the Travel Enthusiast
- 25 Mar
Top 5 surf spots in the world
Gold Coast, Australia
Some people go to the beach for the sun, the people, the beach volley and maybe a dip in salt water, but if you’re a surfer, things get much more serious than this. You start looking at other things when you think of the ideal beach, besides the nice scenery.
The waves have to be great, the weather equally so, and if there are other surfers with whom you can have some friendly competition, then all the better. Here are the top 5 surf spots in the world. …
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Amazing places: Uzbekistan
Tashkent
No matter how much you’ve been traveling in your lifetime, there will always be some blank spots on the map that you know next to nothing about. Uzbekistan is one such blank spot for even many seasoned travelers, despite the fact that it has everything that a good travel destination needs: rich culture and history, interesting traditions and beautiful scenery.
This ex-Soviet country should definitely feature more prominently in travel brochures and itineraries, so here’s the next installment in our series Amazing places: Uzbekistan. …
- 24 Mar
Top 5 historic cities in Italy
Palermo
Italy is seen as the place where good art comes from (not all good art, of course, but much of it), a place where you can see the newest fashions and buy them too, and where there are more historical attractions per square km than anywhere else in Europe.
Italy is a great place for the exploration of historic places, but it has its fair share of cosmopolitan cities too. If you want to avoid fashion capitals and trendy holiday destinations and get a closer look at this country’s rich historical heritage, here are the top 5 historic cities in Italy. …
- 22 Martomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best Spring festivals in Spain
Alicante, Spain
That the Spanish people love their fiestas might be a stereotype, but nobody can deny that they do seem to have a knack for organizing parties and festivals, especially if we’re talking about traditions. In Spring, Spain has more festivals than many countries, and although not all of them are celebrated nationwide, they always draw quite a crowd of visitors from all over the country, as well as throngs of tourists.
So if you are planning on visiting Spain this Spring, take a look at this list of the best Spring Festivals in Spain to see if there’s something exciting happening at your chosen destination. …
- itachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 affordable beach destinations
Spring is the season when the urge to travel is almost irresistible, so why resist it? One of the main reasons why anyone would decide against traveling is the budget. Did the winter expenses, Christmas gifts and maybe even flu medicine dry up your funds?If so, don’t worry, you can still go traveling, because there are lots of affordable places that are actually great destinations too. So if you feel like catching some rays now that it’s Spring, you should definitely consider going on a beach holiday. Here is our list of top 5 affordable beach destinations. …
- 21 Martibi60 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Top 5 Oscar nominee film locations
The films nominated for the 2010 Oscars were a blast, but from a traveler’s perspective, these films were more than a pleasant couple of hours of media entertainment: they also have some good suggestions for travel destinations! Some you can guess easily, because they are quite well known, but others are more difficult to find.You don’t have to be a hardcore fan of these films in order to like these travel destinations. In fact, you don’t even need to see the movies! Here are the top 5 Oscar nominee film locations. …
- kachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The most impressive sand dunes in the world
Even if you haven’t yet ‘met’ a sand dune in person, you’ve surely seen them in movies or documentaries, and you’ve probably also imagined how if feels to trudge through the hot sand and seeing nothing around except for never-ending dunes. Sounds like a scene from a thriller?Not all sand dunes are that scary, and besides, who didn’t like to play in the sand as a kid? There are lots of places in the world where you can take a look at sand dunes, and even build a sand castle is you feel like it. Here are the most impressive sand dunes in the world. …
- 19 Martylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 European Spring travel destinations
The arrival of Spring is not big deal for those lucky enough to live in places where rains, snow and cold weather are exceptional events, but for people living in temperate areas, it’s a genuine celebration. In Europe, for example, everything seems more beautiful and more full of life than in the past few months.So if you’ve been waiting until now to visit parts of Europe, you’ve done very well to be patient. You probably won’t escape the occasional rain, but Spring in Europe can be one of the most pleasant times of the year. So here are the top 5 European Spring travel destinations you might like to visit. …
- 15 Marandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 destinations that used to be popular (and should be again)
Once a travel destination becomes famous, nothing guarantees that it will stay like that for ever. Lots of places that used to be all the hype a couple of decades ago have been forgotten, some because they ran out of fashion, others because they did not develop as much as other destinations. But some of these ex-popular spots have been unjustly neglected by tourists, and they are now demanding their dues. So next time you plan your vacation, why not take a look at some of these top 5 destinations that used to be popular (and should be again)? … - 14 Maritachan in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 luxury destinations that you can actually afford
Dubai
We all like to flip through travel brochures and dream of where we would travel if we only had unlimited funds in our bank account…but not many people know that some travel destinations that seem to be fit only for Hollywood stars are actually affordable for regular people as well.
Five star hotel are surely off-limits for many travelers, but there are some cheaper alternatives too in places that seem to be the favorite holiday spot of the rich and famous. So if you want to feel like royalty without emptying your wallet, here are the top 5 luxury destinations that you can actually afford! …
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