the Travel Enthusiast
- 11 Jun
4 nights Iceland getaway with Northen lights watching for $1,278
Northern lights over Iceland Moyan Brenn/ Flickr
Today you can choose from some of the best destinations from all over Europe and start planning your trip to the Old Continent. The first on the list is a 4 nights Iceland getaway having a Northern lights tour as the main highlight, and all that from $1,278 per person.
You can also get yourself now a classic Paris vacation visiting the chateaux of the area from $1,603 per person, an 8 nights trip to Spain and Portugal with airfare for $2,1,17 or a 6 nights vacation in Norway visiting the fjords from $2,147. Hurry up, such deals will now stay on for long! …
- 19 Maritachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best whale watching destinations in the world
Monterey
The giants of the deep, the largest mammals on the planet, are not quite as easy to spot as one might think, considering their size. Although whales live in many parts of the world ocean, but their populations are constantly dropping due to whaling and pollution, so seeing a whale in its natural habitat is a very special experience.
Whale watching is among the most popular wildlife watching activities in the world, and it’s not difficult to arrange or book a whale watching expedition once you know where to look. If you want to see some of these majestic creatures in action, here are some of the best whale watching destinations in the world. …
- 17 Jankachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most interesting urban destinations in Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland is already famous for its breath-taking natural scenery filled with glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and lava fields, and it has long been a perfect destination for active travelers who want to lose themselves in the middle of pristine, deserted landscapes.
When it comes to hiking, walking, skiing and climbing, Iceland is simply one of the best places on earth. But the urban side of this cold country is nothing to scoff at either, and while Iceland might not have any sprawling metropolises, it has more than enough quaint cities and towns where you can immerse yourself in local life and culture.
City life in Iceland is far from bleak, and even the small town are an explosion of color, activity and sights. Here are some of the most interesting urban destinations in Iceland for the curious traveler. …
- 07 Dectibi60 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most stunning natural attractions in Iceland
Thingvellir National Park, photo by suvodeb on Flickr
Iceland is not quite as icy as the name would lead you to believe, and the country that awaits the curious traveler is far from an Arctic wasteland of ice and snow. In Iceland, nature can be seen in its purest, rawest form, giving off the impression that the island is still going through a process of formation.
Volcanic landscapes, geysers, crystal clear pools, craggy rocks and glaciers make up the unique geography of this place. There are cities, towns and villages in Iceland, and they are all infused with a charms of their own, but it’s thanks to the incredibly spectacular natural sights and particularities that Iceland draws as many visitors as it does.
If you want to see some of the most magical landscapes on the planet, here are the most stunning natural attractions in Iceland. …
- 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. …
- 03 Nov
The best destinations for hitchhiking in the world
photo by Vicki Watkins on Flickr
Hitchhiking can be seen as a means for an end for a backpacker or budget traveler who wants to save every penny – you give up the comfort of a bus or a train and you accept the prospect of waiting for long hours on the side of the road, hoping that a passing car will notice you and take you to your destination either for free or for a meager sum.
But for other travelers, hitchhiking can become the point of the whole trip – you get to meet new and possibly interesting people, make friends among the locals, and see a country in a non-traditional way without relying too much on maps and brochures. In other words, hitchhiking can be an adventure, so here are the best destinations for hitchhiking in the world where you can experience this adventure. …
- 17 Octandra88 in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
5 stunning waterfalls to see before you die
Sutherland Falls, photo by chiropractical on Flickr
There’s something peaceful and dreamy yet at the same time exciting about watching a curtain of foamy water tumble from a great height, surrounded by serene scenery. Waterfalls have always been a source of fascination for humankind, and it’s enough to consider huge attractions like Niagara Falls to realize that people will go to great distances in order to see these wonders of nature.
Some waterfalls amaze their ‘audience’ thanks to their height, others with their picturesque configuration or the sheer volume of water flowing through them. Here are 5 stunning waterfalls to see before you die. …
- 07 Oct
How to travel on a budget in the most expensive countries in the world
Switzerland
There are some countries in the world that backpackers and travelers on a budget don’t often think of visiting, simply because they are too expensive and they are afraid that their money will run out in a blink. Round the world travelers are often especially wary of these money-eating countries because they feel like there is absolutely no way to live on cheap while they’re there.
But notoriously expensive countries like Japan, Iceland, Norway, Singapore and Switzerland should not be off your list when you’re traveling on a budget, because luckily there are ways to make your money (and the duration of your stay) last longer. Here are some tips on how to travel on a budget in the most expensive countries in the world. …
- 26 Aug
Top 5 things to do in Iceland
Iceland is a queer fish, an island country in the middle of the Atlantic that’s still considered to be part of Europe, and one whose name couldn’t be more misleading. Iceland is nowhere near a piece of South Pole like ice sheet, and only a very little part of the island is covered in ice.The rest of it is lush and verdant and has a surprisingly mild climate, with vast desolate landscapes that are absolutely stunning. Iceland is a great country for all sorts of activities, indoors and outdoors, and if you don’t mind quiet places with not much population, you will instantly fall in love with this otherworldly island. So here are the top 5 things to do in Iceland, for those who decide to visit it. …
- 22 Augtomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 eco friendly cities in the world
Copenhagen
We live in a world where pollution is an increasingly serious problem, and at the same time traveling in one’s free time is also far more widespread then in the past thanks to the development of new technologies that allow people to go from one place to another quicker and more safely.
Luckily, traveling doesn’t necessarily mean more pollution, and there are lots of ways to decrease your carbon footprint and to protect the environment as much as possible. For starters, you could pick travel destinations that are a little bit more concerned with being green than usual – so here are top 5 eco-friendly cities in the world. …
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