the Travel Enthusiast
- 19 Apr
Travel destinations for coffee addicts
Traveling often entails lots of sleepless hours waiting for trains or buses, uncomfortable naps in airports and the occasional z’s one some hurdling means of transport… in these conditions, it’s surprising that not all travelers are addicted to caffeine during their trips.And if you’re a coffee addict in day to day life too, your craving for a hot cuppa are probably even worse when you’re traveling. So here’s an idea for coffee addicts: travel to a place where there’s plenty of good coffee (Startbucks or other cafe chains don’t count). Here are some of the best travel destinations for coffee addicts. …
- 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. …
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Easter dishes from around the world
Pashka, photo by Mitrius
About a third of the world’s population will celebrate Easter next Sunday, and while many of the basic Easter rituals are similar wherever you are on the planet, important details such as the traditional Easter meal are not. Easter breakfasts and sometimes dinners are special, just like other holiday meals, and they are the perfect occasion for many families to dig out old and trusted recipes passed down from generation to generation.
So for all the gourmets who are planning on traveling this Easter, here are some interesting Easter dishes from around the world that you can try on your trip, or maybe cook on your own! …
- 16 Apr
Top 5 little known island nations in the world
Australia, New Zealand or Japan are some of the most well known island nations on the planet, and they are large, easily found on the map, and known to everyone. But for every famous island country, there are dozens of others that are less talked about in geography classes, and maybe even in traveler circles.Living in a country that is made up of sometimes tens or hundreds of tiny little islands is surely interesting, and visiting them and exploring them at your leisure is even more so. So here are the top 5 little known island nations in the world. …
- 15 Apr
The most amazing port cities in the world
Port Elizabeth
Nice fresh sea air, a beautiful view of the harbor, fresh fish at the market every day and long walks on the beach…people who live in port cities definitely have a lot to be happy about. For millenia, port cities were the hubs of commerce, arts and civilization, because back when people had to rely on non-motorized means of transport, traveling by boat was the fastest way to get to a faraway destination.
Port might be slightly less important nowadays, but from a touristic point of view, they tend to be fascinating places. So here are some of the most amazing port cities in the world. …
- 13 Apr
The most impressive caves and grottoes in the world
Batu Caves, photo by edachsund
It’s always a surprise when you visit a cave or a grotto and you come to the realization that the natural wonders of the planet are much deeper than we think. Caves and grottoes have had a special significance for humans since the dawn of time.
Used for worship or shelter, caves are now simple miracles of nature, but that’s enough to make anyone want to visit them. So strap on your headlamp and venture into the breath-taking underbelly of the planet, because here are the most impressive caves and grottoes in the world. …
- 11 Apr
Amazing tourist attractions in Tonga
photo by Sarah/Rose
Tonga, the ‘Friendly Islands’, are one of those small Micronesian nations that few brochures mention, and most people know very little about them. That doesn’t mean that there is nothing interesting about Micronesian nations, it’s just that they tend to get ‘lost’ amidst the vastness of the Pacific.
Tonga is a fascinating place, although probably not that pleasant for its inhabitants – it is the last absolute monarchy in the world, and the king rules over the people like a feudal lord. This might put off some potential visitors from traveling to Tonga, but this island nation’s nickname is really well deserved, and tourists will be welcomed with open arms. To give you a taste of what this destination has to offer, here are some of the most amazing tourist attractions in Tonga. …
- 09 Aprandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best remote island getaways in the world
Galapagos
When on a holiday, most people expect to be able to let go of their daily life for a while, which is why beach destinations are so popular with those not living on the coast. But now that beach resorts are more popular than ever, you’ll have a hard time finding a destination where you can really enjoy some peace and quiet, and where you won’t be bothered by the sounds of traffic.
However, there are some beach destinations left in the world where you’ll feel like you’re thousands of miles away from real life, and where you can bask in the beauty of nature. Here are the best remote island getaways in the world. …
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Top 5 Spanish hideaways
Besalu
Sometimes Spain seems like one gigantic tourist destination that has something to visit at every corner (and everyone knows where every corner is). But there are some secrets left to this country, and plenty of destinations that not everyone knows about.
It takes some digging to find them, and you might know precious little about these destinations until you get there, but once you do get there, you’ll never want to leave the cycle of siesta, fiesta and sightseeing. Here are the top 10 Spanish hideaways that you can retreat to on your holiday. …
- 08 Apr
The backpacker’s guide to Tasmania
Hobart the Capital of Tasmania
Australia has lots of seemingly wild and unexplored places, but probably the most mysterious of these is its only island state, Tasmania. With scary connections such as the Tasmanian devil, Tasmania might not seem like the best place to explored on your own, especially if you are backpacking, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Tasmania’s creatures don’t bite (much), the scenery is breath-taking, there are few people and it’s small enough to explore in one go. So here’s the backpacker’s guide to Tasmania. …
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