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- 30 Novkachou_n in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Cheapest places to eat in Oxford
Oxford
The small and very scenic town of Oxford is home to one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, but thankfully, you don’t have to be a genius student in order to enjoy the city. And if you are on a budget, visiting Oxford can even make you feel like a student.
University towns, no matter how posh, are notorious for their student-priced eateries, so you can be sure to have plenty of places where you can find some cheap eats. Hungry students and travelers, here are the cheapest places to eat in Oxford. …
- 21 Novpapillon in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
The cheapest places to eat in San Francisco
A typical view of San Francisco
As any seasoned traveler knows, there are precious few places in the world where you can eat for free. And while no one will give you a hearty meal out of the goodness of their hearts, there are a few places in San Francisco where you can get a small meal for free, provided you buy something else first. Several pubs and restaurants will offer you free snacks and even more Italian dishes when you buy drinks.
So if you’re down to your last few bucks at the end of your trip to San Francisco, you don’t have to choose between a pint of beer and food, because at these places you can get them both for the price of one. Or simply take advantage of all-you-can eat-happy hours. So here are the cheapest places to eat in San Francisco …
- 16 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 2 COMMENTS
The world’s most interesting train trips
Nowadays, train rides are merely a way to travel from one place to another, and gone are the days of glamorous trains like the Orient Express, where ladies in fur coats and wealthy gentlemen drank tea and ate caviar. But that doesn’t mean that train rides can’t be just as scenic as in the past.Even if you aren’t in the mood to spend two weeks on a train (no matter how luxurious it is), you can still take advantage of some picturesque train trips when journeying from one city to another. …
- 08 AugEdina in Food Experiences | 4 COMMENTS
Best bakeries around the world
One of the best feel feelings you can get when traveling is when you’re walking down a busy street, you’re hungry and you suddenly feel a mouthwatering smell coming out of a bakery. Pastries are a great alternative to fast food if you want a quick bite to eat, and the best thing about bakery products is that they are so culture-specific. Sure, croissants and bagels are almost omnipresent, but there are tons of other yummy pastries that you can find only in certain countries. And if you really want to get acquainted with a certain country’s cuisine, you have to dig in deeper into its pastry section. So here’s a list of some of the best bakeries in the world, for the delight of your taste buds. … - 28 JunTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 Coolest Science Museums in the World
Geeks and science buffs of the world, your time has come. During today’s post I will try to present you five of the most interesting science museums in the world. These world-class museums are famous for using innovative technologies in order to explain the unexplained and help common folks like us understand the mysteries of science.Even if you find science classes to be unbearably boring, try not to miss the following museums: they are not only bustling with interesting information, but can be highly entertaining. As some of these amazing museums are only a few-year’s old, we might as well call them the museums of tomorrow: …
- 18 JunTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Desirable and Avoidable Destinations for the 4th of July Weekend
With less than two weeks till Americans citizens world wide will celebrate their national day, it’s high time we decided where to take our families for this very special day.Two weeks might be a much to shorter time for grabbing some advance-purchase bargains, but with a little patience and research, it’s almost certain that you can find the kind of destination that can fit you pocket and match your tastes. Today we decided to give you a few tricks on how to avoid the 4th of July rush and rest assure that you get the best out of this patriotic holiday. …
- 17 JunTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Most Walkable Cities in the World
Dubrovnik
The 21st century seems to be one of fast and affordable travel. However, walking is still the most reliable means of transportation when it comes to sightseeing. To count just a few of its advantages: first of all, it is totally free; it gives you access the most hidden corners; you can see everything at your own pace; and. very important, it keeps you fit.
Of course, there is always the risk that you get soar feet, but this is merely a disadvantage in comparison with the plenitude of your experience. Fortunately for walkers, the world still has enough places that are almost entirely hiker-friendly: …
- 11 JunTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 City Parks in USA
From the bohemian French Quarter in New Orleans to the skyscrapers of Chicago, US cities are offering a great diversity of urban landscapes. But no matter how dizzying the architecture or how intense the nightlife, there is always room for a breath of fresh air and a patch of green grass. Accidentally or nor, the biggest cities in the US are also the ones that have the biggest parks.Their impressive size turn these city parks into authentic oases of relaxation; no matter how big the park, you will always find some unexplored corner, not to mention that, with all the entertainment and cultural facilities they encompass, these parks are bustling with events. The following city parks are, in our opinion, USA’s top 5: …
- 21 AprTudi in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top Coolest Replica Monuments in the US
Although we find it difficult to accept, sometimes we have to face the facts and just admit it to ourselves that we will never have all the time or resources to see everything there is to see (that unless someone discovers teleportation or the secret of immortality during our lifetime).I don’t mean to sound all pessimistic and grim, so I will rater get to the point: if you really care for a mugshot of yours that has the Colosseum or the Eiffel tower on the background, you don’t necessarily to go through all that pain of getting to Italy or France. All across the Unites States, you will find the most unbelievable replicas of these famous monuments; from the Greek Parthenon to Eiffel tower itself, here is where you can find the best of the nation’s replica landmarks: …
- 07 AprTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Five Irresistible Tourist Traps across the US
Let’s face it: no matter how much we try to avoid clichés when traveling, we find it so hard to resist them. I mean, who doesn’t own a few dozen photos of a younger, over-excited variant of him/her, making faces in front of Eiffel Tower, Rushmore Mountain or Lady Liberty? As much as the experienced traveler confesses his contempt regarding the so-called ‘tourist traps’ (generally defined as extremely popular attractions, characterized by over-priced and kitschy souvenirs, chain fast-foods and endless queues), they each have their own particular charm.
Actually, these tourist traps are often part of the whole experience: they might ruin your mood for half a day, but they eventually turn into sweet memories. So here is a small selection of some United States unavoidable tourist traps: …
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