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- 16 Augandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 modern ruins for urban explorers
Gagra, Georgia. Photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg
The fact that we know out planet pretty well by now (although not entirely), can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your sense of adventure. If you have the time and the money, and you know where you want to go, you can travel anywhere on the map, which is definitely a good thing. On the downside, however, some people could argue that much of the mystery is gone, and trips are no longer journeys of exploration that can lead you to unknown places.
But if you fancy yourself a modern Indiana Jones, don’t despair yet – there are modern ruins for you to see and explore, and with a bit of imagination they are mysterious enough to satisfy even the most cynic traveler. So here are top 5 modern ruins for urban explorers: …
- 11 May
Top 5 flea markets in Europe
photo by Frederique Voisin-Demery
One of the pleasures of traveling is buying souvenirs, and if you manage to get away without spending a fortune on gifts and mementos, all the better. Souvenir shops, however, are notorious for exploiting the tourist’s passion for little reminders of their travels, and most of the time you just end up with a cliche object that you don’t even like that much.
If you want a unique souvenir or a gift, flea markets are a much better place to hunt for interesting bargain items, and European flea markets are so fascinating that they could make great travel destinations in their own right. So here are the top 5 markets in Europe, for those tourists who like browsing through old, fascinating and unique things. …
- 05 May
Top 5 iconic destinations in Europe
Budapest
So you’ve decided to visit Europe, but where to start? If you are planning on taking a tour of the old continent, you have no choice but to cram in several very different destinations into only a few weeks (or less) of travel. Exploring the hidden corners of Europe is certainly a lot of fun, but when your time is limited, you have to decide on a couple of place that will give you an overall flavor of this part of the world.
Luckily enough, there are more than enough famous places in Europe that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. So here are the top5 iconic destinations in Europe. …
- 05 Decitachan in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 best hostels in Europe
Staying at a hostel and sleeping in a dormitory style room with who knows how many strangers is not everyone’s cup of tea, but this is actually one of the most fun experience of hostel-going.Hostels are a place where one can meet fellow backpackers, can exchange tips and information, and where one can even make friends. So here is our list of the top 10 best hostels in the world, in no particular order. …
- 28 Novevike14 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The best carnivals in the world
The Venice Carnival
Carnivals are probably one of the biggest paradoxes in the world. The point is to put on a mask, not to hide your personality, but on the contrary: to show it off. You can dress up in the most ridiculous, unusual, dorky or brilliant costumes just because that’s how you feel like at the moment, and no one will bat a lash.
Carnivals are great opportunities to let go and just have pure, unsophisticated fun without worrying about the consequences. So get your most outrageous costume and check out the best carnivals in the world. …
- 24 Nov
Where to celebrate Hanukkah?
This year, Hanukkah is celebrated between December 1 and December 9, which leaves you just enough time to get into the holiday spirit. And while celebrating Hanukkah in the privacy of your home can be fun and cozy, many people have started to celebrate the holiday by traveling.So if the idea of traveling and finding a new way to celebrate a traditional holiday appeals to you, the question remains: where to celebrate Hanukkah? To help you, we’ve assembled a couple of very fitting destinations that combine the true essence of Hanukkah with touristy flair, history and culture. …
- 02 JunTudi in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Backpacking Europe: Party-Goer’s Guide to European Cities
Prague
As part of our “Backpacking Europe” series we’ve so far seen what a backpacker can visit and where he/she could spend the night for little money. Backpacking can be quite a demanding activity, but this is no reason to abandon any plans of going out and spend most of the night sleeping; you risk depriving yourself from all the fun and possible friends that are usually part of such an experience!
Europe is not all about art and historical monuments: there are many party people who are traveling all around Europe in search for the best nightlife just as there are cities whose bars and clubs have become their biggest attraction. Many of you might find today’s list to be quite predictable, but omitting the following cities from such an article would be an unforgivable sin: …
- 01 JunTudi in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Backpacking Europe: Top 7 Cost-Free Attractions
Warsaw
In case yesterday’s post has whetted your appetite for Europe, today we’re going to do a little virtual sightseeing and see what European attractions one can enjoy for free. With all the on line travel applications that we have today, it is quite easy to estimate the costs of a trip.
But when it comes to attractions, things get a little complicated: in a big city like London or Paris, you might end up paying a museum entrance fee that is half of your accommodation price. However, keep in mind that many hostels offer free (inexpensive) city tours and maybe even a list of free attractions, just as some of the famous European Museums have a free admission day. So here come today’s seven picks: …
- 30 NovTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
New Year’s Eve best street parties
No matter what’s their religion, location or what calendar they follow, people all across the Globe are always expecting the New Year’s Eve party with excitement. Celebrating the forthcoming year on the streets is has become a common tradition in the modern world. Although many people take the safe choice and stay home with their families or friends, there are some adventurous spirits, who are always searching for a new challenge. For those of you willing to celebrate the New Year among a million other strangers, here are some suggestions: …
- 23 JulTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Pocket-Friendly Objectives in Europe
Europe boasts with spectacular capital cities that house elegant, history-soaked buildings, museums, parks, piazzas and feature a cultural majesty. They are crowed with fine restaurants, glossy shops and trademarks that pinpoint their particular identity. However, it is well-known that a tour of Europe might empty your pockets right away. Well, you can now enjoy this adventure and plan a low-budget travel by inserting in your itinerary only the pocket-friendly European objectives…because even in the most expensive cities you can find cheap rates. Some research is needed, but that’s where we step in! Just check out the free of charge objectives in Europe and mark on your agenda some dates to get there on time! …
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