Tea regions around the world

Since some time ago we had an entry about cities where the most delicious brews are made, worthwhile destinations for coffee-lovers and simple, beauty-seeking tourists alike. This time, I though that it would be interesting to do a similar article on another immensely popular drink: tea. Hot or cold, black, green, red or white, tea comes in virtually thousands of tastes and colours.

Regular folks like their brew laced with sugar, lemon, milk or other seasonings and aromas, but for a true tea purists, where the tea comes for counts the most. Incidentally, tea is and has always been grown in some of the most amazing places in the world. So leave your tea-bags in the cupboard, brew up some loose-leaf orange pekoe and read about where your delicious cuppa comes from… …

Top 5 Iconic Soccer Stadiums

Since the soccer fever is getting more and more intense with every day that brings us closer to the big final, we figured you would like to find out more about the sport that has conquered a whole world (with the exception of USA and Canada maybe, but USA seems to be making real progress).

Even if you are not a soccer fan, it is impossible not the get goose bumps when seeing a crowd of 100000 people who seem to be feeling and acting alike.  Although there is a clear hierarchy of the world’s biggest stadiums (and many of them can safely be considered as architectural marvels), this is not why we are here. During the long history of football, some stadiums seem to have gained a place in the hearths of both football players and supporters.

All the following stadiums are more of less enjoying their iconic status, so whenever you visit their host cities, make sure you reserve a couple of hours for an exciting game (nobody wants to see an empty stadium, after all). …

Famous Restaurants and Bars from the Movies

There comes a time when even the most passionate traveler gets bored of sightseeing and tries looking at things from a whole new perspective. But when the most sought-for attractions become depressingly familiar, the best thing put your X-ray vision at work and try to guess the story behind the monument.

Strolling along the buzzing streets of London, New York or Los Angeles might represent a pure pleasure, but you must be aware of the fact that each of the places you walk by has its own story to tell. This is how you’ll find out that numerous neighborhood bars that people hardly notice have actually reached VIP status after being the filming location of some famous movie.

Musical Capitals of the World

Liverpool

During today’s post I will invite you to a musical (and, unfortunately, virtual) tour of the world. If you ever wondered what the world’s hottest places to experience contemporary music are, then here is your answer.

However, in case you expected Seattle, Ibiza or London, well… think again. Music is the kind of discipline where perpetual innovation and reciprocal influences are the key to success. Following the history of music, we can easily observe how different cities have served as artist playgrounds in different time periods: take Vienna, Liverpool or Seattle for example. For all the music lovers and wannabe musicians out there, here is a short list of the world’s trendiest music capitals: …

Fashion Capitals of the World. Next Generation

When it comes to fashion capitals of the world, one cannot stop thinking about one (or more) of the big four: Paris, Milan, London and New York. Their importance in the world of fashion (and especially haute couture) is undeniable: here you can find the most innovative designers, prestigious fashion houses and glamorous boutiques.

But this doesn’t necessarily mean that all the world’s fashion is concentrated in these four locations. Slowly but throughly, other big cities from around the world are building their way up to top five, releasing original creations on the market and welcoming visitors with posh boutiques and one-of-a-kind fashion shows. In today’s top five we have included some less known fashion capitals that have all the chances to become the 5th on the list: …

Man-Made Wonders of the Modern World

Many times during our travels we discover some places and buildings that seem to belong to another age. Despite the fact that few famous landmarks have no functional purpose (although there are some places that seem to be designed for the pure pleasure of the viewer), these constructions simply pop out of the background.

And by this I don’t necessarily want to imply that they don’t belong there, just that some human constructions are so remarkable and unique, that it’s hard to focus on anything else in their presence. Without any further introduction, here come 5 modern man-made wonders: …

Backpacking Europe: Bargain Shopping

Our one week ‘Backpacking Europe’ series has reached its final episode, in which I decided to give you some useful tips on where you can go bargain hunting in Europe. As much as one tries to stick to the budget, shopping is the kind of experience that you just can’t say no to. Whether you go shopping for those places where you can get the best price/quality ratio.

If you are determined to see the wonders of Paris, London or Rome, then get ready for considerable expenses. But as popular and over-priced some of these cities must be, keep in mind that locals must also have their shopping hide-outs and that there is no bargain-free destination. So here we go: …

Backpacking Europe: Party-Goer’s Guide to European Cities

Prague

As part of our “Backpacking Europe”  series we’ve so far seen what a backpacker can visit and where he/she could spend the night for little money. Backpacking can be quite a demanding activity, but this is no reason to abandon any plans of going out and spend most of the night sleeping; you risk depriving yourself from all the fun and possible friends that are usually part of such an experience!

Europe is not all about art and historical monuments: there are many party people who are traveling all around Europe in search for the best nightlife just as there are cities whose bars and clubs have become their biggest attraction. Many of you might find today’s list to be quite predictable, but omitting the following cities from such an article would be an unforgivable sin: …

Backpacking Europe: Top 7 Cost-Free Attractions

Warsaw

In case yesterday’s post has whetted your appetite for Europe, today we’re going to do a little virtual sightseeing and see what European attractions one can enjoy for free. With all the on line travel applications that we have today, it is quite easy to estimate the costs of a trip.

But when it comes to attractions, things get a little complicated: in a big city like London or Paris, you might end up paying a museum entrance fee that is half of your accommodation price. However, keep in mind that many hostels offer free (inexpensive) city tours and maybe even a list of free attractions, just as some of the famous European Museums have a free admission day. So here come today’s seven picks: …

5 of World’s Scariest Amusement Parks & Rides

In such a dynamic and competitive business as the amusement park industry, it is hard to come up with something do daring and groundbreaking that it can determine even the most experienced adrenaline addict scream with excitement.

When you get to think about the mere fact that people would pay just to get sacred, you realize that the human race is, if not insane, than at least extravagant. This is the main reason why today we decided to present you some of the world’s most extreme, and scary, amusement parks, together with their most feared rides. …