the Travel Enthusiast
- 17 May
Top 10 driest places on earth
Callao, Peru
Rainy weather can sometimes completely ruin a holiday, especially if you were planning on some serious sightseeing. Sometimes, all you can do to avoid this is to check the weather forecast and plan your holiday according to the whims of the weather.
But if you’re in no mood for any compromises, here’s what you can do: visit a place where it’s almost 100% sure that it won’t rain! Here are the top 10 driest places places on earth. …
- tylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 most beautiful caves in the US
Sonora Caverns, photo by epicanis
There are many dark caverns hidden inside American’s mountains, and since caves are really interesting destinations if you don’t mind a bit of a hike (most of the time), here’s a list of the top 5 most beautiful caves in the US.
Some caves are just like artwork produced by nature, and it’s hard to imagine that all those stalactites and stalagmites haven’t been fashioned by a very talented human hand. And since these caves are well known tourist magnets, there’s no need for a headlamp or even a flashlight. …
- lizzy_a in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top scariest theme park rides in the world
Superman – Ride of Steel ©Martin Lewison/Flickr
Theme parks are places where you can indulge in your childishness, eat candyfloss, take pictures of funny costumes, and last but not least, scare yourself half to death. Some theme park rides seem nice and friendly, but some of them are practically designed to terrify you.
And if you are an adrenaline junkie who loves nothing more than a scary theme park ride, then you won’t think nothing of visiting some of the places on the following list. Prepare yourself for some bone-chilling horror, because here are the top 5 scariest theme park rides in the world. …
- 16 Mayitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most interesting ruins in Asia
Jakarta
It’s always interesting to go to some faraway place and wonder about how the people there used to live in ancient times. Traveling is not just about seeing the new, but also discovering the old. And if this is what you like to do during your travels, then visiting historical sites and ancient ruins is definitely one of the best pass-times you can find.
Asia is a treasure trove of such places, because it’s so diverse, but also because of its size. So if you want some fascinating travel destinations, here’s a list of the most interesting ruins in Asia. …
- 13 May
The best summer music festivals in Europe
Summer is the season for beach-going, but also the season of music festivals, especially in Europe where people have to take fully advantage of those 3-4 months of hot weather and sun. But actually, be it rain or shine, music festivals are a must for every self-respecting music enthusiast who prefers the rush and crowds of live concerts to listening music on a couch.From rock to pop and everything in between, there is a festival this summer for everyone, so here the best summer music festivals in Europe. …
- kachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Hidden beaches for summer travel
Kauihalulu, photo by Ken Curtis
Summer is coming and there are a lot of people already preparing for a holiday on the beach. If you like lively beaches with crowds and noise and seemingly never-ending parties, you won’t have any trouble finding the perfect holiday spot.
However, if you feel like relaxing in a quieter place but you still don’t want to miss out on the swimming and sunbathing, all is not lost – there are lots of secluded beaches where you can take a break for daily life. Whether you’re going with friends, loved ones or a good book as company, there are many hidden beaches for summer travel where you can have your dream holiday. …
- tylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing lake towns in the US
photo by Simon Davison
There’s something about lake towns that just makes them a very attractive place to live and visit. Maybe it’s the view of the clear waters of a lake not far from the suburbs or even the city center, the prospect of having a pleasant place for walks, sunbathing or swimming, or maybe the number of resorts that you can find in and around these towns.
Lake towns are great destinations for a summer holiday if you are too far from the coast, and they offer a larger variety of landscapes and possibly milder weather. For this summer, here are some amazing lake towns in the US that you can visit. …
- itachan in News | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 most beautiful churches in the world
Hallgrímskirkja, photo by O Palsson
A church is a sort o building that you can appreciate regardless of your beliefs, and even the most hardened atheist would be hard pressed to say that churches are not interesting. Religious architecture has a long history, and it usually has a knack for bringing out the best of the styles of a certain era.
Many churches in the world look like they can tell you a story about the times when they were built, and from an artistic point of view, they are certainly worth looking at. So for those who want a spiritual pilgrimage or simply want to see some pretty buildings, here are the top 10 most beautiful churches in the world. …
- 12 Maytomtum in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The best travel destinations in the Philippines
Manila
There are over 7000 islands in the Philippines, which means that there are so many great travel destinations in this interesting island nation that most people hardly know where to begin.
With so many choices, deciding which place to visit first can be a chore, especially if you’re on your first visit to the Philippines. So if you’re in doubt, here’s a list of tips that can help you choose your destinations wisely – here are the best travel destinations in the Philippines. …
- evike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 lighthouse hotels in the world
If you like your beaches windswept, deserted and wild, then you probably have a fondness for lighthouses. In the past, these tower-like buildings were used to help ships navigate through dangerous shoals and tricky reefs. Lighthouses used to be extremely important, but moderns technologies have replaced them – which, of course, doesn’t mean that there aren’t enough lighthouses in the world for romantic or melancholic beach-walkers.50 years ago, if you wanted to see what it’s like to live in a lighthouse, you had to become a lighthouse keeper. Today, all you need to do is rent a hotel room – so here are the top 5 lighthouse hotels in the world. …
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