Monthly Archives: June 2009

What’s really happening in Iran right now?

As I wait in Dubai for my Iranian visa application to be processed, I’ve been watching the events portrayed in the international media of Iran’s elections and subsequent demostrations with a certain amount of frustration.

Leading Travel Publishers take your questions

What a great Webinar this was! We had people signing-in to listen from Mexico, Brazil, UK, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Australia, USA, Indonesia, Vietnam. Truly global.

Tom Hall talks about Lonely Planet

Tom Hall of Lonely Planet was involved in our recent travel publishers Webinar. This is a written account of what he had to say.

Adrian Phillips talks about Bradt Guides

Adrian Phillips of Bradt guides was involved in our recent travel publishers Webinar. This is a written account of what he had to say.

In defence of guidebooks

I’ve been thinking a lot about guidebooks recently. When I say a lot, I mean all day, every day, for the past four months.

Konjic, Bosnia & Herzegovina: A legend & a slice of reality

This is the legend of Konjic and how it came to be the major settlement of northern Herzegovina. Tim Clancy also acknowledges the neglected Neretva River.

Do expat’s offer the best local tips?

I’ve been commissioning a lot of longterm expats on the guidebook project I’m currently working on. For this type of work, this is the ideal vantage point.

Travels in a troubled nation

I’ve just returned from a journey that extended overland from Delhi to Lahore and up the Karakoram Highway to the ancient Silk Route outpost of Kashgar in China.