the Travel Enthusiast
- 19 Dec
The creepiest haunted castles in the world
Leap Castle, photo by Mike Searle
Hauntings are a matter of debate, but haunted castle are definitely not. Whether or not you believe in such things, there are lots of people in the world who claim that their castles (their personal ones, or just the ones they happen to live near), have some uninvited guests of the supernatural kind.
It’s not even necessary to believe in ghosts to get a chill down your back when you visit a haunted castle, because the stories themselves are enough to creep you out. These dark and gloomy halls will do their best to satisfy anyone’s obsession with ghouls, and if not, at least you get to scoff at those who are convinced that an errant gust of wind is actually a ghost behind their backs.
Next time you feel like watching a horror movie, why not go to the real thing and visit some of the creepiest haunted castles in the world? …
- 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. …
- 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. …
- 13 Novandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most mystical travel destinations on the planet
Glastonbury Tor, photo by Alan Simkins
As soon as humans started telling stories, the supernatural and the magical have found a place in our imaginations, and the age of reason hasn’t managed to erase our fascination with all things mystical.
Witches, wizards, elves, legendary heroes or mythical beings are the stuff of fairy tales and old folk tales, but visiting the places that have been associated for centuries (or millennia!) with these creatures can bring a drop of magic in your life. You don’t have to believe in magic, but some of the most mystical travel destinations on the planet will definitely capture you imagination. …
- 03 Novtomtum in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 most beautiful lighthouses in the world
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, photo by Randy Pertiet on Flickr
Lighthouses started out as practical things – after all, the sailors of yore needed some guiding light in the night when approaching the shore – but as an extra, many of them ended up being quite beautiful too. Old lighthouses are surrounded by stories and legends, while new and modern lighthouses added some sleek and elegant lines to these romantic constructions.
Whether you want to see these towers enveloped in light during the night, or standing tall against the coastal winds during the day, you will not be disappointed. Here are the top 5 most beautiful lighthouses in the world. …
- 19 Oct
The best spots in the world to learn how to surf
photo by Timo Balk
There’s evidence that suggests that surfing might be one of the oldest sports on the planet, and the idea of riding the waves has likely come up when humans first started swimming in the ocean. Historians of surfing are not in agreement yet whether surfing was invented in Peru or Hawaii, but the bottom line is that surfing is old.
People have been learning how to surf for millennia, but that doesn’t mean that surfing is a piece of cake. Surf breaks can differ radically, and trying to get down the basics at the wrong break will be difficult, and will probably make you a nuisance for experienced surfers. If you want to know which are the best places to start, here are the best spots in the world to learn how to surf. …
- 26 Sep
The most exciting city parks in the world
Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris
A city without some green space is a sad city, and when it comes to city parks there can never be too many. And while a little patch of green will always make the urban jungle seem like a more pleasant place, it must be said that some city parks are just better than the others.
Creating a city park that tempts you to walk right in every time you pass it by is no easy feat, but some of these parks that you find all over the planet are so beautifully and elegantly executed that you’d have to be a true nature hater not to give in, and take a stroll. So here are some of the most exciting city parks in the world. …
- 19 Sepevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The greatest observation decks in the world
Taipei 101, photo by daymin
Observation decks are great inventions – if you have a really tall building towering over everything else around it, built for whatever purpose, why not make the most of it? Put an observation deck on any building tall enough, and you go yourself a pretty good attraction, not only for the tourists who are thirsty for panoramas, but for the locals as well.
If you don’t have any problems with heights and you like to take a good, leisurely look at the urban sprawl, then you should consider visiting some of the greatest observation decks in the world. …
- 17 AugBelle in News | NO COMMENTS
Paradise on England’s doorstep: Ireland and Wales
Dublin, Ireland
It is perhaps one of the great idiosyncrasies of the English population that we seem to share a firm conviction that if we are to find our own version of Shangri-La, we need to search for it beyond the borders of our own country.
As a nation, we are quick to dismiss the merits of such gems in England as the Lake District, the Norfolk Broads, the Yorkshire Moors and the beautiful coastal regions of Devon and Cornwall. While our local familiarity with these places may not breed contempt, it does seem to nurture a healthy disregard for the many outstanding places we have in England.
If that is true for England, then it is certainly the case for two of our nearest neighbours, as when it comes to incredible scenery, outstanding attractions and a wealth of fascinating history, both Ireland and Wales can offer their own veritable paradise of options for tourists. …
- 01 Jultibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Budget travel destinations for summer 2011
Jamaica
Summer is the perfect season for holidays, and a summer without a holiday is a summer that has not been exploited fully. If you’re worried about your budget, you still shouldn’t give up your summer holiday, because there are a lot of destinations that don’t require you to spend an inordinate amount of money.
Fun on a budget is possible, especially in summer, when there are tons of deals and offers for travelers. So if you want some tips on which places are budget-friendly this summer, here’s a list of budget travel destinations for summer 2011. …
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