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- 19 Martylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 European Spring travel destinations
The arrival of Spring is not big deal for those lucky enough to live in places where rains, snow and cold weather are exceptional events, but for people living in temperate areas, it’s a genuine celebration. In Europe, for example, everything seems more beautiful and more full of life than in the past few months.So if you’ve been waiting until now to visit parts of Europe, you’ve done very well to be patient. You probably won’t escape the occasional rain, but Spring in Europe can be one of the most pleasant times of the year. So here are the top 5 European Spring travel destinations you might like to visit. …
- 08 Markachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The creepiest ghost towns outside the US
Kolmanskop, Namibia
The remains of forgotten Wild West towns can be found in many states in the US, and they important historical sites, as well as destinations that combine fun and creepiness. If you’re a fan of western movies, a trip to places like Bodie will be a delight for your inner movie buff, and make you want to don a cowboy hat and head to the nearest saloon.
But ghost towns can be found outside the US as well, and while they won’t remind you of John Wayne films, they are suitably creepy and mysterious. Here are some of the creepiest ghost towns outside the US. …
- 06 Marandra88 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 romantic hotels in Paris
Paris is said to be one of the most romantic cities on the planet, and this is probably true. But if you end up spending your Parisian holiday in a beige hotel room with no personality whatsoever, you will feel like you’re on a business trip, not a romantic getaway (as long as you stay in your hotel room).If you’re basking in the Parisian mood when you’re out in the city, you should definitely pick a hotel that has a Parisian je ne sais quoi. So here are some suggestions for a list of the top 5 romantic hotels in Paris. …
- 24 Febitachan in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 hottest nightclubs in Paris
Paris, the city of love, of great cuisine and wonderful works of art – but also the city of sophisticated nightlife. As you can imagine, Paris’s club scene is just as diverse as the city itself.From laid-back, bohemian joints to cocktail bars where well-dressed young people sip dainty drinks, to wild clubs with loud music and an unleashed crowd, Paris has it all. If you were wondering what to do with your nights when you’re visiting Paris, here are a couple of suggestions that you can consider. Here are the top 5 hottest nightclubs in Paris. …
- 17 Feb
Easter traditions around the world
Even if you’re not a particularly religious person, you’ve probably celebrated Easter at some point in your life. And besides its religious meaning, Easter is always a great opportunity to visit friends and family, eat loads of home cooked food and generally be merry.But Easter is also a great time for traveling, especially if you are planning to go to countries where Easter is celebrated in a completely different way. Easter traditions around the world vary a great deal, despite the fact that the essence of the holiday is the same. Here are some interesting Easter traditions from around the world. …
- 10 Feblizzy_a in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Best resort towns for off-piste skiing
When you’re just learning the ropes of skiing, cross country and alpine skiing are enough to raise your adrenaline levels through the roof. But as you get better, your appetite for skiing will probably change, and you will find yourself looking for something a bit more adventurous.Off-piste skiing (also known as backcountry skiing) is the perfect mix of freedom, exhilaration, untouched snow and wild scenery. It involves more effort than regular skiing, not only because you’re completely on your own (no supervision or maintenance crews), and sometimes no mechanized access to the slopes. So if this is the thing for you, here are the best resort towns for off-piste skiing. …
- 04 Feblizzy_a in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The backpacker’s guide to France
Marseille, France
France is one of the most popular destinations nowadays, there’s no doubt about it. And while staying at good hotels and exploring the heart of Paris or some other cosmopolitan city can show you one of the facets of French life and culture, there is much that you miss out on if you decide to travel the ‘regular’ way.
Backpacking is a great alternative if you want to discover the hidden side of the French experience. Sure, you might need to learn some basic French phrases and learn a bit about how things work in France, but your trip is bound to be unforgettable. Here’s a short backpacker’s guide to France. …
- 06 Jantylerd in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 places for gourmet weekends
Traveling is all about seeing new places, discovering and experiencing, but this entire adventure is not limited to what you see. Eating local foods and delicacies and offering your taste-buds some new tastes is just as big a part of the entire travel business.Some people travel expressly with the purpose of eating the local treats, and in between two restaurants they can fit in a nice bit of sightseeing too. So if you want to go on an eating rampage, there are some cities better suited for this plan than others. Here’s a list of the top 5 places for gourmet weekends. …
- 27 Decevike14 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Best and cheapest ski resorts this winter
The holidays might be almost over, but the winter is still only starting! Especially when it comes to the skiing season, which can last well into spring. But seeing as the potential traveler’s budget is probably exhausted by all that Christmas shopping, not many people will be thinking of skiing trips at this time.However, if you want to take a holiday at a mountain resort at the beginning of 2011, you should start looking up a few places that meet your needs. For all those travelers who don’t want to spend too much on their ski holidays, we’ve compiled a list of the best and cheapest ski resorts this winter. …
- 20 Dectibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The weirdest hotels in the world – Part 3
La Villa Hamster
Hotels built in old airplanes, in wine barrels, on wheels or hotel that come with giraffes included – these are the sort of hotels that we’ve talked about in out previous posts about the world’s weirdest hotels. But thankfully, human imagination is boundless, so there are many other hotels on the planet that more or less defy the norm.
These are not the best, most comfortable hotels in the world, nor the ones with the best service around, but one thing that you can be sure about is that they are definitely out of the ordinary. Here are some more of the weirdest hotels in the world. …
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