s worth, then you might want to read this traveler’s guide to budget road trips which could help make your trip more affordable. …
- 13 Dectomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Responsible travel: a guide to agro-tourism
photo by warrenski on Flickr
Agro-tourism, also called agritourism, is one of the newest trends in the world of travel. Green travel allows you to help preserve the environment as much as possible without giving up on actually traveling, but agro-tourism does more than that: it involves in you activities that make tourism more sustainable.
Agro-tourism, to put it simply, implies spending time on a farm, working or just enjoying country life, picking fruit or feeding animals, and even doing harder jobs that allow you to pay for your holiday. In all cases, agro-tourism is an active sort of tourism that lands you with some useful experience, and often makes it possible for you to travel practically for free. Here’s one of the best way to indulge in responsible travel: a guide to agro-tourism. …
- 12 Dec
A traveler’s guide to Tajikistan
photo by Ben Paarmann on Flickr
Like its neighbors Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, or its fellow Central Asian country Turkmenistan, Tajikistan is not the likeliest travel destination that will pop up on the first pages of a travel guide to Asia.
But like all these other countries, Tajikistan has a few well kept secrets that have the potential to make any traveler jump up with delight. Granted, Tajikistan is not the luckiest country on the planet: it is one of the poorest in Central Asia (if not the world), and it has been ravaged by civil war.
But Tajikistan is fast getting back on its feet, and even tourism is slowly becoming more and more common in these lands. If you are looking for unique sights and culture in a place that is largely unknown to visitors, here is a traveler’s guide to Tajikistan. …
- 11 Dec
The best castle towns in the world
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, photo by Destination Europe on Flickr
In ages past, when castles were being built by the hundreds, little towns would often spring up around them, leaching off the wealth and protection of the castle’s lords and ladies.
And while castle towns are a fixture in most European countrie, they are not limited to the Old World. Pretty towns with large castles looming over them can be found all over the world, and if the castle is interesting, then the community built around it is no less intriguing.
If you feel like taking a step back in time to the glorious days of Medieval Europe or Asia, and even North America (without getting acquainted with any of the horrors of the Middle Ages), then take a trip to some of the best castle towns in the world. …
- 08 Dec
Cambodian cities to see before you die
Phnom Penh, photo by Lori NY
Cambodia, an unlucky country with some of the most beautiful ruined temples in the world, is a tourist destination chiefly thanks to the wonders of Angkor and other similar places. However, those who have dedicated some of their holiday time in Cambodia to the exploration of not only ancient cities but new ones too, rarely regret it.
Cambodia’s cities are in a constant flux, and the ravages of the Khmer Rouge are slowly being erased day by day. Luxury hotels stand tall next to old gilded temples, and even more unsavory sights like potholes and garbage heaps – but all these these things are what make Cambodia’s cities unique. If you decide to visit this stunning country, whether as a backpacker or regular traveler, there are quite a few Cambodian cities to see before you die. …
- 06 Dec
A traveler’s guide to visiting Antarctica
photo by Christian Stoker on Flickr
The Earth is beautiful, but it’s not always a fun place to be in. Deserts and snowy, icy corners of the planet are not everyone’s idea of a good time, and when it comes to Antarctica, for example, few people except for scientists would be willing to spend time there.
But as maligned as Antarctica might be, it is in fact a very interesting choice of a travel destination, and not just because visiting a continent covered in ice at the South Pole of the planet sounds cool.
A trip to Antarctica might just convince you that even the most inhospitable spots on the planet are actually excellent places for holidaymaking. Here’s a traveler’s guide to visiting Antarctica, for those who are looking for a freezing adventure. …
- 05 Decitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best outdoor ice skating rinks in the world
Toronto, photo by santaz_elv on Flickr
In temperate regions, it’s already the beginning of winter, and if you’re lucky to be in the middle of a cold winter with snow and ice, like in the good old times, then people have probably already started enjoying the wonders of frozen water.
Staging snowball fights or ice skating outside are the best parts of winter, especially if you have a whopping huge ice skating rink at your disposal. Even if the technicalities of a double loop jump escape you, ice skating is good fun for everyone (especially if you don’t mind a few scraped knees and elbows). So if you want to ice skate in style, check out some of the best outdoor ice skating destinations in the world. …
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The best yoga retreats in the world
photo by Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Flickr
Even the most open-minded and optimistic traveler gets tired sometimes, and needs a way to let go of the tension. And as most people know, yoga is one of the most popular way to relax your muscles and your brain, and regain your balance.
So if you’re a someone who loves to travel and who feels the need to get an intensive yoga training, why not combine the two? Yoga has spread all over the globe, and there are lots of amazing yoga retreats that are located in some very interesting places.
So if the idea of traveling around for a bit and then getting yourself fixed up for some more traveling in the future, here are some of the best yoga retreats in the world. …
- 02 Decpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most picturesque walking paths in the world
Camino de Santiago, photo bycompostelavirtual.com on Flickr
Before the time of cars, trains or planes, budget travelers who wanted to see the world didn’t have many options besides walking. And walk they did, so much and for so long that the paths forged by these early travelers still exist today.
And while the traveler of the 21st century can travel thousands of miles in a matter of hours, there are still plenty of people who still enjoy the simpler pleasures of seeing beautiful scenery at a leisurely pace, while walking.
Whatever your reasons for walking are (healthy exercise, a love of nature), there are plenty of walking trails that can awaken the love of walking even in the laziest person. Here’s a list of the most picturesque walking paths in the world. …
- 01 Dec
5 alternatives to flying
Train in Norway, photo by Percita
Modern technology has revolutionized travel – just imagine what it was like to spend days on a coach just to cross into another country! First there were steamboats, then cars, and finally airplanes whisk travelers from one corner of the globe to the other in a matter of hour.
Flying is definitely convenient (without considering all the time it takes to board, waiting for delayed flights, etc), but it can be expensive if you’re not lucky enough to find tickets on a low-cost airline, and there’s also the carbon footprint to consider.
And besides, some people are just plain uncomfortable with flying. So what is a traveler with itchy feet to do to fulfill their wanderlust without stepping foot on a plane? Here are 5 alternatives to flying, for those who refer to go jet-free. …
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