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- 06 Maylizzy_a in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The best Gypsy music festivals in the world
Gypsy music is one of the most fun, creative and diverse styles of music in the world. And as with any other kind of music, it’s not that easy to draw its borders – so we have traditional gypsy music, Gypsy jazz, gypsy punk and maybe even others.
And if you’re interested in this soulful kind of music, there are lots of events where you can listen to the greatest Gypsy music bands in the world. Grab your festival gear and go to one of the best Gypsy music festivals in the world. …
- 05 Maykachou_n in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Where to eat the best pizza in the world
Pizza is everyone’s favorite takeaway when you’re hungry, tired, and don’t feel like either cooking or eating something too fancy. The delicious pizza pies, now available all over the world, started out in Italy, but there was nothing that could stand against their domination of the culinary world.
Now, Italian pizza has quite a few competitors that sprung up in other parts of the world based on the original recipe, but always with some essential differences. There are as many types of pizza in the world as countries, cities and restaurants, but here are some possibilities as to where you can eat the best pizza in the world. …
- 09 Aprandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best remote island getaways in the world
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. …
- 08 Apr
The backpacker’s guide to 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. …
- 28 Mar
The best sandboarding destinations in the world
Since we’ve already written about where you can find the most interesting sand dunes in the world, here’s another treat for those of you who still feel some nostalgia for those childhood days spent playing in the sand box. Sand has many uses, way beyond building castles on the beach, especially if you are longing to do something more adventurous than developing your miniature castle building skills – sandboarding.
Sandboarding is not that different from snowboarding, but instead of fluffy frozen water, you end up with mouthfuls of sand when you tumble down. For all the extreme-sports enthusiasts, here are the best sandboarding destinations in the world. …
- 25 Mar
Top 5 surf spots in the world
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. …
- 09 Martomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 crazy attractions in Australia
Australia, the only country that has an entire continent to itself, is widely known for its astounding natural beauty and its unique wildlife, but those who have visited it can also testify that it is one of the craziest places on the planet.
If you live on the same land as wacky creatures like the platypus or kangaroos, you’re bound to have a sense of humor, after all. Visiting the natural sights of Oz is a muse, but after you’ve done that, there is a whole other set of attractions that you really shouldn’t miss – the top 5 crazy attractions in Australia! …
- 15 Febitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 tips for bushwalking in Australia
The bush generally refers to any kind of wild countryside where there’s no sign of civilization, but in Australia, the term has acquired a meaning of its own, and it has become downright iconic. The bush is made up of all sorts of shrubs that grow on dry soil, but in Australia it usually comes with a canopy of eucalyptus trees overhead.
But really, the bush can mean any unpopulated area in the countryside where there’s potential for hiking, walking and admiring the wilderness. But as any adventure, bushwalking is not without risks, so you should read up on it before going. And to help you get started, here are 10 tips for bushwalking in Australia. …
- 03 FebEdina in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
5 underrated travel destinations
Mainstream travel brochures usually have the tendency to focus on the same places: tried and liked destinations, which are certainly popular and very pleasant, but which don’t bring anything new at all. It’s a well known fact that places like Honolulu, Paris or Aspen are great travel destinations, but don’t you ever wonder if there’s something that the brochures fail to mention?
Some places are not very popular, despite having the perfect ingredients for an amazing holiday. So here are 5 underrated travel destinations that need more appreciation from travelers! …
- 06 Janandra88 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The most gruesome prison tours in the world
Seeing what’s it like behind the bars is not a fantasy that many people share, but as weird as it sounds, there’s something exciting about having a (very small) taste of what a prison is like. Those who are interested in history, for example, will surely get a kick out of visiting famous prisons-turned-museums, and fans of crime movies are likely to appreciate the thrills as well.
It doesn’t matter what kind of prison you visit, they all have a higher or lower level of gruesomeness, but that’s just part of their ‘charm’. So for the travelers with a passion for the creepy and scary, here’s a list of the most gruesome prison tours in the world. …