the Travel Enthusiast
- 22 Mar
The traveler’s guide to WWOOF-ing
photo by Peter Blanchard on Flickr
Traveling is no longer such a bug deal like a century ago, and even the most budget conscious traveler can find ways to visit some of the most faraway and wonderful places on the planet. Even traveling on a shoestring can be eco-conscious and sustain local conomies, but there are others ways to discover some of the most beautiful spots in the world without making a dent in your savings.
WWOOF-ing, better known as World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, by no means a lazy holiday, but it is the kind of vacation that will allow you to gain insights into your host culture, into the ways of the land, and even teach you a thing or two. Here’s a traveler’s guide to WWOOF-ing, for those who are looking into novels ways of experiencing travel. …
- 14 Mar
Backpacking in Vietnam
Vietnam, Halong Bay, photo by Joseph Hunkins
Read a short summary of Vietnam’s history and what you’ll find is far from being a pleasant read. But for a country whose most recent and most horrific war ended a scant three and a half decades ago, Vietnam is remarkably fun, light-hearted and welcoming.
Like many of its Southeast Asian neighbors, Vietnam is a popular backpacking destination, where travelers with not much money but with a thirst for new sights and experiences have have the trip of a lifetime. The cities are a flurry of activity, the countryside is scenic beyond belief and the culture is fascinating. If you want an exotic holiday, or the craziest adventure you’ve ever experienced, try backpacking in Vietnam. …
- 08 Maritachan in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Unusual table manner tips from around the world
photo by Sergio Russo on Flickr
If you were ever been constantly told to mind your table manners, especially when you’re at someone else’s place, you can forget this piece of advice when you’re traveling. In fact, being careful with dining etiquette is very important when abroad, but when you’re in a country whose culture is very different from your own, one of the first things you have to do if forget the dos and don’ts that you learned as a kind.
In a foreign country, the food might not be the only thing that’s different – the way you have to eat it is also unexpected. So if you want to avoid looking like a barbarian next time you’re dining out in a foreign country, here are some unusual table manner tips. …
- 01 Maritachan in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
A traveler’s guide to dealing with culture shock
photo by fdecomite
Unless you staying at an isolated resort and you do your best to avoid going outside the resort’s premises, you can’t avoid experiencing a different culture when traveling, and why would you? Culture shock can be exhausting and downright scary, but it happens to every traveler who visits a country that is fundamentally different from their own for the first time.
And after you get over the initial phase, you being discovering the nuts and bolts of the place you are visiting, and you start enjoying the bits of culture that you see and learn. A different culture will always have parts that you’ll find interesting, amusing and sometimes strange or disturbing, but these are all things that will make your trip worthwhile. Here is a traveler’s guide to dealing with culture shock, in case you’re trying to minimize the impact. …
- 28 Febkachou_n in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
5 reasons why you should stay in a hostel when traveling
photo by mararie on Flickr
Most travelers have probably dreamed about staying at a five star hotel with a hot tub and plasma TV in the room, but the price you have to pay for luxury is often better invested in sightseeing, or traveling farther and longer.
If you’re the type of traveler who prefers function over form, and you’re more interested in the experience of travel rather than relishing the quality of your hotel room, then you will be much better off staying at a hostel.
Although hostels are the kind of accommodation that most people would associate with students backpacking over their summer break, there are more than enough reasons why any indie traveler should choose hostels over hotels. Here are 5 reasons why you should stay in a hostel when traveling. …
- 14 Febitachan in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
5 great travel gadgets for 2012
photo by fdecomite on Flickr
Tech-savvy travelers who want to make their lives and their travels easier with a little help from technology are in for a great year. Techy tourists can take their pick from the new gadgets on 2012 which might not be expressly created for travelers, but definitely help to make traveling as pain-free as possible and more entertaining on those long flights and nights on the bus.
If you’ve thought that travel couldn’t possibly be more teched-up, what with high-speed trains, jets, digital cameras and smart phone apps, here is a batch of new technology that will change your mind. Here are 5 great travel gadgets for 2012, for travelers with a taste for tech. …
- 30 Jan
A backpacker’s guide to Vietnam
Street in Hanoi, photo by Jrwooley6 on Flickr
Vietnam definitely hasn’t had it easy over the centuries, but it weathered colonialism and terrible wars and came out with its optimism and joy of life intact. Vietnam is vividly colorful, endowed with great natural beauty and a fascinating and rich culture that attract millions of visitors every year.
There’s a fair number of world-class resorts in Vietnam, but as luxurious as these are, they are no different than any other resorts in Asia. In order to experience the heart of Vietnamese life and culture, you have to get out into the street and live like ordinary people, and you won’t regret a single second of it!
Travelers on a tight budget make the most of Vietnamese cuisine, attractions and nightlife, so here’s a backpacker’s guide to Vietnam for those who capture the essence of this amazing country. …
- 11 Janlizzy_a in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
The backpacker’s guide to Denmark
Copenhagen
Like all other countries with a high standard of living, Denmark is not the most affordable travel destination you could find, especially if you are a backpacker constantly strapped for money. But what can you do when the pull of Denmark’s many attraction becomes too strong?
You visit it on a budget. Backpacking in Denmark is not impossible, and with some careful planning you won’t have to miss out on any of the best parts of the country.
Backpacking through Denmark will bring you closer to the country’s rich cultural heritage, its effortlessly cools towns and cities and its natural assets. Here’s a backpacker’s guide to Denmark that will help you plan your trip this modern former homeland of vikings. …
- 04 Janitachan in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Tips on dealing with lost luggage
photo by Ian Knox
Never let it be said that traveling is not an adventure, even if you are just taking a plane to a resort and you plan on kicking back on doing nothing. All sorts of things can happen to you while on a trip, and although some unforseen events can spice up your holiday and leave you with great memories, there is a lot that can go wrong: like losing your luggage.
And since most travelers are mindful of their possessions and keep an eye on their packs all the time, there are other higher powers that are not quite as concerned with the status of your luggage. So when your luggage has gotten lost, don’t panic and don’t instantly decide that your holiday is ruined – there are tips on dealing with lost luggage that can save the day! …
- 29 Decevike14 in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
5 essential tips for the Rio carnival
Rio De Janeiro
In Brazil, the carnival before Lent is probably the single most important event of the year, and it is celebrated throughout the ‘s the country, but it’s Rio carnival that became famous all over the world.
Each day of the carnival, over two million people flood the streets of Rio de Janeiro, putting on the biggest party on the planet. The Rio carnival is a tradition that goes back to over two centuries ago, and each year it’s getting more and more resplendent.
The main parade is made up by floats and people from the city’s many samba schools, which use the carnival as an opportunity to showcase their talents and compete with each other. If you want to make sure that you don’t get lost in the sea of colors, beads, feathers and music that is the parade, here are 5 essential tips for the Rio carnival for those who attend it for the first time. …
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