the Travel Enthusiast
- 24 Augtylerd in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Teaching abroad – business and pleasure
Traveling from one place to another in search of amazing sights and adventures is great, but no matter how hard you try, you simply cannot get to really know a country and its culture unless you are willing to spend more than a few weeks there.And if you are set on spending at least a few months in a distant place, far from home, friends and your job, you need the funds for it; so unless you’ve been thoroughly saving up for the past few months or years, you need to get a job. The easiest way to earn your living while abroad? Well…hello, teacher! …
- kachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Spas: where to go to pamper yourself
Traveling like a true backpacker, with only some bare necessities on you, and sometimes not even knowing if the next place where you’ll sleep will even have hot water is rough, rugged and unbelievably exciting, but there comes a time in every traveler’s life when all he or she will want is to spend a few days doing absolutely nothing but get a good old spa treatment.After miles and miles of travel, you can relax and rejuvenate your tired bones at one of these spas – they’re guaranteed some of the best in the world. …
- lizzy_a in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Thrifty travel: the best flea markets in the world
If you are into vintage and retro clothes, or if you collect rare things, you are surely familiar with flea markets. Shopping in fancy places will probably give you good value for money and a sense of prestige, but if you are looking for unique things (and if you have a bone to pick with modern consumer culture), you’re much better off if you go hunting for what you want at a flea market.And in addition to getting your hands on a rare record or an early edition of your favourite novel, flea markets are the best way to get to know the heart and soul of the place you’re visiting. So here are a few of the most fascinating flea markets in the world. Good luck rummaging! …
- lizzy_a in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The Adventurer’s guide to Belize: cities and ruins
In many ways, Belize is the typical former British West Indies colony, where English is spoken by most of the population, which is made up o a mix of ethnicities. It is the only Central American country which doesn’t have a coast at the Pacific Ocean, but this lack is compensated by Belize’s miles and miles of beaches at the Caribbean Sea.While the beaches of Belize are on the small size, they are a scuba diving paradise. In addition to this, the lush jungles of the mainland hide tons of archeological treasures, and the ever-surprising towns and cities of Belize are a constant source of excitement for those who decide to visit them. …
- 23 Augitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Things to do in Bangkok at night
Besides the obvious, partying or sleeping, there are lots of interesting things to do in Bangkok at night. Bangkok is infamously wild at night (and downright depraved, some might say), but if you are not a party animal, don’t despair.You won’t get bored at night in Bangkok, even if you are not fond of clubbing. Bangkok’s once sleazy image does not reflect reality anymore, and the city is surprisingly safe and full of fun and relaxing activities at night. …
- 22 AugEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Sacred Places: The most beautiful Buddhist temples in the world
Asian religions and practices, and Buddhism in particular, have a strong influence over the west nowadays. People practice Tai Chi, Yoga, Reiki and other such activities, which can seem like mere sports to the uninitiated, but which always imply a strong spiritual involvement as well.Whether or not you believe in the powers of meditation and spiritual balance, or Buddhism in general, it is undeniable that religious sites fill you with a sense of peace and quiet, and if they are beautiful and surprising, then all the better. Add some Zen to your life by visiting these amazing Buddhist temples. …
- 17 Augtibi60 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Great bazaars and what you need to know about them
The word bazaar conjures up images of rows and rows of stands filled with the most exotic and hard to find merchandises you can imagine, of lush silks, beautiful woven carpets, little wonders made of ceramic, the glint of precious metals and the alluring aroma of spices. The concept of bazaar was introduced by the ancient Persians, and since then it has spread to many regions in the world.As opposed to the American bazaars (charity rummage sales), the genuine bazaar is an open marketplace where you can find anything and everything. If you happen to visit North Africa, India, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Turkey or Syria, for example, a trip to the bazaar might ensure that you go home not only with some great memories, but some rare keepsakes as well. …
- Edina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Weirdest fruits you might (not) want to taste
When visiting a new and exotic place, one usually tried to sample the local produce. So called exotic fruits and vegetables are available in mainstream supermarkets, far away from their place of origin, but eating a fruit that has been picked only a few hours before is a lot more satisfying than the exported, plastic foil-wrapped fare you can get in your local store.Exotic fruit seem strange to us, even if in their homeland there is absolutely nothing unusual about them, and it might take a while until you scrounge up the courage to bite into a curiously shaped fruit that you’re not even sure i it’s edible. But remember: since the locals eat it, then you can eat it too. Here are the most unusual looking fruits which you should try. …
- 16 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 autumn festivals to attend
As opposed to summer festivals which mainly focus on creating a fun and exciting mood through music and dancing, autumn festivals tend to be more varied. There are the staple harvest festivals, which still retain the original idea of autumn festivals, celebrating the bounties of nature.That does not mean that an autumn festival is nothing more than stands of fruit and vegetables, quite on the contrary, because the concept of ‘harvest’ entails more than produce: there are beer festivals, wine festivals, food festivals, music and arts festivals and many others. So for October, clear your schedule and check out some of the amazing festivals on this list. …
- Edina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
A guide to Overseas France: Tahiti
Middle school geography textbooks taught us that there is more the French République than the hexagon in Western Europe, because France also have overseas collectivity in place far removed from the Parisian chic. French Polynesia, for example, started out as a protectorate and then as a colony, and now it has more or less been smoothly integrated into France’s list of territories, albeit its relative autonomy.The best known island of French Polynesia is Tahiti, a strange combination of French and indigenous culture, language and lifestyle, spiced up with some Chinese influences as well. …
© Copyright 2004 - 2024 Travelgrove, Inc.