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The capital of the small European country, Hungary, gets sometimes overlooked by tourists. While other capital cities such as Vienna and Prague in the surrounding countries are well visited, Budapest is not always on the top of the list. Travelers who do include a visit, even if for a short weekend trip only, will leave with the feeling … Read more
Nowadays the fastest way of traveling is undoubtedly traveling by airplane. However, traveling by train can be a much more rewarding experience. Of course not when you are traveling very long distances, but a little bit shorter distances are perfectly fine to do by train. There are many advantages of train rides. Train stations are … Read more
Just off East Africa in the Indian Ocean lays the beautiful group of 115 islands, The Seychelles. The islands enjoy a warm, tropical climate all year around. Although some months are windier than others so if one has an interest in sailing the best months would be between May and September. Conditions for diving, snorkeling … Read more
The Republic of the Maldives is an archipelago of about 1,190 coral islands, divided into 20 atolls, each of them surrounded by stunning white sandy beaches. Located southwest of India’s southern tip, in the Indian Ocean, the marine life is abundant. There are over 5000 coral reefs, plenty of reef fish, corals, marine mammals making … Read more
The tradition of wine-making is as old as civilization itself. European wine history dates back to Ancient Greece around 8-6th century BC when people learned to cultivate the olive and the vine. The wine was considered a drink of the elite in ancient Greece; then, wine became popular and available for every class of society … Read more
Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth. Wild elephants can be found in 50 countries, 13 of which are in Asia and 37 in Africa. The number of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) is between 35,000 and 50,000, while the number in captivity is around 16,000. The number of wild African elephants (Loxodonta africana) at present … Read more
Bird watching or birding has been one of the most popular and fastest-growing hobbies in the US. It is indeed a great activity to observe our feathered friends in their natural environment. The sounds of birds are music to our ears, be it in our backyard or at a popular birding spot. There are more … Read more
Glamping is a new term that was created to describe a new way of holidays. Blending the two words ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’ together, the new word describes a style of camping with often high-class facilities. It has become very popular in the past few years, with people seeking a break from the city to connect with … Read more
The term ‘ecotourism’ means a type of holiday where the location covers natural areas. The visitor’s intention is to support local people, and the travel is focused on sustainability. It means responsible travel that conserves the environment and supports conservation efforts. Tourism can easily mean environmental harm due to pollution and overuse of natural resources. … Read more
Humans have always been fascinated by the mystery of flying. The first attempts to copy birds by building wings that could be flapped by attaching them to the arms failed through the years. The ultimate success came from a completely different approach only after these methods were abandoned. The Montgolfier brothers came up with a … Read more