the Travel Enthusiast
- 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. …
- 14 Octlizzy_a in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
The best small towns in the world for autumn travel
Douro Valley, photo by Rosino
Some people are squeamish about traveling in summertime. Unless you can afford to travel only in air conditioned cars or airplanes, being on the road in the summer heat is hardly a very pleasant experience. This is why many people prefer to travel in autumn, when you can still enjoy sunlight but the weather is considerably milder.
And there’s another pro to autumn travel – the foliage. Taking a trip to the countryside or to small, peaceful towns surrounded by a sea of red and gold leaves doesn’t compare to anything else in the world. So here are some of the best small towns in the world for autumn travel. …
- 01 Sep
Top 10 wine destinations in the world
Douro Wine Region, © sograpevinhos.com
A good glass of wine has the power to transport you to a sunny vineyard in Bordeaux, a winery in Tuscany or a Napa Valley wine train. But if you are a traveler at heart, you will take your passion for wine further than the neighborhood wine bar or restaurant, and go off in search of the unusual or delicious wines on the planet.
Wine is a drink that is produced and marketed in many parts of the world, so naturally there are a lot of available travel destinations for wine lovers. If you want to celebrate your fascination for the fermented grape juice in style, then go on a trip to one of the top 10 wine destinations in the world. …
- 05 Jullizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful Capes in the world
Cape Town
The simple geographic definition of cape, that is a body of land jutting into a body of water, can’t possibly describe the sheer beauty that many capes have. Cape Cod, for example, is one of the most beautiful places in the US, and it’s not the only cape that can boast of exceptional beauty and touristic potential.
You might not set out on a journey to visit the most beautiful capes in the world, but if you happen to be in the area, you will definitely enjoy visiting these places. …
- 30 Juntomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most interesting rural destinations in the world
Coimbra
Visiting big cities is a pleasure, especially if you’re usually looking forward to wandering through an interesting museum, relaxing in a cafe or walking in historic districts.
But when the bustle and crowds of cities is not what you want, you can always take a breather in the countryside, where everything seems to move at a slower pace, and where you can truly take the time to stop and smell the flowers. If you are planning on hiding away in the countryside for a while, here’s a list of the most interesting rural destinations in the world. …
- 22 Febevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 strange buildings in the world
Grune Zitadelle, Magdeburg
Go into a suburban neighborhood and chances are that you’ll see the most boring and conventional architecture in the world. When all the buildings are more or less the same, it seems like you just can’t escape the monotony.
But while in some places people are more than happy to stick to their boring square buildings, the architects who designed following constructions are either very creative, or just plain crazy. If you want to see some buildings that are out of the ordinary, check out this list of the top 5 strange buildings in the world. …
- 24 Nov
Where to celebrate Hanukkah?
This year, Hanukkah is celebrated between December 1 and December 9, which leaves you just enough time to get into the holiday spirit. And while celebrating Hanukkah in the privacy of your home can be fun and cozy, many people have started to celebrate the holiday by traveling.So if the idea of traveling and finding a new way to celebrate a traditional holiday appeals to you, the question remains: where to celebrate Hanukkah? To help you, we’ve assembled a couple of very fitting destinations that combine the true essence of Hanukkah with touristy flair, history and culture. …
- 30 Sep
Top 10 countries to visit in 2011
Sri Lanka
2010 is slowly drawing to an end, and if in this year’s New Years resolutions you decided to visit a few places you’ve never seen before, you still have time to tick a few destinations off your list. Three months is plenty of time to decide on a destination or two, so if you haven’t taken any time off last summer, you can compensate with a nice, long holiday now.
But here’s a suggestion: start planning for 2011, and make next year your personal ‘travel year’! What makes a country end up on a top 10 list for 2011? Well, there can be plenty of reasons: budding tourist sector, amazing attractions, cheap travel, great cuisine. So here’s our list of the countries you should definitely visit in 2011. …
- 03 JunTudi in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Backpacking Europe: 5 Most Beautiful National Parks
Traveling from city to city and exploring Europe’s intricate history and architectural marvels is, in many cases, the backpacker’s main activity. It is quite amazing to discover all the cultures, lifestyles and to meet so many different people, but let us remember that Europe, in addition to its cultural diversity, is the beholder of priceless natural treasures.This is why the best way to explore Europe is to find a balance between its urban culture and superb nature. You don’t necessarily have to climb the Mont Blanc: a few short hikes are enough for you to be able to admire some of the best landscapes on Earth. And judging from a purely pragmatic perspective, we must admit that nature is much less expensive then any city. Today I present you five of the most amazing places in Europe (coincidence or not, all these areas are in fact national parks): …
- 08 AprTudi in Travel Planning | 3 COMMENTS
Europe’s Best Preserved Medieval Cities
Bruges at night
It is a common symptom among European travelers to get lost in the labyrinth of cobbled streets of some random historic city and get the impression that an invisible time machine has sent them back in time. The sensation is both scary and inspiring. But there are those towns and villages across old Europe where it feels like time has no other effects but to enhance their beauty – cities that have been so throughly preserved that sometimes you wonder how can personal computers and TV sets hide between those delicious moldy walls and washed-off plaster.
And the greatest thing about it is that you’ll find hundreds of such towns in Europe, many of them still undiscovered by the tourist hordes. Today’s post is a short list of the most popular and best preserved European cities: …
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