the Travel Enthusiast
- 07 Aprkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most interesting attractions in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville
Due to its location, Louisville is at the nexus of Southern and Midwestern cultures, and an utterly pleasant travel destination that has the best of both regions. Southern hospitality and cuisine blend with a vibrant arts and music scene, as well as some of the most beautiful parks in the US.
Louisville draws tourists all year round, which is not surprising, considering the vast number of year-round attractions in the city. So here are some of the most interesting attractions in Louisville, Kentucky. …
- lizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Budget nightlife in Brazil
Fortaleza
Brazil is a great place if you’re looking for beaches, nature and sports, but no matter how many activities you can choose from, a couple of weeks in Brazil won’t be cheap. Especially if you are planning on spending some time in Rio, you can definitely expect to pay quite a lot, especially when you go out.
But the good news is that there are lots of great holiday destinations in Brazil that won’t be as hard on your wallet as Rio (plus, there are quite a few places in Rio too that are not overly expensive), and the nightlife in these places is nothing to scoff at. So here are some suggestions for budget nightlife in Brazil. …
- 05 Aprpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best historical attractions in Nanjing, China
photo by Monan/Flickr
Nanjing, on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, is one of the most booming and exciting cities in China nowadays. Literally, Nanjing means the southern capital, as opposed to Beijing, the northern one. Several powerful Chinese dynasties have considered Nanjing their capital, so the historic and cultural heritage of the city is as rich as it could possibly get.
In Nanjing, you can find history at almost every corner if you look carefully, but there are several amazing attractions that you absolutely can’t miss on your visit. Here are the best historical attractions in Nanjing, China. …
-
Top 5 beaches in the Balearic Islands
La Calobra beach
Ibiza and Mallorca are surely well known for travelers who have spent some summer weeks in Europe, but perhaps it is less known that these two European beach paradises are part of a little group of very neat islands: the Balearic Islands.
This Mediterranean archipelago consists of Mallorca, its largest island, followed by Minorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera, which is actually the largest island in a tiny but beautiful archipelago. With so many islands in one place, you can imagine that the archipelago has more than a few great beaches, so here are the top 5 beaches in the Balearic Islands. …
- 04 Apr
The most fascinating archaeological sites in North America
Cliff Palace, photo by Ken Lund
The United States of America is not a very old state, but well before the British colonists arrived to America in the 17th century, the Native Americans had already built their civilization. Despite the earlier inhabitants of North America, and the vast number of archaeological digs and sites, the northern half of the continent is not exactly famed for them.
While Central and South America seem to get more attention from archaeologists and visitors, there is much to see in the US and Canada too. Here are some of the most fascinating archaeological sites in North America. …
- 02 Aprkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 tourist attractions in Bogota
Bogota as its finest
Bogota, and Colombia in general, has a far worse reputation then it deserves, so it’s not really surprising that many travelers tend to avoid it. Colombia’s capital is infamous for its various underworld-related stories, most of which are not likely to be true anyway.
In fact, Bogota is a very pleasant holiday destination, and it is far from being a city without history or culture. If you are looking for an educational and fun holiday in South America, Bogota might just be the perfect destination for you. Here are the top 5 tourist attractions in Bogota. …
- 31 Marandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Backpacking in Crimea
Mentions of Crimea appear far more often in discussions about the Crimean War, but the name hardly appears when it comes to tourism. Crimea is known to be the place where live war reporting became a widespread practice, but it its still not exactly what you’d call a popular tourist destination.The Crimean Peninsula, however, has all the makings of an interesting travel destination: unique geography (Crimea looks like an island linked to the mainland through a narrow natural bridge), diverse beaches and mountain scenery. For a backpacker, Crimea is one of Europe’s best kept secrets, so here’s a short guide to backpacking in Crimea. …
- kachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 trails to Macchu Picchu
Macchu Picchu, the ruined city of the Incas, still looms proudly over Urubamba Valley in Peru, centuries after it was abandone more than 6 centuries ago. The ‘forgotten city of the Incas’ was unknown to everyone except for the locals until 1911, when American historian Hiram Bingham brought it to international attention.Now, Macchu Picchu is the most well known icon of the Inca civilization, and one of the new seven wonders of the world. Visitors usually take the Inca Trail to arrive to the ruins, but there are several alternative ways that can give you a glimpse of a lesser known facet of the region. Here are the top 5 trails to Macchu Picchu. …
- 29 Marlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best pet friendly travel destinations
Malmo
When you go traveling for more than a couple of days, it’s usually recommended to find a friend or neighbor that will water your plants and pick up your mail, and I’m sure it’s not that difficult to find volunteers. But if it’s Fluffy or Rover that you have to leave at home, and not a cactus, it might be more difficult to convince someone to take care of them.
And if you are reluctant to leave your pet alone while you’re off traveling, why not take them with you? Traveling with pets takes more planning and care than a regular trip would, but it can be plenty of fun too! Here are some of the best pet friendly travel destinations that you can explore together with your animal companion. …
- 28 Mar
Camping tips for campfire cooking
So you’ve decided to go camping. You’ve packed your hiking boots, some good maps of hiking trails, a collection of ghost stories to tell around the campfire, and a big bag of marshmallows. But what about your meals? Sandwiches will keep you going for a day or two, but once you get tired of bread slices with something between them and the occasional snacks, what are you going to do?Well, that campfire is good for more than telling stories and making marshmallows. Here are some camping tips for campfire cooking and have a great outdoor adventure! …
© Copyright 2004 - 2024 Travelgrove, Inc.