the Travel Enthusiast
- 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. …
- 23 Seplizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 cities for New Year’s celebrations in 2011
New Year’s New Orleans, photo by Gary J Wood
When it comes to preparations for New Year’s parties, it’s never too late to start. Not because a few months are not a reasonable time to prepare for a trip somewhere, but because if you want to make sure that you find reasonable accommodation and a decent party to attend, you will need to be quick before someone else snatches up all the best deals.
Destinations where the New Year’s is celebrated in style are extremely popular, so hurry and jump on the bandwagon while there are seats left! Here are top 5 cities for New Year’s celebrations in 2011. …
- 07 SepEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 autumn travel ideas
Munich
According to some, summer is the best season for traveling, and although each traveler probably has their personal preferences regarding seasons, every time of the year is fit for some type of travel, or some destination or another.
Autumn can be rainy and dreary in some parts of the world, while in other corners of the planet the fall season is the time of the year when everything is at its most brilliant and colorful. Eve if you had a summer full of great trips, don’t waste your autumn and its many possibilities for travel – to give you nudge, here are top 5 autumn travel ideas. …
- 29 Aug
The best destinations for fall foliage viewing
Slovenia
For anyone who lives in the US or has spent a lot of time in the US, the words ‘fall foliage ‘ inevitably conjure up images of New England. However, the very pleasant activity of watching the multicolored leaves of autumn is subject to no geographical bounds other than an appropriate latitude, and whichever continent you are currently located on, you can find places to watch the fall foliage (in the southern hemisphere, though, you will have to wait until it’s autumn).
In a few months, temperate regions in the northern hemisphere will decorated in red and gold, and here are some of the best destinations for fall foliage viewing that you might consider visiting. …
- 16 Augandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 modern ruins for urban explorers
Gagra, Georgia. Photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg
The fact that we know out planet pretty well by now (although not entirely), can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your sense of adventure. If you have the time and the money, and you know where you want to go, you can travel anywhere on the map, which is definitely a good thing. On the downside, however, some people could argue that much of the mystery is gone, and trips are no longer journeys of exploration that can lead you to unknown places.
But if you fancy yourself a modern Indiana Jones, don’t despair yet – there are modern ruins for you to see and explore, and with a bit of imagination they are mysterious enough to satisfy even the most cynic traveler. So here are top 5 modern ruins for urban explorers: …
- 26 Jul
Top 10 most beautiful castles in the world
Himeji
Childhood love for castles, forts and all the accessories that come with it is rarely completely overcome, and as a grown up traveler, anyone can indulge in their secret (or not so secret) love for castles in several destinations where castles are considered to be a very serious business.
In Europe, castles and palaces have a long tradition, and in countries like France, Germany or the UK castles are some of the most beloved tourist attractions. Castles, however, come in many shapes and sizes, from medieval storybook-style castles, to marvels of Asian architecture and other castles. So if you like castles, here are the top 10 most beautiful castles in the world. …
- 13 May
The best summer music festivals in Europe
Summer is the season for beach-going, but also the season of music festivals, especially in Europe where people have to take fully advantage of those 3-4 months of hot weather and sun. But actually, be it rain or shine, music festivals are a must for every self-respecting music enthusiast who prefers the rush and crowds of live concerts to listening music on a couch.From rock to pop and everything in between, there is a festival this summer for everyone, so here the best summer music festivals in Europe. …
- 11 May
Top 5 flea markets in Europe
photo by Frederique Voisin-Demery
One of the pleasures of traveling is buying souvenirs, and if you manage to get away without spending a fortune on gifts and mementos, all the better. Souvenir shops, however, are notorious for exploiting the tourist’s passion for little reminders of their travels, and most of the time you just end up with a cliche object that you don’t even like that much.
If you want a unique souvenir or a gift, flea markets are a much better place to hunt for interesting bargain items, and European flea markets are so fascinating that they could make great travel destinations in their own right. So here are the top 5 markets in Europe, for those tourists who like browsing through old, fascinating and unique things. …
- 05 May
Top 5 iconic destinations in Europe
Budapest
So you’ve decided to visit Europe, but where to start? If you are planning on taking a tour of the old continent, you have no choice but to cram in several very different destinations into only a few weeks (or less) of travel. Exploring the hidden corners of Europe is certainly a lot of fun, but when your time is limited, you have to decide on a couple of place that will give you an overall flavor of this part of the world.
Luckily enough, there are more than enough famous places in Europe that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. So here are the top5 iconic destinations in Europe. …
- 17 Marlizzy_a in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 travel destinations in Germany
Freiburg Germany
Germany is one of the most influential nations in Europe, one of the biggest economic powers of the world, the home of great beer and bratwurst, and also an utterly delightful holiday destination.
Beyond these cliches, Germany has a rich history and culture that goes back to the dawn of European history, and the tourist attractions of the country are many and varied. So where to begin an exploration of this beautiful country? Here are the top 10 travel destinations in Germany. …
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