Top 5 historical monuments in Edinburgh

The Royal Mile

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the United Kingdom, and some say that it is the most spectacular city in Scotland, while others say that it is the same dirty Auld Reekie like in the past century (Auld Reekie is Scots for Old Smokie).

Fact is that Edinburgh brings together some beautiful medieval relics with impressive Georgian architecture. A lengthy tour of the city on foot will be sure to satisfy your craving or history and culture. And afterward you can hit the nightclubs or traditional clubs in the Old Centre. …

Offbeat travel destinations in India

Udaipur, India

India has been one of the most popular travel destinations in the world or quite some time, especially or backpackers. But the charm of backpacking lies in exploring places which are not seen as conventional tourist destinations. Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi or Kochi are all surprising and refreshing if you compare them to a traditional beach resort, for example, but as far as Indian destinations go, they are the staple.

Once you’ve visited these places, it’s time to explore the country a bit further, and start looking for some of the offbeat, quirky places where you can learn something new about fascinating India. …

Top 10 places to see in South America

Bolivia

Unless you have a lot of time and money on your hands, there’s no way you can visit South America all at once. It’s large, it’s beautiful, and there are so many places to see that a few years are probably not enough. But what if you want to get the gist of it first, and then explore it more leisurely and in detail?

Well, if you’re traveling to South America for the first time and you’re not sure where to go, we’ve compiled a list of the ten most amazing places in South America. No hidden, secluded destinations, just the mainstream tourist attractions that are easy to reach. Visit these spots, and then you’ll be ready for more risky adventures! …

Top 5 coffee shops in Budapest

Budapest

Budapest is rapidly becoming one of the best tourist destinations in Central Europe, and not only because of its rich cultural and historical heritage. When it comes to nightlife, Budapest is colorful, relaxed and creative. Like in Vienna, coffee culture is an integral part of Budapest’s life.

There are many old and traditional coffee houses where you can savor a slice of cake accompanied by a cup of strong coffee, but there are also many small independent coffee shops which offer an amazing variety of coffee specialties in a cozy atmosphere. So for when you visit this amazing city, here is a list of the best coffee shops where you can while away an afternoon. …

Where to get the best bagels in New York

New York, the Big Apple, largest city in the US, a center for multiculturalism, media, arts, adventure, shopping and Sex and the City. There are so many things associated with New York that if you ask ten people about what they think is the most representative thing about the city, they will tell you about ten different things. But for people who think with their stomachs, New York is a Mecca of cuisines all over the world. If you ask me, I’ll tell you that I love New York for its bagels.

Sounds silly, but only if you haven’t eaten a bagel in New York yet. Bagels are a subject of great debate among New Yorkers, and while some say that toasted bagels are the best, others swear by the fluffy freshly baked bagels you get straight from the oven. So for all you bagel-lovers, here’s the list of places that have the best bagels in New York. …

Travel While You Work – Work While You Travel

Most people dream of traveling more than they do, but the main thing that keeps them locked in one location is the fact that they need money to travel. After all, travel is expensive, right?

Well, sometimes. In fact, travel doesn’t have to be an expensive option if you go about it the right way and in some cases, travel can even pay you as you go! You might be thinking to yourself that this sounds too good to be true, but in fact there are quite a few jobs that offer you the chance to get paid while you travel internationally.
Here are just a few careers you may not have considered that allow yo u to see the vast landscapes and diverse people of the planet while you are getting paid.

One of the first jobs that comes to mind for most people is working as a tour guide. It’s not as hard as you think. …

Great adventure travel destinations

I think the meaning of adventure travel is different from traveler to traveler, depending on each person’s interests and experience. But in general,  adventure travel is a trip that will allow you to experience something new, something different, something that you can’t experience at home.

With adventure travel you will have to use your brains as well as your muscles, regardless whether you are hiking up a snow capped mountain or following a mellow bicycle trail. The whole point is to enjoy yourself, be active, see new places, do something unusual and make new friends. So get your backpack and let’s start adventuring! …

Five amazing underrated tourist destinations

The Chattanooga Choo Choo

When you are traveling, you always have to make compromises. Most of us work full time jobs, and only a lucky few of the great traveling community can earn a living out of their travels. So when you’re traveling, you can’t help but neglect some destinations which are completely amazing, and which would deserve more attention.

But when it comes to choosing a travel destinations, you often base your decision on word-of-mouth. If someone says a place is good, then it must be good. But what about the places that nobody talks about? So in today’s post, we’re going to present you some great travel destinations that are sadly under-appreciated. …

Hidden tourist gems in the UK

Thwaite, North Yorkshire

The United Kingdom is hardly the largest country in the world, but surprisingly enough there are still many places that haven’t been explored by tourists. Perhaps the locals are too polite to advertise these hidden gems, or maybe they just want to keep them to themselves, who knows?

Fact is that there are dozens of amazing places in the UK which are either off the beaten path, or simply not mentioned at all in tourist brochures. So when you get tired of London and the other major attractions of the UK, check out these wonderful secret places. …

Harnessing Social Networks for Great Travel

Most of us who travel a lot are looking for great ways to save money on transportation, accommodation, and doing cool stuff in unique destinations like taking tours and seeing important cultural and historic sites. Not to mention finding the best places to relax and enjoy the view.

Whenever I go to a destination, I am looking for things that are out of the ordinary, things that will enhance my travels, and things that will save me money. It is only recently that I’ve come to understand that social networks offer a great opportunity to find travel bargains as well as give me information about wherever it happens to be that I am going.

Using social networks to enhance your travel experience is an idea that a lot of people never think of. It’s a funny thing, because most of us use social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube all the time but when it comes time to travel suddenly we start to think that big broker sites or travel agent conglomerates are our only option. …