Top 5 busiest airports in the world

Love them or hate them, there’s no way a serious traveler can escape airports. While a few centuries ago it was perfectly acceptable to travel from one continent to another by boat, coach, horseback, train (or a combination thereof), it took a lot of time to get to your destination. Now, thanks to modern technology, travel is made available for a lot of people, and you don’t have to spend a third of your life on the road.

So, planes are good. Airports, on the other hand, can be pure hell. But if you are stuck in a crowded airport for a few hours, you might as well make the best of it. So here’s our list of the most crowded airports in the world, and what little they have to offer to the bored traveler. …

Sacred and secret places in Egypt

Oracle Temple, Siwa

When I think of Egypt, Cairo with its bazaars, restaurants and hotels is not the first thing that comes to my mind. The idea of Egypt as a travel destination, for me (and I’m sure for many of you as well), cannot be separated from the ancient and mysterious culture that has left its mark on the country.

The pyramids of Giza are among the first landmarks that a tourist visits in Egypt, and there are many more exquisite sacred sites that will take you back in time and make your imagination run wild. So after you’ve visited Luxor, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the major relics of the Egyptian civilization, take a look at these less famous but equally compelling places. …

The most romantic islands in the world

Usually, when it comes to romantic holiday, it’s difficult for people to come to a consensus. What might seem awully romantic for someone (say, rock climbing together with your significant other), for others might seem like a destination that should best be enjoyed with your mates.

But when it comes to tropical islands, the general opinion is the same: the make the best romantic holiday destinations ever. Just think of watching the sunset with your partner while sipping a cocktail out of a coconut shell, suntanning under the shade of a palm tree or those long walks on the beach. So here is our list of the most romantic islands in the world. …

The coldest holiday destinations in the world

I’ve always thought that temperatures, just like colors, are a matter of taste. Some people like dog days, tropical islands, scorching deserts, anything with a temperature over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. And other people like frozen winds, snow, ice and cold in general.

I can’t say I see the attraction of a frozen mountain top (except if I’m in a cabin, in front of a cozy fire), but there are some very good holiday destinations in the world whose only drawback is a bit of a chill (ok, more than a bit of a chill). So for all you polar bears, here are the coldest holiday destinations on the planet. …

The best stargazing spots in the world

I firmly believe that stargazing is one of the oldest hobbies in the world. Stars have been a source of fascination for humans for millenia, and after a while we even discovered how to make use of them (in navigation, for example), but simply gaping at them remained a favorite past-time for many.

For stargazing, you don’t necessarily need materials, only good eyesight (of course, a fancy telescope does help). Just grab a star chart and find a good place to stargaze. Here’s our list of the best stargazing spots in the world. …

Top 10 places to see in Asia

Temples in Luan Prabang, Laos

Are you planning on visiting Asia anytime in the future? When thinking about tours that will take your through most parts of a continent, it’s really difficult to pick the most essential destinations. Asia is one big continent, so it’s so surprise that there should be quite a lot of things there that a visitor might want to see.

And while the more attractions the better, it can be really annoying when you travel somewhere and just can’t decide what to see first, and how to organize your time so that you manage to see all the important places. To help you, here’s our list of top ten places to see in Asia. …

Top 10 natural wonders of the world

Bora Bora

Since we had a blogpost on man-made wonders of the world, I thought that we should pay our homages to mother nature as well, as write up a list of natural wonders as well. I’m not talking only about mountains, waterfall and such, but also amazing natural phenomena that we might not even completely understand yet.

There are so many natural wonders on the planet that it would be impossible to list them all, so we picked the most impressive/well known/ accessible of them. …

Adventure Travel on a Budget

If you’re like me, when you think of adventure travel, the first thing you think of is how expensive it will be. It’s true, if you are thinking of climbing Mt. Everest or taking a solo sailing adventure across an ocean, the chances are that you are going to need some high end gear, spend a lot on logistics, and probably have lots of expenses you never expected too. But, it doesn’t have to be that way.

If you are helicopter skiing or doing any gear intensive travel, there really isn’t an easy way around the expense unless you are good enough or charismatic enough to get sponsors. Let’s face it, the vast majority of us aren’t either of those things. We’re just people who like to get high from the sense that comes with having a great adventure.

Adventure travel comes in many flavors- from the gear intensive to the gear free, though, there is one thing all adventures have in common. A sense of risking life and limb. Right?

The degree to which you are willing to take risks is really a bit of a factor in how much money you will have to spend. When I hitched across Canada with $4 and no gear, that was an adventure.

I was risking life and limb by accepting rides with strangers and by the possibility that I would be stuck on the prairies with no blanket or get attacked by a bear in the Rockies if no rides got me to the next point. How much did it cost me? …

Top 10 man-made wonders in the world

Teotihuacan

We humans are a peculiar race. In only a couple of centuries, we managed to pollute our planet and cause global warming, but on the other hand we did some things that we can be proud of. We made scientific discoveries, we produced art, and all in all, we did have a few really amazing civilizations in our history. And when it comes to building things, we definitely proved that we have some talent and imagination. So here are the top ten most amazing man-made wonders in the world. …

Where to go and what to visit in Cyprus

Paphos

Cyprus is a quaint little island of the sort that has created a unique identity for itself by crafting together elements from various cultures. Throughout history, it has been under Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Turkish and British rule, and in combination with the original culture of the native population, all these influences produced something pretty much spectacular, contradictory and stereotypical at the same time. Whether you’re going to Cyprus for the nightlife, the beaches or the historical heritage, you will definitely have a trip that you won’t forget soon. …