the Travel Enthusiast
- 02 May
The best desert destinations in the world
Casablanca
You wouldn’t think that anyone would willingly build a city in such an inhospitable place as a desert, but there are so many desert cities in the world that there’s obviously more than a little appeal in living surrounded by sand and sun.
If you like warm weather, or even better, scorching heat, there are several desert destinations that will fulfill your need for dryness and heat. So here are some of the best desert destinations in the world. …
- 13 Apr
The most impressive caves and grottoes in the world
Batu Caves, photo by edachsund
It’s always a surprise when you visit a cave or a grotto and you come to the realization that the natural wonders of the planet are much deeper than we think. Caves and grottoes have had a special significance for humans since the dawn of time.
Used for worship or shelter, caves are now simple miracles of nature, but that’s enough to make anyone want to visit them. So strap on your headlamp and venture into the breath-taking underbelly of the planet, because here are the most impressive caves and grottoes in the world. …
- 15 Marandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 destinations that used to be popular (and should be again)
Once a travel destination becomes famous, nothing guarantees that it will stay like that for ever. Lots of places that used to be all the hype a couple of decades ago have been forgotten, some because they ran out of fashion, others because they did not develop as much as other destinations. But some of these ex-popular spots have been unjustly neglected by tourists, and they are now demanding their dues. So next time you plan your vacation, why not take a look at some of these top 5 destinations that used to be popular (and should be again)? … - 03 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 3 COMMENTS
Most fascinating ghost towns in the Wild West
I’m Sure that all of us has had a phase in our childhoods when we where head over heals in love with western movies, cowboys and duels between the good guys and the bad guys. Western movies don’t seem to be as popular nowadays as during the first half f the 20th century.Italian spaghetti westerns were in vogue in the 60’s and 70’s, but now there seem to be a painful lack of new, fresh westerns. But if you miss the feel of a good western replete with saloons, sheriffs and bank-robbers, here’s what you can do: visit a real life ghost town. With a little bit of imagination, you will feel transported back to the 19th century. …
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