Monthly Archives: July 2010

The real inspiration for ‘The Beach’

These days, untouristed beaches are few and far between, so we can all see the appeal of a story like The Beach, which follows a utopian community on a remote Thai island untouched by tourism.

5 of the world’s best urban gardens and green spaces

If your garden has lost its luster, you’re not alone. Fortunately, visiting any of these pristine parks and gardens abroad is sure to get your green thumbs inspired!

Supporting your country in world sporting events… or not.

This past weekend created a big stir all over the world for the World Cup final game of Spain vs. Holland, or it is the Netherlands?

A journey into South Africa’s apartheid era

Sikhululekile, the new luxurious Robben Island ferry, cruised across Table Bay at a strong 25knot pace with a full load of 285 passengers.

The Unpredictable Sea

The livelihood of the local Vezo people is completely dependent on the sea. This is, after all, why we are here: we are providing the science to help the Vezo understand how make the most of what their sea has to offer.

A weekend stay at Casa La Gran Señora in Tequila, Mexico… free!

The team at Make Travel Fair has secured yet another not to be missed opportunity for the traveller itching for a one of a kind experience.

Taking change to the mainstream

Here’s a short watch for the weekend, a call to action from Intrepid Travel’s Darrel Wade echoing the very same thoughts shared by John Nicholls earlier in the week via his ‘Local Travel: Progress or self endorsement’ article.