Gone are the days of simply spending holidays lounging around the buffet tables and flopping onto plush couches after a day of doing nothing. Nowadays, people long for true retreats from the bustle of daily life. More and more people want to have a holiday that combines relaxation with introspection, meditation, health, and education. The …
Alternative Tourism
Camping is a great way to spend a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life. As eager as you must be to leave the city, are you sure that you are prepared for what’s about to come? If this is your first time camping, you need to educate yourself properly before planning …
In a country as large as Russia, there are a lot of things to see and do. In fact, once you have your Russian visa, touring around the country can take months. Winston Churchill once said that “Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”. This remains valid even to this day. …
Most people who visit Orlando never make it outside of the Magic Kingdom and spend most of their time in theme parks. However, Orlando is a city with a tropical landscape and as such is very different than most cities on the North American continent. Simply, this city is full of surprises and there are …
Italy… Where to start? It’s the country which is an absolute recorder in the world in UNESCO Heritage Sites. No wonder it’s one of the most visited countries in the world, with over 46 million tourists visiting every year. Some people visit it to witness the amazing architecture and history that stretches thousands of years …
Farms are a crucial part of our world, not only because of the food they provide us but also because they help to promote and protect regional food systems and contribute to the overall environmental quality. However, most people today wouldn’t like to live and work on a farm and the number of farmers decreases …
When islands are the topic, most people imagine sunny places of unspoiled, pristine natural beauty where you can stay on the beach all day, relax and do nothing. But not all islands are a slice of paradise. There are some horror islands on our planet that attract travelers, not with their sunny beaches but with …
Travelers (and especially couples) love Key West for its relaxed and easy-going atmosphere. Casual dining, informal accommodations, leisurely walks, and the nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square are just a few of the reasons people keep coming back. But there’s more to the Keys than just the city of Key West. You might be tempted …
With autumn just around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider visiting some of the most haunted places in Europe. Some of these places are surrounded by mystery with scary legends that pass on to generations, others are newer but have a rather tragic past but whether from the 8th or 20th century, …
During the socialist era, the Soviet Union had many closed cities that were hidden not only from the prying eyes of enemies but also from its own people. These cities weren’t even shown on the map until 1993 but there were thousands of people living in them which effectively didn’t exist. Most of these closed …