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Category Archives: Travel
The World According to… Me!
A short-fire travel Q&A with Wanderlust.
The Ten Best Places I Have Never Been To
We all have those exotic places we yearn for, our own personal Timbuktus. Here are mine.
Photo Friday essay: A Canine Ride Through Romania
Once upon a time, my husband and I (writes Tara) cycled through Romania. Along the way, we fell in love with the remoteness of its mountains… …and the generosity of the kind folk who lived in its small villages. Perhaps most of all, we adored the stray dogs that roamed the streets in droves. Many [...]
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11 Travel Books for Bums
Here's a book list for all the wanderers out there. For the vagabonds and hoboes.
A far more Glorious Feeling than for a God to feel Godlike
The achievement of a difficult feat is successful adjustment to a sternly exacting environment. The more difficult the feat, the greater the satisfaction at its accomplishment.
In praise of the bicycle
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of 2011, if I could offer you only one tip for the future, travelling by bicycle would be it. Cycling is the best way to experience a country and a culture. I am well aware that I am biased: I have spent five years of my life cycling through [...]
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How to Arrange your Visas when Travelling
If you're heading off on your first big trip that requires getting several visas here are a few tips.
Dubai = Weird
“Weird” was the word I found myself muttering under my breath to myself time and time again on my first visit to Dubai.
Why Walking Is Cool
Walking is not just a hobby for old people. It's the greatest mode of transport invented and the key to reaching the world's wildest corners.
For Russia With Love
So Russia won the right to host the first ever World Cup in Eastern Europe. The times they are a-changing. Perhaps nothing is imposible. And my English disappointment was easily tempered by thoughts of how happy everyone will be in Magadan.
9 Reasons why I love Independent Travel in Africa
I have spent a couple of years of my life in Africa. Here are some snapshots that I hope will get the wanderlust flowing.
12 Tips to Encourage you to Travel Round the World
Round the world travel is more popular than ever. The proliferation of cheap round the world tickets and student travel deals means that it is increasingly easy to set off on your own adventure. Grab a last minute travel deal, a round the world ticket and your toothbrush and you could potentially head off tomorrow [...]
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Memories of Jordan
I have happy memories of Jordan, my favourite Middle Eastern country.
Things I Love about Travelling in India
Is India the most colourful, mad, exciting country in the world? Probably.
Here are ten things I love about it.
Where I’d rather be this Monday morning
What would you rather be doing? This post originally appeared on Big Dan’s blog. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Thoughts on Running Across the Sahara
Is running a race across a desert just a physical challenge, or is it also a worthwhile "travel experience"?
My Top Tips on Travelling Light
1. Ask whether you actually need to travel super-light at all. If shedding a few pounds is going to cost a lot of pounds I usually prefer just to have a slightly heavier pack and regard it as extra-training! 2. Having said that, it certainly is nice to travel light. A great way to do [...]
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In praise of terrible places
Today I am going to say “yawn, yawn, yawn” to all the usual backpacker highlights.
The World’s 10 Greatest Roads to Ride
The very best, most exciting, most beautiful roads to ride in the world.
