Posts Tagged "travel"

There’s no doubt Australia is one of the most remote, fascinating and highly developed countries in the world. Endowed with a myriad of natural wonders, plenty of wildlife, dazzling beaches, cosmopolitan metropolises and large expanses of outback, it’s easy to see why this captivating country is such a complete travel destination. It not only matches every taste, budget, age or interest, but it also delivers some unique experiences almost impossible to find somewhere else. From amazing sightseeing and plenty of aquatic delights to excellent adventure activities, there’s absolutely nothing you can’t do during your holidays to Australia. But, as often happens in life, good things are the hardest to come. Obviously it’s not easy to decide on visiting one of...

There is no right or wrong way of travel, but each travel method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Of course, not all of them may cater on your needs, therefore the best thing you can do is to determine from the very beginning what expectations do you have from your vacation. Established in 1950 by the Belgian water polo player Gerard Blitz, the all-inclusive holiday concept is one of the fastest growing ways of vacationing and with good reasons. Designed for various types of holidaymakers including families with kids, romantic couples, singles and more, these packages usually include everything from the cost of airplane tickets to accommodation, food, drinks and sometimes even sport and recreational activities all in one price. The offer on the market is...

To plan or not to plan? This is the question that somehow defines our travel style. Are guidebooks, researches, travel apps, schedules, maps, itineraries and advanced bookings the best way to travel? Or it’s better to just go with the flow? Planning your travels is definitely a good thing, which most of the time helps you to stay organized, to save money and to get the most of your trip, but with so many travel apps, travel deals and latest offers popping out from nowhere, aren’t we about to miss other things? Now don’t get me wrong, I use a smartphone and quite a few travel apps. I might not be a connoisseur in the field, but I’m not a novice, either, I perfectly agree with the evolution of technology and science and I think it’s amazing the way we...

As much as satisfying, pleasant or fun this would be it’s not always easy to grab your backpack and travel the world by yourself when you are a woman. That’s why, these days, the market offers female travelers the opportunity to enjoy the privacy and the safety of a no-boys-allowed accommodation, by featuring a pretty good range of female only hostels. Solo travel is good and provides a plenitude of benefits, enriching everyone’s experience in a way that neither family holidays nor those with friends can do, but maybe for security reasons, this sector has always been dominated by men. Now, due to an excessive demand, I suppose, or a wanderlust that has got us all, female only hostels are popping up across the world. Of course, mixed hostels are more...

Singapore, the smallest state in South Asia, the world’s most dense island and one of the liveliest cities on Earth, has been ranked, according to several recent surveys, as one of the hottest travel destinations of 2012, second only to “evergreen” cities such as London, Paris or Bangkok. Boasting an incredible neon skyline, a pulsating nightlife scene, miles of restaurants, bars and shopping malls, a colorful mix of cultures, a stylish Marina Bay and over 50% of its area covered with greenery, The City of Gardens offers an incredible diversity for any kind of tourists, from adventurers to culture devotee and luxury spotters. Due to its elegance and classy vibe, Singapore has frequently been called “The Switzerland of Asia”. After its fabulous cuisine,...

It’s no surprise that today’s stereotypical traveler has already crossed the boundaries of what travel was meant to be a few years ago. There’s no doubt it has been drawn a clear line between travel and holiday, first of them becoming for many a way of living, an escape from an ordinary unsatisfying life, a way to quench the thirst for knowledge and first-hand experiences. Whether it’s about culture, history, music, shopping, wine, cuisine, hiking or rural travel, the market provides a never-ending variety of themes to choose from when planning to travel, making it easier for explorers to pick up destinations that perfectly match their purposes. That’s how particular places have begun to be related to certain activities, giving rise to the notion of...

A few month ago, when I have decided to begin writing about travel, I started a blog and I also ventured in contact a few quality travel websites in order to share and promote some of my stories.I was surprised and honored to receive their kind approval which meant a huge step in this “travel writing career” of mine. Now, I feel this need to share with others my preferences regarding the travel websites/blogs that I regularly read. I’m grateful to each of them for being a source of inspiration for my journeys and a very useful and reliable basis for worldwide travelers and I’m especially thankful to those of them who have accepted me as a contributor alongside their talented, experienced writers which I truly admire. These are my favorite travel websites,...