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- 29 Novtomtum in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The weirdest desserts in the world and where to eat them
Deep-fried Mars bar, photo by audrey_sel
The world is full of bizarre and often unexpectedly tasty foods that you can find when you travel, but savory dishes are not the only ones that your palate might find appealing. If you’re not quite ready for fried tarantulas or other assorted oddities, maybe starting with the dessert is not a bad idea.
Having a sweet tooth will usually be enough to get you though a portion of dessert, but your taste buds should expect to be surprised in any case. Here are some of the weirdest desserts in the world and where you can eat them. …
- 27 Oct
The most picturesque destinations in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey is like a dream come true for history buffs, who can lose themselves in stories of battles both real and legendary, ancient ruins, empires and conquests. And it is also a place where a traveler can unwind, laze around on a beach or in a hammam,waste entire afternoons browsing through bazaars or pampering their stomachs with delicious foods.
Turkey is a great place to indulge in life’s simple pleasures, and even spending some time in one of the most picturesque destinations in Turkey can make your day. So pack your map, camera and other traveler gear, and prepare to discover one of the most interesting countries in the world. …
- 29 Jul
The best Mediterranean island-hopping destinations
Unlike tropical paradises where there’s sun and hot weather almost all year long, the islands of the Mediterranean Sea are a seasonal attraction for beach goers. So since you only get a few months per year to enjoy the Mediterranean islands, there’s all the more reason to hop on the plane or a boat and spend some time on the sun-drenched beaches of an island, nibbling on some aromatic local treat, perhaps under the shade of an olive bush laden with fruit.Hop from island from island and stay a few days on each of them, bask in the romantic, relaxed atmosphere of these place: visit some of the best Mediterranean island-hopping destinations. …
- 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! …
- 08 Jul
The best travel destinations you’ve (probably) never heard of
Fethiye
With modern maps, travel brochures and agencies and even travel websites, it might seem like there is hardly a patch of the planet that we haven’t heard of. But naturally, there are lots of travel destinations that you seldom hear about, even if they are just as attractive prospects as any popular vacation spot.
Backpackers might know about the, but regular travelers might still be unaware of the existence of some spectacular destinations that definitely deserve (and probably will get) more attention. So if you want to go somewhere new and exciting, here are some of the best travel destinations you’ve (probably) never heard of. …
- 07 Junlizzy_a in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
The bargainer’s guide to Istanbul
Istanbul
Turkey is definitely not synonymous with Istanbul from a tourist’s point of view, but this amazing city is definitely one of the first things that people who are for the first time in Turkey should see. Not only is it the financial and cultural center of the country, but it is also a great place where you can get acquainted with the friendliness of the Turkish people and many of the customs and rituals that are commonplace in Turkey.
And one of these rituals (and also one of the most essential, if you’re on a budget) is bargaining, which you can do in several places. So here’s a short bargainer’s guide to Istanbul. …
- 18 May
Tourist attractions on the Silk Road
Marco Polo was certainly not the only person who traveled on the famed Silk Road, but he was certainly one of the most famous, and in a way, he’s also probably one of the first European tourists to Asia. The Silk Road was used in the past as a trade route on which Chinese silk and other precious merchandise was exchanged between Asian and Mediterranean countries.Nowadays, the network of routes that make up the Silk Road are still used for trade, both on land and on sea But if you want to recreate the steps of the Medieval tradesmen who were just discovering Asia at the time, you can do so by visiting these tourist attractions on the Silk Road. …
- 26 Apr
The best thermal baths in the world
Bath
Since ancient times, thermal baths have been the places where people go to relax. Nowadays, thermal baths have a fancier name – spas – but if you want to skip the beauty treatments and massages and just enjoy the rejuvenating properties of the water that spouts warmed and full of minerals out of the earth, then you can imagine yourself in the shoes of an ancient Roman noble, and take a break at a thermal bath.
From Roman and Turkish baths (virtually unchanged for centuries – or at least looking like it) to beautiful Art Nouveau bath houses, there are plenty of choices! So here are some of the best thermal baths in the world. …
- 24 Feblizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 destinations for hot air balloon rides
The first successful hot air balloon ride in the world was attempted by two Frenchmen at the end of the 18th century. Hot air balloons might have looked like something only inventors and outrageously adventurous people would think of, but nowadays, seeing people leisurely floating above in a colorful hot air balloon is not so unusual.Actually, if you’re not afraid of heights and you would like to see the world from above and take your time admiring the view, you can paraglide or do something similar, but if you still want to feel something solid under your feet, hot air balloon rides are the perfect solution. So here are the top 5 destinations for hot air balloon rides in the world. …
- 08 Febtylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 places to visit in 2011
Antwerp
It has been little over a month since the New Year began, and time is running out quickly for the tourist who wants to cram in as many destinations as possible this year. And I say this because there are a lot of destinations that are in the limelight this year!
Upcoming events always influence the development of a particular destination, and many of the locations on the list are just starting to become really popular. So here are the 10 places to visit in 2011. …
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