the Travel Enthusiast
- 25 Apr
Amazing travel destinations in the Caucasus region
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Lots of tourists visit Eastern Europe, and lots of tourists visit Asia, but what about the piece of land between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that connects the two continents? In geography classes, the Caucasus Mountains are usually talked about as a natural border between the two continents, and the surrounding region, called simply the Caucasus, doesn’t get mentioned that much.
The Caucasus comprises several Russian federal subjects, as well as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. These countries and Russian republics don’t get nearly as much credit as they should, so here are some amazing travel destinations in the Caucasus region. …
- 18 Apr
Easter dishes from around the world
Pashka, photo by Mitrius
About a third of the world’s population will celebrate Easter next Sunday, and while many of the basic Easter rituals are similar wherever you are on the planet, important details such as the traditional Easter meal are not. Easter breakfasts and sometimes dinners are special, just like other holiday meals, and they are the perfect occasion for many families to dig out old and trusted recipes passed down from generation to generation.
So for all the gourmets who are planning on traveling this Easter, here are some interesting Easter dishes from around the world that you can try on your trip, or maybe cook on your own! …
- 15 Febkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 cultural mistakes to avoid while traveling
When you’re traveling to another country, you find yourself in the middle of a different culture, whose conventions, norms and customs might be radically different from your own. It’s only natural that you make some mistakes when your in a foreign place, but there are a few things that can help you cope better with the culture clash. It can save you from a lot of embarrassment (and even trouble, in some cases). So here are 10 cultural mistakes to avoid while traveling. … - 10 Janevike14 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
5 mountains for beginner climbers
Hiking is a serious matter, and even if you are not attempting to brave the heights of Everest or K2, beginners should always be extra careful. Climbing a mountain will always have a certain level of difficulty, even if you are an experienced climber already.So where should you start as a beginner mountain climber? The mountains on the following list are not as menacing as they look, but they are challenging enough to make the experience worthwhile. Here are the top 5 mountains for beginner climbers. …
- 26 Octtomtum in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Top 10 most famous mountains in the world
Mont Blanc, France
One of the first things that kids learn in geography classes is how high them mountains in their respective countries are, and of course all of them are compared to Mount Everest, or some other peak that is among the highest in the world. Mountains have somehow become a reason for national pride in many countries, and woe is the country that is unfortunate enough to have only plains and hills on its territory.
So naturally, when we visit another country, mountains are an instant attraction (well, maybe only for those who are into hiking and trekking). In any case, should you wonder which mountains are famous enough to be checked out during your travels, here’s a list (in no particular order) of some of the most famous peaks in the world. …
- 09 Octitachan in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The coldest holiday destinations in the world
I’ve always thought that temperatures, just like colors, are a matter of taste. Some people like dog days, tropical islands, scorching deserts, anything with a temperature over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. And other people like frozen winds, snow, ice and cold in general.I can’t say I see the attraction of a frozen mountain top (except if I’m in a cabin, in front of a cozy fire), but there are some very good holiday destinations in the world whose only drawback is a bit of a chill (ok, more than a bit of a chill). So for all you polar bears, here are the coldest holiday destinations on the planet. …
- 08 Octevike14 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Top 10 places to see in Asia
Temples in Luan Prabang, Laos
Are you planning on visiting Asia anytime in the future? When thinking about tours that will take your through most parts of a continent, it’s really difficult to pick the most essential destinations. Asia is one big continent, so it’s so surprise that there should be quite a lot of things there that a visitor might want to see.
And while the more attractions the better, it can be really annoying when you travel somewhere and just can’t decide what to see first, and how to organize your time so that you manage to see all the important places. To help you, here’s our list of top ten places to see in Asia. …
- 16 Sepandra88 in People and places | NO COMMENTS
Wandering Life: The Nenets people of Russia
Since we’ve already posted one entry about the nomads of Mongolia, I though it would be interesting to delve a bit deepr in the various nomadic cultures in the world, and do a short series on other fascinating peoples who still follow a nomadic lifestyle.The Nenets people are probably not as well known as the nomads of Mongolia, but their culture is just as fascinating. What’s admirable about these people is that they have managed to carve themselves a home and build a rich and complex culture in one of the least hospitable places on earth. …
- 29 Augitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best stations on the Trans-Siberian railway
Traveling by train might not be the fastest way to get from one place to another, but the journey counts just as much as the destination, right? Especially if the journey takes place on the longest railway in the world, the Trans-Siberian. From the colourful domes of Moscow to windswept Vladivostok, you can travel through the vast expanses of Russia and stop at some of the most interesting train stations in the world.It’s the most convenient way you can get to know a significant portion of this fascinating country, and besides, many travelers swear that its enough to see the train station to get a feel of what a place really is like. So grab a Russian phrasebook a deck of cards, and embark on a week-long train ride through Russia on the original Trans-Siberian railway. …
- 03 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Most terrifying roads and highways in the world
If you own a car, then you already possess the essential ingredient to one of the most fun ways to travel: the roadtrip. For some people, driving if a form of relaxation, but there are a few roads on earth that would thrill even the most level-headed and experienced driver.There are many scenic highways in the world that take you to places of unimaginable beauty, but on the down-side, the best highways end up being either dangerous or plain scary. If you want to know which highways to avoid on your trip, or on the contrary, to launch on a road tripping adventure on one of the most terrifying highways in the world, this list will give you some tips. …
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