the Travel Enthusiast
- 25 Apr
Visit 7 countries in 9 nights – Europe vacation for $1548
Canal view in Amsterdam ©Moyan Brenn/Flickr
See what are the best Europe getaways of this week. Our deal hunters have brought the best from all over the market, with a 7 countries in 9 nights Europe vacation for $1,548 per person. With this getaway you will visit Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy.
Among the other vacation package deals you will find a 4 nights escape to Dublin with airfare and hotel for $808, a luxurious getaway from Austria, Italy and Switzerland from $2,499, a weeklong trip to Greece visiting popular cities and islands for $1,327 per person and more. …
- 28 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The United Kingdom, The Land of Hope and Glory
A quintessential view of London with its trademark double decker, the capital and largest city of the UK, London ©Nikos Koutoulas/flickr
The United Kingdom is an island country situated in Europe. France lies to the south and Ireland to the west. It is one of the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world, known for its vast, dynamic and influential history and culture as well as for its unique charm and beauty.
The total area of the UK is 243,305 sq km while the coastline is 12.400 km.
The capital and largest city is London. Pound Sterling is the currency of the country. The political status is constitutional monarchy under Queen Elizabeth II.
The United Kingdom consists of four countries, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The rest of the three countries have their own devolved administration as well having their own capital city. Cardiff is the capital of Wales, Edinburgh for Scotland, and Belfast for Northern Ireland.
English is the official and national language of the country. Each of United Kingdoms countries have their own national and recognized languages like Scottish and Scottish Gaelic in Scotland and Irish and Ulster Scot in Northern Island. Welsh is the only Celtic language that is official in Wales alongside English. Many numerous minority languages can be also heard, particularly in big cities like London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham. …
- 22 Seperato in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
World’s best festivals for gay women
Euro Pride Charles ©Hutchins/Flickr
Summer is far behind us now, so it is time to take a look behind to the best parties of the year – more specifically the best gay parties of the summer. Let us see which were the greatest parties and which ones do you have to attend next year.
Here is a collection of the world’s best festival for gay women you should definitely check our and maybe start planning your trip there the next year! …
- 30 Janerato in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Pros and cons of vacation rental
England cottage ©CohenKenny/Flickr
Apparently vacation rental is getting more and more popular in the US as well as Europe. It is not the traditional way of going on a getaway and many people are quite suspicious about trying it out although it can be quite cool.
Ever had the same problem? Let me try to help you with that with some of the pros and cons of vacation rental and – as the first pro, watch this short video about how much fun you can have in your home away… …
- 21 Junstefan in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
A Travellers’ Guide to South West England
The South West of England is a land of postcard beauty. This is the home of Stonehenge, quaint country cottages, and castles of Arthurian legend.
This part of the country also boasts the best weather, so with miles of sandy beaches and a seemingly unending coastline, the South West of England is the perfect place to spend your 2012 summer holidays. …
- 19 Mar
The weirdest food festivals in the world
Waikiki Spam Jam, photo by madmarv00 on Flickr
Food festivals are happy occasions when foodies from all over the world can give into their cravings and stuff themselves full of all sorts of delicious things.
Although most food festivals cater for your stomach and taste buds, some food festivals can be a bit strange, and either make you choke with laughter or show you the ways in which food can be used for various unorthodox purposes. Celebrate the weird side of food, either by eating it or just laughing at it, while attending some of the weirdest food festivals in the world. …
- 11 Augerato in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Carry on… staying in the UK
photo by hoburne.com
The image of Charles Hawtrey, Bernard Bresslaw and Sid James driving into a campsite to witness Barbara Windsor and company practicing their aerobics may be a blast from British comedy’s iconic past, but there remain many excellent reasons to ‘carry on camping’ in the UK and in particular, the south-western corner of the country.
From the quaint country villages and unspoilt verdant countryside of the Cotswolds, Somerset and Hampshire, to the glorious coastal resorts of Dorset, the unspoilt beauty of Devon and the charm, majesty and excitement of Cornwall, south-west England is an area that is truly blessed as a holiday destination. A wealth of exciting opportunities lies in wait for anybody willing to explore this part of the country in a little more depth. …
- 13 Decevike14 in Food Experiences | 2 COMMENTS
The best tea in London
The British were not the first ones in the world to start drinking tea, but they are definitely the ones who are most associated with black tea drinking habits. Of course, black tea is drunk all over the world, but when you see a dainty little teacup filled with black tea with a dash of milk, you can already picture yourself in an old little teahouse in the center of London.The British have fallen in love with tea ever since in was first brought to England in the 17th century, and even now it is the most popular drink in the British Isles. So when you’re in the UK capital, here’s where you can have the best tea in London. …
- 08 Dectibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The 10 most beautiful cities in the world
Beauty is supposed to be in the eye of the beholder, but when it comes to architecture and general atmosphere, there are a few cities in the world that are undeniably more beautiful than others. Since there are more cities in the world than one can possibly visit in a lifetime, there are surely some that we’ve missed, but we can wager a pretty safe bet on which are ten of the most beautiful cities in the world, that probably most visitors can appreciate. … - 03 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Solo travel: the best destinations of 2011
Traveling alone can seem a bit scary, especially if you’re doing it or the first time. Knowing that you have to untangle complicated maps on your own, that you can’t rely on anyone for directions or that you have to eat alone in a restaurant in a completely unknown city sounds a bit dreary. But it all depends on the destination, and if you choose wisely, you will be too busy enjoying your holiday on your own.Besides, the pros can even outweigh the cons: you can wake up whenever you want, your schedule is completely up to you, and you can see all those interesting sights without listening to the complaints of an uninterested travel companion. So here are the best solo travel destinations of 2011. …
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