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- 02 Aprevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful cliff diving spots in the world
The list of adrenaline-raising, potentially life threatening and utterly crazy extreme sports seems to be getting longer every year, but a would-be adventurer can always return to old classics that were popular before everything else requiring hi-tech equipment.
Jumping off a cliff is one of the simplest things a traveler can do, and not even because the hotel had bad service or food, but rather for the sheer fun of it.
Cliff diving is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, but it has been practiced by people for centuries, and it even has a world federation today. But as much fun as cliff diving can be, it is always better when you find a stunning location for your death defying act. Here are some of the most beautiful cliff diving spots in the world. …
- 25 Jul
The most unusual bar locations in the world
Sometimes you might prefer to have a drink in the evening in a nice, classical bar with soft lights and good music, or maybe a lively pub with noise and lots of people, but how about a novel bar experience where nothing seems to fit the image of a regular bar?
Weird bars are not as rare as one might think, especially if you know where to look. Since bars are places where you are supposed to relax and have fun, the even the weirdest places might feel surprisingly homey, and if the drinks are good, all the more reason to visit one of the top 5 weirdest bars in the world. …
- 01 Jultibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Budget travel destinations for summer 2011
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. …
- 22 Junitachan in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The scariest dishes in the world
Traveling and cuisine go fabulously well together, and so does traveling and extreme sports, but what about all three of them together? In some places, eating the local delicacies counts as an extreme sport, especially when your dish can land you in a hospital or even worse.
Fortunately for them, these dangerous dishes are also extremely delicious, and when they are well prepared there is no risk in eating them. Still, you’re likely to get a thrill or two while tasting the scariest dishes in the world, even while your mouth is watering, and here are a few examples. …
- 02 Junkachou_n in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
A short guide to Caribbean cuisine
The Caribbean is one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in the world, thanks to its lovely islands with tropical beaches and hundreds of resorts. Caribbean culture, with its art and music and (of course) food is also one of the most important things that draws tourists to these islands.
Of course, there are lots of differences between the various islands and nations that make up the Caribbean, but if you have the option of visiting more than one destinations, here’s a short guide to Caribbean cuisine. …
- 24 May
The best beaches in the Caribbean
Now that summer is finally here, it means that the beach season is open. And if you are preparing for a long season of beaches, lounging in the sun and swimming, there’s no better place to begin your sun-kissed holiday than the Caribbean.
The Caribbean islands have become synonymous with beaches (and pirates), and with all those miles and miles of beaches, how can you know which ones to choose? If you’re still undecided as to which amazing Caribbean beach is going to start off you holiday, here are some suggestions that you might find helpful – here’s list of some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. …
- 23 Mayevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best Surprise Trips for your Dad on Father’s Day
Mothers are not the only parents who havw their own special celebration. Now, it’s the turn of the fathers to be celebrated – the third Sunday of June is coming soon, to be more precise. As a counterpart to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1907, and since the 30’s, it’s customary to offer fathers of any age gifts on this day.
So if you want to give your dad the most amazing present he could think of, why don’t you surprise him with a trip? There are plenty of travel destinations that would make a great destination for a father and daughter/son trip, so here are the best surprise trips for your dad on Father’s Day. …
- 17 Febitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Easter travel ideas for 2011
Easter is approaching fast, and some of you are probably thinking of going on a trip for the Easter weekend. Easter might be a religious holiday at its core, but it is also a chance to celebrate with your family by doing what you love most – traveling.
While some people are lucky enough to have a week or more off work, some travelers will have to make do with only a couple of free days. So here are some Easter travel ideas for 2011 that will be just perfect for a weekend getaway. …
- 31 Janevike14 in Travel Planning | 4 COMMENTS
The 5 best wedding locations in the world
So you’re both hardcore travelers, and since weddings are usually considered the happiest day of one’s life, you decided to make it even happier by doing what you really love: traveling!
Finding a destination that would make a good place for a wedding is quite difficult, considering that it has to be accessible (unless you don’t plan on inviting too many people to your wedding), reasonably cheap and interesting too. It doesn’t matter whether you want to get married in a small chapel or just an abandoned beach, the important part is to have fun. So here are the 5 best wedding locations in the world. …
- 19 Jantibi60 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 Valentine’s Day Destinations for 2011
There little less than one month until the most romantic holiday of the year, so if you have a significant other (and even if you’re single!), how about planning a short holiday?
Since February 14 falls on a Monday, a weekend trip would be a great way to celebrate Valentine’s, even if on Monday you have to get back to work. So surprise your significant other with a trip to a romantic destination, or grab your friends and take a singles’ holiday anyway. Here are the top 5 Valentine’s Day destinations for 2011. …