the Travel Enthusiast
- 20 Oct
5 hotels with a weird history from around the world
Shrigley Hall Hotel, photo by Ian Capper on Geograph.org.uk
Few travelers can avoid visiting at least a few hotels in the course of their travels. And staying at a hotel is not always the most exciting alternative, especially since some hotels look like they are making efforts to be as ordinary as possible.
But there are other hotels, which might seem like your run of the mill building with regular rooms, but which have a few skeletons in the closet, sometimes literally. Hotels that are set up in older buildings that used to serve another purpose sometimes end with with a baggage, and maybe not looking like hotels at all. Here are 5 hotels with a weird history from around the world, which are just too unusual to pass up. …
- 07 Oct
How to travel on a budget in the most expensive countries in the world
Switzerland
There are some countries in the world that backpackers and travelers on a budget don’t often think of visiting, simply because they are too expensive and they are afraid that their money will run out in a blink. Round the world travelers are often especially wary of these money-eating countries because they feel like there is absolutely no way to live on cheap while they’re there.
But notoriously expensive countries like Japan, Iceland, Norway, Singapore and Switzerland should not be off your list when you’re traveling on a budget, because luckily there are ways to make your money (and the duration of your stay) last longer. Here are some tips on how to travel on a budget in the most expensive countries in the world. …
- 04 Oct
Top 5 destinations for Chinese New Year
New Year in Beijing, photo by storyvillegirl on Flickr
This year Chinese New Year will be taking place on January 23, which means that if you are the kind of traveler who likes to plan a trip carefully (or if you want to make sure that you find some good travel deals by then), then you can already start planning for it. It doesn’t matter whether or not you celebrate Chinese New Year or the Gregorian New Year, celebrating it in China is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
If you think that regular New Year events and fireworks are stunning, then wait until you see how things are done in China or other countries where there’s a significant Chinese population. The decorations, the food, the markets and the fireworks are reason enough to visit one of the top 5 destinations for Chinese New Year. …
- 16 Sepkachou_n in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 fast-food chains abroad
Toast Box, Singapore, photo by Marco Ooi
If you live in a country where fast-food is more often than not embodied by a greasy hamburger or perhaps a hot dog, fast-foods are probably not your eateries of choice when you are going abroad. If you can get a Big Mac at home, why bother going abroad to eat it?
But in many countries, fast-food can have a completely different meaning, and the food you get at a fast-food in Russia or Thailand might take your taste buds completely by surprise. So whenever you are visiting a foreign country, don’t dismiss the local fast-food chains. especially if you are on a budget and you can’t self-cater. Here are the top 5 fast-food chains abroad to watch out for. …
- 01 Aug
The best honeymoon destinations in Asia
Summer is a good season to get married, especially if you are planning a long honeymoon in a faraway destination. Since you don’t get all that many honeymoons in your lifetime, it’s only fitting to make it unforgettable, and the easiest way to have a memorable vacation is to find a memorable destination.Asia, with all its natural beauty, fascinating cultures and countries, and some utterly amazing holiday resorts is one of the most obvious choices for a honeymoon, but where exactly to go? Here’s a list of the best honeymoon destinations in Asia, for those who are planning their first post-wedding vacation! …
- 11 JulEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 most visited cities in the world
Antalya
A seasoned traveler always looks for the least trodden path, off the beaten track, but it’s always better to visit the popular places too, and to have a sort of ‘traveler’s general knowledge’ about the most famous tourist attractions in the world.
The places that get the most visitors are sometimes overrated, but there’s always something beautiful and attractive at their core, so for the sake of that, it’s worth to trudge through the crowds and queue for hours sometimes. Well, if there still are some popular places that you haven’t managed to see yet, here’s a list of the top 5 most visited cities in the world – add some more to your have-seen list! …
- 07 Julandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 destinations for Formula 1 fans
If you like car races in general and Formula 1 in particular, there are more ways to experience the rush of the race than in front of the TV. So this year, how about traveling to one of the circuits? Luckily, all of the F1 Grand Prix this year are taking place in fabulous locations, so not only the F1 fan in you will love them, but the tourist as well.There are more then enough Grand Prix locations to choose for, and it’s a piece of cake to organize a nice holiday for yourself and make F1 part of it. So if you’re in the mood for some car racing and sightseeing at the same time, check out these top 5 destinations for Formula 1 fans. …
- 22 Junpapillon in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 best zoos in the world
Most people used to like going to the zoo when they were kids. Kids like zoos indiscriminately, but adults might have concerns about the conditions in which animals live and how they are treated. A good zoo is not necessarily a zoo with the most numbers of species, but where the animals are treated right – after all, seeing happy animals is much better than seeing sad, listless ones.If you’re wondering which are the best zoos in the world, which would most likely be pleasant to visit if you are interested in animals, then here are our suggestions. …
- 11 Junkachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best music festivals in Asia
Manila
If you’re traveling to Asia this summer, you won’t lack any entertainment no matter what your tastes in attractions are. If you are a music lover and you want to see what music festivals are like on continents other than America and Europe, there are plenty of events to attend in Asia this summer and autumn.
Whether you’re interested in some traditional music or if you just want to see some good internationally and locally known bands, a music festival is a great idea for your holiday, so here are the best music festivals in Asia. …
- 29 Marlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best pet friendly travel destinations
Malmo
When you go traveling for more than a couple of days, it’s usually recommended to find a friend or neighbor that will water your plants and pick up your mail, and I’m sure it’s not that difficult to find volunteers. But if it’s Fluffy or Rover that you have to leave at home, and not a cactus, it might be more difficult to convince someone to take care of them.
And if you are reluctant to leave your pet alone while you’re off traveling, why not take them with you? Traveling with pets takes more planning and care than a regular trip would, but it can be plenty of fun too! Here are some of the best pet friendly travel destinations that you can explore together with your animal companion. …
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