the Travel Enthusiast
- 05 Dec
The best yoga retreats in the world
photo by Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Flickr
Even the most open-minded and optimistic traveler gets tired sometimes, and needs a way to let go of the tension. And as most people know, yoga is one of the most popular way to relax your muscles and your brain, and regain your balance.
So if you’re a someone who loves to travel and who feels the need to get an intensive yoga training, why not combine the two? Yoga has spread all over the globe, and there are lots of amazing yoga retreats that are located in some very interesting places.
So if the idea of traveling around for a bit and then getting yourself fixed up for some more traveling in the future, here are some of the best yoga retreats in the world. …
- 25 Novtibi60 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Crossing the Atlantic – top 5 cruises
In the golden days of boat travel, at the beginning of the past century, crossing the Atlantic could be an utterly luxurious experience for some, and completely miserable for others, of course.But those who had the money and the means to secure a high-end cabin on a passenger liner could look forward to weeks of luxury, complete with elegant dinners, cocktail parties and all that jazz.
Nowadays, crossing the Atlantic is less popular (thanks to fast planes), but there still are some cruise lines that provide Atlantic crossings for those who feel some nostalgia for the days when crossing the ocean was about glamor (for some). Here are some great ways for crossing the Atlantic – top 5 cruises. …
- 22 Novtomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best castle hotels in Europe
Ashford Castle, photo by John Menard
Not many of us can afford to buy a castle, but I’m sure there are quite a few travelers who have wondered about what it would be like to slip into the shoes of royalty and aristocracy for a few days at least. If you’re still waiting for that lottery win to buy your dream castle in Europe, you could get a taster of that kind of luxurious life by staying at a castle hotels.
Sure, you won’t have the whole castle to yourself, but you will be treated like royalty while you’re a guest there. If you want to pamper yourself and daydream about a future of excess and riches, then you could stay at one of the best castle hotels in Europe. …
- 15 Novtylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The glitziest shopping avenues in the world
Fifth Avenue, photo by Doug Kerr
As much as you hate it, you can’t avoid shopping, but if you love it, then you probably don’t mind going out of your wait to visit places that are known as veritable shopper’s magnets.
In some destinations around the world, it’s almost as if shopping had been elevated to the level of art – not only because of the incredible variety of things you can buy, but because the shopping areas themselves ended up looking like bona fide tourist destinations.
Whether you have big plans of spending money, or you can just settle for some window shopping, some of the glitziest shopping avenues in the world are certainly impressive enough to warrant a visit. …
- evike14 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best Disneyland parks in the world
photo by J Aaron Farr on Flickr
Disney cartoons are some of the most famous and beloved in the world, and their movies are not far behind. Something this magical and exciting couldn’t have lasted long without a theme park, and the first Disneyland park opened in 1955. Since then, Disneylands and Disney resorts have popped up all over the world where Disney has a fanbase, and although all of them have things in common, many of the theme parks come with their own quirks and unique features.
If you loved Disney as a kid, chances are that you will still love the park as an adult – so don’t be shy, age doesn’t matter when it comes to enjoying the magic of Disney! Here are some of the best Disneyland parks in the world. …
- 31 Octpapillon in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The world’s best destinations for street art
Los Angeles street art, photo by Pranksky on Flickr
Art is not found only in museums and galleries, but often in unexpected places as well. Many people, even travelers, often walk on a street without paying too much attention to what is around them, and unless an interesting sight is either very eye-catching or very large, you might pass it by without even realizing it’s there.
Most cities and towns have some kind of street art to see, but some places have so much of it that simply walking around can be a full-blown artistic experience. Here are some of the world’s best destinations for street art, where you will surely find some gems even if you don’t look hard. …
- 27 Octerato in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Eat your way around Europe
©dickuhne/flickr
For food lovers, holidays are an exciting chance to try some new cuisine. While you may have your favourite restaurants at home, nothing is quite the same as trying traditional pizza in Italy, Borsch soup in Russia, or freshly baked bread from France.
So when deciding where to go, the food that’ll be available there can be a very important factor in making your final decision. You may be staying in budget hotels or trying to save money in other ways, but food is definitely a worthwhile expense whilst on holiday so we will try to help you eat your way around Europe. …
- 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. …
- 24 Octkachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The weirdest bone churches in the world
Capuchin Crypt, photo by John Mosbaugh
If you’re a Christian, or even if you have ever visited a church in passing, your image of what a church should look like probably involves mostly neat rows of pews, stained glass windows projecting colorful lights on stone floors, and religious paintings depicting people with benevolent expressions.
Well, you can forget about all of this if you plan on visiting a bone church. Bone churches, common mostly in Europe but encountered in other parts of the world, make great travel attractions if you are not squeamish about human bones used as decorations. So give yourself a few delicious chills and visit some of the weirdest bone churches in the world. …
- 20 Octtylerd in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best wineries where you can spend the night
Montpellier
When you are visiting a great winery or vineyard where you can taste as many delicious wines as you want, the last thing you want to do afterwards is drive or be driven home and fall into your own bed.
Good wines are made to be enjoyed leisurely and slowly, which is why it’s a great idea to spend the night at the winery whose cellars you are working on emptying. Many wineries and vineyards have shrewdly picked up on this, and many of them offer the option of staying overnight.
If you want to spend an evening surrounded by scrumptious wines, then here are the best wineries where you can spend the night. …
© Copyright 2004 - 2024 Travelgrove, Inc.