the Travel Enthusiast
- 09 Feb
The most popular travel destinations in India
Red Fort in Delhi, photo by Christopher John SSF on Flickr
As the seventh largest country on the planet, India has a a number of attractions befitting its size. Just like it’s next to impossible to visit all the essential parts of India in the course of one trip (unless you have a lot of time on your hands), it would be unimaginable to visit all of its major attractions in one go.
With twenty eight Unesco World Heritage Site and thousands of attractions that are just as interesting, you’ll have your work cut out for you if you are planning to visit even a fraction of them. So where to go when you are visiting India? Here are some of the most popular travel destinations in India, which will work as a great introduction to the wonders of the country for the first time visitor. …
- 05 Deckachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 secret attractions in Laos
A typical view of Laos. Beautiful, hot and cultural
There is a good reason why the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has been dubbed Lao: Please Don’t Rush. Laos is a very poor country, and severely underrated in comparison with its Asian neighbors like Thailand or Vietnam, but there are few other places on the planet where life is more relaxed and laid back than in Laos.
This forgotten country has more natural wonders on one square kilometers than most countries have on their entire territory, and Laotian culture can only be described as enthralling. Most attractions in Laos are unknown to a lot of people (perhaps with the exception of Pha That Luang, the gilded stupa of Vientiane), and there are many many more attractions just waiting to be discovered. Here are the top 5 secret attractions in Laos that deserve a little love and attention. …
- 09 Novtibi60 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most amazing tourist destinations in Myanmar
Myanmar
Probably for many people, the first things that spring to mind when it comes to Myanmar, otherwise known as Burma, are mostly on the negative side: a repressive government that determined economic sanctions from other countries, brutally repressed rebellions and even a Nobel Prize for Peace winner placed under house arrest for years.
Myanmar projects a pretty bleak picture for outsiders, but that is not what strikes first time visitors to the country. As soon as you land in Myanmar, you will notice how extraordinarily diverse it is, the loving way in which traditional culture is preserved, the pride people take in their historical monuments, and how incredibly friendly they are. Myanmar is an awe-inspiring country, so take a chance and visit some of the most amazing tourist destinations in Myanmar. …
- 28 Sepandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The world’s best places to see the sunset
As cliche as watching the sunset may sound, few people can remain unimpressed when faced with the last rays of sunlight, the mellow purple and orange shades of the sky and, why not, the romanticism of the whole experience.Watching the sunset should be no problem for anyone, wherever they live in the world, but beautiful as they are all, not all sunsets are equal. Some of the most stunning sunsets in the world can be seen in exceptional places. Should you travel to these places only to see the sunset?
Sure, especially since the sunset is definitely not the only thing about them that will impress you. Here are the world’s best places to see the sunset. …
- 26 Jul
The best tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur at night
Malaysia is a great destination to visit regardless of what you’re looking for in a holiday: culture, history or fun, and as expected, the country’s capital is the cherry on top of this amazing destination. Kuala Lumpur is a huge city that has so much to show off that you find something new to see every time to visit it, and luckily, many of the best attractions in the city are free.
Kuala Lumpur is has become so much more than a ‘muddy estuary’ (which is what the name of the city means, and which was fitting back in the days when it was a tiny tin-mining village) – a huge, bustling metropolis. Here are some of the best tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, for those who are visiting this great city. …
- 18 JulEdina in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The best cultural attractions in Thailand
Thailand
As the most popular and inviting tourist destination in Southeast Asia, Thailand is not only a place of natural beauty, but also of extraordinary cultural accomplishments. Thai culture, with its rich mythology, religion, architecture and art, produced incredible monuments, buildings and institutions which can turn every holiday into an unforgettable experience.
For a tourist, there are hundreds, if not more, cultural attractions which can fill more than a couple of weeks of travel. So whichever portion of Thailand you are planning on visiting, you are guaranteed to see quite a few of the best cultural attractions in Thailand, and here are some of them. …
- 20 Junitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 Buddhist temples in Asia
Wat Rong Khun, photo by Sergey
If you are a Buddhist or if you are interested in the religion, you don’t need that many reasons to plan a visit to some of the most amazing Buddhist temples in Asia. If the religious aspect of temples is not that interesting for you, then it’s enough to take a look at them to convince you that a visit is in order.
Buddhist temples, with their distinctive architecture, are some of the most intricate and masterful buildings in the world. As Buddhism is one of the main religions on much of Asia, there are many styles of Buddhist temples, each with their quirks and distinctive features, so here are the top 5 Buddhist temples in Asia. …
- 28 Aprpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing places: Bagan, Myanmar
Myanmar
Myanmar has no shortage of fascinating cultural and religious sights, but the ancient region of Bagan, in Central Myanmar, takes the cake in every respect. Bagan has a rich history, and because of its significance in the past, several stupas and temples have been erected in the area.
In the golden age of Bagan, the sounds of bells and the chanting of monks filled the pagodas, but even now, when most of the inhabitants of the area have been relocated to the village of New Bagan, the sights of the ancient buildings are every bit as impressive as the pyramids in Egypt or other similar attractions. So here’s a short description of one of the world’s most amazing places: Bagan, Myanmar. …
- 22 FebTudi in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Asia’s Most Famous Temples
While Europe continues to be praised for its medieval churches and cathedrals, Asia’s huge mountains and tropical woods are still hiding some unbelievable pieces of architecture – some of them so masterfully built, that historians haven’t been able to revel their secrets yet. If you come to think of it, Asia is the world’s biggest and most populous continent: no wonder that its traditions and religions are so diverse.
One can have various reasons for visiting Asia: the people, the cities, the mountains, the cuisine, but, no matter what are your reasons to go there, be sure that your journey to Asia will soon go beyond its initial purposes and become something very close to a pilgrimage. We hereby bring you Asia’s most famous and grandiose temples, hoping that your wanderings will sometime bring you close to at least one of these remarkable achievements: …
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