the Travel Enthusiast
- 10 Mar
Adventure travel in Ukraine
For many travelers, Ukraine is like a blank spot on the map, remembered for past disasters or political unrest. But for those who have visited it, Ukraine is a treasure trove of mystery, adventure, and most of all, culture.
As a former Russian country, Ukraine has a fair number of cities brimming with chunky Soviet architecture, grandiose monuments, and gloomy grey forests of apartment blocks.
But Ukraine also has incredible scenery that remained out of the grasp of mainstream tourism, with few facilities and hard to find – that is, Ukraine has the perfect setting for an adventure. With the country’s dramatic landscapes and many natural wonders, adventure travel in Ukraine is some of the best you could find anywhere. …
- 27 Junlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 bike friendly cities in the world
Biking is one of the ecofriendliest ways to get around nowadays, and in addition to protecting the environment, it’s good or your health and general well being too. But that’s not all, because from a tourist’s point of view, there are some other advantages to biking.
First of all, if the placeĀ you’re visiting has bike track, then renting a bike is far more affordable than relying on public transport, and in crowded cities it might even get you aster to your destination. Besides, nothing beats seeing a beautiful city from the vantage point of a bike seat, and sneaking into narrow alleys and corners that no bus can get into. So for bike enthusiasts, here are the top 5 bike friendly cities in the world. …
- 09 Novlizzy_a in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Cycling holidays: Discover Italy
If we were to do some country stereotyping, Italy would be the land of pasta, the Colosseum and shopping, but that would be a very crass definition of this amazing country. Italy is one of those countries which have the perfect mix of historical, cultural, culinary attractions, and of course, shopping opportunities. But at the root of all of this lies the unquestionable beauty of Italy’s landscapes.
And the best way to explore them is not by Ferrari (although that comes pretty close), but by two wheels, or two feet. And since Italy is too large to be seen through a walking tour (unless you have lots of time and very sturdy shoes), the best option are cycling tours. So grab your biking shorts and check out these cycling tours in Italy. …