The recent spate of horrific sex attacks on female travellers in India have highlighted a problem which as existed for many years. There have been numerous other attacks but the ferocity and aggression involved resulting in the death of one victim has received worldwide condemnation. Extensive media coverage has fuelled the feelings of revulsion aimed [...]
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Great Tips for Doing Nothing
“The sightseeing tourist will visit all the attractions but the explorer will discover their own” At the risk of appearing the laziest traveller on the planet I’m going to confess my fondness for doing nothing. In reality it’s doing nothing in particular, in other words exploring a destination without a particular plan. This suits my [...]
The Art of Aboriginal Tourism
“How many countries a person visits is of little interest but the number of cultures experienced is” It’s unlikely I’ll ever be accused of being a culture vulture but the way of life and even the art of aboriginal tribes has always been fascinating to me. The term aboriginal tourism has become one of the [...]
Ile d’Aix; A Little Peace of France
Before I get slaughtered for my proofreading, the title of this post is a deliberate play on words and not merely a typo. Ile d’Aix is located in the Poitou-Charentes maritime region of France and at least at the time I visited in September was very peaceful indeed. Stepping off the late afternoon ferry which [...]
Exploring stylish but quaint Agios Nikolaos, Crete
I have the unusual luxury of having plenty of time to explore the resort of Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete, Greece. Many trips involve racing around often attempting to fit as much into the visit as possible, with very little leisuretime. They are often roadtrips stopping off at several cities or towns, fitting [...]
Postcards from Street Performers in Riga, Latvia
Being a big fan of street performers it was great taking a stroll around the Latvian capital city Riga. It is only a small city, the old town area can be covered in a couple of hours at a dawdle. There are plenty of musicians to discover around the streets. These performing artists come in [...]
Partnerships
New Media; Balancing Promotion with Story Telling
on December 20, 2012
‘New media’ is rapidly evolving and the number of opportunities to attend press or blog trips are increasing all the time. These usually involve exciting itineraries, providing excellent opportunities to travel, experience new destinations and to rediscover a few familiar ones. The trips are usually sponsored by a tourism board or possibly a hotel chain [...]