the Travel Enthusiast
- 18 Nov
The best destinations for science fans
Munich
If you’re a science geek and you love talking and reading about science just as much as you love traveling, then you probably won’t be satisfied with only visiting your local science museum to get your fix.
Luckily, places where you can experience and learn more about science are widespread around the world, and a science fan will never be without a long list of attractions to visit. Immersing yourself in culture, art and cuisine are the basics of a trip anywhere, but for many travelers, learning about the world around them in a scientific way is also important. So if you want to get your geek levels up, here are some of the best destinations for science fans. …
- 10 Oct
Top 10 most visited tourist attractions in the world
Trafalgar Square, photo by David Baron
If there was a course on traveling 101, there would be a couple of destinations that would most likely make the list of places that a tourist has got to see in their lifetime. Not only because they are really quite interesting, but because travelers of every type visit them, and it would possibly be a blow on your traveler’s cred (in some traveler circles, at least) to say that you’ve never seen them before.
If you’re only at the beginning of your ‘career’ as traveler, seasoned travelers might tell you to ditch any rules and visit whatever makes you happy, but it doesn’t hurt to take a look at some of the top 10 most visited tourist attractions in the world – there’s a good reason why they are so popular! …
- 26 Sepitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most fashionable cities in the world
The fashion industry has gone global a long time ago, but although you can find brand shops and haute couture is many of the big cities of the planet, everyone with even a fleeting interest in fashion knows that some cities are bona fide fashion hotspots, while others are just your run of the mill cities full of well dressed people.If you couldn’t care less about fashion, there are still reasons for you to visit some of the most fashionable cities in the world, so even if you don’t want to spend a fortune on a designer scarf you can spend your time visiting glitzy street lined with elegant shops, or watch the fashionable crowd pass you by while lounging in a nice sidewalk cafe, taking a break from sightseeing. …
- 11 Augpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best megacities in the world
Often, if you watch a travel documentary or open a tourist brochure, what it usually advertised is a return to nature, to tradition and letting go of anything artificial. That’s normal, considering that the world is becoming more and more urbanized, and many people who take up traveling live their life in cities, so it is assumed that they want to see something other than streets and sky-scrapers.This is not to say that big cities don’t get their share of travelers, because no matter how much you love nature, sometimes you feel like getting lost in the concrete jungle. So how about a trip to some of the best megacities in the world? Sky-scrapers, suspension bridges, shops, busy streets and city life at its most exciting. …
- 13 Julevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best big cities to get lost in
photo by vaticanus
Some people like to lay out intricate itineraries when they are visiting a city for the first time, carefully planning out routes that cover all the attractions they want to see. Others like to take a more free-style approach to sightseeing, and just wander off wherever their feet take them, even if that sometimes means getting lost in an unknown city.
Interestingly enough, big cities are the best places you can get lost in, because it doesn’t take long to find a bus stop, metro station of maybe a tourist information center that can set you on the right way. So if you like to wander aimlessly in unknown cities on the lookout of interesting sights, here are some of the best big cities to get lost in. …
- 02 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best vacation destinations for geeks
Akihabara
Are you a tech-addict who likes to spend a lot of time in front of the computer or playing with the newest gadgets? If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like to get separated from their technological toys even when you’re traveling, here’s an alternative to taking your laptop with you on your holiday (although no one will stop you from bringing it with you).
These destinations are perfect for computer geeks, anime lovers or sci-fi fans who don’t have to abandon their geeky pursuits while traveling : the best vacation destinations for geeks. …
- 14 MarEdina in News | NO COMMENTS
Travel update : Japan
The terrible earthquake that hit Japan on Friday was a shock for everyone, and although a few days have passed since the quake, the country is unfortunately still not safe. It’s sad when you find out that another country and its people are hit by a disaster, natural or otherwise, and just as sad when you think of all the natural beauty that was destroyed.Luckily, Japan is a country that’s advanced both economically and technologically, and hopefully it will recover as fast as possible. Here are some travel updates for those who were planning on visiting this amazing country in the near future. …
- 02 MarEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The craziest karaoke parlors in Tokyo
Tokyo seen during night
There’s a lot in Tokyo to catch a tourist’s eye: all the historical and cultural landmarks, amazing and crazy museums, shopping districts galore and restaurants with delicious food. But if you want to mingle with the crowds of young Tokyoites, and if you want to have fun like the locals, a karaoke place should be high on your list of things to do in Tokyo.
Karaoke parlors in Tokyo are not your typical bar where people sometimes sing for the delight (or horror) of the crowds. In a karaoke parkor, you retreat to a room with your friends, and sing your lungs out on Japanese pop songs while sipping beers and nibbling on snacks. Here are the craziest karaoke parlors in Tokyo. …
- 14 Feblizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best places for Hanami in Japan
Hanami, which translates as ‘flower viewing’, is an old Japanese custom that is religiously observed every spring. When the famous Japanese cherry trees bloom, people gather under cherry trees in parks and hold picnics and parties days and night. Hanami is so popular among the Japanese that companies will even organize hanami parties for their employees, and there’s even a flower viewing weather forecast so that people can plan their parties accordingly.Hanami lasts for about 2 weeks only, and usually starts at the end of March, so if you want to get to Japan in time for the flower viewing, it’s time to start planning! Here are some of the best places for hanami in Japan. …
- 04 Jan
Top 5 weirdest bars in the world
Every city has that bar or club that is just a bit different from the rest and doesn’t manage to fit into the conventional standards. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, although you will need a few minutes to get used to some of the following bard. Innovation, creativity, genius or just craziness?That’s up to you to decide, but in any case, you’re guaranteed to be astounded at least a bit by what you’ll see in these places. Here’s a list of the top 5 weirdest bars in the world. …
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