the Travel Enthusiast
- 31 Jan
Airfares to European cities on Air France for $366
Air France ©Mark Harkin/ Flickr
There are lots of good flight deals out there that you might want for your vacation plans. Today’s pick will favor those who wish to go on a getaway to one of the beautiful big cities of Europe, with airfares on Air France from an incredibly low price of $366 round-trip. Naturally, there are some restrictions, but you can choose from various travel dates throughout the following months.
Choose one of six destinations in Europe, all beautiful, ancient cities with tons of things to see and do, and go on a solo trip, take your significant other or even a larger group of friends on an unforgettable vacation. But remember, these offers will not be here forever, so you better hurry! …
- 21 Jan
Discounted Air France flight deals to Europe for $451
Air France ©Mark Harkin/ Flickr
Choose the flight deal you like from today’s top three airfare offers and travel to Europe, South America or wonderful US cities this winter or spring for less. On the top you can find discounted Air France deals starting from $451 round trip. With this offer you can visit beautiful cities in Europe like London, Rome or Barcelona and discover the best of them.
If you scroll down a little, you will also see some hot last minute flights on Virgin America from only $49 one way. If you choose this one, you can go domestic in one of the cities you’ve always wanted to visit. Last, but not least, there are also some cheap flight to South America here with LATAM Airlines from $359 r/t. Whichever you like, act before they sell out! …
- 16 Markachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
5 great destinations in Belgium
The gorgeous city center of Leuven
The country of chocolate and medieval architecture, of equal rights and waffles is known around the world mostly for the controversies it sometimes causes, and for a having a rather shady history in the colony. Belgium is not the first country one things of when mentioning Europe and tourism in the same sentence, but in fact Belgium has lots of great sights with which to lure in visitors, not counting its delicious desserts.
The country if far from being a boring and stuffy headquarter for the EU, and it has a surprisingly rich and diverse heritage. The cities are intriguing, the countryside is heavenly, what more could you wish for? Here are 5 great destinations in Belgium. …
- 01 Mar
The most fascinating greenhouses from around the world
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, photo by Luc Viatour on Flickr
Just because an exotic plant native to some remote Pacific island could not possibly survive a temperate weather with its unavoidable cold rains and snows didn’t mean that enthusiastic botanists didn’t try their best to find ways to keep their hobbies alive.
Greenhouses were already being built in the 13th century, but even the ancient Roman new a thing or two about growing plants in controlled spaces.
Nowadays, you can find industrial sized greenhouses in many countries (Holland has some of the biggest greenhouses in the world), but it’s the greenhouses that were built for fun, style, or science that are really worth visiting. Here are some of the most fascinating greenhouses from around the world that make visit-worthy travel attractions. …
- 24 Febandra88 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Travel destinations with remarkable cuisine
Antwerp
You’d have to have a pretty conservative and obstinate stomach in order to be able to travel without indulging in the offer of local dishes and delicacies. Food and food preparation is a huge part of most cultures, and sticking only to dishes that are ‘international’ or familiar to the palate would mean that you are missing out on an essential part of the travel experiences.
And while most travelers are happy to enjoy the local fare as a bonus to seeing amazing new places, there are more than enough travel destinations that are worth visiting based on their cuisine alone. And if you’re worried that you won’t have much to do except to stuff yourself in these destinations, don’t worry, they all have more than their fare share of sights as well. Here are a few travel destinations with remarkable cuisine that is reason enough to visit them. …
- 26 Oct
Travel destinations for the art nouveau fan
Brussels
At the end of the 19th century, a new art style took over the world. Swirling lines, models inspired by plants and flowers and harmony with the natural environment made Art Nouveau an instant hit, and this elegant art style is not dead yet – modern architecture and art sometimes take a break from sleek and sterile lines and slip into art nouveau inspired images.
If you like art nouveau, then there are plenty of travel destinations where you can indulge in your love of all things beautiful, and we’re not only talking about museum pieces here. Arm yourself with a camera and visit some of these travel destinations for the art nouveau fan. …
- 15 Septibi60 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Travel destinations for Thanksgiving 2011
photo by Tuchodi
Thanksgiving is the time of the year when you are supposed to spend time with your family and your loved ones and remembering the things that you are thankful for, but that doesn’t mean that you have to do it at home.
Traveling at Thanksgiving usually entails visiting relatives or family who love in a different city, but you can make this all-American holiday even more special if you are spending it in a fun and exciting place. Preparing a Thanksgiving outing is not an easy task, especially if you are aiming to make everyone involved happy, but it is possible, especially if your chosen destination is simply too good to miss. So to give you a few ideas about where you could spend the upcoming holiday, here are some great travel destinations for Thanksgiving 2011. …
- 03 Mayevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Free attractions in Brussels, Belgium
The very center of Brussels, Grand Place
Arguably, Brussels is one of the most important cities in Europe. Not only is it the capital of Belgium, but also kind of the capital of the European Union, since so many of its institutions are located there. Brussels is also somewhat of a Western European cocktail that brings together Germanic and French influences.
Although the history of Brussels is very rich, there is not as much evidence of its as in other Belgian cities, as the historic center is quite small. Still, there are more than enough attractions that can keep you busy. So grab your umbrella and check out these free attractions in Brussels, Belgium. …
- 29 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Chocolate factories you have to see before you die
No matter your age, chocolate is one of those treats that you can’t (and don’t want to!) grow out of. If you’ve seen or read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I’m sure your mouth watered non-stop, thinking about all the chocolate that you can find in a chocolate factory.And while not all chocolate factories are as unusual and magical as Willy Wonka’s, visiting a chocolate factory is a dream come true for many of us chocolate-addicts. Here are some real life chocolate factories that you can actually visit. …
- 16 FebTudi in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Europe’s Biggest Flea Markets
Does you idea of traveling involve collecting some vintage postcards and a worn-out t-shirt from every city you visit? Do you enjoy the smell of old furniture, are still taking photos with an ancient film camera and love to let yourself go along with the Sunday crowd?
Then flea markets might just be the place for you: here, your stakes to meet some very interesting locals and purchase a new oddity to decorate your living room are considerably high. From spontaneous and quasi-illegal street fairs to some the oldest antique markets in Europe, here are our choices of Europe’s best flea markets: …
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